CAT 2025
The Common Admission Test (CAT) is a national-level entrance exam in India for MBA/PGDM programs offered by 21 Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) and other top B-schools. It is known as a highly competitive MBA entrance exam.
The CAT assesses skills in Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR), and Quantitative Ability (QA). It is used for admissions to MBA and other postgraduate management programs at IIMs and over 1,300 other B-schools in India.
One of the IIMs conducts the CAT exam annually on a rotational basis. IIM Kozhikode is expected to conduct the exam for 2025.
CAT 2025 Highlights
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Exam |
Common Admission Test |
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Level |
National Level |
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Conducted by |
IIMs (Indian Institutes of Management) on a rotational basis. |
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Purpose |
Admission to MBA and other postgraduate management programs at IIMs and other top B-schools. |
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Eligibility Criteria |
Bachelors Degree from recognized university |
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Exam Duration |
2 hours (40 minutes per section) |
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Subjects |
Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR), and Quantitative Aptitude (QA). |
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Mode of Exam |
Computer based Test |
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Registration Fee |
INR 2500 for General / OBC INR 1250 for SC/ST/PWD |
Eligibility Criteria
1. Candidates must have completed their Bachelors degree from any recognized University / Institutions.
2. Candidates need a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in their bachelor's degree.
3. Candidates in their final year of graduation can also apply, provided they submit a certificate from their college/university stating that they will fulfill the requirements for the degree by the date specified in the CAT notification.
4. There is no age limit to appear for the CAT exam.
5. Candidates with professional degrees like CA, CS, or ICWA can also apply, provided they meet the minimum percentage requirement.
Important Dates for CAT 2025:
Note: For the most accurate and up-to-date information,
refer to the official CAT website i.e. https://iimcat.ac.in/
