The CAT exam is conducted by the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) every year. The exam is usually conducted in the month of November, and the application process starts in the month of August. The exam is conducted in a computer-based format, and candidates can apply online through the official website of the IIM. The exam is considered one of the most competitive exams in India, and candidates need to prepare thoroughly to clear the exam.
| Exam Conducting Body | Indian Institute of Management (IIM) |
| Total Vacancies | Not Applicable |
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Exam Date | Tentatively scheduled for November 2026 |
| Category / Post | Min Age | Max Age |
|---|---|---|
| UR/General | 20 yrs | No upper age limit yrs |
| SC/ST | 20 yrs | No upper age limit yrs |
| OBC | 20 yrs | No upper age limit yrs |
| PWD | 20 yrs | No upper age limit yrs |
| Stage/Tier | Mode | Subjects | Qs | Marks | Duration | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section-I | Online CBT | Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) | 34 | 102 | 60 min | -1 for every 4 incorrect answers |
| Section-II | Online CBT | Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR) | 32 | 96 | 60 min | -1 for every 4 incorrect answers |
| Section-III | Online CBT | Quantitative Ability (QA) | 34 | 102 | 60 min | -1 for every 4 incorrect answers |
| Post Name | Vacancies | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| MBA/PGDM | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Management Programs | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Fellow Programs | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
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