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The Common Admission Test (CAT) is a national-level entrance exam conducted annually by the Indian Institutes of Management for admission into prestigious management programs across India. It is one of the most competitive MBA entrance exams and is accepted by all IIMs and over 1,200 top B-schools in the country.

CAT Exam 2026 Overview

ParticularsDetails
Exam NameCommon Admission Test (CAT)
Conducting BodyIndian Institutes of Management
Exam LevelNational
ModeOnline (Computer-Based Test)
Duration2 Hours
SectionsVARC, DILR, QA
CoursesMBA/PGDM
FrequencyOnce a year


CAT Exam 2026 Important Dates

  1. Notification Release: July 2026
  2. Registration Start: August 2026
  3. Last Date to Apply: September 2026
  4. Admit Card Release: October 2026
  5. CAT Exam Date: November 2026 (Last Sunday expected)
  6. Result Declaration: January 2027

Note: Dates are tentative and will be updated after the official announcement.


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