Entrance Exams
30 Oct 2026
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CAT 2026: Exam Pattern, Syllabus & Top IIM Cutoffs
Premier computer-based test for MBA admissions into 21 IIMs and top B-schools. Master QA, DILR, and VARC preparation strategies.
The Common Admission Test (CAT 2026) is the premier national management entrance examination conducted rotationally by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) for MBA and PGDM admissions.
Important Timelines
- Registration: August – September 2026
- Admit Card: October 2026
- Exam Date: Last Sunday of November 2026
- Top Accepting Institutes: IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta, FMS Delhi, SPJIMR