About CAT
CAT is an examination route associated with Indian Institutes of Management. Use this guide to organise your research, then confirm current rules on the official portal before applying.
Start with eligibility
Check the current degree, minimum marks, category relaxation and final-year requirements. Each IIM or business school applies its own selection policy after the test.
Plan your preparation
Read and summarise a long article daily. Solve complete reasoning sets, practise arithmetic fundamentals and analyse every mock before taking another.
Your exam checklist
- Read the current official bulletin and programme requirements.
- Record application, correction, admit-card and exam dates.
- Build a topic checklist using the notified syllabus.
- Practise, review mistakes and revise on a weekly schedule.
- Check whether counselling or university applications are separate.
Frequently asked questions
Where should I check the latest information?
Use the official Indian Institutes of Management portal linked below. Current official notices take priority over summaries and previous-cycle information.
Can I download free practice resources?
Yes. Open the sample-papers tab for an original Degree Mantra foundation practice set with explanations. Use official sources for previous examination papers.
Official source: Indian Institutes of Management ↗
Reviewed 24 September 2026. Re-check before applying.