Question 1

Q1. What is CAT 2026?

Accepted Answer

A. CAT (Common Admission Test) is a national-level management entrance examination used by the IIMs for admission to various postgraduate management programmes and other programmes as applicable.

Question 2

Q2. What is the last date to apply for CAT 2026?

Accepted Answer

A. The last date to submit the CAT 2026 application form is 15 September 2026.

Question 3

Q3. Who is eligible for CAT 2026?

Accepted Answer

A. Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent qualification with the prescribed minimum marks. Final-year Bachelor's degree candidates can also apply subject to the applicable conditions.

Question 4

Q4. What percentage is required for CAT 2026?

Accepted Answer

A. General/EWS/NC-OBC candidates generally require 50% marks or equivalent CGPA, while SC/ST/PwD candidates require 45% marks or equivalent CGPA, as specified in the eligibility criteria.

Question 5

Q5. Can final-year graduation students apply for CAT 2026?

Accepted Answer

A. Yes. Candidates appearing in the final year of their Bachelor's degree can apply, subject to the applicable IIM admission requirements.

Question 6

Q6. What are the sections in CAT 2026?

Accepted Answer

A. CAT consists of three sections: Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR), and Quantitative Ability (QA).

Question 7

Q7. Is there negative marking in CAT 2026?

Accepted Answer

A. Negative marking is applicable to the relevant MCQ questions. Non-MCQ/TITA-type questions generally do not carry negative marking.

Question 8

Q9. Is there an official chapter-wise CAT syllabus?

Accepted Answer

A. CAT does not generally provide a detailed chapter-wise syllabus. Candidates prepare from the major topics covered under the three sections.

Question 9

Q11. What documents are required for CAT 2026 registration?

Accepted Answer

A. Candidates may need their academic details/documents, photograph, signature and category/PwD-related certificates where applicable.

Question 10

Q12. Is CAT mandatory for admission to every IIM programme?

Accepted Answer

A. CAT is used for admission to the applicable programmes covered by the CAT process. Candidates should check the admission criteria of the particular IIM and programme they wish to apply for.

Question 11

Q14. What happens after the CAT examination?

Accepted Answer

A. IIMs shortlist candidates according to their respective admission policies. Further stages may include a Written Ability Test (WAT), a Personal Interview (PI), or other evaluation components, depending on the IIM and programme.

Question 12

Q15. Where can I check CAT 2026 updates?

Accepted Answer

Candidates should check the official CAT 2026 portal for registration, admit card, examination and result-related updates.

Question 13

Q16. Is MySarkariPoint the official CAT website?

Accepted Answer

A. No. MySarkariPoint provides information and the official CAT link for candidates' convenience. Registration and application are completed through the official CAT portal.