Amrita CAT Exam Dates 2026 (Out): Check Important Dates and Schedule Here

ACAT entrance exam dates 2026 for Phase 2 are available on official website. It will be conducted in CBT Test format across different exam centres. Duration of ACAT 2026 exam is 150 minutes or three hours. Candidates have to visit the ACAT exam centre to take the exam. 

The Amrita CAT 2026 application form has been released for Phase 2. The ACAT application form 2026 is available online on website of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham. 

ACAT results 2026 will be available in online mode on the official website of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham after the exam is successfully conducted. The candidates who appear for the exam will be able to check their results using their login credentials. 

ACAT application form 2026 will be available on website of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham. 

1. Go to website of Amrita Vidyapeetham

2. Generate a User ID and Password

3. User ID and password will also be sent to the candidate through registered email and mobile number

4. Next, the student needs to re-login using the credentials and fill in the complete ACAT application form 2026 with the required details

5. Upload documents and pay registration fee through a Credit/Debit Card or Net Banking

The amount of time required for ACAT or Amrita MBA Entrance Exam preparation can be different according to the existing knowledge, knowing the exam pattern, and student's ability to understand the concepts being tested. Generally, students spend two to six months preparing for the ACAT exam. The syllabus of the ACAT exam is not very difficult. But, one also has to spend ample of time in practice sessions and mocks to be able to master all types of ACAT questions - easy, moderate and tough.As a rough guideline, if the student has a solid base in the relevant subjects and can dedicate three to four hours per day to your ACAT preparation, a two to three month preparation period may be sufficient.

Candidates who have compeleted graduation with at least 50% aggregate from recognised board can apply for Amrita CAT. Students should have original copies of academic marksheets and pass certificates.

Candidates can take the Amrita CAT mock test from the official website of Amrita University. They can follow the steps mentioned below to know how to take the ACAT mock test:

• Visit the official website of Amrita Business School
• Click on the registration link for Amrita CAT mock test
• Click on the 'Register Here' button
• Enter the required details such as the name of the candidate, email Id, mobile number, city, etc. 
• Click on the 'Register' button
• After successful registration, candidates will be able to login using their login credentials and they can take the exam on the scheduled date and time as displayed. 

The ACAT exam is conducted in a CBT test mode across as many as 40 test cities in the country. The exam is conducted for admission to the MBA programme offered by Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham. There is no provision of the ACAT exam being conducted offline. Students must visit the exam centre to take the exam online. 

Important topics of ACAT Verbal Ability section are Grammar, Vocabulary, Para Jumbles, Sentence Completion, Antonyms, Synonyms, Fill in the Blanks, Error Spotting, Articles, Active and Passive Verbs, Idioms and Phrases, Critical Reasoning, etc.

Topics in this section check the hold over the English language and vocabulary.

The benefits are: 

• ACAT mock tests are like the actual Amrita CAT exam environment. By taking mock tests, students get to know with the exam pattern, structure, the number of questions in each section, and the overall time available. 
• Amrita CAT is a time-bound exam, and efficient time management is important to maximize the Amrita CAT score. Mock tests help the candidates to practice managing their time effectively within the time limits.
• Mock tests provide ample practice opportunities to apply knowledge and skills. Students can work on enhancing speed and accuracy.

The important Data Interpretation and Analysis section includes topics which test the candidate's analytical and critical thinking. The important topics of the Data Interpretation and Analysis section include Line Graph, Pie Chart, Data Sufficiency, Caselets, Tables, Bar Graphs, Blood Relations, Venn Diagrams, Data Arrangement, Syllogisms, Clocks and Calendars, etc. 

QA important topics for ACAT include:

• Arithmetic
• Algebra
• Modern Math
• Geometry
• Number System
• Percentage
• Profit and Loss
• Time, Speed and Distance
• Mensuration
• Permutation and Combination, etc. 

ACAT or Amrita Common Aptitude Test scores are accepted by various colleges of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham. Colleges which accept ACAT scores include:

• Amrita School of Business, Amravati Campus
• Amrita School of Business, Amritaprui Campus
• Amrita School of Business, Bengaluru Campus
• Amrita School of Business, Chennai Campus
• Amrita School of Business, Coimbatore Campus
• Amrita School of Business, Faridabad Campus
• Amrita School of Business, Kochi Campus
• Amrita School of Business, Mysuru Campus
• Amrita School of Business, Nagercoil Campus

To take part in the ACAT counselling process, students will require the following list of documents:

• Class 10 marksheet
• Class 12 marksheet
• Graduation marksheet
• ACAT admit card
• ACAT scorecard
• Category Certificate (if applicable)
• Passport-size photographs

The ACAT exam is a time based exam. The ACAT question paper has 100 multiple-choice questions in total. The question paper is to be completed in 150 minutes or two hours and 30 minutes. Candidates appearing for the ACAT exam, must adhere to the exam timings and ensure reaching the exam centre at least an hour before the exam begins. Candidates will not be allowed to the enter the examination hall once the gates close neither will they be given extra time. They must also keep in mind the negative markings. 

Yes, international students can apply for the ACAT exam. Candidates applying should have a minimum of IBT-TOEFL score of 79 or IELTS score of 6.5 with individual category score of 6 or PTE score of 55 with individual category score of 50. They must also fulfil the other qualfying criteria for ACAT exam. They must have a valid passport.