Students’ Speak: Think wise and invest your time
Common Admission Test 2026 ( CAT )
CAT 2026 application submission
3 Aug '26 - 22 Sep '26
By: Juturi Rajesh
If you are confident enough then this advice is for you. Go for long term coaching and focus well and before that note down all the downs (what made you stop) and focus on the first and after clearing all those obstacles, start your preparation for long term.
If needed take coaching for the next time, never ever feel shame for the long term because almost 30-40 percent of NITians and IITians fall under this category only. But remember one thing, you’re investing not only money but also your valuable time which you can’t get back once if you stepped wrong. Think wise and invest your time.
Top colleges one can get with low scores
If you’re an MBA aspirant then this answer would definitely give you an insight for the above-stated question since it happened with me too. If you had scored less in CAT then don’t worry there are many government tier 1 and 2 colleges and universities are there to fulfill your dreams. Among them, one of the best and topmost colleges are NIT Tiruchirappalli and NIT Warangal (where I’m pursuing). If you search the above-stated question on Google, you’ll get the same because even I have searched and got these colleges.
This answer is specific to those who don’t want to drop a year.
How one can apply?
Nowadays the entire process has become online and easier for each and every student. The only thing that a student has to concentrate on is to be aware of the online process starting and closing dates. One can have clarity on this by going through the notification of the previous years and can predict the coming notification dates by using the previous year’s trend.
Is it worth?
To have clarity on this question, I recommend you to go through all the reviews of those colleges from shiksha.com because it is the only place where you can get the genuine reviews from those colleges alumni only.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 days ago
To choose the best CAT coaching institute in Siliguri, evaluate centers based on faculty expertise, mock test quality, batch flexibility, and physical location convenience.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
As of September 2026, IIM Indore has not announced the CAT form correction dates. Past trends indicate that the application form correction window opens a few weeks after the registration window is closed.
Check: CAT Correction Window 2026
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Contributor-Level 7
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Yes, candidates are facilitated with a window to edit exam form once the CAT registration concludes. However, candidates will only be able to edit photo, signature, and test city preference using CAT correction window. IIM Indore will announce the dates for CAT form correction window once the regist
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IIM Indore has not announced the last date extension for CAT 2026 yet. However, past trends indicate CAT registration extends by a few days. If CAT 2026 registration is extended, candidates will find an update on the official website.
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Contributor-Level 7
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Yes, both Oral Extempore Presentation and PI round are mandatory for candidates who apply forAlliance School of Business MBA admission with CAT results.
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Contributor-Level 10
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Yes, in recognition of outstanding performance in CAT, MSB awards special scholarships as follows:
- INR 1,50,000 for students securing a minimum 90 percentile
- INR 1,00,000 for students securing a minimum 85 percentile
- INR 75,000 for students securing a minimum 75 percentile
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Students pursuing PGDM from Jaipuria Institute of Management Jaipur and having 65% CAT score can get scholarship of INR 1.50 lakh. Students must have documents proving their eligibility to avail the scholarship benefit.
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Yes, you can strongly aim for interview calls from IIM Ahmedabad, Bangalore, and Calcutta if you have a stellar high school profile and a high CAT score. Top IIMs calculate interview shortlists using strict mathematical formulas. These formulas evaluate your CAT score, Class 10 marks, Class 12 marks
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Yes, you can and should attempt previous year papers and mock tests as part of your preparation for CAT 2026. You can attempt it on official CAT website.
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Students interested in MBA at any of the Symbiosis Institutes need to take the Symbiosis National Aptitude (SNAP) Computer Based Test which will be conducted at designated test centres.
However, the institute does offer special pathways to Indian students allowing them to register for classes even i
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