ACAT

Candidates can appear for ACAT for admission in MBA programme at Amrita School of Business, Coimbatore. The last date to apply for ACAT is January 26, 2026. ACAT is an online test conducted for 2 hours 30 minutes. The test includes 100 questions. 

Prospective chartered accountants need to take the Association of Chartered Accountants of India Test which serves as their certification examination. Both Foundation and Intermediate levels comprise different sections in the ACAT exam. Each of the Foundation Level contains four papers while the Intermediate Level consists of eight papers. The Foundation Level exam cost is INR 1,100 while candidates need to pay INR 1,700 for the Intermediate Level exam according to the fee structure. The exam certifies candidates to receive a certification which allows them to start their course for chartered accountancy.

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 Amrita Common Aptitude Test (ACAT) is a nationwide entrance exam conducted by Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham for admission to its MBA programs at its various campuses. 

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. 

No, work experience is not mandatory. But, students with a work experience will be given a priority over others.

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. 

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. 

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.