CAT Eligibility

Candidates who wish to appear for the CUSAT CAT BTech exam must have passed thier class 12th exams with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. They should also obtain a minimum of 50% marks in Mathematics and 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics together. Kerala SC and ST candidates do not have any minimum percentage requirement however, they must has qualified their class 12th exam.

Yes, you can apply for CAT. The main criteria of eligibility for CAT is graduation from a recognised university. So, whether the education mode is full-time or correspondence, if the university is recognised by the UGC, the candidates will be eligible to appear for the CAT exam.

CAT is an annual exam, thus one can appear for it only once in the same academic year. However, one can appear for it any number of times over several years. There is no cap on number of appearance. There is no age limit either. Many candidates appear for the CAT two-three times to achieve their desired percentile. 

Yes, you are eligible. Candidates with bachelor's degree in any subject is eligible for CAT exam. However, the degree must be from a UGU recognised university and the candidate must meet the minimum aggregate score criteria for CAT, which is 50 per cent for General category and 45 per cent for SC/ST category students. 

No, CAT eligibility criteria and MBA eligibility criteria are same i.e. graduation. However, the minimum marks criteria may vary from institute to institute. Also, in case of stream specific MBA courses such as MBA in Pharma or MBA in Agri-Management etc., the requirement is graduation in specific subject. 

Yes, you can apply for CAT 2025, but you will have to ensure you score as much in the final year so that the overall aggregate in graduation is at least 50 per cent. So, your performance in the final year of graduation will be crucial and play a decisive role in your selection to an MBA college. 

There is no specific eligibility criteria for the scribe to be used in CAT exam. However, they need to be less qualified than the candidate in terms of academics. The candidate needs to submit a scribe affidavit confirming the appearance of a scribe for a particular candidate. The scribe too has to sign an affidavit that needs to be submitted before the CAT exam.

No, you are not eligible to apply for CAT exam until you complete your CA course and clear ICAI CA exams. In case of absence of graduation degree, candidates are required to complete the professional degree before applying. The minimum score for applying for CAT on the basis of professional degree course in 50 per cent ( 45 per cent for SC/ST/PwD candidates).

Yes, you are eligible to apply for CAT provided your aggregate is 50 per cent in the first and second year of bachelor's degree programme. The aggregate marks are to be filled in the CAT 2025 application form and only those forms will be accepted that meet the minimum academic requirement fixed by the examination authorities.