CAT Eligibility

There is no upper age limit to appear in CAT exam. Any individual can apply for CAT at any phase of their career. Candidates need to have only bachelor's degree with minimum 50 per cent aggregate (45 per cent for SC/ST/PwD) candidates. It means the CAT aspirant must be of at least 20 years of age at the time of appearing for the exam.

Yes, if a candidate has secured the 55 percentile in the CAT exam, they are eligible to get a scholarship. The institute offers scholarships on the basis of performance in national-level entrance exams, and the CAT is one of those. Check out the concession on tuition fees provided by the university to the candidates who have achieved 50 or more than 50 percentile in the CAT exam: 

The CAT exam has no restrictions regarding your eligibility to participate. A gap year between your 2nd and 3rd year of graduation does not impact eligibility for the CAT exam. The CAT eligibility requirements are satisfied if either you have finished your degree or are studying in your last year of graduation. Always positively explain the gap year period to interviewers. Reframe your thoughts toward the constructive activities you accomplished during your gap period whether through skill acquisition or exam preparation.

In the CAT exam, there is no upper limit at all to the age for appearing.  The CAT exam's only eligibility criteria is that candidates should hold relevant degrees with the required minimum percentage. The CAT is also open to students who are in the last year of their bachelor's degree programs. Also, students should obtain a minimum of 50% for the open category and at least 45% for the reserved category (SC/ST/PwD). The ones that have work experience will stand to get the job because experience is an add-on or a plus. However, work experience is not compulsory, as it will be a requirement for CAT exam eligibility in 2024.