CAT

No, CAT is not compulsory for admission to the MBA course at IMU Kochi. Candidates with scores in IMU CET/ CAT/ MAT/ CMAT can get admission to MBA programmes. Therefore, CAT is one of the accepted entrance exams for admission to the MBA course. However, it is not compulsory. Moreover, IMU Kochi gives more preference to students who have achieved valid scores in IMU CET rather than CAT, MAT, and CMAT. 

CAT 2025 exam will be conducted on November 30, 2025. Official announcement of the CAT exam date 2025 has been made in July 27, 2025, along with the release of the official notification of CAT 2025. The CAT exam is always conducted on the last Sunday of November. The exam is conducted on a single day in three slots.

Along with the exam date, the CAT 2025 notification carries CAT registration and admit card dates. CAT 2025 registration will from August 1, 2025 and the form submission window will close on September 13, 2025. 

You can get into MBA colleges in Delhi where CAT and CUET are not considered for admissions. These include:

Jamia millia Islamia (JMI).

University school of management studies (USMS).

Delhi school of management (DSM).

Rukmini devi Institute of management studies (RDIAS).

Management education and research institute ( MERI).

Admissions are via their own entrance exams or other criteria.

The latest CAT cutoff information indicates that top IIMs generally have cutoffs ranging from 98 to 100 percentile for the General category, while reserved categories can expect slightly lower cutoffs, around 95 to 98 percentile. For top non-IIMs like FMS, MDI, and SPJIMR, cutoffs are typically between 90 and 99 percentile. Candidates aiming for top IIMs should strive for a percentile score of 95 or above to maximize their chance

There are many options for you kindly check the list below 

• IITs:
• NITs
• Jamia Millia Islamia
• Indian Institute of Forest Management
•  Delhi School of Economics 
• XLRI Jamshedpur
• IITs (through CAP):
•  IIMs

Kindly look for the brochure for more information 

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Candidates do not require CAT score for admission at SIITAM - Sun International Institute of Tourism and Management. The institute shortlists aspirants for admission based on their merit in the last qualifying exam. SIITAM considers Class 12 scores for UG and graduation marks for PG admission.

Cochin University is conducting the CUSAT CAT 2025 counselling in online mode. The CUSAT CAT counselling involves steps such as registration, option entry, seat allotment, fee payment and reporting to the allotted institute. Those who are participating in the counselling must adhere to the schedule for each event as released by the authorities.

Yes the CAT admit card is required for both attending the CAT exam and for admission process at participating beeschool and IIMs serving as a crucial proof of your exam attendance and containing essential personal and exam details