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Is the CAT 2026 admit card released separately for each slot or city?
No. The CAT 2026 admit card release date remains the same irrespective of the slot. It is not split or delayed based on assigned slot or exam city.
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Yes, one can join an IIM without taking the CAT exam, but this alternative route depends entirely on the type of programme. CAT exam remains mandatory for the flagship two-year full-time MBA (PGP/PGDM) programs. However, some courses may not need a valid CAT score for IIM admission.
Upvote Getting a 99 percentile in the CAT exam is usually considered difficult, as it places you in the top 1 per cent of roughly 2.5 to 3 Lacs test-takers.
Upvote A raw score or scaled score of 72 in the CAT exam is generally considered a good score. Candidates with 72 score are usually placed in the 90th to 95th percentile range.
Upvote IIT-JEE (Joint Entrance Examination) is generally considered harder in terms of raw subject knowledge. While the CAT exam is more unpredictable and competitive regarding speed as well as strategy.
Upvote IIT-JEE (Joint Entrance Examination) is generally considered harder in terms of raw subject knowledge. While the CAT exam is more unpredictable and competitive regarding speed as well as strategy.
Upvote Does the stream or background of graduation affect CAT eligibility?
No, graduates or final-year students from any discipline, including Engineering, Humanities, Commerce, Science, or Arts, can appear for CAT. The eligibility for admissions via CAT remains the same across all IIMs. However, the qualifying cutoff varies for all 22 IIMs
Upvote Does the stream or background of graduation affect CAT eligibility?
No, graduates or final-year students from any discipline, including Engineering, Humanities, Commerce, Science, or Arts, can appear for CAT. The eligibility for admissions via CAT remains the same across all IIMs. However, the qualifying cutoff varies for all 22 IIMs
Upvote Is there any age limit or restriction on the number of attempts for CAT exam?
No, there is no upper age limit or restriction on the number of times a candidate can attempt the CAT exam. Any candidate who fulfills the basic educational qualifications can register and appear.
Upvote What is the overall structure and marking scheme of the CAT exam?
CAT is a computer-based test divided into three sections:
- Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC)
- Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR)
- Quantitative Ability (QA).
The exam is conducted for a duration of 2 hours (40 minutes per section). Each correct answer carries +3 marks, while -1 m
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