Common Admission Test 2026
About the Entrance Exam
CAT is a computer-based test (CBT) designed to assess problem-solving skills, logical thinking, and data interpretation abilities. It is highly competitive and widely accepted by hundreds of management institutes across India.
Duration
180 Min
Questions
0
Mode
ONLINE
Frequency
ONCE_A_YEAR
Exam Pattern
Breakdown of subjects and marking
Score Range
198
Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT) Duration: 2 hours (120 minutes) Sections: Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC) Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) Quantitative Ability (QA) Question Type: MCQs + Type-In-The-Answer (TITA) Sectional time limit: 40 minutes per section
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Registration is conducted online through the official CAT website.
Required Documents:
- Visit official CAT website
- Create login ID and password
- Fill application form (personal, academic, work experience)
- Upload photo and signature
Total Marks
198
Passing Criteria
No fixed passing marks
Around 2.5–3 lakh candidates appear every year Acceptance rate in top IIMs is very low (~1–2%) Highly competitive exam Top percentile (99+) needed for elite colleges