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The last date to apply for NMAT 2026 registration is extended from October 10 to October 31, 2026. Candidates are advised to complete their registration well before the deadline, as exam slot allocation is on a first-come, first-served basis and preferred test centres fill up quickly

CAT 2026 exam is expected to have 68 total questions. Of the total, 45 Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) and 23 Type in the Answer (TITA) questions are expected.

CAT 2026 is expected to have about 23 Type in the Answer or TITA questions out of total 68 total questions. TITA questions account for approximately 35% of the CAT paper. There is no negative marking for TITA questions.

Yes, NMAT registration is open. The last date for NMAT registration is extended till October 31, 2026. Candidates are advised to complete their registration well before the deadline.

MBA colleges accepting 50–60 percentile in CAT 2026 include IMS Unison University Dehradun, NSB Bangalore, SCMS Cochin School of Business, Globsyn Business School Kolkata and RV Institute of Management. These colleges have moderate fees, from Rs. 6.50 lakh to Rs. 11.50 lakh, and average placements of Rs. 4.50–7.80 LPA.

Top MBA colleges accepting CAT score with low fees include UBS Chandigarh (Rs. 49,000), Delhi School of Economics (Rs. 1.07 lakh) and TISS Mumbai (Rs. 1.85 lakh). FMS Delhi offers great return on investment, with an average placement of Rs. 34.10 LPA.

The MBA colleges you should apply to before CAT 2026 include MDI Gurgaon and SPJIMR Mumbai, which accept CAT 90–95 percentile. These colleges close their application forms just before the CAT exam date, so apply early.

All 22 IIMs accept only CAT 2026 scores for admission, including the newly added IIM Guwahati. CAT cut-offs differ for each IIM and range from 88 to 99 percentile.