CAT

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Work experience is not mandatory for CAT 2026. Both fresh graduates and working professionals can apply for CAT exam. However, many IIMs give weightage to work experience in their final MBA admission shortlisting and interview process. Most IIMs

No, CAT 2026 does not have any minimum marks requirement for Class 10 or Class 12. The eligibility criteria is based only on Bachelor's degree marks (50% for General/EWS/NC-OBC; 45% for SC/ST/PwBD). However, individual IIMs do consider 10th and 12th marks during their shortlisting process — typically giving these academic scores specific weightage in selection.

Yes, candidates who have completed a professional degree such as Chartered Accountancy (CA), Company Secretary (CS), Cost and Management Accountancy (ICWA/CMA), or Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of India (FIAI) with the required percentage are eligible to apply for CAT 2026. These professional qualifications are recognised equivalent to a Bachelor's degree for CAT eligibility purposes.

Yes, final-year graduation students and those awaiting their final-year results are eligible to apply for CAT 2026. If selected by an IIM, admission will be provisional. The student must submit a certificate from the Principal/Registrar of their University/Institution confirming completion of all degree requirements by the date stipulated by the respective IIM.

There is no restriction on the number of times you can appear for CAT. If you meet the basic eligibility criteria, you can take CAT as many times as you wish. There is no maximum attempt limit, and previous attempts do not impact your future CAT scores or IIM admission prospects in any way.

No, there is no age limit for CAT 2026. Candidates of any age — minimum or maximum — can apply for the CAT exam, provided they meet the educational qualification requirements. However, individual IIMs and MBA colleges may have age-related preferences during their admission shortlisting and interview process.

The percentage requirement for CAT 2026 eligibility is 50% marks in graduation for General, EWS, and NC-OBC category candidates. For Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) categories, the minimum requirement is 45% marks. The percentage is calculated as per the candidate's University practice or by dividing CGPA by maximum CGPA × 100.

Candidates who hold a Bachelor's degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwBD categories) from a recognised University are eligible for CAT 2026. Final-year graduation students, those awaiting results, and holders of professional degrees like CA, CS, ICWA/CMA are also eligible. There is no age limit and no restriction on the number of attempts.