What CAT percentile is needed for IIM A/B/C?

IIM Ahmedabad, Bangalore, and Calcutta typically require 99+ percentile for general category. IIM L, K, I, S require 97–98 percentile. New IIMs may shortlist at 90–95 percentile.

Is CAT accepted at colleges other than IIMs?

Yes, over 1,200 B-schools accept CAT scores including SPJIMR, MDI Gurgaon, IMT Ghaziabad, XIMB, and many others. This makes CAT the most versatile MBA entrance exam.

Can I improve my CAT score from 70th to 99th percentile?

Yes, with dedicated preparation of 6–8 months, many students have jumped from 70–80 percentile to 99+. Focus on DILR (most improvable), reduce VARC errors, and build speed in Quant.

How many times can I attempt CAT?

There is no limit on CAT attempts. You can appear every year. Many toppers have taken 2–3 attempts to crack the exam.

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Exam Overview

Conducting BodyIIM (Indian Institutes of Management)

Exam ModeOnline (CBT)

Marking Scheme+3 for correct, -1 for incorrect (MCQ); +3/0 for TITA

SectionsVerbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR), Quantitative Aptitude (QA)

FrequencyOnce a year

Next ExamNovember 2027

RegistrationAugust 2027

EligibilityGraduate degree with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD); final-year students eligible

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CAT 2027 will have 66 questions across 3 sections — Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (24Q), Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (20Q), and Quantitative Aptitude (22Q). Total marks: 198. Duration: 2 hours.

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