{"id":17733,"date":"2025-09-26T13:03:52","date_gmt":"2025-09-26T13:03:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/?p=17733"},"modified":"2025-09-26T13:03:52","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T13:03:52","slug":"complete-guide-to-cat-exam-2026-syllabus-fees-eligibility-more-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/complete-guide-to-cat-exam-2026-syllabus-fees-eligibility-more-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Complete Guide to CAT Exam 2026: Syllabus, Fees, Eligibility &#038; More"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026 is a national-level entrance exam for admission into India\u2019s premier B-schools, including the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs). Scheduled tentatively for the last Sunday of November 2026, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/exam\/6\/cat-2024\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CAT<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a gateway for students aspiring to pursue an MBA or PGDM from top institutes. This comprehensive guide covers all the essential information related to the CAT 2026 exam \u2014 including syllabus, pattern, fees, eligibility, best books, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/complete-guide-to-cat-exam-2026-syllabus-fees-eligibility-more-2\/#CAT_2026_Overview\" >CAT 2026 Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/complete-guide-to-cat-exam-2026-syllabus-fees-eligibility-more-2\/#CAT_2026_Syllabus\" >CAT 2026 Syllabus<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/complete-guide-to-cat-exam-2026-syllabus-fees-eligibility-more-2\/#1_Verbal_Ability_and_Reading_Comprehension_VARC\" >1. Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/complete-guide-to-cat-exam-2026-syllabus-fees-eligibility-more-2\/#2_Data_Interpretation_and_Logical_Reasoning_DILR\" >2. Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/complete-guide-to-cat-exam-2026-syllabus-fees-eligibility-more-2\/#3_Quantitative_Aptitude_QA\" >3. Quantitative Aptitude (QA)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/complete-guide-to-cat-exam-2026-syllabus-fees-eligibility-more-2\/#CAT_2026_Exam_Fees\" >CAT 2026 Exam Fees<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/complete-guide-to-cat-exam-2026-syllabus-fees-eligibility-more-2\/#CAT_2026_Eligibility_Criteria\" >CAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/complete-guide-to-cat-exam-2026-syllabus-fees-eligibility-more-2\/#CAT_2026_Exam_Pattern\" >CAT 2026\u00a0Exam Pattern<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/complete-guide-to-cat-exam-2026-syllabus-fees-eligibility-more-2\/#Best_Books_for_CAT_2026_Preparation\" >Best Books for CAT 2026 Preparation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/complete-guide-to-cat-exam-2026-syllabus-fees-eligibility-more-2\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/complete-guide-to-cat-exam-2026-syllabus-fees-eligibility-more-2\/#Keywords_to_Use\" >Keywords to Use:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_2026_Overview\"><\/span><b>CAT 2026 Overview<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Feature<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exam Name<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conducting Body<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian Institute of Management (IIM)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mode of Examination<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Computer-Based Test (CBT)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequency<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once a year<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exam Duration<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">120 minutes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tentative Exam Date<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last Sunday of November 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_2026_Syllabus\"><\/span><b>CAT 2026 <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/exam\/6\/cat-2025\/Syllabus\"><b>Syllabus<\/b><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The CAT exam is divided into three major sections. While there is no officially defined syllabus, the following topics have consistently appeared over the years:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Verbal_Ability_and_Reading_Comprehension_VARC\"><\/span><b>1. Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reading Comprehension<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Para Jumbles<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sentence Correction<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Para Summary<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Odd Sentence Out<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Data_Interpretation_and_Logical_Reasoning_DILR\"><\/span><b>2. Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bar Graphs, Line Charts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tables and Caselets<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Logical Puzzles<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seating Arrangements &amp; Grouping<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blood Relations, Directions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Quantitative_Aptitude_QA\"><\/span><b>3. Quantitative Aptitude (QA)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arithmetic (TSD, Profit &amp; Loss, Percentages)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Algebra (Equations, Inequalities)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Number System<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Geometry and Mensuration<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modern Math (Probability, P&amp;C, Sets)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Preparation Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Prioritize arithmetic and reading comprehension, and practice DILR sets with a timer to build speed and accuracy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_2026_Exam_Fees\"><\/span><b>CAT 2026 Exam Fees<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Application Fee<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General \/ NC-OBC<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b92,400<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SC\/ST\/PwD<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b91,200<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_2026_Eligibility_Criteria\"><\/span><b>CAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To appear for CAT 2026, candidates must meet the following eligibility conditions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bachelor&#8217;s degree with at least 50% marks (45% for SC\/ST\/PwD)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Final-year students can apply<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No age limit<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlimited attempts allowed<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_2026_Exam_Pattern\"><\/span><b>CAT 2026<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/exam\/6\/cat-2025\/Pattern\"><b>\u00a0Exam Pattern<\/b><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Section<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>No. of Questions<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Time Allotted<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Verbal Ability &amp; Reading Comprehension (VARC)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40 minutes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data Interpretation &amp; Logical Reasoning (DILR)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40 minutes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quantitative Aptitude<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40 minutes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">66 Questions<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">120 minutes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Marking Scheme:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">+3 marks for every correct answer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">-1 mark for every incorrect answer (MCQs only)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No negative marking for TITA (non-MCQ) questions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Books_for_CAT_2026_Preparation\"><\/span><b>Best Books for CAT 2026 Preparation<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Section<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Recommended Books<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VARC<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Word Power Made Easy<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT &#8211; Arun Sharma<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DILR<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for CAT- Nishit K. Sinha<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">QA<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quantitative Aptitude for CAT &#8211; Arun Sharma<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span><b>Final Thoughts<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CAT 2026 is a competitive yet rewarding exam that opens the door to India\u2019s top MBA programs. Start your preparation early with a focused strategy, take regular mock tests, and assess your performance to improve continuously. A high CAT percentile can lead to admissions in IIMs and other top B-schools.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For updates on CAT registration, admit card release, answer keys, and results, visit the official IIM CAT portal or trusted platforms like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/\"><b>Career Mantra<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keywords_to_Use\"><\/span><b>Keywords to Use:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/?s=MBA+schools+by+CAT+percentile\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MBA schools by CAT percentile<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/?s=CAT+percentile+vs+MBA+college\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CAT percentile vs MBA college<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/?s=CAT+cutoff+for+IIMs\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CAT cutoff for IIMs<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/?s=MBA+admission+by+CAT+score\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MBA admission by CAT score<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/?s=CAT+accepting+colleges+2025\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CAT accepting colleges 2025<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026 is a national-level entrance exam for admission into India\u2019s premier B-schools, including the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs). 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