{"id":21448,"date":"2026-08-14T06:15:08","date_gmt":"2026-08-14T06:15:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/?p=21448"},"modified":"2026-08-14T06:15:08","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T06:15:08","slug":"all-about-cat-entrance-exam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/all-about-cat-entrance-exam\/","title":{"rendered":"All about CAT Entrance Exam"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>All About CAT Entrance Exam 2026: Syllabus, Fees, Eligibility &amp; More The <strong>Common Admission Test (CAT)<\/strong> is one of India&#8217;s most important MBA entrance examinations. CAT scores are used for admission to the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) and numerous other management institutes across India.<\/p>\n<p>If you are planning to appear for <strong>CAT 2026<\/strong>, understanding the exam pattern, eligibility, syllabus, application fee, and preparation strategy can help you plan your preparation effectively. This guide covers the key details you need to know about the <strong>CAT Entrance Exam 2026<\/strong>.<\/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\/all-about-cat-entrance-exam\/#All_about_CAT_Entrance_Exam_2026_Overview\" >All about CAT Entrance Exam\u00a02026 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\/all-about-cat-entrance-exam\/#CAT_2026_Exam_Syllabus\" >CAT 2026 Exam 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\/all-about-cat-entrance-exam\/#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\/all-about-cat-entrance-exam\/#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\/all-about-cat-entrance-exam\/#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\/all-about-cat-entrance-exam\/#CAT_2026_Application_Fee\" >CAT 2026 Application Fee<\/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\/all-about-cat-entrance-exam\/#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\/all-about-cat-entrance-exam\/#CAT_2026_Exam_Pattern\" >CAT 2026 Exam Pattern<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/all-about-cat-entrance-exam\/#CAT_Marking_Scheme\" >CAT Marking Scheme<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/all-about-cat-entrance-exam\/#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-11\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/all-about-cat-entrance-exam\/#CAT_2026_Preparation_Strategy\" >CAT 2026 Preparation Strategy<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/all-about-cat-entrance-exam\/#Build_Your_Fundamentals\" >Build Your Fundamentals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/all-about-cat-entrance-exam\/#Practise_Daily\" >Practise Daily<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/all-about-cat-entrance-exam\/#Solve_Previous-Year_Questions\" >Solve Previous-Year Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/all-about-cat-entrance-exam\/#Take_Mock_Tests\" >Take Mock Tests<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/all-about-cat-entrance-exam\/#Analyse_Your_Performance\" >Analyse Your Performance<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/all-about-cat-entrance-exam\/#CAT_2026_Final_Preparation_Tips\" >CAT 2026: Final Preparation Tips<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/all-about-cat-entrance-exam\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/all-about-cat-entrance-exam\/#Also_read\" >Also read:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"All_about_CAT_Entrance_Exam_2026_Overview\"><\/span>All about CAT Entrance Exam\u00a02026 Overview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"height: 305px;\" width=\"555\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>Feature<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Details<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Exam Name<\/td>\n<td>Common Admission Test (CAT)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Conducting Body<\/td>\n<td>Indian Institutes of Management<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Exam Mode<\/td>\n<td>Computer-Based Test (CBT)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Frequency<\/td>\n<td>Once a year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Exam Duration<\/td>\n<td>120 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Total Questions<\/td>\n<td>68*<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sections<\/td>\n<td>VARC, DILR, QA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sectional Time<\/td>\n<td>40 minutes each<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Exam Date<\/td>\n<td>Expected in November 2026*<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>*The final CAT 2026 exam date, question count, and other details should be confirmed through the official CAT 2026 notification.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_2026_Exam_Syllabus\"><\/span>CAT 2026 Exam Syllabus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The IIMs do not normally publish a detailed chapter-wise CAT syllabus. However, previous CAT papers indicate three major sections.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Verbal_Ability_and_Reading_Comprehension_VARC\"><\/span>1. Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>VARC evaluates reading comprehension, interpretation, verbal reasoning, and the ability to understand arguments.<\/p>\n<p>Important areas include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reading Comprehension<\/li>\n<li>Para Jumbles<\/li>\n<li>Para Summary<\/li>\n<li>Odd Sentence Out<\/li>\n<li>Main idea and inference<\/li>\n<li>Author&#8217;s tone and purpose<\/li>\n<li>Vocabulary in context<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Preparation Tip:<\/strong> Read newspapers, editorials, magazines, and long-form articles regularly. Practise RC passages under timed conditions.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Data_Interpretation_and_Logical_Reasoning_DILR\"><\/span>2. Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>DILR tests analytical thinking, data interpretation, logical reasoning, and problem-solving skills.<\/p>\n<p>Important topics include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tables<\/li>\n<li>Bar graphs<\/li>\n<li>Line graphs<\/li>\n<li>Pie charts<\/li>\n<li>Caselets<\/li>\n<li>Seating arrangements<\/li>\n<li>Distribution<\/li>\n<li>Scheduling<\/li>\n<li>Games and tournaments<\/li>\n<li>Venn diagrams<\/li>\n<li>Networks<\/li>\n<li>Logical puzzles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Preparation Tip:<\/strong> Practise different types of DILR sets regularly and learn to identify easier sets before spending time on difficult ones.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Quantitative_Aptitude_QA\"><\/span>3. Quantitative Aptitude (QA)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>QA evaluates mathematical concepts and numerical problem-solving ability.<\/p>\n<p>Important topics include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Percentages<\/li>\n<li>Profit and Loss<\/li>\n<li>Ratio and Proportion<\/li>\n<li>Averages<\/li>\n<li>Time and Work<\/li>\n<li>Time, Speed and Distance<\/li>\n<li>Mixtures and Alligation<\/li>\n<li>Algebra<\/li>\n<li>Equations and Inequalities<\/li>\n<li>Number System<\/li>\n<li>Geometry<\/li>\n<li>Mensuration<\/li>\n<li>Permutation and Combination<\/li>\n<li>Probability<\/li>\n<li>Set Theory<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Preparation Tip:<\/strong> Build strong fundamentals first, then practise increasingly difficult questions while improving calculation speed and accuracy.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_2026_Application_Fee\"><\/span>CAT 2026 Application Fee<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The CAT application fee is notified officially for each examination cycle. Candidates should check the official CAT 2026 notification before submitting the application because fees can be revised.<\/p>\n<p>For reference, the fee structure in recent CAT cycles has been:<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>Category<\/strong><\/th>\n<th align=\"right\"><strong>Application Fee<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>General \/ EWS \/ NC-OBC<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">\u20b92,600*<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>SC \/ ST \/ PwD<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">\u20b91,300*<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>*Candidates should verify the final CAT 2026 fee when registration opens.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_2026_Eligibility_Criteria\"><\/span>CAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Candidates generally need to satisfy the following requirements:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A recognised <strong>Bachelor&#8217;s degree<\/strong> with at least <strong>50% marks or equivalent CGPA<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Candidates belonging to <strong>SC, ST and PwD categories<\/strong> generally require at least <strong>45% marks or equivalent CGPA<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Candidates appearing in the <strong>final year of their bachelor&#8217;s degree<\/strong> can apply, subject to the applicable conditions.<\/li>\n<li>There is generally <strong>no upper age limit<\/strong> for CAT.<\/li>\n<li>Candidates can appear for CAT multiple times because there is no prescribed limit on attempts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Candidates should carefully check the official CAT 2026 notification for the exact eligibility requirements.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_2026_Exam_Pattern\"><\/span>CAT 2026 Exam Pattern<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The currently reported CAT pattern consists of three separately timed sections.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>Section<\/strong><\/th>\n<th align=\"right\"><strong>Questions<\/strong><\/th>\n<th align=\"right\"><strong>Time<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>VARC<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">24<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">40 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>DILR<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">22<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">40 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>QA<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">22<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">40 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td>\n<td align=\"right\"><strong>68<\/strong><\/td>\n<td align=\"right\"><strong>120 minutes<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The examination generally includes <strong>MCQ and TITA (Type In The Answer)<\/strong> questions.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_Marking_Scheme\"><\/span>CAT Marking Scheme<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>+3 marks<\/strong> for a correct answer<\/li>\n<li><strong>-1 mark<\/strong> for an incorrect MCQ<\/li>\n<li>TITA questions generally do not carry negative marking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Candidates should verify the final marking scheme in the CAT 2026 official notification.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Books_for_CAT_2026_Preparation\"><\/span>Best Books for CAT 2026 Preparation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>Section<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Recommended Books<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>VARC<\/td>\n<td><em>How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT<\/em> \u2013 Arun Sharma<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>VARC<\/td>\n<td><em>Word Power Made Easy<\/em> \u2013 Norman Lewis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>DILR<\/td>\n<td><em>Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for CAT<\/em> \u2013 Nishit K. Sinha<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>QA<\/td>\n<td><em>How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for CAT<\/em> \u2013 Arun Sharma<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Along with books, candidates should practise <strong>previous-year CAT questions, sectional tests, and full-length mock tests<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_2026_Preparation_Strategy\"><\/span>CAT 2026 Preparation Strategy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A successful CAT preparation strategy should focus on three areas: <strong>concepts, practice, and analysis<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Build_Your_Fundamentals\"><\/span>Build Your Fundamentals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Begin with basic concepts in Arithmetic, Algebra, RC, DI and Logical Reasoning.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practise_Daily\"><\/span>Practise Daily<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Maintain a consistent study schedule. Even one or two hours of focused practice every day can be more effective than irregular long study sessions.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solve_Previous-Year_Questions\"><\/span>Solve Previous-Year Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>CAT previous-year questions help you understand the difficulty level, question patterns, and types of concepts tested.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Take_Mock_Tests\"><\/span>Take Mock Tests<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Once you have covered the fundamentals, start taking sectional and full-length mocks.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Analyse_Your_Performance\"><\/span>Analyse Your Performance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Do not focus only on your mock score. Analyse:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Incorrect answers<\/li>\n<li>Unattempted easy questions<\/li>\n<li>Time-consuming questions<\/li>\n<li>Calculation errors<\/li>\n<li>Conceptual weaknesses<\/li>\n<li>Question-selection mistakes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_2026_Final_Preparation_Tips\"><\/span>CAT 2026: Final Preparation Tips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Read regularly to improve VARC.<\/li>\n<li>Strengthen Arithmetic and Algebra fundamentals.<\/li>\n<li>Practise DILR sets frequently.<\/li>\n<li>Improve calculation speed.<\/li>\n<li>Maintain an error notebook.<\/li>\n<li>Revise formulas regularly.<\/li>\n<li>Take timed sectional tests.<\/li>\n<li>Analyse every mock test carefully.<\/li>\n<li>Focus on accuracy rather than blind attempts.<\/li>\n<li>Develop a clear question-selection strategy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span>Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>CAT Entrance Exam 2026<\/strong> is a test of conceptual understanding, logical thinking, speed, accuracy, and time management. Completing the syllabus is only the first step. Consistent practice, previous-year questions, mock tests, and detailed performance analysis are essential for<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/career-mantra\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> achieving a strong percentile.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>A good CAT score can help you compete for admission to leading management institutes, including the <strong>IIMs, FMS Delhi, MDI Gurgaon, IIT management schools, SPJIMR, and other reputed B-schools<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Before applying, always verify the latest <strong>CAT 2026 exam date, application fee, eligibility criteria, registration dates, and exam pattern<\/strong> through the official CAT notification.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Also_read\"><\/span>Also read:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/?s=MBA+schools+by+CAT+percentile\">MBA schools by CAT percentile<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/?s=CAT+percentile+vs+MBA+college\">CAT percentile vs MBA college<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/?s=CAT+cutoff+for+IIMs\">CAT cutoff for IIMs<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/?s=MBA+admission+by+CAT+score\">MBA admission by CAT score<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/?s=CAT+accepting+colleges+\">CAT accepting colleges 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/?s=MBA+colleges+for+70+percentile+in+CAT\">MBA colleges for 70 percentile in CAT<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/?s=Top+B-schools+by+CAT+score\">Top B-schools by CAT score<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>All About CAT Entrance Exam 2026: Syllabus, Fees, Eligibility &amp; More The Common Admission Test (CAT) is one of India&#8217;s most important MBA entrance examinations. 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