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Management PG level Nov 24, 2026 Updated Aug 2026

Common Admission Test

The Common Admission Test is a national-level entrance exam taken by graduates who seek admission to MBA and PGDM programs in the Indian Institutes of Management and other top business schools in India. It is conducted annually by one of the IIMs on a rotational basis.

Exam mode Online (CBT)
Level PG
Stream Management
Colleges accepting 112
Exam date Nov 24, 2026

About Common Admission Test

The exam assesses candidates in three key areas: Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Ability. A strong performance in CAT opens doors to flagship postgraduate management programs at IIMs and other leading B-schools. The score remains valid for one academic year, after which candidates must reappear if needed.

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St Aloysius (Deemed To Be University)
Mangalore, Karnataka · Government · NCTE, AICTE, BCI, UGC approved

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