Exam route · preparation handoff
Common Admission Test (CAT)
The national management entrance examination used by the IIMs and other participating institutions for postgraduate management admissions.
What should I check?
- CAT is the official IIM entrance route for participating postgraduate management programmes.
- Each institute sets its own eligibility, shortlist and admission process.
- Use the current CAT notice and individual institute policies rather than assuming one common cutoff.
Is this exam required?
See the route before the exam That depends on the course, institution, state and current admission cycle. Treat this as one route to investigate, not a universal requirement.
Eligibility and scope
Check the academic subjects, marks and category rules for the course and institution you are targeting. Exam eligibility is separate from course eligibility.
State, institution and current-cycle rules can differ. Do not rely on a previous year’s dates or cutoff.
Typical application journey
- Read the current official notification
- Register and submit the application
- Download the admit card and take the exam or selection step
- Check result/score and follow the applicable counselling or institution process
- Complete document verification and admission
What happens next?
After the exam, the score may feed into rank, counselling or an institution decision. Confirm the exact process with the current authority and participating institution.