CAT Overview

An introduction to the Common Admission Test (CAT), India's most important MBA entrance exam.

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Why this matters

CAT is the primary gateway to the Indian Institutes of Management and many other leading business schools.

What you'll learn

What CAT is.

Who should take it.

How scores are used.

Exam Structure

The test evaluates:

Who Should Consider CAT

Preparation Philosophy

Understand concepts.

Practice consistently.

Analyse mistakes.

What's next

Read CAT 12-Month Preparation Plan.

Part of: MBA & IIM Admissions

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