Admissions LiveAug – Sep 2026
CAT 2026 Registration Active
Official registration is live on iimcat.ac.in for the exam scheduled on November 29, 2026 across 170+ test cities nationwide. Admit cards release in late October.
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2026 Master Guide
CAT (Common Admission Test) 2026: Structure, Roadmap & Scoring
India's premier gateway to the 21 Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) and 100+ top business schools. 3 non-switchable sectional slots of 40 minutes each.
Total Duration2 Hours (120 Minutes)
Total Questions66 Questions (MCQs + Non-MCQ TITA questions)
Score Scale0 – 198 Raw Score (Mapped to 0.00 – 100.00 Percentile)
Marking System+3 for Correct, -1 for Incorrect MCQ, 0 for TITA (Type In The Answer) questions
| Section | Questions | Time Limit | Avg Time / Q | Section Score | Key Topics Tested |
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| VARC (Verbal Ability & Reading Comp) | 24 Qs | 40 Minutes | 1 min 40 sec | +3 / -1 (TITA 0) | 16 RC questions (4 passages of 4 Qs each) + 8 VA questions (Para-jumbles, Para-summary, Odd-sentence-out). |
| DILR (Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning) | 20 Qs | 40 Minutes | 2 min 00 sec | +3 / -1 (TITA 0) | 4 problem sets of 5 questions each. Arrangements, Games & Tournaments, Matrix puzzles, Networks, Multi-chart DI. |
| QA (Quantitative Aptitude) | 22 Qs | 40 Minutes | 1 min 49 sec | +3 / -1 (TITA 0) | Arithmetic (Percentages, Profit/Loss, TSD, Work, Averages), Algebra (Equations, Logarithms, Functions), Geometry, Modern Math. |
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IIM Pattern Breakdown
CAT Comprehensive Syllabus
Master every question archetype across QA, DILR, and VARC with stepwise accuracy and speed drills.
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Quantitative Aptitude (QA)
✓Arithmetic (Percentages, Profit/Loss, Ratios, Time-Work)
✓Algebra (Linear/Quadratic, Inequalities, Logarithms)
✓Geometry, Mensuration & Coordinate Geometry
✓Number Systems & Modern Math (P&C, Probability)
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Data Interpretation & LR (DILR)
✓Caselets, Tables, Multi-dimensional Bar & Line Graphs
✓Arrangements (Linear, Circular, Matrix)
✓Games & Tournaments, Seating Plans & Puzzles
✓Set Theory, Venn Diagrams & Syllogisms
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Verbal Ability & RC (VARC)
✓Reading Comprehension (Philosophy, Economics, Tech)
✓Para Jumbles & Out of Context Sentences (Odd-One-Out)
✓Para Summary & Critical Reasoning deductions
✓Eliminating deceptive trap options under speed
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Why India's Serious CAT Aspirants Choose MBA Wizards
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Ability-Based Manthan Model
Our proprietary pedagogy adapts entirely to your individual cognitive baseline — not a fixed curriculum. Self-assessment, Litmus test, and 5 performance tiers ensure personalized progression.
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IIT Roorkee Founded & Led
Founded by Mr. Surinder Gupta, IIT Roorkee graduate, with decades of experience transforming students into 700+ GMAT scorers, 99+ CAT percentilers, and 325+ GRE achievers.
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Your course remains active until you secure your target MBA admission — not just until the last class. Unlimited doubt sessions and booster clinics are always available.
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Whether your goal is a top IIM via CAT, ISB via GMAT, or Stanford MS via GRE — we have proven systems for each. Our dual GMAT+CAT and GMAT+GRE programs maximize your options.
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Maximum 10–12 students per batch ensures every student gets direct faculty attention, customized feedback, and weekly individual milestone tracking.
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Mr. Surinder Gupta
Founder & Lead Mentor — IIT Roorkee Alumni
“The Manthan philosophy is built on a simple truth: there are no weak students, only misaligned preparation methods. Every student has an achiever inside them — our job is to build the right system to bring it out. We have taken students from 600 to 750 on the GMAT, 85th to 99th percentile on CAT, and 305 to 330 on the GRE. The method works. Come experience it firsthand.”
Truth & Strategy
Myths vs Reality: CAT Facts
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CAT is an exam of ruthless question selection, not speed completion. Historically, solving just 35-40 questions across QA, VARC, and DILR with 85%+ accuracy comfortably yields a 99+ percentile score.
💡 Strategic Takeaway:Learn when to leave a question within 45 seconds. Skipping bad questions preserves mental stamina and negative marks.
Admissions Landscape
Top Colleges in India Accepting CAT Scores
Explore the cutoff percentiles and top management institutes across India that you can target with your CAT score.
Tier 1: Elite B-Schools
98 - 99.9+ %ile▸IIM Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Calcutta
▸IIM Lucknow, Kozhikode, Indore
▸FMS Delhi (Faculty of Management Studies)
▸SPJIMR Mumbai
▸MDI Gurgaon
▸IIM Shillong & New IIMs (Trichy, Ranchi, Udaipur)
Tier 2: Premier Institutes
85 - 95 %ile▸IIT Delhi, Bombay, Kharagpur (DoMS/SJMSOM)
▸Baby IIMs (Nagpur, Visakhapatnam, Jammu, Sirmaur)
▸IMT Ghaziabad
▸IMI New Delhi
▸Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai/Gurgaon
▸TAPMI Manipal & FORE School of Management
Tier 3: Merit & Profile Based
75 - 85 %ile▸GIM Goa (Goa Institute of Management)
▸IRMA Anand
▸KJ Somaiya Mumbai
▸BIMTECH Greater Noida
▸SOIL Institute of Management, Gurgaon
▸Jaipuria Institute of Management & XIME
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CAT 99.5%ile → IIM Bangalore
Banking Analyst, DLF Phase 3
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Tech Professional, Noida
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CAT 98.9%ile → FMS Delhi
Commerce Graduate, Pune
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“The DILR and VARC strategies alone justified the entire investment. My score moved from the 70th to the 98th percentile within 10 weeks of focused, mentored practice.”
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CAT 98.4%ile → IIM Lucknow
Marketing Specialist, Mumbai
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Gopal Sharma
CAT 99.1%ile → IIM Kozhikode
DTU Graduate, Delhi
Verified 2026 Admissions Intelligence
Latest Exam Updates & Policy Changes
Direct official updates, testing modifications, and admissions criteria tracked from GMAC™, ETS®, and IIM convenors.
Selection Criteria2027–2029 Batch
Higher Work-Ex Weightage at Top IIMs
IIM Ahmedabad, Bangalore, and Calcutta have enhanced the composite scoring weightage for 24–36 months of corporate experience for the upcoming admissions batch.
Testing Standard2026 Official
AI-Monitored Computer Based Testing
Strict biometric and AI proctoring standards maintained across all 3 test slots to ensure absolute integrity and seamless test execution across 170+ cities.
Exam Pattern2026 Pattern
Evolving DILR Puzzle Sets
Recent exam patterns feature unconventional situational logic sets (tournaments, network paths) that test lateral thinking over formulaic templates.
Scoring Model2026 Standard
Multi-Slot Normalization System
Rigorous equi-percentile equating formula applied across morning, afternoon, and evening slots for equitable and fair scoring nationwide.
Seat Expansion2027 Admissions
Expanded Seats Across 21 IIMs
Over 5,500 total seats available across 21 IIMs, plus premier non-IIM institutions like FMS Delhi, SPJIMR Mumbai, and MDI Gurgaon accepting CAT 2026 scores.
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How do these 2026 CAT changes impact your target timeline?
Book a 1-on-1 diagnostic evaluation with IIT Roorkee alumni mentors to design your score strategy.
CAT Preparation FAQs
Frequently Asked CAT Questions
Common questions regarding CAT test preparation timelines, non-engineer quant, and IIM interview guidance.
Most serious aspirants start between 8 to 12 months prior to the exam (typically starting January–March for the November test). This allows 5 months of comprehensive concept building, followed by 3 months of mock marathons and DILR caselet mastery.
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