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The CAT test will be conducted in number of venues across the country. There have been changes in the CAT 2011 examination structure and question paper pattern. There will be only two sections instead of earlier three sections. All other details regarding new question paper pattern, application process, test structure, question paper structure, old CAT exam papers, bank branches, Online Test procedure, Programs available in IIMs and Non-IIMs and reporting for the test are available on IIMs websites along with www.catiim.in .

Registration Starts: 17th August 2011

Close of Registration: 28th September 2011

CAT 2011 Dates: 22 October 2011 - 18 November 2011

How To Apply :

Common Admission Test Notification for admission into PG Programme in Management (its equivalent to MBA) in IIMs. CAT2011 will be conducted online for 20 days from 22 October 2011 to 18 November 2011. CAT scores will be considered for admission into PGP in Management in IIMs at Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Calcutta, Indore, Kozhicode, Lucknow, Ranchi, Rohtak, Udaipur, Thiruchirapalli, Raipur, Kashipur and RGIIM- Shillong. Along with PGP in Management,some IIMs also offer Fellow Programs based on CAT score. CAT 2011 vouchers can be obtained from designated Axis Bank branches across India from 17 August 2011 to 26 September 2011. Cost of application/ voucher in Rs. 1600 For SC, ST candidates Rs. 800.


CAT 2011-2012 admissions will start in the month of August. Aspirants who wish to crack the online Common Admission Test can find latest updates for important dates & notifications, preparation tips, CAT sample papers, 2010 question paper analysis, cutoffs, etc. here.

CAT 2011 is a compulsory exam for admission to MBA programs in top Business Schools in India such as IIM Ahemdabad (IIMA), IIM Bangalore (IIMB), IIM Calcutta (IIMC), NITIE, MDI Gurgaon,etc. The entrance is an online exam conducted over a window of 20 days. The results are declared in the month of January.

CAT Exam Eligibility :

The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA [45% in case of the candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Differently Abled (DA) (It may also referred to as Persons with Disability (PWD) category)], awarded by any of the Universities incorporated by an act of the central or state legislature in India or other educational institutions established by an act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India. The percentage of marks obtained by the candidate in the bachelor’s degree would be calculated based on the practice followed by the university/institution from where the candidate has obtained the degree. In case the candidates are awarded grades/CGPA instead of marks, the conversion of grades/CGPA to percentage of marks would be based on the procedure certified by the university/ institution from where they have obtained the bachelor’s degree. In case the university/ institution does not have any scheme for converting CGPA into equivalent marks, the equivalence would be established by dividing the candidate’s CGPA by the maximum possible CGPA and multiplying the result with 100. Candidates appearing for the final year of bachelor’s degree/equivalent qualification examination and those who have completed degree requirements and are awaiting results can also apply. If selected, such candidates will be allowed to join the programme provisionally, only if he/she submits a certificate latest by June 30, 2012 from the Principal/Registrar of his/her College/Institute (issued on or before June 30, 2012) stating that the candidate has completed all the requirements for obtaining the bachelor’s degree/equivalent qualification on the date of the issue of the certificate. IIMs may verify eligibility at various stages of the selection process, the details of which are provided at the website www.catiim.in. Applicants should note that the mere fulfillment of minimum eligibility criteria will not ensure consideration for shortlisting by IIMs.