Question 1

Is the CAT score valid for two years?

Accepted Answer

- No, CAT scores are valid only for one year.

Question 2

Who conducts CAT?

Accepted Answer

- CAT is conducted by 1 of the IIMs every year.

Question 3

Can a candidate with a backlog appear for the CAT exam?

Accepted Answer

- Yes, candidates with a backlog are eligible to appear for the CAT exam.

Question 4

How many times can you appear for the CAT exam?

Accepted Answer

- There is no limit on the maximum number of attempts for the CAT exam. Therefore, you can appear for the exam as many times as you want.

Question 5

Can a candidate appear for more than one slot of the exam?

Accepted Answer

- No, a candidate cannot appear for more than one slot of the exam.

Question 6

How many MCQs and non-MCQs are present in each section of the CAT paper?

Accepted Answer

- The number of MCQs and non-MCQs in each section of the CAT paper vary each year and cannot be disclosed.

Question 7

How many slots are there in CAT?

Accepted Answer

- There are a total of 2 slots for the entrance exam.

Question 8

Which are some of the top colleges in Bangalore that accept CAT scores?

Accepted Answer

- Top B-Schools in Bangalore accepting CAT scores are: Christ University, Jain University, IFIM Business School, XIME, and others.

Question 9

What does the CAT further admission process consist of?

Accepted Answer

- CAT's further admission process consists of Group Discussion, Written Ability Test, and Personal Interview.

Question 10

Is CAT the only entrance exam for postgraduate management programs?

Accepted Answer

- No, there are other exams such as XAT, NMAT, SNAP, and others.

CAT 2026 Exam Date	November 29, 2026
Name of the Examination	Common Admission Test
Common Name	CAT
Conducting Body	Indian Institutes of Management (IIM)
Frequency of the Exam	Once a year
Exam Level	National-Level Exam

CAT 2026 Exam Date	November 29, 2026
Name of the Examination	Common Admission Test
Common Name	CAT
Conducting Body	Indian Institutes of Management (IIM)
Frequency of the Exam	Once a year
Exam Level	National-Level Exam

Common Admission Test (CAT) : 29 Nov 2026

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