Common Admission Test
CAT is India's premier MBA entrance exam for admission to IIMs and top B-schools. Tests quantitative ability, verbal reasoning, and data interpretation skills.
2 hours
Duration
198
Total Marks
2,50,000+
Candidates/Year
Once a year (November)
Frequency
Month 1-2
Build concept foundation across all sections
Month 3-4
Section-wise practice and speed building
Month 5-6
Mock tests — aim for 20+ full-length mocks
Month 7
Revision, time-management drills, confidence building
| Year | General | OBC | SC/ST |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 99.0 | 95.0 | 85.0 |
| 2024 | 98.5 | 94.0 | 84.0 |
| 2023 | 98.0 | 93.0 | 83.0 |
Reading speed is critical — aim for 300+ words per minute
Master the art of skipping questions: not every question needs answering
Quantitative Ability is the differentiator at 99+ percentile
Take at least 25 full-length mock tests before the actual exam
Analyze each mock test for 2 hours — analysis matters more than quantity
