Overview

• Guidance varies on the final cut-off—some outlets say the application link deactivates at 5 pm on September 12 while others list September 13—so candidates should submit immediately at iimcat.ac.in.
• A correction window opens on September 20 for limited edits including photograph, signature and test city preference.
• The exam is scheduled for November 30 in three sessions with a 120-minute computer-based format featuring VARC, DILR and QA, fixed at 40 minutes per section without switching; PwD candidates receive additional time.
• Eligibility requires a bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD), final-year and result-awaiting candidates may apply, and the fee is ₹2,600 for others and ₹1,300 for SC/ST/PwD with mandatory category certificate upload.
• Applicants can choose up to five preferred cities for a test conducted in about 170 locations, centres may be reassigned to a nearby city if capacity is exceeded and once allotted the centre cannot be changed; admit cards are expected from November 5.