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By: Avantika Bhardwaj on Aug 29, 2023
The eligibility criteria for CAT Exam have been defined as per the recent notification released by IIM Lucknow, which is the current examination conducting body of CAT Exam 2023. The defined eligibility criteria must be followed by candidates in order to be eligible for taking the examination. CAT Exam 2023 is scheduled to be conducted on 26 November 2023 and here is the detailed minimum educational qualification required.
Since it is the most awaited and most sought after Management Entrance Examination, lacs of students apply and appear for CAT Exam. The eligibility criteria vary for students applying at different levels.
A brief description of the eligibility criteria is given below:
Qualifications |
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Academic |
Degree |
Final Year Students |
Work Experience |
Bachelor's Degree |
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology |
Candidates will be admitted only if they graduate securing at least 50% marks |
Firstly, it is not mandatory to hold work experience |
50% marks in aggregate for General Category |
Degree equivalent to bachelor's degree in Engineering & Technology of Professional Societies |
Must show an original certificate in case of qualifying the examination |
It contributes to some weightage by the IIMs |
45% marks in aggregate for Reserved Categories |
Bachelor's degree recognized by Association of Indian Universities |
Must submit the photocopy of original certificates when asked |
It does not contribute to selection until the final stage of selection |
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Any qualification not mentioned here are also eligible to apply |
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The aggregate of Minimum Educational Qualification marks for SC/ST candidates and Person with Disability (PwD) should be at least 45% marks.
No. CAT score is used to shortlist candidates for admission. The final admission procedure takes place based on candidates’ performance in all the rounds conducted by respective IIMs.
The marks obtained by candidates in CAT 2023 will remain valid only for one year. After one year, candidates are required to reappear in CAT Exam and clear the cat cutoff again to get admission.
Depends. If third year is the final year of your graduation, then you are eligible to apply for exam. As per the eligibility criteria, final year students are eligible to take cat exam.
There is no age limit for taking GMAT or CAT Exam, as long as candidates fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria defined by the examination conducting body.
The admission/selection procedure for candidates for various programs provided by the Indian Institute of Management is also known as IIM Admission Criteria. Students seeking admission to the IIM must first complete an online application form. The IIMs are management education and research institute
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