Government Exams & Career Paths
CAT — Common Admission Test for IIMs
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Eligibility
Bachelor's degree (min 50% marks for general; 45% for SC/ST) from any recognised Indian university; final year students eligible
Why it matters
CAT is the gateway to the IIMs — India's most powerful business school alumni network. IIM graduates command top salaries in consulting, banking, and entrepreneurship. Cracking CAT in the 99th percentile opens every door in Indian business.
Benefits
Admission to IIM Ahmedabad, Calcutta, Bangalore, Kozhikode, Lucknow, Indore + 20+ other IIMs + 1,000+ MBA colleges accepting CAT score