Indian
Institutes of Management (IIMs)
Website: www.iimcat.ac.in
Ahmedabad,
Amritsar, Bangalore, Bodh Gaya, Calcutta, Indore, Jammu, Kashipur, Kozhikode,
Lucknow, Nagpur, Raipur, Ranchi, Rohtak, Sambalpur, Shillong, Sirmaur,
Tiruchirappalli, Udaipur, Visakhapatnam
The Indian Institutes of Management will
conduct a computer-based Common Admission Test 2021 (CAT 2021) on Sunday,
November 28, 2021 in three sessions. CAT 2021 will be conducted by IIMs as a prerequisite
for admission to various management programmes of IIMs. These programmes are:
A. Post
Graduate Programmes in Management (PGP):
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Institutes:
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Programmes:
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IIM Ahmedabad
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PGP, PGP-FABM
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IIM Amritsar
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MBA, EMBA, MBA-Business Analytics,
MBA-HRM
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IIM Bangalore
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PGP, PGPEM, PGPBA
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IIM Bodh Gaya
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PGP
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IIM Calcutta
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MBA
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IIM Indore
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PGP, PGP-HRM
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IIM Jammu
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MBA
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IIM Kashipur
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MBA, MBA (Analytics), EMBA
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IIM Kozhikode
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PGP, PGP-BL, PGP-F, PGP-LSM, EPGP Kochi
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IIM Lucknow
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PGP, PGP-ABM, PGP-SM
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IIM Nagpur
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PGP
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IIM Raipur
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PGP
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IIM Ranchi
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PGP, PGP-HRM, PGP (Business Analytics)
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IIM Rohtak
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PGP, EPGPX, EPGDSM
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IIM Sambalpur
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MBA, Executive MBA
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RGIIM Shillong
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PGP, PGPEX, PGPWE
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IIM Sirmaur
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MBA, MBA (T&HM)
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IIM Tiruchirappalli
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PGPM, PGPM-HR, PGPBM
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IIM Udaipur
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MBA, MBA-DEM, MBA-GSCM, PGDBAWE
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IIM Visakhapatnam
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PGP, PGPEX, PGPDGM
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B. Fellow
Programmes in Management (FPM) [Doctoral]
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Institutes:
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Programmes:
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IIM Ahmedabad
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PhD
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IIM Amritsar
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PhD
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IIM Bangalore
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PhD
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IIM Bodh Gaya
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PhD (FPM)
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IIM Calcutta
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PhD
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IIM lndore
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FPM
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IIM Jammu
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PhD
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IIM Kashipur
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PhD
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IIM Kozhikode
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PhD, PhD (PT)
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lIM Lucknow
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PhD
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IIM Nagpur
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PhD
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IIM Raipur
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FPM/ PhD, EFPM
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IIM Ranchi
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PhD, EPhD
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IIM Rohtak
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PhD
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IIM Sambalpur
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PhD, Executive PhD
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RGIIM Shillong
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PhD, PhDWP
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IIM Sirmaur
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PhD
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IIM Tiruchirappalli
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FPM, E-FPM
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IIM Udaipur
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PhD
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IIM Visakhapatnam
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PhD
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Separate advertisements may appear for
programmes other than PGP, specific to each participating IIM. Before a
prospective candidate makes a decision to appear for CAT 2021, he/she must
visit the website and/or read the programme advertisement of the concerned IIM
and specific programmes to ensure accurate and updated information on the
programmes he/she wants to apply for, including eligibility requirements and
admission processes. The CAT 2021 scores are allowed to be used by listed
non-IIM member institutions. The list of non-IIM member institutions that have
registered to avail of the CAT 2021 scores is provided at Website. Please note
that IIMs have no role in the selection process of non-IIM institutions.
INFORMATION
SOURCES: CAT
website
Help
Desk Number: 18002090830
Eligibility:
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The
candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree, with at least 50% marks or equivalent
CGPA [45% in the case of candidates belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC),
Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Persons with Disability (PwD) categories], awarded by
any University or educational institution as incorporated by an Act of
Parliament or State legislature in India or declared to be deemed as an
University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, or possess an equivalent
qualification recognised by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India.
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Candidates
appearing for the final year of Bachelor’s degree/equivalent qualification
examination and those who have completed degree requirements and are awaiting
results can also apply. However, it may be noted that such candidates, if
selected, will be allowed to join the programme provisionally, only if they
submit a certificate from the Principal/Registrar of their
University/Institution (issued on or before the date as stipulated by the
respective IIM) stating that they have completed all the requirements for
obtaining the Bachelor’s degree/equivalent qualification on the date of issue
of the certificate.
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Candidates
applying for CAT 2021 should fulfill any one of the following conditions:
- Completed
Bachelor’s degree with the required percentage of marks*.
- Completed
professional degree (CA/CS/ICWA/Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of
India (FIAI)) with required percentage*.
- Should be in
the final year of Bachelor’s degree with required percentage*. *SC/ST/PwD candidates should have a
minimum 45%. For General, EWS and NC-OBC candidates, the minimum is 50%.
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The
percentage of marks obtained by the candidate would be calculated based on the
practice as followed by the respective University/Institution. In case of
grades/CGPA, the conversion to percentage of marks would be based on the
procedure as certified by the respective University/Institution. If any
University/Institution confirms that there is no scheme for converting CGPA
into equivalent marks, the equivalence would be established by dividing the candidate’s
CGPA by the maximum possible CGPA, and multiplying the result with 100.
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IIMs
may verify eligibility at various stages of the selection process, the details
of which are provided at the website www.iimcat.ac.in. Applicants should note
that the mere fulfilment of the minimum eligibility criteria will not ensure
consideration for shortlisting by IIMs. Candidates must declare and maintain a
valid and unique email account and a mobile phone number throughout the
selection process.
Reservation
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As
per the legal requirements, 15% of the seats are reserved for Scheduled Caste
(SC) and 7.5% for Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates. 27% of the seats are
reserved for Other Backward Classes candidates belonging to the “non-creamy”
layer (NC-OBC). Up to 10% of the seats are reserved for Economically Weaker
Sections (EWS) candidates.
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For
the purpose of being considered for reservations, the applicable Central
Government list as on the last date of CAT registration shall be binding. No
subsequent changes will be effective for CAT 2021 and any subsequent selection
process of the IIMs. For an updated central list of state-wise OBCs eligible
for availing of the benefit of reservation and information in respect of the
creamy layer, visit the website http://www.ncbc.nic.in
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As
per the provisions of The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (RPwD
Act 2016), 5% seats are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD).
“Person with Benchmark Disability” means a person with not less than forty
percent (40%) of a specified disability where a specified disability has not
been defined in measurable terms and includes a person with disability where
the specified disability has been defined in measurable terms, as certified by
the certifying authority. “Specified disability” means the disabilities as
specified in the Schedule of the RPwD Act 2016. The categories of disability
are:
a) Blindness and low vision
b) Deaf and hard of hearing
c) Locomotor disability including cerebral
palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victims and muscular dystrophy.
d) Autism, intellectual disability,
specific learning disability and mental illness
e) Multiple disabilities from amongst
persons under clauses (a) to (d)
f) Other ‘specified disabilities’ mentioned
in ‘The Schedule’ of the RPwD Act 2016
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The
candidates belonging to the reserved categories need to note the eligibility
requirements carefully before applying. It should be noted that while it is the
endeavor of IIMs that the candidates belonging to SC/ST/NC-OBC/EWS/PwD
categories join the Programme in proportions mandated by the law, they have to
meet the minimum eligibility criteria and a certain minimum level of
performance to be considered for the admission process.
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The
candidates should read the updated description of the selection process
followed by each IIM on their respective websites. No change in the category
will be entertained after CAT registration. The applicants are advised to pay
attention while registering.
Additional
Information for SC, ST, NC-OBC, EWS and PwD
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If
a candidate belongs to the SC or ST categories, the respective caste/tribe must
be listed in the Government of India schedule. The caste certificate that the
candidate submits to IIM should be in the Government of India approved format
and should clearly state: (a) Name of the caste/tribe; (b) Whether the
candidate belongs to Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe; (c) District and State
or Union Territory of the candidate’s ordinary residence; and (d) the
appropriate Government of India schedule under which the candidate’s
caste/tribe is approved by it as Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe.
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A
copy of the SC/ST/NC-OBC/EWS/PwD certificate(s) must be uploaded at the time of
the CAT application registration. Failure to upload a copy of the caste/class
certificate will result in the rejection of a candidate’s CAT registration.
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The
SC/ST/NC-OBC/EWS/PwD certificate(s) must be shown and a photocopy should be
submitted at the time of interviews. Moreover, the certificate(s) must be
submitted at the time of joining the programmes of any of the IIMs. Failure to
do so during the post CAT selection process will result in the candidate not
being considered under the reserved category.
How
to Apply:
PAYMENT
OF CAT REGISTRATION FEE:
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Rs. 1150 for SC, ST and PwD
category candidates.
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Rs.2200 for all other
categories of candidates.
Please note that a candidate needs to pay
the registration fee only once, irrespective of the number of institutes he/she
is applying for. SC, ST and PwD candidates must upload a copy of their
SC/ST/PwD certificates at the time of registration. Fees once paid cannot be
refunded under any circumstances.
REGISTRATION
FOR CAT:
The CAT 2021 registration window opens at
10.00 a.m. on August 4, 2021 and will close at 5:00 p.m. on September 15,
2021. The details will be available in the
registration guide. At the time of registration, the candidates have to select
any six test cities, as per their preference, from a drop-down menu. After the
last date of registration, candidates will be allotted one among the six
preferred cities subject to availability. In the rare case that a candidate is
not allotted any of the preferred cities, he/she will be allotted a nearby
city. The candidates can download the admit cards from October 27, 2021 until
November 28, 2021.
TEST
CENTRES
CAT will be conducted in centres spread
across around 158 test cities. Test cities will be mentioned in the CAT website
and the name of the test centre will be indicated in the Admit Card. IIMs
reserve the right to change or cancel any test centre/city and/or change the
test time and date at their discretion.
CAT
2021 SCORE
Candidates' CAT 2021 scorecards will be
made accessible on the CAT website. Candidates may also be intimated
individually by SMS. The CAT results are likely to be declared by the second
week of January, 2022. The CAT 2021 score is valid only till December 31, 2022
and will accordingly be accessible on the website. Thereafter, no queries
related to the issuance of CAT 2021 scorecards will be entertained.
ADMISSION
PROCESS:
Please note that each IIM is independent to
mandate their own eligibility criteria (including academic cut-offs and
relative weights) and follow different selection processes. Performance in the
CAT 2021 examination is an important component for consideration in the
selection process. IIMs may also use the previous academic performance of the
candidates, relevant work experience and other similar inputs in short-listing
of candidates at various stages of the selection process. For more information,
refer to the admissions policies of individual IIMs on their respective
websites.
DISCLAIMER
Instances of any incorrect information or
process violation detected at any stage of the selection process will lead to
immediate disqualification of the candidate from the selection process and
he/she will not be allowed to appear for CAT in future. If such instances go
undetected during the current selection process but are detected in subsequent
years, such disqualification will take place with retrospective effect.
Candidates must retain this Information Bulletin for future reference. Any
dispute concerning CAT 2021 would be subject to the jurisdiction of the
competent courts within the territorial jurisdiction of the city of Ahmedabad
only.
IMPORTANT
Candidates
must declare and maintain a valid and unique email account and a mobile phone
number throughout the selection process.
Important
Dates:
Registration
Opens: 4th August, 2021 (10:00 am)
Registration
Closes: 15th September, 2021 (5.00 p.m.)
Admit
Card download: 17th October to 28th November 2021
Test
Date: 28th November, 2021
Result
declaration: Second week of January, 2022 (Tentative)
Comments:
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