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IIM Ahmedabad Selection Criteria 2026 | CAT 2025 Cut Off Major Changes The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM A), one of the most prestigious B-schools in India, has officially announced major updates in its CAT 2025 cut off and eligibility and selection criteria for the PGP 2026-28 batch. These changes are critical for aspirants targeting IIM Ahmedabad admissions 2026 and will directly impact how candidates approach their CAT 2025 preparation. In this detailed blog, we will cover: ✅ CAT 2025 Cut-Offs (New vs Old) ✅ Gender Diversity Updates ✅ Academic Rating Scores (10th, 12th, Bachelor’s) ✅ Work Experience Evaluation ✅ Application Rating Score (AR Score) Calculation ✅ Key Takeaways for CAT 2025 aspirants Unlock Your CAT Success – Explore Now! 📈 Major Change – CAT 2025 Cut-Offs Increased by 15%ile The most significant update from IIM Ahmedabad is the rise in CAT 2025 cut-offs across all categories. This marks a 15 percentile increase compared to CAT 2024, raising the bar for aspirants. Minimum Cut-Offs of CAT-2025 Percentile Ranks Category Old CAT Cut Off (Approx) New CAT 2025 Cut Off General / EWS Overall: 80%ile Sectional: 70%ile Overall: 95%ile Sectional: 85%ile NC / OBC Overall: 75%ile Sectional: 65%ile Overall: 90%ile Sectional: 80%ile SC Overall: 70%ile Sectional: 60%ile Overall: 85%ile Sectional: 75%ile ST Overall: 60%ile Sectional: 50%ile Overall: 75%ile Sectional: 65%ile PwD General / EWS Overall: 70%ile Sectional: 60%ile Overall: 85%ile Sectional: 75%ile PwD NC / OBC Overall: 70%ile Sectional: 60%ile Overall: 80%ile Sectional: 70%ile PwD SC Overall: 70%ile Sectional: 60%ile Overall: 75%ile Sectional: 65%ile PwD ST Overall: 60%ile Sectional: 50%ile Overall: 65%ile Sectional: 55%ile 👉 Clearly, IIM Ahmedabad CAT 2025 cut-off has been raised significantly, making the exam more competitive than ever before. IIM Ahmedabad the cutoff for CAT 2025 has increased. IIM Ahmedabad CAT cutoff for the general category until last year was 85 percentile and this year there has been a drastic increase in the cutoff. IIM Ahmedabad CAT cutoff 2025 is 95 percentile for the general/EWS category. The cutoff for the reserved category has also increased. The latest IIMA cutoff for OBC category is 90 percentile, whereas the cutoff for the SC and ST category is 85 and 75 percentile, respectively. They have increased the minimum CAT percentile needed to be considered for the shortlisting process. The following are this year's CAT percentile ( both sectional and overall) needed to be considered for further shortlisting process Category Non-PwD CAT Cutoff PwD CAT Cutoff Overall percentile rank (PT) Section Wise percentile rank (PVARC, PDILR, PQA) Overall percentile rank (PT) Section Wise percentile rank (PVARC, PDILR, PQA) General/EWS 95 85 85 75 NC-OBC 90 80 80 70 SC 85 75 75 65 ST 75 65 65 55 IIM Ahmedabad CAT Cutoff 2025 In order to take admission at IIM Ahmedabad candidates have to first meet the CAT qualifying cutoff. This year the cutoff has increased for all categories. Check the category wise IIM A CAT cutoff here. IIM Ahmedabad CAT Overall Cutoff Category CAT Percentile General/EWS 95 NC-OBC 90 SC 85 ST 75 IIM Ahmedabad Sectional Cutoff Category Sectional CAT Cutoff General/EWS 85 NC-OBC 80 SC 75 ST 65 At different stages of the selection process ‘Application Rating' (AR) score of an applicant will be used. An applicant's AR score is the sum of the rating scores ‘A', ‘B', ‘C', ‘D' and ‘E'. Rating scores A, B, C and D (see Tables 2-5) are based on their percentage of marks obtained in the 10th standard, the 12th standard (depending upon the stream, viz., ‘Science', ‘Commerce' and ‘Arts & Humanities'), the bachelor's degree programme (depending upon the discipline) and work experience (as on July 31, 2025) respectively. For details of academic disciplines, please refer to Table 8. Rating score E is the gender diversity score, which takes the value 0 for male candidates and 3 for all other candidates. Table 2: Rating Scores for the 10th Std. Examination (Rating Score A) Percent score in 10th Std. Exam Rating Score A <= 55 1 > 55 and <= 60 2 > 60 and <= 70 3 > 70 and <= 80 5 > 80 and <= 90 8 > 90 10 Table 3: Rating Scores for the 12th Std. Examination (Rating Score B) Science Stream Percent score in 12th Std. Exam Rating Score B <= 55 1 > 55 and <= 60 2 > 60 and <= 70 3 > 70 and <= 80 5 > 80 and <= 90 8 > 90 10 Commerce Stream Percent score in 12th Std. Exam Rating Score B <= 50 1 > 50 and <= 55 2 > 55 and <= 65 3 > 65 and <= 75 5 > 75 and <= 90 8 > 90 10 Arts/Humanities Stream Percent score in 12th Std. Exam Rating Score B <= 45 1 > 45 and <= 50 2 > 50 and <= 60 3 > 60 and <= 70 5 > 70 and <= 85 8 > 85 10 Table 4: Rating Scores for the Bachelor's Degree Examination (Rating Score C) AC-1 Percent score in Bachelor's Degree Rating Score C <= 55 1 > 55 and <= 60 2 > 60 and <= 62 3 > 62 and <= 65 5 > 65 and <= 70 8 > 70 10 AC-2 Percent score in Professional courses Rating Score C <= 50 1 > 50 and <= 53 2 > 53 and <= 55 3 > 55 and <= 57 5 > 57 and <= 63 8 > 63 10 AC-3 Percent score in Bachelor's Degree Rating Score C <= 55 1 > 55 and <= 60 2 > 60 and <= 65 3 > 65 and <= 70 5 > 70 and <= 80 8 > 80 10 AC-4 & AC-6 Percent score in Bachelor's Degree Rating Score C <= 60 1 > 60 and <= 65 2 > 65 and <= 70 3 > 70 and <= 75 5 > 75 and <= 85 8 > 85 10 AC-5 Percent score in Bachelor's Degree Rating Score C <= 50 1 > 50 and <= 55 2 > 55 and <= 60 3 > 60 and <= 65 5 > 65 and <= 75 8 > 75 10 Table 5: Rating Scores for Work Experience (Rating Score D) Work Experience in Month (as filled in the CAT Application Form) Rating Score D < 12 months 0 >= 12 and <= 36 months MF * (number of months of work experience – 11) > 36 months 5 Work-experience Multiplication Factor (MF) = 0.20 Application Rating Score: AR= (A+B+C+D+E) Normalised AR score of an applicant is equal to their AR score divided by average of the top 50 AR scores from the applicants' pool, (the applicants' pool in this case being defined as the group of candidates who appear for CAT-2025 and apply to IIMA.) Notes about the marks obtained: ●Percentages of marks of an applicant who is yet to complete the bachelor's degree will be computed based on their available marks. At any stage of the admission process, the candidates need to provide the latest available marksheets for all completed semesters/years. Typically, at least mark sheets till the previous academic year should be available. In case the marksheets for any particular semester(s)/year(s) are not submitted, IIMA may require proof from the institution/university to certify that the marksheets have not been issued. Withholding of available marksheets for any semester/year may lead to disqualification of the candidate. ●For a candidate who has indicated in the CAT form as having completed CA/ICWA/CMA/CS; (Inter Marks (%) + Final Marks (%))/2 as entered in the CAT form will be used to obtain Rating Score C while computing the AR score under the AC-2 category. For a candidate who has indicated in the CAT form as having completed Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of India (FIAI) the aggregate marks (%) as entered in the CAT form will be used to obtain Rating Score C for computing the AR score under the AC-2 category. ●For computing the AR score of an applicant, scores in all subjects that appear in their marksheet of 10th and 12th Std. examinations will be considered irrespective of whether the board considers them for calculating the percentage. ●For the bachelor's degree, the percentage of marks awarded by the candidate's institution/university will be treated as final. If the institution/university does not award the percentage of marks, it will be calculated on the basis of the marks obtained in all the subjects listed in the marksheet. ●For the bachelor's degree, if the percentage of marks awarded by the candidate's institution/university does not take into account marks obtained in all the subjects as mentioned in the marksheet(s) for all the years, the candidates must produce a certificate from the principal/head of the department/registrar/director of the institution/university certifying details of the practice at the institution/university at the time of the interview, if shortlisted for the same. ●If any board/institution/university awards only letter grades without providing an equivalent percentage of marks on the grade-sheet, the candidate should obtain a certificate from the board/institution/university specifying the equivalent marks which should be used for filling the online CAT application form. The original equivalence certificate needs to be submitted at the time of interview, if shortlisted for the same. ●For candidates undergoing/completed an integrated Master's degree or dual-degree directly after their 12th/HSC, the percentage of marks obtained as per their institute/university norms which is considered as equivalent to bachelor's degree will be considered. If the institute/university does not provide the Bachelor's degree percentage, then the aggregate percentage of the latest available marksheets for all completed semesters/years will be considered. 2. Shortlisting for Analytical Writing Test (AWT) & Personal Interview (PI) Shortlisting will be carried out in two stages. Stage 1: (From the Applicants' pool: Selection of exceptional performers across different disciplines) IIMA endeavours to recognise exceptional performers in terms of their previous academic records as well as their performance in CAT across diverse academic backgrounds. Towards that, a certain number of top candidates from each of the academic disciplines will be shortlisted for AWT & PI on the basis of their composite score ‘CS' (see below) subject to their fulfilling certain criteria. From each of the academic categories (AC) for which the total number of applicants to IIMA who appear for CAT-2025 from SC/ST/NC-OBC/PwD categories is at least 100, the top 5% in the respective AC limited to the respective categories (General/SC/ST/NC-OBC/PwD) among the applicants to IIMA who appear for CAT, henceforth referred to as ACRC groups, (subject to upper limits on the numbers per ACRC group as specified in Table 6) will be shortlisted for AWT & PI on the basis of the composite score ‘CS' (see below) subject to their fulfilling criteria C1-C3. CS (Composite Score) = ARF_CS * Normalised AR score + CATF_CS * Normalised overall score in CAT Application Rating Multiplication Factor for Composite Score (ARF_CS) = 0.35; CAT Multiplication Factor for Composite Score (CATF_CS) = 0.65 Table 6a: The upper limits (UL) on the number of candidates to be shortlisted per RC for AC-1, AC-2, AC-3, AC-5 Category Upper Limit (UL) Per ACRC General 100 NC-OBC 57 SC 32 ST 16 PwD 6 Table 6b: The upper limits (UL) on the number of candidates to be shortlisted per RC for AC-4 Category Upper Limit (UL) Per ACRC General 150 NC-OBC/Transgender 85 SC 48 ST 24 PwD 9 [1] IIM Ahmedabad reserves the right to make changes in the Shortlisting and Selection Criteria, if considered necessary at any point. [2] 5% or the numbers given in Table 6a, whichever are smaller. [3] 5% or the numbers given in Table 6b, whichever are smaller. Criteria C1-C3: C1. PVARC, PDILR, PQA and PT must not be lower than the minimum cut-offs as specified in Table 1. C2. P ≥ Minimum cut-offs (specific to the category and the stream as shown in Table 7), where P is the average of the percentages of marks scored in 10th and 12th std. examinations. Table 7. Minimum cut-off for P across different disciplines and different categories Stream in 12th std. General/EWS Category NC-OBC / Transgender Category SC Category ST Category PWD (in General/ EWS/ NC PWD (in ST) -OBC / Transgender/ SC) Science 80 75 70 65 70 65 Commerce 77 72 67 62 67 62 Arts & Humanities 75 70 64 59 64 59 C3. (Percentage of marks in the bachelor's examination)≥ Minimum cut-off percentage, to be set at the 80th percentile of the percentage of marks of the respective ACRC group of the applicants' pool, (the applicants' pool in this case being defined as the group of candidates who appear for CAT-2025, apply to IIM Ahmedabad and belong to the respective ACRC.) Any AC, for which the total number of applicants to IIMA who appear for CAT from SC/ST/NC-OBC/PwD categories is less than 100, will not be subdivided into ACRCs as above. For such an AC, the top 100 or the top 5% in the respective AC among all the applicants to IIMA who appear for CAT, whichever is less, will be shortlisted for AWT & PI on the basis of the composite score ‘CS' (see above) subject to their fulfilling criteria C4-C6. Criteria C4-C6: C4. PT ≥ 80, PQA ≥ 70, PDILR ≥ 70 and PVARC ≥ 70. C5. P ≥ 80 (Science), 77 (Commerce), 75 (Arts/Humanities), where P is the average of the percentages of marks scored in the 10th and 12th std. examinations. C6. (Percentage of marks in the bachelor's examination) ≥ Minimum cut-off percentage, to be set at the 80th percentile of the percentage of marks of the respective AC group of the applicants' pool, (the applicants' pool in this case being defined as the group of candidates who appear for CAT, apply to IIM Ahmedabad and belong to the respective AC.) Note: For AC 1, separate shortlists will be drawn, computing the Composite Score (CS) using a separate bachelor's degree 80th percentile cut off marks (C3 & C6 criteria) of Part I & Part II respectively. Stage 2: After removing the candidates selected in Stage 1 from each category (General, NC-OBC, SC, ST and PWD) the additional number of candidates to be shortlisted for AWT & PI will be selected on the basis of the composite score ‘CS' (see above) subject to their fulfilling criteria C1-C2. 3. Final Selection Selection at this stage will strictly be based on the shortlisting of the candidates done separately for each category (General/SC/ST/NC-OBC/PwD) on the basis of their ‘Final Composite Score's (FCS). The numbers selected in different reservation categories will be in proportions mandated by law. The FCS of a candidate who appears in AWT & PI will be computed as follows: FCS = PIF * Normalised PI Score + AWTF * Normalised AWT Score + CATF_FCS * Normalised CAT Score + ARF_FCS *Normalised AR Score Personal Interview Multiplication Factor (PIF) = 0.50 AWT Multiplication Factor (AWTF) = 0.10 CAT Score Multiplication Factor for Final Composite Score (CATF_FCS) = 0.25 Application Rating Multiplication Factor for Final Composite Score (ARF_FCS) = 0.15 The normalised AWT and PI scores of a candidate are their scores in the respective field divided by the average of the top 1% scores in the same field respectively. The following information is about the admission process followed by IIMA for its PGP subsequent to CAT. It is therefore important for the candidates to read them carefully. 1. Performance in CAT is an important input in the admission process. Candidates should note that it is important to perform well in each section of the test. In addition to the performance in CAT, IIMA uses academic performance of the candidates throughout their academic career up to the bachelor's level for shortlisting for AWT & PI. 2.Please note that IIMA shortlists candidates for AWT & PI independent of the other IIMs. Hence it is possible to observe variations in the lists of the candidates shortlisted by different IIMs. 3.Details of the candidates shortlisted will be made available on the IIMA website (www.iima.ac.in) tentatively by the second week of January 2026 after the CAT results are published. Shortlisted candidates would also be sent AWT & PI call letters by IIMA. No communication would be sent to applicants who are not shortlisted for AWT & PI. 4.After the AWT & PI round, admission offers are made by IIMA to successful candidates. The final selection is based on a diverse set of attributes which includes performance in CAT, performance in AWT & PI, academic, co-curricular and extracurricular achievements, work experience etc. All selected candidates for the IIMA two-year PGP programme must be 19 years of age as on June 30, 2026 (i.e. must be born on or before June 30, 2007). 5.Disclosure of information about the admission process is driven by concerns which at times conflict with each other. IIMA would like the admission process to be transparent. At the same time, IIMA would wish to protect the privacy of the individual candidates and confidentiality of the process to prevent abuse. Based on these considerations, the details of the performance of an individual are not made available to any other person. Similarly, the details of the performance of a candidate in AWT & PI, including assessment of attributes mentioned under paragraph 4 above, is not disclosed to anyone to prevent exercise of undue pressure on the panelists participating in the admission/selection process. IIMA exercises its own discretion in disclosing weights assigned to diverse sets of attributes mentioned under paragraph 4 above. To ensure that the perceived lack of transparency does not in any way affect the candidates negatively, adequate care is taken in formation of the interview panels, development of objective criteria for assessment, random allocation of candidates to interview panels and other such measures. 6.Candidates, who appear in AWT & PI will be able to view whether they have been offered admission by IIMA tentatively during the second week of April, 2026 by visiting the IIMA website. Admission offer letter would be sent to all successful candidates. Candidates who are offered admission, need to confirm their acceptance by completing all the required formalities by the first/second week of May, 2026. Some candidates may also be placed on the waiting list initially during the second week of April, 2026. Offers to candidates on the waiting list would depend upon the number of successful candidates accepting the offer made by IIMA. Note: In the event of specific guidelines being issued by the Government of India, IIMA reserves the right to, depending on the nature of the guidelines, continue with its AWT & PI as stated above OR use an alternative selection procedure which may include calling for additional information from the shortlisted candidates, a supplementary test or any other suitable process/mechanism. Care will be taken to ensure that candidates are not put to undue inconvenience. The exact cut-offs mentioned above are computed based on the previous years' CAT data. It depends on various factors like the applicants' pool, the distribution of CAT scores etc. which may change year to year. In view of this fact the Admissions Committee of IIMA reserves the right of changing the cut-offs if deemed desirable in the light of CAT-2025 data. Table 8. Categories for bachelor's degree/integrated master's degree (as per CAT Application) AC-1 (Medicine and Surgery based subjects): Part I: MBBS, MD (USA) Part II: BAMS, BDS, BHMS AC-2 (Selected Professional Degrees): Chartered Accountancy (CA), Cost and Works Accountancy (ICWA), Cost and Management Accounting (CMA), Company Secretaryship (CS), Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of India (FIAI) AC-3 (All Commerce, Economics, Finance and Management Related Degrees): Including BA(in related disciplines), BAF, BBA, BBE, BBI, BBM, BBS, BCAF, BCCA, BCOM, BFIA, BFM, BHM, BHMCT, BIBF, BMS (Bachelor of Management studies) and BSBA degrees. In particular, including 1.Economics/ Economic Development and Planning 2.Any degree in Hospitality/Hospitality Studies, Catering/Catering Technology, Hotel, Travel and Tourism Management, Tourism Studies and any other related discipline. 3.Commerce (Accountancy, Auditing, Banking, Business Mathematics, Business Organisation, Finance, Insurance, Investment Analysis, Public Finance, Secretarial Practices etc.) 4.Management (Advertising, Agriculture and Food Business, Agribusiness Management, Agriculture Marketing and Cooperation, Agriculture and Rural and Tribal Development, Business Administration, Business Management, Business Studies, Commercial Agriculture and Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Management Studies, Sports Management, Real Estate and Urban Infrastructure, Renewable Energy Management, Oil and Gas Management, Production and Industrial Management) 5.Any other vocational degree in commerce and management. AC-4 I. (All Engineering, Technology and Architecture related Areas): Including BARCH, BE, BIT, BINFTECH, BS (ENG)/ BSC (ENG), BTECH and integrated MTECH degrees (Excluding all degrees in Accessories Design/Apparel Production/Design/Fashion Communication/Fashion Design/Fashion Technology/Interior Design/Knit Wear Design/Leather Design/Jewelry Design/Footwear Design, and BS/BSC degrees in Information Technology). In particular, including 1.Agricultural Engineering/ Dairy Technology/ Food Technology 2.Architecture 3.BE/BS (ENG)/BSC (ENG)/BTECH/integrated MTECH degrees in Biosciences, Geological Sciences, Information Technology, Mathematical Sciences and Natural Sciences 4.BE/BS (ENG)/BSC (ENG)/BTECH/integrated MTECH in all Engineering/Technology and related areas, including subjects like Chemical Technology, Electronics, Engineering Physics etc. 5.Textile Engineering/Technology 6.Others: All other fields where BE/BS (ENG)/BSC (ENG)/BTECH/integrated MTECH degrees are awarded, not explicitly included or excluded elsewhere in the list. II. (Science and Agriculture related Areas, other than Medicine and Surgery): Including all BS/BSC and integrated MS/MSC (Excluding degrees in Apparel Design, Economics, Fashion Design, Journalism, and Leather Design). Also including degrees in paramedical, veterinary degrees. In particular, including 1.Actuarial Science 2.Agriculture (Agronomy, Soil Science, Agricultural Biochemistry, Plant Breeding and Genetics, Plant Pathology etc.) 3.Biosciences (Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Botany, Life Science, Zoology etc.) 4.Computer Applications (BCA, MCA) 5.Fisheries 6.Forestry 7.Geological Sciences (Geography, Geology and Geophysics.) 8.Horticulture 9.Information Technology 10.All bachelor's/integrated master's degrees in Mathematical Sciences (Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics etc.) 11.Natural Sciences (Chemistry, Physics etc.) 12.Paramedical/Physiotherapy 13.Pharmacology/Pharmacy 14.Planning 15.Veterinary Science/ Animal Husbandry 16.Media Science, Media Science and Technology 17.Physiology 18.Any vocational degree in science (BS/BSC) 19.Science (Others): Forensic, Home Science, Nursing and all other branches of Science not explicitly included or excluded elsewhere in this list AC-5 (All Arts/Humanities Related Degrees, Design, Education, Fashion Design/Technology, Law and Rural Studies): Including any BA (Excluding Economics, Geography and Geological Sciences, Mathematics, Management and Statistics), BAA, BAJM, BCJ, BDES, BED, BFTECH, BJ, BJMC, BL, BM (Bachelor of Music), BMC, BMM, BMus, BSW and LLB. In particular, including 1.Accessories Design/Apparel Design & Production/Design/Fashion Communication/Fashion Design/Fashion Technology/Fashion Merchandising and Retail Management, Interior Design/Knit Wear Design/Leather Design/Footwear Design/Jewelry Design (all degrees) 2.Arts/Humanities (Archaeology, Education, Fine Arts (Dance, Drama, Film, Music, Painting etc.), History, Languages, Library Science, Literature, Mass Communication, Media Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, Public Administration, Social Work/Welfare, Sociology, etc.) 3.Education (including Physical Education and Sports) 4.Journalism/Mass Communication/Media Studies (all degrees) 5.Law (BL LLB/B.Com. LLB/BBA LLB) 6.Psychology (all degrees) 7.Rural Studies/Rural Sociology/Rural Cooperatives/Rural Banking 8.Any vocational degree in arts/education/humanities (BA) AC-6: Any other discipline not mentioned in AC-1 to AC-5 Note: 1.Dual bachelor's degree holders will be classified in one of the categories AC-1 to AC-6 based on their field(s) and subjects. Applicants are requested to mention both the degrees of specialization separately in Bachelor Degree 1 and Bachelor Degree 2. 2.Final discretion on the academic category that an academic programme will be classified into rests with the Admissions Committee of IIMA. 3.For candidates undergoing/completed an integrated master's degree directly after their HSC, their classification into an academic category will be based on their academic discipline in the integrated master's degree programme. 4.For a candidate who has obtained further higher degrees after their bachelor's degree or their integrated Master's degree, other than those degrees listed in Table 8, the discipline(s) of the subsequent degrees will not be taken into consideration in deciding their classification in an academic category. Important information Please note that IIMA will conduct its Analytical Writing Tests and Personal Interviews (AWT & PIs) in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai and New Delhi. Candidates need to opt two cities for AWT & PI in the CAT application form. Candidates shortlisted for AWT and PI will be intimated by email tentatively by the second week of January, 2026. The CAT takers applying to IIMA's Post Graduate Programme can also check out if they have been shortlisted for AWT & PI by visiting the IIMA website (www.iima.ac.in) tentatively in the second week of January, 2026. No individual regret letters shall be sent to candidates not shortlisted for AWT & PI. Reservation As per Government of India requirement, 27% of the seats are reserved for NC-OBC, 15% for SC, 7.5% for ST candidates, 5% for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD), and up to 10% for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Candidates also need to mark carefully the category to which they belong in the CAT application form. As defined in The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (RPwD Act 2016), “person with benchmark disability” means a person with not less than forty percent (40%) of a specified disability where specified disability has not been defined in measurable terms and includes a person with disability where 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), and f) other ‘specified disabilities' mentioned in 'The Schedule' of the RPwD Act 2016. 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-2025 and any subsequent selection process of IIMA. The candidates belonging to categories for which seats are reserved need to note and read carefully the eligibility requirements before applying. It should be noted that while it is the endeavour of IIMA that the candidates belonging to NC-OBC/SC/ST/PwD/EWS categories join the programme in proportions mandated by the law, they have to meet the eligibility criteria and a certain minimum level of performance in CAT and AWT & PI. 👩‍🎓 Gender Diversity Boost – Extra Advantage for Female Candidates To improve classroom diversity, IIM Ahmedabad has revised the gender diversity score. Female candidates will now get 3 bonus points (earlier 2 points). This ensures a fairer balance in shortlisting and improves opportunities for women in management education. 🎯 What This Means for CAT 2025 Aspirants While academic criteria remain the same, the steep rise in CAT 2025 cut-offs and increased emphasis on CAT scores by IIM Ahmedabad mean aspirants need to focus heavily on maximizing their percentile. Even a great CAT score + decent academics does not guarantee selection, as holistic evaluation is applied. ✅ Key Takeaways ●Higher CAT Cut-Offs (15%ile rise) – Harder competition for all categories. ●Gender Diversity Boost – Female candidates get 3 points instead of 2. ●Academic Rating Criteria Unchanged – 10th, 12th, Bachelor’s marks, and work experience still matter. ●Selection Tougher – CAT 2025 performance will play a bigger role in shortlisting. 👉 Final Word: The CAT 2025 exam will be more challenging, with IIM Ahmedabad raising the bar for aspirants. If you are targeting the IIM Ahmedabad PGP 2026-28 batch, focus on a 95+ percentile score while balancing your academic profile. Start your preparation early, strengthen weak areas, and remember – competition is tougher than ever! For detailed official criteria, visit IIM Ahmedabad MBA Admissions. CAT 2025 Updates – Key Changes Announced by IIM Ahmedabad for PGP 2026-28 Batch The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM Ahmedabad) has officially released the updated eligibility criteria and selection process for the PGP 2026-28 batch. With major changes in the CAT 2025 cut-off percentile ranks, gender diversity scores, and evaluation parameters, aspirants need to realign their preparation strategies to meet the tougher benchmarks. In this detailed blog, we will cover: ✅ CAT 2025 Cut-Offs (New vs Old) ✅ Gender Diversity Updates ✅ Academic Rating Scores (10th, 12th, Bachelor’s) ✅ Work Experience Evaluation ✅ Application Rating Score (AR Score) Calculation ✅ Key Takeaways for CAT 2025 aspirants Let’s dive in. 📈 Major Change – CAT 2025 Cut-Offs Increased by 15%ile The most significant update from IIM Ahmedabad is the rise in CAT 2025 cut-offs across all categories. This marks a 15 percentile increase compared to CAT 2024, raising the bar for aspirants. Minimum Cut-Offs of CAT-2025 Percentile Ranks CategoryOld CAT Cut Off (Approx)New CAT 2025 Cut OffGeneral / EWSOverall: 80%ileSectional: 70%ileOverall: 95%ileSectional: 85%ileNC / OBCOverall: 75%ileSectional: 65%ileOverall: 90%ileSectional: 80%ileSCOverall: 70%ileSectional: 60%ileOverall: 85%ileSectional: 75%ileSTOverall: 60%ileSectional: 50%ileOverall: 75%ileSectional: 65%ilePwD General / EWSOverall: 70%ileSectional: 60%ileOverall: 85%ileSectional: 75%ilePwD NC / OBCOverall: 70%ileSectional: 60%ileOverall: 80%ileSectional: 70%ilePwD SCOverall: 70%ileSectional: 60%ileOverall: 75%ileSectional: 65%ilePwD STOverall: 60%ileSectional: 50%ileOverall: 65%ileSectional: 55%ile 👉 Clearly, IIM Ahmedabad CAT 2025 cut-off is among the toughest in recent years. Candidates must aim for 95+ percentile to stay competitive. 👩‍🎓 Gender Diversity Boost To ensure a balanced classroom environment, IIM Ahmedabad has introduced a gender diversity score. ●Earlier: Female candidates received 2 points. ●Now (CAT 2025 onwards): Female candidates will receive 3 points. ●This step is expected to enhance opportunities for women aspirants in the PGP 2026-28 batch. 📚 Academic Rating Scores – Criteria Remains Unchanged While cut-offs have risen sharply, the academic rating system (AR Score) remains the same. Candidates will continue to be assessed on their 10th, 12th, Bachelor’s performance, and work experience. Table 2: Rating Scores for 10th Standard Examination (Rating A) Percent Score (10th) Rating Score A ≤ 55 1 > 55 and ≤ 60 2 > 60 and ≤ 70 3 > 70 and ≤ 80 5 > 80 and ≤ 90 8 > 90 10 Table 3: Rating Scores for 12th Standard Examination (Rating B) Science Stream Percent Score (12th) Rating Score B ≤ 55 1 > 55 and ≤ 60 2 > 60 and ≤ 70 3 > 70 and ≤ 80 5 > 80 and ≤ 90 8 > 90 10 Commerce Stream Percent Score (12th) Rating Score B ≤ 50 1 > 50 and ≤ 55 2 > 55 and ≤ 65 3 > 65 and ≤ 75 5 > 75 and ≤ 90 8 > 90 10 Arts/Humanities Stream Percent Score (12th) Rating Score B ≤ 45 1 > 45 and ≤ 50 2 > 50 and ≤ 60 3 > 60 and ≤ 70 5 > 70 and ≤ 85 8 > 85 10 Table 4: Rating Scores for Bachelor’s Degree (Rating C) Different academic categories (AC-1 to AC-6) have different rating scales. AC-1 (Engineering/Science courses) Percent Score Rating Score C ≤ 55 1 > 55 and ≤ 60 2 > 60 and ≤ 62 3 > 62 and ≤ 65 5 > 65 and ≤ 70 8 > 70 10 AC-2 (Professional courses) Percent Score Rating Score C ≤ 50 1 > 50 and ≤ 53 2 > 53 and ≤ 55 3 > 55 and ≤ 57 5 > 57 and ≤ 63 8 > 63 10 AC-3 (Other courses) Percent Score Rating Score C ≤ 55 1 > 55 and ≤ 60 2 > 60 and ≤ 65 3 > 65 and ≤ 70 5 > 70 and ≤ 80 8 > 80 10 AC-4 & AC-6 Percent Score Rating Score C ≤ 60 1 > 60 and ≤ 65 2 > 65 and ≤ 70 3 > 70 and ≤ 75 5 > 75 and ≤ 85 8 > 85 10 AC-5 Percent Score Rating Score C ≤ 50 1 > 50 and ≤ 55 2 > 55 and ≤ 60 3 > 60 and ≤ 65 5 > 65 and ≤ 75 8 > 75 10 Table 5: Rating Scores for Work Experience (Rating D) Work Experience (Months) Rating Score D < 12 0 ≥ 12 and ≤ 36 MF × (Months – 11) > 36 5 (MF = Multiplication Factor = 0.20) 🧮 Application Rating Score (AR Score) The AR Score = A + B + C + D + E ●A = 10th score rating ●B = 12th score rating ●C = Bachelor’s rating ●D = Work experience rating ●E = Gender diversity score (0 for male, 3 for female/others) 👉 This ensures a holistic selection process that balances academics, work experience, and diversity. 🎯 Key Takeaways for CAT 2025 Aspirants ●CAT 2025 cut-offs increased by 15%ile – aim for 95+ percentile if General category. ●Gender diversity points increased from 2 to 3 for female candidates. ●Academic criteria remains unchanged, but weightage of school, college marks, and work experience continues. ●Selection is not guaranteed even with high CAT + good academics, as holistic evaluation applies. ✅ Final Word The CAT 2025 updates by IIM Ahmedabad indicate a much tougher competition for the PGP 2026-28 batch. Aspirants need to focus not just on clearing the cut-off but on maximizing scores across all sections, while maintaining strong academics and relevant work experience. 👉 Start your CAT 2025 preparation early and aim high – because every percentile counts. For official details, visit IIM Ahmedabad MBA Admissions.

22 Aug 2025

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How to Prepare for IPMAT from Class 11 Start early, stay ahead — build your path to an IIM If you're in Class 11 and targeting IPMAT 2026, you're already taking a step that most aspirants don’t — preparing ahead of time. IPMAT (Integrated Programme in Management Aptitude Test) is among the most challenging exams for students after Class 12. Successfully clearing it can lead to admission into prestigious 5-year management programs offered by top IIMs. Starting in Class 11 gives you more time, less pressure, and a significant advantage. This blog will guide you on exactly how to prepare for IPMAT from Class 11 — the smart and stress-free way. What is IPMAT? IPMAT is the gateway to 5-year IPM courses at select IIMs, with each institute following its own admission criteria. ●IIM Indore → Accepts IPMAT Indore ●IIM Rohtak → Conducts and accepts IPMAT Rohtak (separate exam) ●IIM Ranchi, IIM Amritsar, IIM Sirmaur → Accept IPMAT Indore scores ●IIM Jammu & IIM Bodh Gaya → Accept JIPMAT scores (conducted by NTA) Each of these tests assesses key areas like: ●Quantitative Aptitude ●Verbal Ability ●Logical Reasoning (for some exams like IPMAT Rohtak & JIPMAT) Why Start in Class 11? Here’s why preparing early is a game-changer: ✅ Build strong fundamentals in Maths & English ✅ Get ahead of your peers before Class 12 pressure hits ✅ Learn concepts slowly and thoroughly ✅ Reduce dependency on crash courses or last-minute prep ✅ Develop a test-taking mindset early on How to Prepare for IPMAT from Class 11 – Step-by-Step Plan 1. Understand the Syllabus Early Familiarize yourself with the IPMAT syllabus so you know what’s coming. Here's a quick overview: Quantitative Aptitude (Maths): ●Arithmetic (Percentages, Profit & Loss, Time-Speed-Distance) ●Algebra ●Geometry ●Number Systems ●Data Interpretation Verbal Ability (English): ●Reading Comprehension ●Vocabulary ●Grammar ●Sentence Completion ●Para Jumbles Logical Reasoning: ●Series, Puzzles, Blood Relations, Coding-Decoding (mainly in IPMAT Rohtak & JIPMAT) Class 11 Focus: Start with the basics — no pressure. Work on core maths concepts and make reading a daily habit. 2. Balance School & IPMAT Prep with a Smart Plan Start slow and steady in Class 11. Here’s how your schedule can evolve: Class Weekly Study Hours Focus Areas 11th 3–5 hours/week Quant Basics, RC Practice, Vocabulary 12th 8–10 hours/week Full Syllabus, Mocks, Strategy & Speed Practice Use weekends for revision and mini tests. Make sure you don’t overload yourself — it’s about consistency, not cramming. 3. Join a Structured Coaching Program Self-study is great, but to crack exams like IPMAT, guidance makes a difference. Why Join Manoeuvre Education? ●🧑‍🏫 Expert faculty including IIM alumni ●💻 Live + Recorded classes for flexible learning ●📝 Updated IPMAT study material and daily assignments ●🧪 Full-length mock tests with detailed analysis 🎯 Proven track record in IIM Indore & Rohtak selections Whether you're preparing online or offline, Manoeuvre ensures personalized mentorship and a results-driven approach. 4. Start Mock Tests in Class 11 Even if you’re not exam-ready yet, mocks are valuable from the start. ●Start with topic-based quizzes (Quant, RC, Vocab) ●Progress to sectional tests (Quant / Verbal separately) ●By end of Class 11, take 1 full mock per month Mocks help you manage time, reduce exam fear, and track your progress early. Unlock Your IPMAT Success – Explore Now! 📅 IPMAT 2026 – Tentative Timeline Event Tentative Schedule IPMAT Indore Registration 2nd week of February 2026 IPMAT Rohtak Registration 1st week of February 2026 IPMAT Exam (Indore/Rohtak) May–June 2026 Admit Card Release May 2026 Results & Interviews June 2026 Make sure to follow official IIM websites and trusted coaching platforms for announcements and changes. 💬 Final Thoughts: Your Head Start is Your Superpower Most aspirants begin their IPMAT prep in Class 12 — when boards, school pressure, and deadlines collide. You’re smarter than that. You’re starting now. That gives you: ✅ Time ✅ Focus ✅ Clarity ✅ Confidence Ready to Begin? Enroll with Manoeuvre Education — one of India's leading IPMAT coaching institutes — and prepare with a focused strategy and expert guidance. 🎓 Book your FREE Counselling Session today

18 Aug 2025

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MAH MCA CET 2026 Notification: Exam Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus & Preparation Tips If you're planning to pursue a Master of Computer Applications (MCA) from a top college in Maharashtra, then MAH MCA CET Exam is your gateway. The official MAH MCA CET 2026 notification is expected to release in December 2025, and it’s time to start preparing to secure your seat in top MCA colleges like VJTI, SPIT, PICT, COEP, and SPPU. In this article, we’ll cover everything you need to know – from MAH MCA CET 2026 exam dates, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, and syllabus, to expert strategies on how to prepare and crack the MCA CET exam. 📅 MAH MCA CET 2026 Exam Dates (Tentative) Event Date Notification Release December 2025 Registration Start Date January 2026 (2nd week) Last Date to Apply February 2026 (2nd week) Admit Card Release To Be Announced Exam Date March 2026 Result Declaration April 2026 CAP Process June – August 2026 MAH MCA CET Registration Process 2026 The MAH MCA CET 2026 application process will be available only in online mode. Follow these steps to apply: 1.Visit the official CET Cell portal: https://cetcell.mahacet.org 2.Click on the MCA CET 2026 link under the AY 2025-26 portal 3.Register using personal details and create a password 4.Log in with your application number and password 5.Fill in academic, category, and domicile details 6.Upload passport-size photo, signature & documents 7.Choose your preferred test cities 8.Pay the application fee online MAH MCA CET Application Fee 2026: ●General Category: ₹1,200 ●Reserved Category: ₹1,000 MAH MCA CET Eligibility Criteria 2026 Educational Qualification: Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree (minimum 3 years) in any discipline with Mathematics as one of the subjects at 10+2 or graduation level. Minimum Marks: ●50% for General Category ●45% for Reserved Category (Maharashtra Domicile) Final Year Students: Eligible to apply. Domicile: Open for applicants from Maharashtra and all over India. MAH MCA CET 2026 Exam Pattern Section No. of Questions Marks Mathematics and Statistics 30 60 Logical / Abstract Reasoning 30 60 English Comprehension and Verbal Ability 20 40 Computer Concepts 20 40 Total 100 200 ●⏱️ Duration: 90 minutes ●💻 Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT) ❌ No negative marking MAH MCA CET 2026 Syllabus Overview 1. Mathematics & Statistics: ●Arithmetic, Algebra, Trigonometry, Coordinate Geometry ●Probability, Differential Equations, Sets, Vectors, and Statistics 2. Logical/Abstract Reasoning: ●Series, Puzzles, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction Sense ●Figure-based series, Analogy, Pattern Matching 3. Computer Concepts: ●Computer Architecture, OS, Number Systems, Binary Arithmetic ●Data Representation, Computer Basics, Software & Hardware 4. English Comprehension & Verbal Ability: ●Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, Synonyms-Antonyms ●Sentence Correction, Para Jumbles, Grammar How to Prepare for MAH MCA CET 2026 Exam? Here are some expert preparation tips to score 150+ in MAH MCA CET 2026: Join a Structured Coaching Program Manoeuvre Education offers expert-led Online, Offline, and Self-Study MCA Entrance Courses, with topic-wise lectures, mocks, and shortcut tricks. Focus on Speed + Accuracy MAH MCA CET is a speed-based test. Learn shortcut methods, attempt mock tests regularly, and analyze your performance. Master the Computer Concepts Section Many students lose out here. Make sure you revise the theory and practice MCQs. Prioritize Strong Topics Leverage your strengths. For example, if you're strong in Maths, aim to score full marks in that section. Time Management No sectional time limit. Practice switching between sections smartly and don’t waste time stuck on one question. MAH MCA CET Admit Card 2026 Once released, MAH MCA CET 2026 admit cards will be available on the official CET Cell website. Here’s how to download: 1.Visit: cetcell.mahacet.org 2.Click on the MCA CET 2026 portal 3.Log in with your Application ID & Password 4.Go to the “Admit Card” section 5.Download and print your hall ticket Get Expert Guidance - Book Your FREE Counselling Now! Top MCA Colleges Through MAH MCA CET MCA Institutes accepting MAH MCA CET scores include: ●VJTI, Mumbai ●SPIT, Mumbai ●PICT, Pune ●COEP Tech University, Pune ●MIT-WPU, Pune ●Vishwakarma, Sinhgad, and SPPU Affiliated Colleges To get into top colleges like VJTI or SPIT, aim for 99+ percentile, which means scoring 170+ out of 200. Final Words Over 30,000+ students appear for the MAH MCA CET every year — but only a few make it to top colleges. With the right guidance, strategy, and consistency, you can be one of them. 🚀 Enroll Now with Manoeuvre Education – India’s Leading MCA Entrance Preparation Coaching Classes. Enroll Now!

04 Aug 2025

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MAH MBA CET 2026 Notification Out – Exam Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus & How to Prepare Good news for all MBA aspirants! The MAH MBA CET 2026 notification will be released in the month of December, and it’s time to kickstart your preparation to secure admission into the top MBA colleges in Maharashtra like JBIMS, SIMSREE, PUMBA, SIES, and more. In this blog, we’ll guide you through the key highlights of the tentative MAH MBA CET 2026 notification, covering important details such as MAH MBA CET 2026 exam dates, MBA CET syllabus, CET exam pattern, eligibility, syllabus, exam pattern and how to prepare smartly. Event Date Notification Release November/December 2025 Registration Start Date 2nd week of January Last Date to Apply 2nd week of February Admit Card Release [To Be Announced] Exam Dates (Tentative) March 2026 Result Declaration April 2026 CAP Process June – August/September 2026 Stay updated for the latest on MAH MBA CET 2026 registration links and official exam dates. MAH MBA CET Registration Process 2026 MAH MBA CET 2026 registration can be completed only through online mode. Application forms will be available through login. Given below is the MAH CET registration process and application form submission. ●Open the Maharashtra State CET Cell website: Visit CET Cell Maharashtra ●Click on CET examination portal AY 2025-26 ●Click on ‘Register’ tab ●Enter personal details and a password ●Click on save and proceed ●Log in with application number generated and password ●Enter personal details, domicile and category ●Upload required documents for domicile/category ●Upload passport size photo and scanned signature ●Enter test city preference ●The MAH MBA CET application fee is ₹1,200 for general and ₹1,000 for reserved category candidates. MAH MBA CET Eligibility Criteria 2026 Qualification: Candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree (minimum 3 years duration) with at least 50% marks (45% for reserved category). Final Year Students: Eligible to apply. Domicile Criteria: MAH MBA CET 2026 is open to candidates from Maharashtra and across India. MAH MBA CET Exam Pattern 2026 Section No. of Questions Marks Logical Reasoning 75 75 Abstract Reasoning 25 25 Quantitative Aptitude 50 50 Verbal Ability/Reading Comprehension 50 50 Total 200 200 ● Duration: 150 minutes ● Mode: Online (Computer-Based Test) ● Negative Marking: ❌ No negative marking MAH MBA CET Syllabus Overview 1. Logical Reasoning: Blood Relations, Coding-Decoding, Directions, Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, Syllogisms, Input-Output 2. Abstract Reasoning: Figure-based Series, Analogies, Odd one out 3. Quantitative Aptitude: Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Number System, DI (Pie Charts, Tables, Graphs) 4. Verbal Ability & RC: Reading Comprehension, Para Jumbles, Vocabulary, Grammar, Sentence Correction How to Prepare for MAH MBA CET 2026? Here’s how you can boost your score and aim for 150+ out of 200: Join MAH MBA CET Coaching Program Manoeuvre Education offers Offline, Live, and Self-Study Turbo Excel Packages tailored for MAH MBA CET preparation. Take Mock Tests Regularly Simulate real exam conditions. Focus on speed + accuracy. CET is a speed-based test. Focus on Reasoning Sections Together, LR + AR carry 100 marks – mastering these is key. Improve Your Time Management No sectional time limits, so practice switching quickly between sections. Stay Consistent Dedicate at least 2–3 hours daily. Solve previous year papers and revise concepts weekly. 💡 Get expert guidance – Book your FREE counselling now! MAH MBA CET Admit Card 2026 MAH MBA CET 2026 admit cards will be available online for all registered candidates. Use your login ID and password to download the hall ticket from the official website. ●Go to the mahacet.org website ●Click on CET examination portal ●Enter email ID and password ●Click on 'admit card' option ●Select MBA/MMS course ●Enter application number and date of birth ●Go to admit card option on dashboard ●Download your MBA CET hall ticket Top Colleges Through MAH MBA CET ● JBIMS – Mumbai ● SIMSREE – Mumbai ● PUMBA – Pune ● SIESCOMS – Navi Mumbai ● COEP Tech School of Management – Pune ● MET | Chetana | NL Dalmia | Lala Lajpatrai | Xavier Institute (XIMR) These colleges require 99+ percentile, so target a score above 150 for top ranks! Final Words The competition for MAH MBA CET 2026 is intense with over 1.5 lakh+ students registering each year. But with the right strategy, mentorship, and practice – you can crack the CET and land in your dream MBA College/B-school. Enroll Now with Manoeuvre Education – the Hub for MBA Entrance Exams Preparation. Start early. Prepare smart. Score big. Unlock Your MBACET Success – Enroll Now!

30 Jul 2025

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Everything You Need to Know About IPMAT 2026: Exam Date, Eligibility, Syllabus, and Registration for IIM Indore If you're planning to pursue management right after Class 12, the IPMAT 2026 exam could be your gateway to one of India's most prestigious institutes — IIM Indore. This detailed guide by Manoeuvre Education covers everything from the IPMAT 2026 exam date, syllabus, eligibility criteria, and registration timeline, to coaching guidance and preparation tips. Let’s break it all down to help you stay ahead. 📅 1. IPMAT 2026 Exam Date (Tentative Timeline) While the official IPMAT 2026 exam date will be announced by IIM Indore in early 2026, here’s a tentative timeline based on previous years: IPMAT 2026 registration begins: Second week of February 2026 Last Date to Apply: March–April 2026 Admit Card Release: Late April to early May 2026 IPMAT 2026 Exam Date: Mid-May 2026 (likely 2nd or 3rd week) Result Declaration: First week of June 2026 Personal Interview (PI): June to July 2026 Final Selection List: July 2026 If you're wondering "When is IPMAT 2026?", mark your calendar for May and start preparing now! 🎓 2. IPMAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria and Age Limit Understanding the IPMAT 2026 eligibility criteria is key to ensuring you can apply without any issues. a. Age Limit for IPMAT 2026 Candidates from General, EWS, or OBC categories must have been born on or after August 1, 2006. SC/ST/PwD candidates have a 5-year age relaxation, so must be born on or after August 1, 2001 b. Educational Qualification Applicants should have completed Class 12 in 2024 or 2025, or be appearing in 2026. Minimum required marks: 60% aggregate in Class 10 and 12 for General, OBC, EWS. 55% for SC/ST/PwD categories Students awaiting Class 12 results by July 2026 can apply provisionally. 📝 3. IPMAT 2026 Registration Process IPMAT 2026 registration will be available exclusively online via the official IIM Indore admissions website. Key Points: Registration Dates: February to April 2026 Application Fee: ₹4,130 for General/OBC/EWS ₹2,065 for SC/ST/PwD After the deadline, a correction window of about 2 days may be available to fix issues with photo, signature, or exam center. Be sure to note the IPMAT 2026 registration date in advance and prepare your documents. 🧠 4. IPMAT 2026 Exam Pattern and Syllabus Here’s what you need to know about the IPMAT 2026 syllabus and structure: 🕘 Exam Duration: 2 hours (120 minutes) 🎯 Total Marks: 360 Section-wise Breakdown: Section Questions Time Marks Negative Marking Quantitative Ability (Short Answer) 15 40 min 60 ❌ No Quantitative Ability (MCQ) 30 40 min 120 ✅ Yes (−1) Verbal Ability (MCQ) 45 40 min 180 ✅ Yes (−1) 📚 Syllabus for IPMAT 2026 Quantitative Ability: – Arithmetic (Percentages, Averages, Ratio) – Algebra – Number Systems – Geometry and Mensuration – Modern Maths (Permutation and Combination, Probability, Sets) – Data Interpretation – Vectors and Basic Functions Verbal Ability: – Reading Comprehension – Grammar (Error spotting, Sentence Correction) – Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms, Idioms) – Para-jumbles – Sentence Completion and Inference If you're searching for the syllabus of IPMAT 2026 or wondering what to study for Quant and Verbal, this breakdown is your starting point. 🧰 5. IPMAT 2026 Selection Process Admission to IIM Indore’s Integrated Program in Management (IPM) is based on the following: – IPMAT 2026 Score – Personal Interview (PI) – Final Composite Score (based on exam + PI; Class 10 & 12 marks may not carry direct weight) Scoring well in both Quant and Verbal, and performing confidently in the interview is key to cracking IPMAT. 🕓 6. IPMAT 2026 Coaching and Study Timeline At Manoeuvre Education, we recommend a 6–9 month prep plan starting now for IPMAT 2026. Ideal Prep Timeline: August–October 2025: Build your foundation (NCERT + Basic Grammar) November–February 2026: Topic-wise practice and shortcuts March–April 2026: Full-length mocks, previous year papers May 2026: Final revision and test strategy For those looking for structured support, our IPMAT 2026 online classes and crash courses are designed for maximum score boost. 📣 Explore Our IPMAT 2026 Courses At Manoeuvre Education, we offer: ●IPMAT 2026 Online Classes ●Live doubt sessions ●Full mock test series ●Interview preparation modules 🎯 Whether you’re just starting or need last-mile coaching, our programs are tailored to help you crack IPMAT in your first attempt. Unlock Your IPMAT Success – Explore Now! ✅ 7. Quick Reference Summary Feature Details PMAT 2026 Exam Date Mid-May 2026 Registration Window Feb–Apr 2026 Eligibility Age Born on or after Aug 1, 2006 Educational Criteria 60% in 10th and 12th (Gen), 55% (Res) Exam Duration 120 minutes Sections 3 (Quant SA, Quant MCQ, Verbal MCQ) Application Fee ₹4,130 (Gen/OBC), ₹2,065 (Res) 🧭 8. Final Tips for IPMAT 2026 Aspirants ●Start early and master the core concepts. ●Use IPMAT 2026 coaching or self-study resources with proven results. ●Regularly practicing mock tests boosts your exam stamina. ●Revise the syllabus for IPMAT 2026 multiple times with focus areas. Don’t ignore PI preparation—it can be the deciding factor. Still have questions about the exam, eligibility, or how to start? Our experts are here to help. 👉 Book your FREE Counselling Session today and get personalized guidance from India’s top mentors at Manoeuvre Education.

25 Jul 2025

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CAT 2025 Exam Notification Released – CAT 2025 Exam Date, Registration, Syllabus, Pattern and Eligibility Details Are you planning to appear for CAT 2025? Whether you're targeting top IIMs or other prestigious MBA Colleges in India, staying updated with the latest information on the CAT exam is crucial. In this blog by Manoeuvre Education, we’ll walk you through all the key details you need to know—CAT 2025 exam date, registration timeline, eligibility criteria, syllabus, and preparation strategy. What is CAT? CAT (Common Admission Test) is India’s most popular national-level MBA entrance exam conducted by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) for admission into their flagship MBA Course and PGDM programs. Apart from IIMs, there are 1,200 MBA Colleges accepting CAT score, including FMS, SPJIMR, MDI, IMT, and IITs offering management programs. CAT 2025 Exam Date CAT 2025 Exam Date Sunday, November 30, 2025 Registration Starts August 01, 2025 (10.00 am) Last Date to Register September 13, 2025 (5.00 pm) Admit Card Release November 05-November 30, 2025 Result Declaration First Week of January, 2026 (Tentative) Unlock Your CAT Success – Explore Now! CAT 2025 Eligibility Criteria Educational Qualification Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks and (45% for SC/ST/PwD category students) Final Year Students Eligible to apply Age Limit No Age Limit CAT 2025 Exam Pattern Total Questions 66 Exam Duration 120 minutes (2 hours) Sections Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR) Quantitative Aptitude (QA) Marking Scheme +3 for correct, -1 for incorrect (MCQs) CAT 2025 Syllabus Overview While CAT does not release an official syllabus, questions are usually based on the following topics: VARC RC Passages, Para Jumbles, Sentence Completion, Grammar DILR Data Tables, Graphs, Puzzles, Logical Arrangement, Data Sufficiency Quant Arithmetic, Algebra, Number System, Geometry, Modern Math CAT 2025 Registration Process Visit the official CAT website Register with your mobile/email ID Fill personal, academic, and work experience details Select preferred test cities Upload photo and signature Pay the application fee Registration Fee (Expected) General/OBC Rs. 2,600 SC/ST/PwD Rs. 1,300 How to Prepare for CAT 2025? At Manoeuvre, we offer structured coaching for CAT preparation through: CAT Online Coaching and CAT Classes for classroom Self-Study Packages with Video Lectures CAT Mock Tests and Sectional Tests Topic-wise Practice PDFs Mentorship by IIM Alumni and Experts Join Manoeuvre Education for CAT 2025 Coaching Whether you're a first-time CAT aspirant or reattempting the exam, Manoeuvre’s result-oriented approach ensures you're fully prepared for D-Day. Our CAT coaching in Mumbai and CAT coaching in Pune, and CAT Online Coaching caters to students across India. 📞 Call: 888-581-1122 🌐 Visit: www.manoeuvreedu.com FAQs on CAT 2025 1. When will CAT 2025 be conducted? 30 November 2025. 2. Who will conduct CAT 2025? IIM Kozhikode. 3. Is coaching necessary for CAT? While not mandatory, coaching can give structure, expert guidance, and access to mocks which boost your preparation. 4. Is CAT tough to crack? CAT is competitive, but with consistent preparation and strategy, anyone can crack it with the right support.