CAT — Complete Guide
Everything you need to know about Common Admission Test (CAT) — syllabus, exam pattern, eligibility and 2026 dates, plus free chapter-wise study material. Conducted by IIMs (rotating).
IIM Indore conducts CAT 2026 on Sunday 29 November 2026 in three sessions, per its press release of 26 July 2026 (iimcat.ac.in). Registration closed on 22 September 2026.
Year-wise CAT guides
CAT 2026 important dates
| Event | Date (2026 cycle) |
|---|---|
| Exam | Sunday 29 November 2026 (three sessions)Official |
Check the official CAT website for confirmed dates.
Subjects covered in CAT
Tap a subject for its chapter-wise CAT syllabus.
Roadmap
How to prepare for CAT 2026 — 6-step plan
- 1
Map the syllabus
Download the official syllabus and rate yourself 1–5 on every topic before you start.
- 2
Build a weekly plan
Split the syllabus into weekly targets and keep the final month for revision and full-length mocks.
- 3
Basics before speed
Get the fundamentals of each section right before moving on to hard, mixed-topic questions.
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- 4
Mock tests every weekend
Take a full-length mock every weekend once you've covered the basics. Analyse — don’t just attempt.
- 5
Spaced revision
Revisit each topic at days 1, 7, 21 and 60, with a one-page summary per topic.
- 6
Fix weak areas
In the final 6 weeks, spend most of your time on your weakest topics. That’s where the biggest score gains live.
Free resources
Study resources for CAT
Subjects
CAT Practice Questions
Subject-wise MCQs to test your prep
CAT Revision Notes
Key formulas, concepts, and quick revision
CAT Formula Sheet
All formulas organised by subject
CAT Important Topics
High-weightage chapters by subject
CAT Syllabus
Subject-wise topics and weightage
CAT Study Plan
Month-wise preparation strategy
Frequently asked
CAT FAQs
Quick answers to the questions we hear most often.
What is CAT?
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What are the important topics for CAT?
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Where can I practise CAT mock tests and previous year papers?
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CAT tools & predictors
Free calculators and predictors to plan your CAT 2026 prep.
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