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Conducting Authority: IIMs (CAT Committee)
Computer-based management entrance test conducted rotationally by the IIMs for admission to graduate management programs (MBA/PGP) and executive credentials.
Standard examination delivery mode, total testing duration, and section-wise paper blueprint for Common Admission Test.
Exact scoring methodology applied during computerized evaluation by IIMs (CAT Committee).
| Response Type | Mark Allocation | Rule Description |
|---|---|---|
| Correct Answer | +3 marks | Awarded for each question answered accurately matching the final official answer key. |
| Incorrect Answer (Negative Penalty) | -1 mark for incorrect MCQs; 0 negative marking for Non-MCQs (TITA: Type In The Answer) | Deducted from candidate's aggregate score for wrong choices to discourage randomized guessing. |
| Unattempted Question | 0 marks | Zero marks awarded or deducted for questions left blank or marked for review without choosing an option. |
Mandatory educational benchmarks and relaxed qualifying guidelines for Common Admission Test.
Bachelor Degree or equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of Education / UGC.
At least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA (45% for SC, ST, and PwD candidates). Candidates in final year of graduation are eligible.
No upper age limit.
No limit on number of attempts.
Under the National Education Policy, Common Admission Test question papers are delivered in multiple regional language mediums.
Official non-refundable application processing charges officially notified by IIMs (CAT Committee).
Candidates qualifying in Common Admission Test are allocated seats via IIM Common Admission Process (CAP) and individual IIM selection processes. The centralized allotment process encompasses registration, choice locking of institutes/branches, multi-round merit seat allotments, and physical/online document verification.
Verified IITs, NITs, AIIMS, NLUs, and Central Universities that officially allocate seats through this examination.
Premier national institute for management education and research established under the IIM Act, 2017, offering postgraduate MBA, doctoral, and executive leadership programs.
Premier national institute for management education and research established under the IIM Act, 2017, offering postgraduate MBA, doctoral, and executive leadership programs.
Premier national institute for management education and research established under the IIM Act, 2017, offering postgraduate MBA, doctoral, and executive leadership programs.
Premier national institute for management education and research established under the IIM Act, 2017, offering postgraduate MBA, doctoral, and executive leadership programs.
Premier national institute for management education and research established under the IIM Act, 2017, offering postgraduate MBA, doctoral, and executive leadership programs.
Premier national institute for management education and research established under the IIM Act, 2017, offering postgraduate MBA, doctoral, and executive leadership programs.
Premier national institute for management education and research established under the IIM Act, 2017, offering postgraduate MBA, doctoral, and executive leadership programs.
Premier national institute for management education and research established under the IIM Act, 2017, offering postgraduate MBA, doctoral, and executive leadership programs.
Premier national institute for management education and research established under the IIM Act, 2017, offering postgraduate MBA, doctoral, and executive leadership programs.
Premier national institute for management education and research established under the IIM Act, 2017, offering postgraduate MBA, doctoral, and executive leadership programs.
Premier national institute for management education and research established under the IIM Act, 2017, offering postgraduate MBA, doctoral, and executive leadership programs.
Premier national institute for management education and research established under the IIM Act, 2017, offering postgraduate MBA, doctoral, and executive leadership programs.
Central welfare and higher education scholarship schemes accessible upon qualifying and securing admission.
Scholarship granting ₹50,000 per annum to meritorious female students pursuing technical degree and diploma courses in AICTE-approved institutions.
Premier higher education scholarship covering 100% compulsory non-refundable fees and monthly maintenance allowances for SC students pursuing post-secondary degrees.
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