{"id":946,"date":"2026-01-10T16:00:49","date_gmt":"2026-01-10T10:30:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fiib.edu.in\/blog\/?p=946"},"modified":"2026-02-26T11:09:21","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T05:39:21","slug":"cat-eligibility-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fiib.edu.in\/blog\/cat-eligibility-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"CAT Eligibility 2026 \u2013 Criteria, Selection Process & Career Prospects Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

CAT Eligibility, Selection Process and Career Prospects<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you want to prepare for CAT, you will need to start by knowing your eligibility, understanding how you will be selected, and learning about the opportunities available to you after taking the test. CAT (Common Aptitude Test) is one of the most competitive management entrance examinations in India and has easy and broad requirements for candidates seeking entry into CAT. The assessment actually starts after CAT through IIMs’s shortlisting process, interview process and final composite scoring. Check CAT Eligibility 2026 \u2013 Criteria, Selection Process & Career Prospects Explained under the Article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This guide outlines all of the eligibility requirements for CAT; all of the selection stages of CAT; and all of the career opportunities available. The formatting of this guide is simple and easy to read and comprehend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Need information on how the CAT exam compares to other exams such as MAT? Understand the differences between how they differ in their structure, difficulty level, as well as how student success translates into future career opportunities by looking through our in-depth guide CAT and MAT Exam: Understanding the Differences and Choosing the Right Path<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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CAT Eligibility Criteria at a Glance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Fresh graduates, working professionals, and even final-year students can apply for CAT as its eligibility criteria is extensive enough to allow for such categories of applicants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basic Eligibility Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Requirement<\/strong><\/td>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Education<\/strong><\/td>An undergraduate degree with atleast 50% marks (45% for SC\/ST\/PwD).<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Final-Year Students<\/strong><\/td>They are eligible, only if they submit proof of completion within the deadline.<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Age Limit<\/strong><\/td>No age limit <\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Work Experience<\/strong><\/td>Not necessary (but can add weightage during final selection process).<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Nationality<\/strong><\/td>Indian residents + NRIs + foreign nationals (as per specific institute norms).<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Accepted Degrees<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n