Exam Guide
CAT 2025: Complete Preparation Guide and Top MBA Colleges
Written by BrightEduAid Editorial Team
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Published on Mar 09, 2026
CAT (Common Admission Test) is conducted by IIMs for MBA admissions.
Exam Pattern:
- Duration: 2 hours (40 min per section)
- Sections: VARC, DILR, QA
- Questions: 66 total
- Marking: +3 correct, -1 wrong (MCQ only)
Preparation Strategy:
- Months 1-2: Build fundamentals
- Months 3-4: Topic-wise practice
- Month 5: Sectional tests
- Month 6: Full mocks (2-3/week)
Top MBA Colleges:
- IIM A/B/C: 99+ percentile
- FMS Delhi: 98-99 percentile, fees only 2L
- SPJIMR Mumbai: 85+ percentile
- MDI Gurgaon: 95+ percentile
Exam Pattern:
- Duration: 2 hours (40 min per section)
- Sections: VARC, DILR, QA
- Questions: 66 total
- Marking: +3 correct, -1 wrong (MCQ only)
Preparation Strategy:
- Months 1-2: Build fundamentals
- Months 3-4: Topic-wise practice
- Month 5: Sectional tests
- Month 6: Full mocks (2-3/week)
Top MBA Colleges:
- IIM A/B/C: 99+ percentile
- FMS Delhi: 98-99 percentile, fees only 2L
- SPJIMR Mumbai: 85+ percentile
- MDI Gurgaon: 95+ percentile
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