The CAT 2026 will take place on November 29, 2026, in online mode across 170 cities. Its scores will be accepted by 21 IIMs and over 1,200 B-schools across India for admission into postgraduate management programs. The official notification will be released somewhere in July end, with registration starting from August first week (tentative). The notification will provide key details, including the exam date, registration schedule, admit card release, and result announcement, enabling candidates to plan their preparations and complete all exam-related steps on time.
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Previous Year Papers
Past CAT Papers help students understand the levels of the actual CAT exam. Previous years' papers help you get a clear idea of the exam pattern, the types of questions asked, and the weightage of different sections. This understanding helps you prepare a strategy to attempt the exam more efficiently.
You can identify the areas where you need to improve your knowledge and skills. Regular practice of previous years’ papers helps you increase speed and accuracy in solving questions, which is essential for performing well in the exam.
Attempting previous years’ papers helps to get familiar with the exam environment and reduces exam anxiety. You will be more confident in tackling the exam if you have practiced similar questions before.