A bachelor’s degree with the minimum marks or equivalent CGPA stated in the current CAT bulletin is required.
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CAT education, age and application conditions from official rules. Verified against The current convening Indian Institute of Management sources on 23 September 2026.
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A bachelor’s degree with the minimum marks or equivalent CGPA stated in the current CAT bulletin is required.
Final-year candidates may apply subject to the evidence and completion conditions in the bulletin.
Reservation and minimum-mark relaxations follow the categories stated in the current rules.
Eligibility is assessed from the complete current notification. If one condition is unclear, use the official source before applying.
The convening IIM and test details can change annually; individual IIM admission criteria remain the authority for shortlisting.
Official authority: The current convening Indian Institute of Management. Last verified: 23 September 2026.
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