CAT or the Common Admission Test is the all-India entrance exam for admissions into Postgraduate and Fellow Programs in management courses conducted by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs). CAT scores are also accepted by several other business and management schools. The test is designed to evaluate the management aptitude of a student by testing his analytical and communication skills.

Eligibility criteria for CAT 2012:

• The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA awarded by any of the recognized universities or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India. 
• In case of the candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Differently Abled (DA) (It may also referred to as Persons with Disability (PWD) category)] the candidates must have obtained a CGPA of 45% by any of the recognized universities or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India. 
• Candidates appearing for the final year of bachelor’s degree/equivalent qualification examination and those who have completed degree requirements and are awaiting Results can also apply. 
• Applicants should note that the mere fulfillment of minimum eligibility criteria will not ensure consideration for shortlisting by IIMs.
• Prospective candidates must maintain a valid and unique email account and a phone number throughout the selection process.

Note:

• If you belong to SC or ST categories, your caste/tribe must be listed in the Government of India schedule. The caste certificate that you send to IIM should be in the Government approved format and should clearly state: (a) Name of your caste/tribe; (b) Whether you belong to Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe; (c) District and the State or Union Territory of your ordinary residence; and (d) the appropriate Government of India schedule under which your caste/tribe is approved by it as Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe.
• IIMs may verify eligibility at various stages of the selection process, the details of which are provided at the website www.catiim.in

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