Where can I download the official CAT syllabus?

The official syllabus for CAT Result is published by Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) — rotating IIM at iimcat.ac.in. Always download from the official portal — third-party PDFs may be outdated or incomplete.

Has the CAT syllabus changed recently?

Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) — rotating IIM periodically revises the syllabus. Check the "Information Bulletin" or "Notification" section of the official site before you start preparation.

Is the syllabus the same for all attempts of CAT?

Yes, within an exam cycle the syllabus remains identical across sessions. Cross-cycle revisions are notified by Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) — rotating IIM.

Is CAT score accepted outside the IIMs?

Yes — many top institutes such as FMS, MDI, SPJIMR, IMI and IITs use CAT scores for their MBA admissions.

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CAT Syllabus — Official

CAT (Common Admission Test) is the entrance examination for the IIMs and many other top management institutes in India.

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Conducted byIndian Institutes of Management (IIMs) — rotating IIM

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Frequencyannual

Exam usuallyNovember

How to use the official syllabus for CAT

1Visit the official Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) — rotating IIM portal — iimcat.ac.in.
2Open the "Information Bulletin" or "Syllabus" section for CAT.
3Download the latest syllabus PDF — note the publication date.
4Map each subject to standard reference books and NCERT/standard textbooks.
5Build a topic-wise revision tracker and align mock tests to the official weightage.

Eligibility

Bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD) or equivalent as per IIM CAT norms.

Preparation essentials

Official syllabus + bulletin PDF

Last 8–10 years of question papers

Official mock tests (if released)

Standard reference books / NCERT

Topic-wise revision tracker

Timed-test environment for mocks

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