Am I Eligible to Apply? CAT 2025 Eligibility Criteria – Age, Education, Work Experience & More

A lot of people looking to take the test are curious about the prerequisites which as of now are:

The answers to the questions above can be found through the Preliminary Eligibility Checker. This tool verifies whether the essential data such as age, education, and experience meet the requirements which are set forth by the official criteria for eligibility.

The most important part which is required before registering for the examination:

Main Requirements for CAT 2025

1. Educational Criteria

• Confirmation of complete education should include a Bachelor’s degree from a certified institution with a minimum of Evergrowth50% marks or an equivalent CGPA (45% SC/ST/PwD)
• Students who haven’t graduated yet can apply if all degree requirements are finished by June 2026.
• Degrees of all applicants must have the recognition of UGC/AICTE or Government of India.

2. Years of Age

• Every candidate in any age bracket wishing to attempt CAT 2025, be it 21 or 41, is encouraged to do so.

3. Do Applicants Need Work Experience?

• No Experience Required. Whether experienced or not, anyone wishing to appear for CAT is free to do so.
• This might be taken into account by the individual IIMs and other B-schools while considering the application within their admission process.
• A good number of freshers and final-year students crack CAT every year.

4. Number of Attempts

• There are no limits on the number of attempts for CAT.
• The restrictions only apply to other eligibility conditions.

5. Who Can Apply?

• Candidates are those in the final year of their bachelor’s degree.
• Any professional seeking a management degree.
• Any graduate irrespective of the stream — science, commerce, arts, engineering, etc.

Documents Required During Registration

• Scanned copy of passport size photograph & signature.
• Academic documents, including the grade sheets for class 10, 12, and graduation.
• Category certificate, if available.
• Details of work experience, if any.

Conclusion

Those who wish to pursue an MBA can register for the CAT 2025, as it has no age or background restriction. The attempts are also unlimited which means that the IIMs and other premier B-schools are now more accessible than ever. As long as you hold a bachelor’s degree or are a postgraduate, fresh out of college or a working professional, you are encouraged to apply.

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