Can I appear for CAT exam while in the 3rd-year of my graduation degree?

The exams of my 6th semester (B.Com) are not over yet.

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Asked by Aditi Soni

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Girish Seshamani | Guide-Level 11

8 years ago

Yes, you can provisionally appear for CAT exam.

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Yazad Mithaiwala | Contributor-Level 10

9 years ago

Yes, you can apply for CAT exam, while you are in third year of your graduation.

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Aditi Soni | Beginner-Level 2

9 years ago

Thank you.

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Sahith Chandra Poreddy | Beginner-Level 5

3 years ago

The short answer is 'yes'. Even if you are in 3rd year of your college, you can still give CAT exam.

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Vishnu Sharma | Beginner-Level 4

4 years ago

If the degree you are pursuing is of 4 years in duration, then you can only apply in 4th year, otherwise yes, you can apply in the 3rd year. The eligibility is to apply in the last year of your college.

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Konatham Abhishek | Scholar-Level 16

6 years ago

Hello, Yes, you can apply. The minimum requirement for CAT exam is a candidate should have complete their graduation or must be in final year, so you can apply for CAT exam. All the best.

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Abhishek Desai | Scholar-Level 17

6 years ago

Hello, Yes, anyone who is in the final year of his/her graduation can appear for the CAT. Visit the FAQ page for more related information if required. Good luck.

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Pratiksha Kamble | Guide-Level 12

6 years ago

Yes, you can apply. The minimum requirement for CAT exam is a candidate should have complete their graduation or must be in final year, so you can apply for CAT exam.

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Pradeep Bisht | Scholar-Level 16

6 years ago

Hello, Yes, you can definitely go for CAT while studying in the 3rd year of graduation. Good luck.

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Ankit Chauhan | Contributor-Level 10

7 years ago

You can appear for CAT only when you are in the final year of your graduation.

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