Is CAT exam mandatory for IIM-B or else we can take any other exam to get admitted into IIM-B like PGCET?

Yes, IIRM Hyderabad does consider CAT marks for admissions. Students can submit national or state-level entrance tests for selection. CAT is one of the accepted tests. The other exams are MAT/ CMAT/ ATMA/ XAT/ GMAT/ IIRMCET.

The following steps are involved in filling CAT application form:

·       Registration and creating a login

·       Filling basic details

·       Filling academic details

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There is no option to pay the fee of CAT 2026 application form in cash. The only mode of fee payment is online which includes debit card, credit card, net banking, UPI.

CAT 2026 registration and application link will be available at iimcat.ac.in website. Candidates will have to apply for the exam by visiting the exam website. 

CAT 2026 application form will be released in the first week of August 2026. CAT 2026 registration dates will be announced in the last week of July through an official notification.