CAT 2026 Counseling & Admission Process
Complete Guide to IIM Admission | GD-PI | WAT | Final Selection
CAT 2026 Exam
Expected: November 2026
Results
Expected: January 2027
GD-PI Rounds
February - April 2027
Final Admission
April - May 2027
CAT 2026 Admission Timeline (Expected)
📋 CAT 2026 Exam
- Registration: Aug-Sep 2026
- Admit Card: October 2026
- Exam Date: November 2026
- Result Declaration: January 2027
📋 GD-PI Process
- Shortlist Release: Jan-Feb 2027
- GD-PI Rounds: Feb-Mar 2027
- WAT (Written Ability Test): Feb-Mar 2027
- Interview Calls: Based on CAT score
📋 Final Admission
- Final Merit List: April-May 2027
- Offer Letters: May 2027
- Acceptance & Fee Payment: May-June 2027
- Academic Session: June-July 2027
IIM Selection Process
1
CAT Score
Minimum percentile required
2
Shortlist
GD-PI/WAT calls
3
WAT
Written Ability Test
4
GD/PI
Group Discussion & Interview
5
Profile
Academics, Work ex, Diversity
6
Final Selection
Composite score based