For how long is the CAT score valid?
The validity period of the scorecard for admission purposes.
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The CAT score is valid for **one year** only. **Key Rules:** * The score obtained in a specific year (e.g., CAT 2024) is valid for admission to the academic session of the immediate next year (e.g., MBA batch 2025-27). **Exceptions:** * Some non-IIM institutions might accept past scores for executive programs, but for standard MBA/PGDM admissions, only the current year's score is accepted. **Clarification:** If you do not secure admission in the current academic cycle, you must retake the exam the following year.