Who is eligible to take the CAT Exam?
Details on academic qualification and category-wise percentage requirements.
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To be eligible for the CAT exam, a candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree with at least 50% marks or an equivalent CGPA. **Key Rules:** * **General, EWS, and NC-OBC candidates:** Must possess a minimum of 50% marks. * **SC, ST, and PwD candidates:** Must possess a minimum of 45% marks. * **Professional Degrees:** Candidates with completed professional qualifications like CA, CS, or ICWA with the required percentage are also eligible. **Exceptions:** * **Final Year Students:** Candidates appearing for the final year of their Bachelor’s degree or those awaiting results can also apply. However, if selected, they must submit a certificate from their principal/registrar stating they have completed all requirements by the specified date (usually June 30 of the admission year). **Clarification:** There is no restriction on the stream of education (Arts, Science, Commerce, Engineering, etc.).