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Candidates who are holders of a professional degree like CA,CS,ICWA etc can also appear for CAT 2026 just like every other student. CA,CS,ICWA graduates do not need to hold a traditional bachelor’s degree, given that they still meet the eligibility criteria (50% aggregate marks in the respective field and 45% for SC/ST/PwD). Just like the normal candidates, the CA,CS,ICWA graduates will need to fill up the CAT 2026 registration form and fill in the personal and professional details. After completing the form, they’ll have to pay the CAT 2026 registration fees of Rs.2700 (GEN/OBC/EWS) and Rs.1350 (SC/ST/PWD). The CAT 2026 registration window opened on August 3, 2026 and will remain open till September 15, 2026. Hence, the candidates are advised to complete their CAT registration 2026 on time to avoid any last minute hassle. Explore this article further to know more about the eligibility checklist of CA,CS,ICWA graduates for CAT 2026.
Even though the professional degree holders do not require a traditional bachelor’s degree, they’ll still require to clear the basic eligibility checklist to be eligible for CAT 2026.
Qualification - The candidates must’ve passed CA,CS,ICWA/CMA or other professional qualification.
Marks Required- The candidates are required to have secured a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in their respective field. Candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwD category need to have a minimum of 45% aggregate marks.
Age Limit- There is no age limit for a candidate from a professional background who wants to appear for CAT 2026.
Work Experience- There is no compulsory requirement to have work experience as a professional candidate.
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After interviewing multiple candidates who applied for CAT after pursuing a professional degree, we recorded consistent responses related to their shift towards MBA. Here’s what they found attractive about pursuing an MBA.
MBA helps them get higher roles in leadership and management to enhance further career opportunities.
MBA adds professional skills like leadership, communication, marketing, operations, consulting etc which highly complements the professional degree they already hold.
The candidates who hold a professional degree like CA, CS or CMA often have strong soft and hard skills like-
Analytical ability
Financial Expertise
High academic performance
Discipline and perseverance
Business Understanding
Quantitative Aptitude
Having these qualities can significantly improve a candidate’s interview performance and overall academic profile to increase the chances of getting a good MBA college.
Candidates must keep ready the CAT documents 2026 given below to avoid any last minute hassle while registering for 2026.
Academic marksheet documents- Class X and XII
Professional marksheet and other related documents
Work experience letter and related documents (if applicable)
CAT 2026 photograph (<80kb) and signature of the candidate
Proof of Identity- Aadhar Card, Driving License, PAN Card etc
Category certificate or reservation certificate, wherever applicable
Disability certificate (PwD), if applicable
Net Banking, UPI, debit card, credit card or other payment facility for registration fee payment.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
A candidate can register for CAT 2026 by visiting the official website iimcat.ac.in.
Yes, a candidate with a professional background like CA can pursue MBA.
A CA student may not need a traditional bachelor’s degree for CAT 2026, but will require a professional degree with 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/STPwD).
The CAT 2026 registration fees is Rs.2700 for GEN/OBC/EWS candidates and Rs.1350 for SC/ST/PwD candidates.
No, candidates with a professional background need to score same as the usual cutoff according to their category.
On Question asked by student community
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