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Over 2 lakh aspirants appear for the CAT examination every year. With a low acceptance rate from the top Bschools, the competition among the candidates stays at its peak. To have a robust level of preparation and stay ahead of the competition, candidates seek coaching and guidance from various CAT coaching institutes nationwide. CAT coaching is available both online and offline. CAT coaching fees in India range from Rs. 3000 to Rs. 70,000 based on the institute. The charges for CAT coaching fees for both modes are different. CAT online coaching fees come around Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 42,000. This article provides in-depth details about CAT coaching fees for various modes.
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The CAT coaching fees vary from place to place, institute to institute, depending on several factors like duration of the CAT course, attending mode an aspirant opts for, etc. All these factors combined decide the CAT coaching fees a candidate will have to pay. The CAT coaching fees for different modes of different institutes are listed in the table below.
Name of the Institute | Mode of CAT Coaching | CAT coaching Fees in India (Rs.) |
BYJU’s | Online | 3,000 |
TIME | Online and Offline |
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CAT King | Online | 24,999 |
Physics Wallah | Online | 6,000 |
Unacademy | Online | 22,550 |
iQuanta | Online | 27,899 |
IMS CAT coaching fees | Online | 25,450 |
Career Launcher | Online and Offline |
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With the clock ticking, the time left for the CAT preparation gets less and less. Candidates who still haven’t had their preparation completed or have not even started in some cases. Working professionals crash courses can prove to be very helpful. These CAT crash courses are designed to cover the syllabus at an ultra-fast pace without leaving behind any important topic or concept.
Several CAT coaching institutes offer different CAT crash courses to the candidates as per the time remaining for the CAT 2025. The details for the CAT crash courses are provided in the table below.
Name of the Institute | Mode of the CAT crash course | CAT coaching fees for Crash Courses (Rs.) |
TIME | Online | 35,000 to 38,000 |
Unacademy | Online | 10,250 |
IIM Skills | Online | 41,000 |
Hitbulls Eye | Online | 14,999 |
iQuanta | Online | 13,499 |
Cracku | Online | 15,000 |
2IIM | Online | 16,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The CAT application fee for the unreserved category is Rs 2500/-, and for the reserved category, the application fee is Rs 1250/-.
The CAT application fee for the unreserved category is Rs 2500/-, and for the reserved category, the application fee is Rs 1250/-.
The CAT coaching fees vary from institute to institute depending on the type of CAT course and attending mode for the same. Generally, the CAT coaching fees start from a mere Rs. 3,000 to 4,000 to exceed above Rs. 70,000. The CAT coaching fee is generally lower for the online mode as compared to the offline mode.
The cost of studying for the CAT exam ranges from a few thousand rupees to a few lakhs depending on the facilities like coaching, study material, mock tests, personal guidance sessions, etc availed by an aspirant. Candidates relying on self-study and free CAT resources available can also perform very well in the CAT exam.
There is no restriction on the number of attempts that a candidate has for the CAT exams. That means a candidate can give as many attempts as they want for the CAT exam. To get admission through CAT a candidate must qualify for the CAT cutoff required by the college.
The CAT exam fee is Rs. 2400 for candidates of the General and OBC categories. For SC, ST, and PWD category candidates the CAT exam fee is Rs. 1200. The CAT exam fee is to be paid online via credit/debit card, net banking, and UPI.
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Yes, you can fill the CAT form even if you currently have a backlog. CAT eligibility requires you to be in your final year of graduation or already graduated backlogs don’t stop you from applying.
While filling the form:
Enter the aggregate percentage/CGPA of marks you have obtained up to the latest semester for which results are declared (in your case till 4th semester).
There will be an option to mention that you have a backlog.
If you clear the backlog later, you’ll just need to show the updated marks during admission.
Hello Aspirant,
Yes, you can apply for the CAT exam as a final-year student. You must declare your backlog on the online application form. You do not write about it on the final-year student certificate; that document is to certify your enrollment status. You must clear all backlogs before the final admission process to any MBA college.
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CAT scores are valid in many private universities including KL University, but always check the year’s admission notification.
CAT vs other exams: CAT is toughest (IIMs + top B-schools), while MAT/CMAT/ATMA are relatively easier and accepted by many mid-level private universities.
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