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+metatag-keywords=(cat exam, cat result, cat percentile, cat rti, iim admission)
+metatag-description=(CAT (IIM-conducted) result + percentile + IIM admission process. RTI for admission criteria + interview scoring.)
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+====== CAT — result, percentile, IIM admission, RTI (2026) ======
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+<WRAP info>
+**Quick answer:** CAT conducted by IIMs (rotating). Result in 30-45 days. Percentile-based. IIM admission: own criteria (CAT + WAT/PI + acads + work-ex + diversity).
+</WRAP>
+===== Key facts =====
+  * CAT = Common Admission Test (IIMs + 100+ B-schools)
+  * Conducted in 2-3 sessions; normalised
+  * Percentile-based scoring
+  * IIM admission: holistic criteria (CAT + interview + acads + work-ex)
+  * Each IIM has own selection criteria
+===== Step-by-step process =====
+  - **CAT result + percentile** — iimcat.ac.in.
+  - **IIM shortlist** — Each IIM publishes own shortlist post-CAT.
+  - **WAT (Written Ability Test) + PI** — At each IIM independently.
+  - **Final admission offer** — Based on combined criteria.
+  - **Re-totalling possible** — Within 30 days at iimcat.ac.in.
+  - **RTI for criteria + scoring** — When standard channels exhausted.
+===== Documents needed =====
+  * CAT roll number
+  * Aadhaar
+  * Application acknowledgement
+===== Common issues + how to handle =====
+  * Percentile dispute — RTI to IIM convener for normalisation formula.
+  * IIM rejection without reason — RTI to specific IIM for selection criteria.
+  * Diversity sector reservation criteria — RTI for definition + application.
+  * Final admission offer dispute — RTI for selection committee minutes.
+===== If stuck — file an RTI =====
+Most "delays" or "rejections" clear within 7-15 days of an RTI being filed. Use this 5-question template:
+<code>
+. Status of my application no. _____ dated _____ as on date.
+. Name + designation of dealing officer assigned to my file.
+. Reasons for delay beyond the statutory timeline.
+. Copy of any noting / movement of my file in the past 30 days.
+. Likely date of resolution / decision.
+</code>
+**Auto-fill the PIO + your case:** [[:citizen-rti-playbook|Open the AI RTI Drafter →]]
+===== Frequently asked questions =====
+==== Can I challenge CAT result? ====
+Re-totalling within 30 days. No re-evaluation.
+==== Why IIM rejection despite high CAT? ====
+IIM uses combined criteria (CAT 30%, WAT-PI 30%, acads 20%, work-ex 10%, diversity 10% — varies). RTI extracts your scoring.
+==== Diversity sector — what does it mean? ====
+IIM-specific (gender, education stream, etc.). RTI for exact application.
+==== IIM admission delayed > 6 months? ====
+File RTI to specific IIM admissions office.
+===== Summary + next step =====
+<WRAP center round tip 90%>
+**Bottom line:** CAT conducted by IIMs (rotating). Result in 30-45 days. Percentile-based. IIM admission: own criteria (CAT + WAT/PI + acads + work-ex + diversity). If delayed beyond statutory timeline, file an RTI — most cases clear within 15 days.
+  * **AI RTI Drafter:** [[:citizen-rti-playbook|Auto-fill PIO + your case]]
+  * **More guidance:** [[:audience:students|Schemes for students]]
+  * **Browse all exam guides:** [[:exams:start|Index]]
+</WRAP>
+===== Related =====
+  * [[:exams:start|All exam guides]]
+  * [[:check-status:start|25 status-check guides]]
+  * [[:how-to-apply:start|25 how-to-apply guides]]
+  * [[:rejection-recovery:start|16 rejection-recovery guides]]
+  * [[:helplines:start|32 helplines + grievance routes]]
+  * [[:citizen-rti-playbook|Full RTI Playbook]]
+//Last reviewed: 26 April 2026.//
+{{tag>exams cat-iim citizen-services rti-fallback}}

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