Can a B.Com student crack CAT and get into a top IIM? Absolutely. In fact, B.Com students enjoy natural advantages in VARC, Arithmetic, and even receive academic diversity benefits during IIM admissions. This comprehensive guide breaks down the real strengths, challenges, section-wise strategies, study plan, and preparation roadmap that can help commerce students target a 95–99+ percentile in CAT 2026.

RTI data and investigative reports reveal serious placement concerns at several newer IIMs in 2026, including opt-out forms, unplaced students, and inflated placement statistics. Here’s the complete breakdown of what CAT aspirants must understand before targeting any IIM.

IIM Indore is most likely to conduct CAT 2026 based on the rotational pattern followed among the top six IIMs. The official announcement is expected in May 2026, with CAT 2026 registration opening August 1 and the exam on November 29. Complete guide on what changes under IIM Indore, exam pattern, dates, and why starting now matters.

IIM Indore and IIM Lucknow final results 2026 are expected within days. Get complete details on result dates, CAT cutoffs, selection criteria, waitlist trends, and what candidates should do now.

CAT 2026 is on November 29. Starting in April gives you 8 months — the perfect window. Here is a complete month-by-month roadmap covering foundations, mock strategy, and exam-week plan.