Most aspirants wait until CAT results to think about interviews, profile building, and career direction. That's a mistake. Discover the month-by-month roadmap from June 2026 to February 2027 that helps you build a stronger MBA profile alongside CAT preparation.

Many CAT aspirants believe a 99 percentile guarantees admission to top IIMs. The reality is very different. Personal interviews, academics, work experience, WAT performance, and diversity factors often carry more weight than CAT scores. Here's a complete breakdown of what really decides IIM admissions in 2026.