IMS Test Availability Schedule for CAT 2026
The IMS CAT Test Availability Schedule for 2026 Programs is updated here.
Pre-SimCATs and Proctored SimCATs
| Test | Window Start Date | Window End Date |
| Pre SimCAT 1 | 3-Apr-26 | 6-Apr-26 |
| Pre SimCAT 2 | 10-Apr-26 | 13-Apr-26 |
| Pre SimCAT 3 | 17-Apr-26 | 20-Apr-26 |
| SimCAT 1 Proctored | 24-Apr-26 | 27-Apr-26 |
| SimCAT 2 Proctored | 15-May-26 | 18-May-26 |
| SimCAT 3 Proctored | 29-May-26 | 1-Jun-26 |
| SimCAT 4 Proctored | 12-Jun-26 | 15-Jun-26 |
| SimCAT 5 Proctored | 26-Jun-26 | 29-Jun-26 |
| SimCAT 6 Proctored | 10-Jul-26 | 13-Jul-26 |
| SimCAT 7 Proctored | 17-Jul-26 | 20-Jul-26 |
| SimCAT 8 Proctored | 31-Jul-26 | 3-Aug-26 |
| SimCAT 9 Proctored | 7-Aug-26 | 10-Aug-26 |
| SimCAT 10 Proctored | 21-Aug-26 | 24-Aug-26 |
| SimCAT 11 Proctored | 28-Aug-26 | 31-Aug-26 |
| SimCAT 12 Proctored | 4-Sep-26 | 7-Sep-26 |
| SimCAT 13 Proctored | 11-Sep-26 | 15-Sep-26 |
| SimCAT 14 Proctored | 25-Sep-26 | 28-Sep-26 |
| SimCAT 15 Proctored | 3-Oct-26 | 6-Oct-26 |
| SimCAT 16 Proctored | 15-Oct-26 | 18-Oct-26 |
| SimCAT 17 Proctored | 23-Oct-26 | 26-Oct-26 |
| SimCAT 18 Proctored | 30-Oct-26 | 2-Nov-26 |
| SimCAT 19 Proctored | 13-Nov-26 | 16-Nov-26 |
| SimCAT 20 Proctored | 20-Nov-26 | 23-Nov-26 |
- PreSimCATs – Strictly in the CAT pattern, these easier tests are designed to make you familiar with the test taking dynamics and benchmarks prior to entering the SimCAT series.
- For each upcoming Proctored SimCAT /Pre SimCAT, prior slot booking is mandatory for taking the test during the window period. Students need to book their slot on myIMS portal.
- Student has to take the Proctored SimCAT / Pre SimCAT during the pre-defined window period in order to be eligible for All India Ranking, Percentile and detailed Analytics report.
- If a student misses to take the Proctored SimCAT / Pre SimCAT within the window period, the test shall be available on their myIMS portal as an Unproctored (Take-home) test after the window period is over. However, for all Unproctored (Take-home) tests only Percentile and detailed Analytics report shall be given.
- All tests can be taken from laptop/desktop.
Take-home SimCATs
| Take Home SimCATs | Availability Date |
| SIMCAT Take Homes 1-5 | 29-Apr-26 |
| SIMCAT Take Homes 6-10 | 17-Jun-26 |
| SIMCAT Take Homes 11-15 | 5-Aug-26 |
| SIMCAT Take Homes 16-20 | 23-Sep-26 |
- All take-home SimCATs will have Percentile and detailed Analytics report.
- Percentiles for Take Homes SimCATs will be made available once a statistically significant number of students have taken the tests.
IMS CAT Test: Section Tests
| Section Tests | Availability Date |
| SECTION TESTS 1-3 (VA-RC,DI-LR,QA) | 13-Apr-26 |
| SECTION TESTS 4-6 (VA-RC,DI-LR,QA) | 18-May-26 |
| SECTION TESTS 7-10 (VA-RC,DI-LR,QA) | 15-Jun-26 |
Notes: IMS CAT Test Availability
- The Schedule is subject to change. Stay tuned for regular updates.
- Tests availability is subject to eligibility as per the IMS program enrolled for.
- The Tests will be deactivated on 31st March following the Exam year enrolled for.
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