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A dedicated mentor serves as your personal coach throughout your CAT preparation journey in our CAT classroom coaching program. Get personalised guidance on CAT preparation, study plans, mock test analysis, and B-school selection through one-on-one and group mentoring sessions.
At our top CAT coaching institute, you get 650+ hours of recorded video content, which you can access anywhere for 24/7 learning. This includes 325+ hours of learning videos, 110+ hours of Masterclasses, and 215+ hours of video solutions for questions.
Now, IMS’s AI will help you achieve your target score in the CAT exam! The AI analyses your strengths and weaknesses and generates unique questions customised to your learning needs. It helps boost your CAT preparation and makes you exam-ready.
IMS CAT Classroom Programs for CAT 2026 and CAT 2027 combine expert-led classroom coaching, AI-powered learning tools, adaptive practice, personalised mentorship, and comprehensive test preparation. Designed for MBA aspirants, these programs support CAT and MBA entrance preparation.
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*No. of sessions depends on the time left for the target exam
^20 mocks for MBA CET, 15 for CMAT, 10 each for NMAT and SNAP, 8 for XAT, 5 each for MICAT, MAT, IBSAT, ATMA, PGDBA
**Re-register for GDPI @ Re. 1 by submitting relevant documents | Option to upgrade to a higher variant by paying a differential amount
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*No of sessions depends upon the time left for the target exam
^MBA CET: 20, CMAT: 15, SNAP: 12, NMAT by GMAC: 10, NMIMS Competency Test: 8, XAT: 8, XAT DM: 6, MICAT, MAT, IBSAT, ATMA, PGDBA: 5 each.
**Re-register for GDPI @ Re. 1 by submitting relevant documents | Option to upgrade to a higher variant by paying a differential amount
Chief Mentor | IMS Mumbai
With an IIFT MBA with 15+ years of teaching experience, he specialises in Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT, XAT, GMAT, and GRE, while also holding strong expertise across QA and DILR. Renowned for a holistic, student-centred approach, he offers intensive personalised mentoring and trains candidates for GD-PI-WAT, boosting conversions to top B‑schools.
Chief Mentor (Quant & DILR) | IMS Mumbai
An MBA from BKSBM, Minhaz brings 13+ years of teaching experience and is a serial 99+ scorer in CAT and XAT. He simplifies complex problems with relatable analogies and reads widely across eclectic topics. Having mentored 5,000+ students for IIMs and top B‑schools across CAT, XAT, SNAP, NMAT, CMAT, CET, GRE, and GMAT, students value his problem‑decoding analogies.
Chief Mentor (Verbal) | IMS Mumbai
Gurdeep (M.A. English Lit., MBA) brings 15+ years of experience mentoring students for Indian and international entrance exams. He is known for deep subject knowledge, tactical acumen, and proven strategic insights spanning exams, GD-PI rounds, and career counselling. His enduring aim is to hone young minds with integrity, guiding students toward successful academic and professional outcomes.
Chief Mentor | IMS Bangalore
An IIT-Bombay alumnus, Sameer brings 20+ years of experience in test prep and the corporate world. Known for teaching calculation tricks and driven by a passion for QA, he scored 99.96 percentile on the CAT. An approachable mentor, he helps students sharpen speed and accuracy, build confidence, and develop problem-solving habits that translate to higher scores.
Chief Mentor (Verbal) | IMS Mumbai
With more than 12 years of teaching experience, Deepak is a favourite of his students and connects with them with utter ease. Having been a student himself before joining the industry, he draws on firsthand experience to empathise, simplify concepts, craft practical study strategies, and steadily boost learners’ confidence and performance in competitive exams and admissions.
Chief Mentor | IMS Delhi
Sandeep has over 10 years of teaching experience and has mentored 5,000+ students. His problem-solving techniques and teaching methods are a hit with learners. He blends conceptual clarity with practical shortcuts, personalises guidance to individual strengths, and consistently helps students improve speed, accuracy, and confidence for competitive exams and admissions across diverse learning needs and aspirational goals.
Lead Mentor | IMS Delhi
Lovesh has 10+ years of experience. He has an MA in English from the University of Delhi. He has been instrumental in helping students secure admission to some of the best B-schools. His student-centric approach, strong conceptual grounding, and exam-focused strategies enable learners to strengthen their verbal skills, improve performance, and approach competitive exams with greater confidence.
Lead Mentor (Verbal) | IMS Delhi
Shabnam has 15 years of corporate experience with large MNCs. She has been our CAT faculty for 10+ years. She has mentored numerous students who have been admitted to their dream colleges. Her industry insights, structured teaching approach, and student-focused guidance help learners build strong fundamentals, enhance exam performance, and pursue their academic aspirations with confidence.
Chief Mentor | IMS Kolkata
Debdeep has over 17 years of teaching experience and has mentored more than 10,000 students so far. He makes teaching fun with his in-class humour and real-life examples. He loves travelling and driving. His engaging classroom style, relatable examples, and student-friendly approach help learners strengthen concepts, stay motivated, and perform with greater confidence in competitive exams.
Lead Mentor | IMS Kolkata
Soumya, an IIT Delhi DMS alumnus, has more than 4 years of teaching experience and has mentored 5,000+ students. He combines rigorous subject knowledge with student-friendly explanations, uses data-driven practice to identify gaps, and tailors strategies to individual learning styles. Students value his clarity, consistent support, and ability to raise accuracy, speed, and exam confidence.
Chief Mentor | IMS Bangalore
Belvi, an IIMB alumnus with 20+ years of experience, is known for teaching through illustrations of true stories. He scored in the 99.38th percentile on CAT and has mentored thousands of students. He focuses on quantitative abilities and reasoning for multiple entrance exams, tailoring relatable examples and systematic practice to build accuracy, speed, and confident problem‑solving.
Lead Mentor | IMS Bangalore
Sarvendu is known for simplifying learning through his signature methods. Teaching for 20 years, he specialises in verbal ability, post-aptitude selection rounds, and general knowledge. He has conducted numerous campus recruitment classes and blends concept clarity with tactical preparation. Students appreciate his structured approach, practical techniques, and consistent support that boost performance in exams and selection processes.
Lead Mentor | IMS Hyderabad
Sanga is known as the geometry expert, with 9+ years of teaching experience and over 25,000 students taught. He has created 900+ YouTube videos and secured the 99.83th percentile in CAT 2011. He combines deep conceptual clarity with visual problem‑solving techniques, guiding students to improve accuracy, speed, and confidence in geometry and related quantitative sections.
Mentor | IMS Mumbai
Rajesh has mentored students for CAT, GMAT, GRE, SAT, and law exams over the last 20 years. A patient, friendly teacher, he makes every student feel comfortable in class, regardless of IQ or aptitude. Known for lighter, interactive sessions, he encourages participation, builds confidence, and helps each learner bring out their best through tailored support and practical strategies.
Mentor | IMS Mumbai
Nilesh has 19 years of teaching experience. He has scored in the 99.98th percentile in CAT 2012 and in the 99.81th percentile in CAT 2005. He has done BTech (Chem.) from IIT BHU and PGDM from IIM Calcutta. His hobbies are reading like a maniac, being crazy about bridges, and solving puzzles, particularly Crosswords.
Lead Mentor | IMS Pune
Bishnu has been mentoring CAT aspirants since 2008, with a strength in analysing verbal questions. He teaches elimination tricks and strategies to ace the CAT, combining clear explanations with targeted practice. He enjoys reading fiction, driving, and watching quality blogs and content. Students value his analytical approach, tactical guidance, and steady support in exam preparation.
IMS played an integral role in my CAT preparation. The mentors made sure we were conceptually clear. The SimCATs were very crucial in crafting my test-taking strategy and learning from my shortcomings. The mentors helped me improve during the mock interview session. IMS streamlined my CAT preparation and helped me convert to one of the top B-schools.
IIM Bangalore
IMS India played a crucial role in my MBA prep journey. The well-structured mocks, performance analytics, and comprehensive study materials kept me focused and on track. The personalised guidance from mentors, especially during interview prep, made a difference. Their practical tips and honest feedback boosted my confidence and helped me present myself throughout the journey.
SCMHRD, Pune
I embarked on my MBA journey, seeking guidance to excel in competitive exams. Joining IMS proved to be a pivotal decision. Under IMS mentors’ expert guidance, I thrived in classes, module tests and mock exams. IMS’s strategic planning sessions and unwavering support helped me convert to my dream college, NMIMS. I owe my success entirely to IMS.
NMIMS Mumbai
I have had a wonderfully productive and amazing learning experience with IMS. The mentors have been especially helpful with the subjects and guidance on preparing for CAT, NMAT, and SNAP, as well as on choosing the right B-school. IMS held many informative, innovative, and engaging sessions that helped me gain insights into the MBA world.
NMIMS Mumbai
I joined IMS at an early stage of my prep journey and had the opportunity to experience the great teachings of my mentors and smooth student portal. The mocks provided constant practice for the actual exam, while the sectional tests and lesson lectures were helpful. I am grateful to have received B-school calls and converted to SPJIMR.
SPJIMR, Mumbai
I received excellent coaching and guidance through the structured program and the mentors' constant support. I have attempted several entrance exams, but I have never achieved satisfactory results. IMS exceeded my expectations and helped take my career 10 steps forward. Thanks to IMS, I gained the confidence and direction I needed to move forward in my career.
IIM Kozhikode
I had a wonderful experience at IMS. Their online material ensured that even if I missed any offline classes, I could easily catch up. Their mentors were always helpful to me, despite personal problems that hampered my preparations. I was selected into NMIMS Mumbai with a rank of 316. The mentors even prepared me for the interview.
NMIMS Mumbai
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The CAT exam comprises around 66–68 questions distributed across VARC, DILR, and QA sections. In the upcoming CAT exam 2026, the number of questions in each section is expected to be as follows:The CAT exam comprises around 66–68 questions distributed across VARC, DILR, and QA sections. In the upcoming CAT exam 2026, the number of questions in each section is expected to be as follows:
The exam will last 120 minutes. All the sections are presented in the order mentioned, and a candidate can move from one section to the next only after finishing the previous one. The question types in the CAT exam include MCQs (+3 for correct, -1 for incorrect), and TITA (Type-In-The-Answer) questions (+3 for correct, no negative marking).
There is no restriction on the number of attempts. Candidates can appear for CAT every year as long as they meet the eligibility criteria.
All 21 IIMs, including IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta, IIM Lucknow, IIM Indore, and others, accept CAT scores for admission. Apart from this, over 1400 B-Schools in India accept CAT scores including some of the Top MBA colleges in India such as FMS, SPJIMR, IIFT, JBIMS, MDI, TISS and IITs.
CAT cut-offs for IIMs vary each year depending on category and academic profile. If you fall under the general category, you need a CAT percentile of 99 and above to get into a top IIM (such as IIM Ahmedabad, Bangalore, or Calcutta). For other IIMs, you will need a percentile within the range of 94 to 97. However, the required specific percentile can vary based on the B-colleges, the candidate's category (general, OBC, SC, ST, etc.), and their academic and work experience background.
Before starting CAT preparation, being aware of the CAT syllabus is essential. You will gain greater accuracy in less time with good conceptual clarity. Once you have mastered the basics, you can solve practice exercises and mock tests for each topic and chapter. Analyse the mock exams to understand your progress and further plan to prepare for the real exam.
For more assistance, you must sign up for a CAT classroom program such as the one provided by IMS India. The offline CAT coaching with Mentor support will help you solidify your concepts, gain confidence, improve accuracy, and devise a strategic approach for the upcoming CAT exam.
There is no ideal time to join CAT classes. However, the earlier, the better. This is the perfect way to enter CAT coaching. Depending on your time preference, you can join it while you’re in college or after graduation.
Absolutely yes. CAT classroom coaching is highly effective. If you aim to rank in CAT and secure a seat in the top MBA colleges, CAT coaching is a must. CAT classroom coaching is an easy and reliable access to all the expert resources and mentors, which can help you save a lot of time and energy. You can join the IMS CAT course and also take the mock tests which are designed to help you ace the CAT exam.
All online content is accessible on myIMS portal. The new and improved myIMS 3.0 is your Ultimate Mastery-Based Learning Hub, where everything you need to master a topic is consolidated in one single platform. The myIMS 3.0 platform is accessible via desktop and mobile app.
The AI analyses your strengths and weaknesses and generates unique questions customized to your learning needs.
A CAT Mentor is assigned as your personal coach to guide you throughout your preparation journey by up to 5 one-on-one and 4 group mentoring sessions to address CAT, B-School, Study Plan, Test Analysis and B-School Application related queries.
In addition to the CAT, the other tests that can be taken are:
The CAT live online program offered by IMS covers the ground for all these exams. You will be given ADMAT mock tests, practice questions, and masterclasses to help you prepare for exams other than the CAT exam.
Yes. While the core focus is CAT exam, the IMS CAT Classroom program also equips you for other major MBA exams - ADMATs (Additional Management Aptitude Tests). 93 ADMAT mocks and 30+ Recorded ADMAT Masterclasses are included to help students prepare for XAT, NMAT, SNAP, CMAT and more.
IMS Learning Resources Pvt. Ltd. is a premier national-level mentoring and training institute. Started off as a correspondence learning program, it is now a test preparation & admissions consulting brand offering classroom & online programs. Each year, we train over 75,000 students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in India and abroad.