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A comprehensive AI-powered CAT 2026 online coaching program with 125+ live classes for complete concept coverage and expert-guided CAT and MBA entrance exam preparation.

Designed for first-time CAT aspirants who need structured guidance, stronger fundamentals, and in-depth live learning.

125 Live Online Concept Classes*
CATapult Hardcopy Courseware (8 Books)
7 Personalised One-on-One Mentorship Sessions
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PI Prep Online**

*No of sessions depends upon the time left for the target exam
^20 tests for MBA CET, 15 for CMAT, 12 for SNAP, 10 for NMAT by GMAC, 8 for NMIMS Competency Test, 8 for XAT, 6 for XAT DM, 5 each for MICAT, MAT, IBSAT, ATMA, PGDBA
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Program Fees: 32,950/- (excl. GST)

A focused AI-powered CAT 2026 online coaching program with 90+ live classes using the Flipped Classroom approach for flexible, structured CAT preparation.

Designed for students who are comfortable with core Quant concepts and familiar with CAT or MBA entrance tests.

90 Live Online Concept Classes*
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7 Personalised One-on-One Mentorship Sessions
Pre-Class Concept Videos and 70 Benchmarking Tests with Video Solutions
Chapter-Wise Practice Exercises with Video Solutions
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40 SimCATs with Video Solutions & AI Insights
30 Section Tests with Text Solutions & Detailed Analytics
40 CAT & 20 ADMAT Masterclasses
104 ADMAT Mocks (across 11 tests)^
PI Prep Online**

*No of sessions depends upon the time left for the target exam
^20 tests for MBA CET, 15 for CMAT, 12 for SNAP, 10 for NMAT by GMAC, 8 for NMIMS Competency Test, 8 for XAT, 6 for XAT DM, 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

Program Fees: 28,450/- + GST

A comprehensive AI-powered CAT 2027 online coaching program with 125+ live classes, personalised mentorship, and structured preparation for CAT and MBA entrance exams.

 

125 Live Online Concept Classes*
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7 Personalised One-on-One Mentorship Sessions
Pre-Class Concept Videos and 70 Benchmarking Tests with Video Solutions
Chapter-Wise Practice Exercises with Video Solutions
Class Exercises and Class Exercise Recap Videos
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40 SimCATs with Video Solutions & AI Insights
30 Section Tests with Text Solutions & Detailed Analytics
40 CAT & 20 ADMAT Masterclasses
104 ADMAT Mocks (across 11 tests)^
PI Prep Online**

*No of sessions depends upon the time left for the target exam
^ 20 tests for MBA CET, 15 for CMAT, 12 for SNAP, 10 for NMAT by GMAC, 8 for NMIMS Competency Test, 8 for XAT, 6 for XAT DM, 5 each for MICAT, MAT, IBSAT, ATMA, PGDBA.
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Mentors: Pawan Khanna, Vijitha Kamath, Shivam Joshi
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Mentors: Amit Panchmatia, Ehtesham Arshad, Saakshi Gupta, Shivam Joshi
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Mentors: Ehtesham Arshad, Vijitha Kamath, Pawan Khanna
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OUR EXPERT MENTORS

Vijitha Kamath

National Chief Mentor | IIMA Alumna

Vijitha, an IIM Ahmedabad alumna, is an English language and communication specialist. She has trained thousands of students and several faculty members. For over 25 years, she has held leadership roles in education and is passionate about the impact and transformation that learning can bring.

Nishant Gupta

Lead Mentor - Quant

Nishant, a PhD and Gold Medalist in Commerce, has trained 16,000+ students over the last 17 years. Passionate about teaching and lifelong learning, he enjoys making complex concepts easy for students to understand. In his free time, he likes to read, travel, and solve puzzles.

Vipul Birla

National Chief Mentor | CAT QA & DILR 99+%iler

After completing B.Tech, Vipul made it to IITB (SOM) AIR-47. He is an expert in all aspects of Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation. With a consistent 99th percentile in QA & DILR in CAT for over a decade, his approach to teaching Quant makes him popular among students.

Karishma Vanvani

Master Trainer - Verbal

With 15+ years of experience mentoring CAT aspirants, Karishma, a gold medalist in her graduation and PGD, specialises in VARC and Verbal Reasoning. Known for her friendly, empathetic, and student-centric approach, she believes in holistic mentoring that focuses on confidence, clarity, and long-term growth beyond scores.

Bhushan Bapat

National Chief Mentor | CAT 99.96%iler

Bhushan Bapat, an IIFT Delhi and SGSITS Indore alumnus, is a serial topper (99.96%ile in CAT, 99.95%ile in XAT) with 13+ years of experience. He makes QA/DILR easy and is a 99.98%iler in VARC. He enjoys cricket, books, music, and philosophy.

Parmeshwar Sharma

National Chief Mentor | 5x CAT Quant 100%iler

Parmeshwar has been mentoring students for over 15 years and has scored 100 percentile in CAT Quant 5 times. He is an IIT Mumbai SJMSOM Alumni. Driven by his love for math puzzles and his passion for problem-solving, he often stays up till 4 am solving them.

Pawan Khanna

National Chief Mentor | CAT Quant 100%iler

Pawan is a CAT Quant 100%iler having more than 25 years of teaching experience. He has scored 99.9+%iler 7 times in CAT. AIR 1 in CMAT and 3 times 99.9%ile in MAH-CET. Apart from being a mentor, he also loves to travel.

Kumud Chaudhary

National Chief Mentor (Verbal) | TISS Alumna

Kumud, a TISS Mumbai postgraduate, has over 15 years of experience as a respected faculty member at IMS. A voracious reader, she inspires students with her knowledge and passion. Beyond academia, she is a keen gardener and ringmaster to 7 mischievous cats and 3 dogs at home.

Shivam Joshi

National Chief Mentor | CAT QA 99.99%iler & XAT (QA&DI) 100%iler

Shivam, a CAT 99.99%iler (QA), XAT 100%iler (QA & DI), and an Engineering graduate, has been mentoring MBA aspirants since 2005. An academician with a passion for teaching, he focuses on breaking down complex ideas into simpler concepts, making learning engaging and accessible.

Badrinarayanan R

National Chief Mentor | CAT QA & DILR 99+%iler

Badri, an NIT Trichy graduate, is a Quant trainer and has scored 99.99%ile in both QA and DILR in CAT. He has trained over 10,000+ candidates since 2013. He loves playing badminton, solving logical puzzles, and helping students build strong problem-solving skills.

Ehtesham Arshad

National Chief Mentor | CAT 100%iler

Ehtesham Arshad is a non-engineer with a 100%ile in CAT QA and an overall 100%ile in CAT 2021. He believes that with the right guidance and consistent effort, every student can achieve what may initially seem beyond reach and unlock their true potential.

Amit Panchmatia

National Chief Mentor

Amit Panchmatia Sir comes from an engineering background. With more than 25 years of teaching experience, he has mentored over 20,000 students so far. Known for his engaging teaching style, he is passionate about helping students build confidence and achieve their academic goals.

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My experience with IMS India was amazing, and I’m grateful for their contribution to my CAT journey. The mentors were always supportive, helping me build confidence. Their challenging test series, CAT prep sessions, and mock interviews sharpened my preparation, deepened my understanding, and kept me motivated throughout.

Ria Sindwani

IIM Indore Convert

My experience with IMS was excellent. The structured guidance and support kept my preparation on track. I am especially grateful to Vipul Birla Sir for his constant motivation and mentorship. The SimCATs closely reflected the actual exam, boosting my confidence, and I thank the entire IMS team for their support.

Latika Patel

IIM Ahmedabad Convert

Excellent mentors at IMS India played a pivotal role in helping me achieve my goal of converting to IIM Ahmedabad. Their positive approach, experienced guidance and unwavering support through the CAT journey and interview prep made all the difference. Thank you so much, IMS India!

Ashlesh Bhaskar Acharya

IIM Ahmedabad Convert

Preparing for the CAT was challenging, and IMS India’s structured classes, SimCATs, and mock tests built a strong foundation for my preparation. Their dedicated mentors helped me develop confidence and effective test strategies, playing a significant role in cracking the CAT and securing admission to IIM Lucknow.

Abhinav Choudhary

IIM Lucknow Convert

I found IMS extremely helpful throughout my CAT preparation journey. Coming from an entirely different background, I was able to ease into the process smoothly with their guidance. Their tests closely matched the actual CAT, and the mentors were supportive and helpful at every step.

Snigdha Arora

IIM Ahmedabad Convert

IMS coaching played a pivotal role in my MBA journey. The faculty’s deep expertise and structured approach gave me the strong conceptual foundation I needed. Thanks to their constant support, I was able to crack the entrance exams and secure admission to a top B-school like IIMK.

Agrima Jindal

IIM Kozhiukode Convert

My experience with IMS India has been truly transformative. The institute’s structured approach, experienced faculty, and personalised mentorship played a vital role in my journey. IMS not only prepared me for competitive exams but also instilled the confidence and discipline that continue to benefit me every day.

Kaviyarasan S

IIM Ahmedabad Convert

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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:

  • VARC: 24 questions to be solved over 40 minutes
  • DILR: 22 questions to be solved over 40 minutes
  • QA: 22 questions to be solved over 40 minutes

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:

  • XAT: This test is conducted by XLRI, Jamshedpur, and occurs typically on the first or second Sunday of January every year. It consists of Verbal and Logical Ability, Decision-making, Quantitative Ability, and Data Interpretation. The test is considered by institutes including XLRI, XIMB, GIM, KJ Somaiya, Great Lakes Institute of Management, IMI, IMT and Praxis Business School.
  • NMAT: Conducted by NMIMS over a window of 45 days between November and December, the test consists of Language Skills, Quantitative Skills and Logical Reasoning and is an adaptive test with a maximum possible score of 360. The colleges that accept the NMAT include NMIMS, XIMB, SDA Bocconi, KJ Somaiya, TAPMI, and IBS.
  • SNAP: The test is conducted for admission to the post-graduation programs offered by the Symbiosis University institutes and typically occurs thrice between December and January. The colleges that accept the SNAP score include SIBM, SCMHRD, SIIB, SIOM, SSBF, SIMS, and SCIT.
  • MICAT: MICA conducts its test for admissions to its PGDM and PGDM (C) programs. The structure of the MICAT include Section A (Psychometric Test), Section B (Descriptive Test), and Section C (Aptitude Test), which is further divided into Verbal Ability, Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation, General Awareness, and Divergent & Convergent Thinking. The test typically happens twice in December and February.
  • PGDBA: TThe Postgraduate Diploma in Business Analytics (PGDBA) exam is jointly conducted by IIM Calcutta, IIT Kharagpur, and ISI Kolkata in India. It usually takes place in February and March.
  • MAH MBA/MMS CET: The Maharashtra MBA Common Entrance Test (CET) is a state-level entrance exam conducted by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Government of Maharashtra, for admission to various MBA and MMS programs in institutes across the state of Maharashtra. The exam is usually held in March.
  • CMAT: CMAT stands for Common Management Admission Test and is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to MBA/PGDM programs in various management institutes across India. The exam is conducted in January every year, and the application process usually starts in November.

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.

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