CAT
IMS Test Availability Schedule – CAT
The Test Availability Schedule for IMS CAT 2025 Programs is updated here.
Pre-SimCATs and Proctored SimCATs
| Test | Window Start Date | Window End Date |
| Pre SimCAT 1 | 18-Apr-25 | 21-Apr-25 |
| Pre SimCAT 2 | 25-Apr-25 | 28-Apr-25 |
| Pre SimCAT 3 | 9-May-25 | 12-May-25 |
| SimCAT 1 Proctored | 16-May-25 | 19-May-25 |
| SimCAT 2 Proctored | 23-May-25 | 26-May-25 |
| SimCAT 3 Proctored | 6-Jun-25 | 9-Jun-25 |
| SimCAT 4 Proctored | 13-Jun-25 | 16-Jun-25 |
| SimCAT 5 Proctored | 27-Jun-25 | 30-Jun-25 |
| SimCAT 6 Proctored | 11-Jul-25 | 14-Jul-25 |
| SimCAT 7 Proctored | 18-Jul-25 | 21-Jul-25 |
| SimCAT 8 Proctored | 25-Jul-25 | 28-Jul-25 |
| SimCAT 9 Proctored | 1-Aug-25 | 4-Aug-25 |
| SimCAT 10 Proctored | 15-Aug-25 | 18-Aug-25 |
| SimCAT 11 Proctored | 22-Aug-25 | 25-Aug-25 |
| SimCAT 12 Proctored | 5-Sep-25 | 8-Sep-25 |
| SimCAT 13 Proctored | 12-Sep-25 | 15-Sep-25 |
| SimCAT 14 Proctored | 19-Sep-25 | 22-Sep-25 |
| SimCAT 15 Proctored | 26-Sep-25 | 29-Sep-25 |
| SimCAT 16 Proctored | 3-Oct-25 | 6-Oct-25 |
| SimCAT 17 Proctored | 10-Oct-25 | 13-Oct-25 |
| SimCAT 18 Proctored | 24-Oct-25 | 27-Oct-25 |
| SimCAT 19 Proctored | 7-Nov-25 | 10-Nov-25 |
| SimCAT 20 Proctored | 14-Nov-25 | 17-Nov-25 |
- 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 1-5 | 30-Apr-25 |
| SIMCAT 6-10 | 10-Jun-25 |
| SIMCAT 11-15 | 12-Aug-25 |
| SIMCAT 16-20 | 2-Sep-25 |
- 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.
Section Tests
| Section Tests | Availability Date |
| SECTION TESTS 1-3 (VA-RC, DI-LR, QA) | 11-Apr-25 |
| SECTION TESTS 4-6 (VA-RC, DI-LR, QA) | 6-May-25 |
| SECTION TESTS 7-10 (VA-RC, DI-LR, QA) | 10-Jun-25 |
- 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.
Note:
- The Schedule is subject to change. Stay tuned for regular updates.
- Tests/Workshop availability is subject to eligibility as per the IMS program enrolled for.
- The Tests & Workshops will be deactivated on 31st March following the Exam year enrolled for.
