CAT Exam Fees Rise 31% Since 2021

The fees for the CAT exam, which helps students get into MBA programs, have gone up by 31% since 2021.

This year, the fee is Rs 2,600 for General and OBC students and Rs 1,300 for SC, ST, and PwBD students.

In 2021, it was Rs 2,200 and Rs 1,100 respectively.

The fees are used to pay for things like exam venues and resources.

The IIMs, which run the exam, decide the fees and say they can't give refunds because they plan everything based on how many students apply.

A politician asked about the increase, and the government said the IIMs have the power to set these fees.