Yes, final year degree students are eligible to appear for the CAT exam. According to the eligibility criteria set by Indian Institutes of Management, candidates who are in the final year of their bachelor’s degree or are awaiting their results can apply for CAT. This means you do not need to have completed your graduation at the time of filling out the form. However, there is an important condition: if you are shortlisted and offered admission by any IIM such as IIM Ahmedabad or IIM Bangalore, you must complete your degree within the specified time, usually by June or July of the admission year. You will also be required to submit proof of graduation, such as your final marksheet or degree certificate. If you fail to meet this requirement, your admission may be cancelled. Additionally, you must meet the minimum percentage criteria, which is generally 50% for general category students and 45% for reserved categories. Therefore, final year students can safely prepare and appear for CAT without waiting for their results, but they must ensure they pass their degree on time. Overall, CAT provides a great opportunity for final year students to directly move into management studies after graduation.