Hello,

Once you submit your CAT application form, you can't change categories. You can just choose any one category at the time of the application form.

When your family income is even more than the OBC income limit, it might be unlucky for you but, for applications, there should be honesty and transparency about everything. Providing false information may cause severe problems against you. Admission might also be canceled in that scenario.

Here are some things you can do:

Category 1: Preparing for General Category. Here, you need to primarily concentrate on CAT preparation and also target a percentile which will enable you to get into one of the good IIMs or top B-schools.

Other Options: Options may lie in other MBA programs that have varied criteria or weightage to different factors.

Professional Advice: Approach an education counselor or a career advisor to discuss your strategy and options.

Do not forget that you are capable of cracking CAT. So, stay positive and focused toward CAT prep. Stay tight and work very hard-dedicated toward getting into a top B-school.

Hello Pratik,

If your family income exceeds 8 LPA, it will affect your eligibility for the NC-OBC category under the CAT reservation rules. The NC-OBC category requires that the family income should be below 8 LPA to qualify. If you anticipate that your income will exceed this threshold, you should update your status and notify the CAT authorities .

Here's what you can do:

1. Email the CAT authorities : Inform them about the potential change in your income status and request to be considered under the General category, if applicable. You should do this before the examination or any further processing, as your eligibility for the OBC category depends on the income criteria.
   
   

2. Documents and Proof : Make sure you have a valid OBC certificate and any relevant documentation regarding your family income, in case they require verification. Also, be aware that if your income exceeds 8 LPA, you might need to apply under the General category, as the OBC-NC reservation is no longer applicable.
   
   

3. General Category Consideration : If your application is accepted as General, you will be evaluated based on the General category criteria, including cutoffs and ranking.

To summarize, notifying the CAT authorities is the correct approach to avoid discrepancies later, and if your income is above the threshold, you will be treated as a General candidate for the admissions process.

For more details about CAT exam you can check out an article by Careers360 whose link is given below:

Link: https://bschool.careers360.com/exams/cat

I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries then feel free to share your questions with us we will be happy to assist you.

Thank you and wishing you all the best for your bright future.