when cat exam actually comes

when cat exam is held?? i am doing my final year now...by this november have planned to start my preparation and attend the cat 2008 exams...so then if i get through it when wud the result actually be announced and when wud the admissions start....i am keen and eager to join mba in iim's ...how should my preparation be...i am vigirous and keen to clear the cat and join iim....

Whoa ! take it easy dear.

Whoa ! take it easy dear. planning way too much ahead. if you clear your classes will start somewhere mid of 2009. Thats a lot of time from now. so jsut concentrate on your prep.