CAT 2024
Common Admission Test 2024 (CAT 2024) is a computer-based Test. CAT 2024 will be conducted by IIM Lucknow as a prerequisite for admission to various management programmes of IIMs. CAT 2024 score will be conducted by IIMs as a prerequisite for admission to various management programmes of IIMs.
Full Form of Cat – Common Admission Test
CAT 2024 : EXAM DATE :
CAT EXAM 2024 is scheduled on Sunday, November 24, 2024, in three sessions . CAT 2024 Applicants will be given a choice on Test City Centre while doing CAT 2024 Registration.
CAT 2024 TEST CENTRES :
CAT 2024 will be conducted in centres spread across around 170 test cities . Test cities will be mentioned in the CAT registration window and the name of the test centre will be indicated in the Admit Card.
CAT 2024 ELIGIBILITY :
The applicant must complete a Bachelor’s Degree, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA in any stream any University or educational institution as incorporated by an Act of Parliament or
State legislature in India or declared to be deemed as a University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, or possess an equivalent qualification recognised by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India.
However for applicants belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category, Scheduled Tribe (ST) category and Persons with Disability (PwD) the graduation marks cut off has been lowered to 45% .
Candidates appearing for the final year of Bachelor’s degree/equivalent qualification examination and those who have completed degree requirements and are awaiting results can also apply for CAT 2024. However, provisional admission may be granted to them only upon submission of certificate from the Principal/Registrar of their University/Institution stating that applicant has completed all the requirements for obtaining the Bachelor’s degree/equivalent qualification on the date of the issue of the certificate. IIMs may verify eligibility at various stages of the selection process.
CAT 2024 REGISTRATION FEE :
CAT 2024 Registration Fee is ₹1250 for SC, ST and PwD candidates. ₹2500 is the registration fee for all other candidates for CAT 2024.
For relaxation on CAT 2024 Registration fees applicants belonging to SC, ST and PwD categories must upload a copy of their SC/ST/PwD certificates at the time of registration. Fees once paid towards CAT 2024 Registration can not be refunded under any circumstances.
List of CAT 2024 SCORE Accepting colleges :
Here is the list of IIMs who will accept CAT 2024 Score for admission in to MBA/PGP Programme
- Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
- Indian Institute of Management AmritsarIndian Institute of Management Bangalore
- Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya
- Indian Institute of Management Calcutta
- Indian Institute of Management Indore
- Indian Institute of Management Jammu
- Indian Institute of Management Kashipur
- Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode
- Indian Institute of Management Lucknow
- Indian Institute of Management Nagpur
- Indian Institute of Management Raipur
- Indian Institute of Management Ranchi
- Indian Institute of Management Rohtak
- Indian Institute of Management Sambalpur
- Indian Institute of Management Shillong
- Indian Institute of Management Sirmaur
- Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli
- Indian Institute of Management Udaipur
- Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam
With CAT 2024 scores applicants can also take admission in listed non-IIM member institutions. The list of non-IIM member institutions that have registered to avail of the CAT 2024 scores is provided at www.iimcat.ac.in. However IIMs have no role in the selection process of non-IIM institutions.
REGISTRATION FOR CAT 2024 :
The CAT 2024 registration window opens at 10.00 a.m. on 1st August, 2024 and will close at 5:00 p.m. on 13th September, 2024.
CAT 2024 Registration Link :
Applicants can register for CAT 2024 by clicking – www.iimcat.ac.in
Before CAT 2024 Registration Check List :
Before applicants start registering for CAT 2024, they can look at the following checklist.
- Applicants should Check eligibility for CAT 2024
- Applicants should Ensure having a valid and unique email address and mobile number.
- Scanned images of passport size photo and signature are required for uploading. The photo should not be more than six months old and should have a white background.
CAT Registration 2024 Step 1 : Registration for User ID and Password
Candidate should go to the website, www.iimcat.ac.in and click the ‘Register’ button under New Candidate Registration header to create his/her user profile.
Candidates should submit following details
- Name of Candidate as printed on 10th/SSC Certificate.
- Date of Birth
- Email Address
- Mobile Number
OTP will be generated To complete the registration process. After verification of OTP Candidates will receive the User ID and Password on the registered email address and or on the registered mobile number. This marks the Confirmation of CAT Registration 2024.
CAT Registration 2024 Step 2: Login to CAT 2024 Website :
Applicant should log in a “Registered Candidate” on the website and fill the Application Form for CAT 2024. Using the system generated User ID and Password received at the completion of Step 1 .
CAT Registration 2024 Step 3 : Fill CAT 2024 Application Form
Candidates should continue filling Application Form into the following 6 sections:
- Personal Details
- Academic Qualifications
- Work Experience
- Programmes
- Test City
At the time of registration, the candidates have to select any six test cities, as per their preference. After the last date of registration, candidates will be allotted one among the six preferred cities subject to availability.
- Payment
General/EWS/NC-OBC category candidates will pay Rs. 2500/- while an SC/ST/PwD candidates will be charged Rs. 1250 to appear for CAT 2024. The final amount to be paid may be different depending on CAT 2024 payment partners Bill Desk and PayU.
Candidates should receive Application Confirmation Email stating the successful submission of your CAT 2024 Application. Application Summary will be displayed on CAT website as CAT 2024 Applicant.
CAT 2024 Admit Card Download :
The candidates can download the admit cards from 5th November to 24th November, 2024. After successful completion of CAT 2024 Registration the candidates receive a confirmation email on additional details such as CAT 2024 Admit Card download.
CAT 2024 Score Card Download :
Candidates can download CAT 2024 scorecards from CAT website. The CAT results are likely to be declared by December,2024. The CAT 2024 score will be valid till December 31, 2025.
CAT EXAM 2024 HIGHLIGHTS :
Particulars CAT Exam | CAT Exam Details 2024 |
CAT – Full Form | Common Admission Test (CAT) |
Conducting IIM | IIM Calcutta |
Level of Exam | National |
Frequency of Exam | Once in a year |
CAT Exam Date | 24th November 2024 |
CAT Exam Slot Timings | 1st Session/Slot : 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM2nd Session/Slot : 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM3rd Session/Slot : 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM |
CAT Exam Fees | Rs.2,500 (General Category) & Rs.1,250 (Reserved Category) |
CAT Exam Eligibility Criteria | Graduation with minimum 50% aggregate (45% for Reserved Category) |
Applications 2023 | 3.30 Lacs in 2023 |
Appearing Candidates 2023 | 2.88 Lacs in 2023 |
Purpose of Exam | Admission to Top B-Schools like IIMs, FMS, MDI, IMT, SPJIMR 1,200 Plus B-Schools |
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