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The CAT 2024 exam will be held on November 24, 2024. IIM Calcutta, the organizing body for the CAT 2024 exam. The CAT registration link 2024 was published on the official website: iimcat.ac.in. IIM Calcutta has directed the CAT application process 2024 this year. Candidates can check all the details regarding the CAT 2024 exam below.
CAT 2024
The official notification for the CAT exam for the year 2024 was released on July 28, 2024. After the release of the official notification, the application process for the exam began on the first day of August. If you have completed your undergraduate degree or are in your final year and thinking about getting an MBA, you may be thinking about taking the CAT exam. The CAT 2024 registration ended on September 20, 2024, at 5 PM. Earlier, the CAT 2024 Application Last Date was September 13, 2024. Over 2.5 lakh students are anticipated to sit the CAT 2024 exam, out of the over 3 lahks expected to register.
CAT 2024 Exam Overview
MBA is one of the most lucrative employment sector that attracts the best minds of the country and when it comes to MBA in India, the first thing that would pop up in your mind is CAT. CAT stands for the Common Admission Test, is the national level exam that is the gateway to the prestigious IIMs (Indian Institute of Managements). Apart from the IIMs, the CAT score is also accepted by several leading business schools in India like FMS, JBIMS, SPJIMR, MDI, etc. The overview of the CAT exam is given hereunder.
Parameters | Details |
Exam Name | Common Admission Test (CAT) |
Year | 2024 |
Held by | IIM Calcutta |
Official Notification | OUT |
Exam Mode | Online |
Exam Level | National Level Exam |
Frequency | Once a year |
Exam Level | Post Graduate Level Exam |
Purpose | Admission into IIMs and other Business Schools |
Application Mode | Online |
Official Website | iimcat.ac.in |
CAT 2024 Registration
The CAT exam 2024 registration ended on September 20, 2024, at 5 PM. Applicants should take note that the deadline for CAT 2024 registration has been changed. Previously, the last date to submit the CAT 2024 form was on September 13, 2024. Registration for the CAT exam is held in online mode on the official website, iimcat.ac.in.
The CAT registration window remained open for around 45 days, giving ample time to the students to register for the exam. The CAT 2024 registration process began on August 01, 2024. The CAT 2024 registration link is provided below. New users will have to register first.
For New Registration |
Click Here for CAT 2024 Registration |
CAT Application Form 2024 Link
The direct link to check register and apply for the CAT 2024 exam has been provided hereunder. After successful registration, candidates will have to fill out the CAT application form by providing all the required academic and personal details. Candidates were allowed to submit their CAT 2024 form and pay the fee before 5:00 pm on September 20, 2024. Candidates who have already registered can login to fill out the application form for CAT exam.
For already registered candidates |
Click Here to Fill CAT 2024 application form |
CAT 2024 Exam Date
The CAT official exam date 2024 has been announced by the exam conducting officials. The CAT 2024 examination will be held on November 24, 2024. The CAT exam is held in online mode on a computer. The exam will be held in three sessions in over 170 cities across India at designated test centres.
The CAT exam question paper consists of multiple choice questions (MCQs) and some non MCQs where students have to enter the answer value. The number of questions in the CAT exam vary from year to year and it is expected to be around 66 this year just like the previous CAT exam.
CAT 2024 Registration Fees
The registration fees for the CAT exam varies as per the category of the candidates. The CAT 2024 exam fees is has been increased by Rs.100 for the general category candidates and by Rs.50 for the reserved category candidates as compared to CAT 2023 exam. The category wise CAT exam 2024 fees is given below.
CAT exam fees for General Category, OBC, EWS category: Rs.2500
CAT exam fees for SC, ST and PwD candidates: Rs.1250
Candidates registering for the CAT exam will have to pay the application fees in online mode only.
CAT Exam 2024 Important Dates
The important dates for the CAT 2024 exam is given in the following table. Candidates who are going to take the CAT exam in 2024 must carefully check the dates and plan their dates accordingly.
Events | Dates |
CAT Notification Release Date 2024 | July 28, 2024 |
CAT Registration Start Date 2024 | August 01, 2024 |
CAT exam Registration Last Date 2024 | September 20, 2024 (Revised) |
CAT Exam 2024 Form Correction Window Date | Fourth Week of September 2024 |
CAT Exam Admit Card 2024 Release Date | November 05, 2024 |
CAT Exam Date 2024 | November 24, 2024 |
CAT 2024 Results Announcement | December 2024 |
How to Complete CAT 2024 Registration?
Only those candidates who meet the CAT 2024 eligibility requirements will be permitted to apply for the exam. Examine the CAT registration 2024 procedure below.
Step 1: Visit the official CAT exam 2024 website, iimcat.ac.in.
Step 2: On the home page, select ‘new registration’.
Step 3: Enter basic information such as a valid email address, phone number, and password.
Step 4: Confirm your registration by entering the OTP from your phone on the specified number.
Step 5: Enter your academic information as well as your personal ID number (Aadhaar, Voter ID, Passport number, etc.).
Step 6: Upload your scanned photo and signature in the specified format.
Step 7: Choose IIMs, courses, and test cities according to preference.
Step 8: Pay the CAT exam 2024 application fee with a debit/credit card or through net banking.
Step 9: Make a copy of the completed CAT 2024 application form for reference later on.
CAT 2024 Exam Documents Specification
Students who will apply for the CAT exam must pay special attention to the size and size of the documents to be submitted online. The candidate must upload the necessary documents in the specified format in addition to completing the CAT application form 2024. The specified format, and size are mentioned below.
Document Name | Format | Dimension | Size |
Photo | .jpg/.jpeg | Dimension: 30 mm X 45 mm | 80 Kb |
Signature | .jpg/.jpeg | Dimension: 80 mm X 35 mm | 80 Kb |
EWS/NC-OBC/SC/ST Certificate | Self-attested Scanned Copy | 200 Kb | |
PwD Certificate | Self-attested Scanned Copy | 200 Kb |
CLAT 2024 Eligibility Criteria
The CAT application form 2024 scheduled to become available in the first week of August 2024 can only be filled up and submitted by the qualified students. Candidates who have completed a three-year bachelor’s degree from a UGC-recognized university are qualified to apply for CAT exam 2024. Check out the detailed CAT 2024 eligibility criteria below.
- Students must have obtained a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university with at least 50% grades for the general category and 45% for SC, ST, and PWD/DA.
- Candidates who have completed CA/CS/ICWA and obtained the necessary percentage may also apply for CAT exam in 2024.
- Candidates in their last year of a bachelor’s degree can apply for the CAT exam 2024.
- The FCAI degree holders are also allowed to apply for the CAT exam
- There is no upper age limit to appear for the CAT exam.