CAT 2024: Exam Date, Registration, Eligibility, Exam Fees, Syllabus

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).

The CAT 2024 exam is going to be held by the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (expected). Check all the details regarding the CAT 2024 exam below.

CAT 2024

The official notification for the CAT exam for the year 2024 has not been released yet but it is expected soon because the official date for the CAT exam 2024 has been announced.

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. Over 2.5 lakh students are anticipated to sit the CAT 2024 exam, out of the over 3 lakh expected to register.

CAT 2024 Exam Overview

The CAT admission process 2024 begins with the release of the notification. As per the past trends, it is expected that the CAT 2024 official notification will be issued in the last week of July 2024.

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.

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 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.

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CAT 2024 Registration Date

The CAT exam 2024 registration process is expected to begin in the first week of August 2024. The registration of the CAT exam is held in online mode on the official website, iimcat.ac.in. The CAT registration window remains open around 40 days, giving ample time to the students to register for the exam.

The CAT 2024 registration last date is expected to fall in the second week of September 2024. All the step of the CAT registration process 2024 must be completed in online mode.

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 expected to remain the same as the CAT 2023 exam. The category wise CAT exam 2024 fees is given below.

CAT exam fees for General Category, OBC, EWS category: Rs.2400

CAT exam fees for SC, ST and PwD candidates: Rs.1200

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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