CAT 2024: The Indian Institution of Management Calcutta (IIM Calcutta) will open the registration link for The Common Admission Test (CAT) 2024 tomorrow, 1 August most probably after 10 am, deadline for registration is set for September 23 at 5 pm. The new registration link was already made live on the main home page, eligible and interested candidates can register on the official website at https://iimcat.ac.in/per/g06/pub/32842/ASM/WebPortal/1/index.html?32842@@1@@1.

The CAT 2024 exam will be conducted in approximately 170 test cities. Candidates are allowed to select any five exam cities according to their preference. However, note that the CAT authorities may make changes to the list of cities. This year, IIM Calcutta will administer the CAT 2024.

Candidates looking to get admission to postgraduate degrees, such as an MBA at the nation's esteemed IIMs and other participating B schools, can do so by taking the CAT exam. A total of 91 non-IIM universities admitted applicants to their various management programs last year using the CAT results.

CAT 2024: Important Dates

As per the schedule provided on the main website, CAT 2024 examination important dates are mentioned below.

Important events	Tentative date
Registration process start	August 1 (10 am)
Registration process end	September 13 (5 pm)
Admit card issue	November 5
Exam date	November 24
Result declaration	January second week

CAT 2024: Eligibility Criteria

The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA [45% in the case of candidates belonging to SC, ST, PwD) or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.

Candidates appearing for the final year of the Bachelor’s degree/equivalent qualification examination and those who have completed degree requirements and are awaiting results can also apply. Only if they provide a certificate from their University/Institution confirming completion of all requirements for obtaining the Bachelor’s degree/equivalent qualification by a specified date.

Candidates must declare and maintain a valid and unique email account and a mobile phone number throughout the selection process. Throughout the selection process, candidates are required to provide a working, distinct email address and mobile number. IIM has highlighted the statement “Applicants should note that the mere fulfilment of the minimum eligibility criteria will not ensure consideration for shortlisting by IIMs.”

CAT 2024: Major Changes

Some of the major changes in regard to the CAT 2023 examination are listed below:

1. Increased Application Fee- Application fees have been increased for both general and reserve categories. General category fees have been increased from 2400 to 2500, while reserve category fees have been increased from 1200 to 1250.
2. Expansion Exam City- The CAT exam will now be held in 170 cities, up from 167. However, candidates are now limited to selecting 5 cities for their exam Centre, compared to 6 cities in the previous year.

More than 1,000 MBA schools, including 21 IIMs, accept CAT scores from students pursuing an MBA. FMS Delhi, SJMSoM IIT Mumbai, MDI Gurgaon, DoMS IIT Delhi, and SPJIMR Mumbai are notable non-IIM B-schools.

CAT 2024: Documents Required

Candidates must submit scanned copies of specific documents during CAT registration 2024 in order to verify the information provided in the application. The following essential papers must be submitted in order to finish the CAT registration process:

• Mark sheets of class 10th and 12th.
• Bachelor’s degree/diploma certificate and other academic qualification documents.
• Work experience certificate (if applicable).
• Scanned copy of recent passport-size photograph and signature. Here are the specifications for the photograph and signature documents.

CAT 2024: Exam Pattern and Structure

The structure of the exam is mostly the same, consisting of three parts: Data Interpretation, Verbal and Reading Comprehension, and Quantitative Aptitude. Nevertheless, test-takers need to anticipate a combination of Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) and Type-in-the-Answer (TITA) questions.

The test will consist of a mix of Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) and Type-in-the-Answer (TITA) questions, adding up to 198 marks in total.

Names of all Indian Institute of Management (IIMs) are listed here:
Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Bangalore, Bodh, Gaya, Calcutta, Indore, Jammu, Kashipur, Kozhikode, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Raipur, Ranchi, Rohtak, Sambalpur, Shillong, Sirmaur, Tiruchirappalli, Udaipur, Visakhapatnam.

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