Shubhra Goswamy | Jul 31, 2024 |
CAT Registration 2024: CAT Registration 2024 Begins Tomorrow at iimcat.ac.in
CAT Registration 2024: The Common Admission Test 2024 (CAT 2024) registration will open tomorrow, i.e., 1st August 2024, at the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIM Calcutta). Candidates who meet the eligibility requirements can register for CAT 2024 by going to the official website, iimcat.ac.in. On September 13, 2024, the CAT 2024 registration period will close.
On 24th November 2024, the CAT 2024 exam will take place. On 4th November 2024, the CAT 2024 admission card will be distributed. Three shifts will be offered for the CAT 2024 exam: 8:30 am to 10:30 am for the first shift, 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm for the second shift, and 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm for the third shift. Online testing will be available for the CAT 2024 exam.
The three elements of the CAT 2024 exam are quantitative aptitude (QA), data interpretation and logical reasoning (DILR), and verbal ability and reading comprehension (VARC). The CAT 2024 paper will consist of 66 questions in total. Candidates will receive three marks for each right response and one mark will be subtracted for each incorrect response under the CAT 2024 grading methodology. Negative points won’t be deducted for wrong responses.
The Overview for CAT 2024 is mentioned in the table below:
| Particulars | Details |
| CAT Full Form | Common Admission Test (CAT) |
| Conducting Institute for 2024 | IIM Calcutta (to be confirmed) |
| Exam Level | National |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year |
| CAT 2024 Exam Date | 24th November 2024 |
| CAT Exam Timings | Session 1: 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM Session 2: 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM Session 3: 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM |
| CAT Exam Fees | Rs.2500 (General category) and Rs.1250 (Reserved category) |
| Number of Test Takers | 3.30 lakh (in 2023) |
| CAT exam mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) with MCQs and non-MCQs |
| No. of test cities | 155 |
| CAT exam website | iimcat.ac.in |
The CAT 2024 application cost must be paid by candidates in order to finish the registration procedure. Applicants can review the information below regarding the CAT 2024 application fee.
| Category | Application fee |
| General | Rs.2500 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | Rs.2500 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | Rs.1250 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | Rs.1250 |
| Person with Disabilities (PwD) | Rs.1250 |
Steps to Apply for CAT Registration 2024 are mentioned below.
The verbal ability and reading comprehension (VARC), data interpretation and logical reasoning (DILR), and quantitative aptitude (QA) parts make up the CAT 2024 exam. The exam will comprise 66 questions in all. As per the marking scheme, candidates will be awarded three marks for every right answer, while one mark will be subtracted for each erroneous answer. Unanswered questions will not result in a failing grade.
| CAT Exam Sections | No. of Questions | Difficulty Level |
| Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) | 24 | Moderate to High |
| Logical Reasoning & Data Interpretation (LRDI) | 20 | Moderate |
| Quantitative Aptitude (QA) | 22 | High |
The eligibility requirements for CAT 2024 are listed below for candidates.
The CAT exam 2024 registration period is planned to commence in the first week of August 2024 and conclude in the third or fourth week of September 2024. The CAT 2024 exam is planned to take place on 24th November 2024.
| Event | Expected Date |
| CAT 2024 Registration Date | 1st August 2024 |
| CAT 2024 Registration Last Date | 15th September 2024 |
| CAT 2024 Exam Date | 24th November 2024 |
On 1st August 2024, the official website, iimcat.ac.in, will host the CAT 2024 application form, which would facilitate admission to 20 IIMs and other MBA colleges in India. Candidates can fill out the registration form on the official website for the CAT exam 2024, which will be administered online.
Candidates will receive their online admit cards following the completion of the CAT 2024 registration process. The final Sunday in November 2024 is anticipated to be the date of the CAT 2024 exam. As of 28th July 2024, the official CAT notification has been released.
The following contains the answers to the frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding CAT 2024.
1. When is the CAT 2024 exam scheduled?
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