CAT 2024
CAT 2024 registration deadline extended
CAT registration 2024: The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Calcutta has extended the date for the registration of the Common Admission Test 2024. Now, the registration will be closed on September 20. Interested students have the last chance to register and fill out the application form from the official website.
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The Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Calcutta on July 28, 2024 released the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2024 notification. The notification has been released in newspapers and on IIM Calcutta’s official LinkedIn account.
CAT 2024 will be a computer-based test which will be held on November 24 in three sessions. CAT will be conducted in test centres spread across around 170 test cities. Candidates will be given the option to select any five test cities in order of their preference. The list of cities may be subject to changes based on the discretion of the CAT authorities.
The registration process for CAT 2024 will begin at 10 am on August 1 and conclude at 5 pm on September 13. The registration window will be available at the official IIM CAT website — iimcat.ac.in. Candidates must declare and maintain a valid and unique email account and a mobile phone number throughout the selection process.
Once the registration process is completed, IIM Calcutta will release admit cards between November 5 and 24. After the exam in November, the result for CAT 2024 is expected release in the second week of January 2025.
Registration fees
The registration fee is Rs 1250 for SC, ST and PwD category candidates. It is Rs 2500 for all other categories of candidates.
CAT is a prerequisite for admission to various Post Graduate and Fellow/Doctorate programmes of IIMs. CAT scores are allowed to be used by listed non-IIM member institutions. A list of such institutions is provided on the CAT website. IIMs have no role in the selection process of non-IIM institutions..
While IIM institutions seeking admission through CAT score were — IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Amritsar, IIM Bangalore, IIM Bodh Gaya, IIM Calcutta, IIM Indore, IIM Jammu, IIM Kashipur, IIM Kozhikode, IIM Lucknow, IIM Mumbai, IIM Nagpur, IIM Raipur, IIM Ranchi, IIM Rohtak, IIM Sambalpur, IIM Shillong, IIM Sirmaur, IIM Tiruchirappalli, IIM Udaipur, and IIM Visakhapatnam.
Important Days:
1. Registration opens: August 01,24
2. Registration closes: September 13, 2024
3. Admit Card Download: November 5, 2024
4. Test Date: November 24, 2024
(CAT) 2024: Notification Overview
- Organized by IIM Calcutta
- Computer-based test
- Test Date: November 24, 2024
- Conducted in three sessions
Test Centres
- Approximately 170 test cities
- Candidates can select up to five preferred cities
- Cities subject to change at the discretion of CAT authorities
Registration Process
- Registration Window: Begins August 1, 2024, 10 am
- Registration Window: Ends September 13, 2024, 3 pm
Website: iimcat.ac.in
Requirements
- Valid and unique email account
- Mobile phone number
Fees and Payment
- Registration Fees for SC, ST, PwD: Rs 1250
- Registration Fees for Other Categories: Rs 2500
Note: Fee is non-refundable and must be paid once irrespective of the number of institutes applied to
Admit Card and Result: Admit Card Release: November 5 - November 24, 2024
Result Announcement: Expected in the second week of January 2025
Contact Information: For queries, visit the official website or contact the support team
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1.What is the date of CAT 2024?
Answer: The CAT 2024 exam will be held on November 24, 2024, in three sessions.
2. When does the registration for CAT 2024 start and end?
Answer: Registration starts at 10 am on August 1, 2024, and ends at 3 pm on September 13, 2024.
3. Where can I register for CAT 2024?
Answer: You can register on the official IIM CAT website: iimcat.ac.in.
4. What are the registration fees for CAT 2024?
Answer: The registration fee is Rs 1250 for SC, ST, and PwD category candidates, and Rs 2500 for all other categories.
5. Can I change my test city preference after submitting the application?
Answer: Changes to the test city preference are subject to the discretion of the CAT authorities and may not always be possible.
6. When will the admit cards be released?
Answer: Admit cards will be released between November 5 and 24, 2024.
7. How many cities will the CAT 2024 test be conducted in?
Answer: The CAT 2024 test will be conducted in approximately 170 test cities.
8. Is the registration fee refundable?
Answer: No, the registration fee once paid cannot be refunded under any circumstances.
9. When can we expect the results for CAT 2024?
Answer: The results for CAT 2024 are expected to be released in the second week of January 2025.
10. Which institutions accept CAT scores?
Answer: CAT scores are accepted by all IIMs and many non-IIM member institutions. Some of the IIMs include IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta, and many others.
