CAT Exam Notification | Exam Date, Registration, Admit Card
The Common Admission Test or CAT is attempted by candidates willing to pursue management programs at the post-graduation level. Candidates should work hard and practice consistently along with a clear understanding of the CAT syllabus to crack the exam with ease.
Check and read ahead for detailed information regarding CAT exam notification.
CAT EXAM NOTIFICATION 2023 HIGHLIGHTS
This year, more than 3 lakh candidates are appearing CAT exam. CAT exam will be conducted around 150 cities across India. According to start date to end date candidate have to register after meeting eligibility criteria for CAT exam.
| EVENTS | DETAILS |
| Name of Exam | CAT (Common Admission Test) |
| Official website | iimcat.ac.in |
| Conducting Body | IIM Lucknow |
| Mode of Exam | Computer-based |
| Medium of Exam | English |
| Time Duration | 120 minutes |
| Courses | Management courses |
| Sections in Exam | Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR) Quantitative Aptitude (QA) |
CAT EXAM IMPORTANT DATE NOTIFICATION 2023
CAT exam official notification regarding important dates was recently released on 30th August, 2023. Also registration last date is extended, So those who are remaining can register on official website.
| DATES | EVENTS |
| AUG 2, 2023 (Wednesday) | CAT 2023 Registration Starts at 10:00 AM(IST) |
| SEP 21, 2023 (Wednesday) | CAT 2023 Registration Ends at 11:00 AM(IST) |
| OCT 25, 2023 (Wednesday) | CAT 2023 Admit Card Download Begins at 5:00 PM(IST) |
| NOV 26, 2023 (Sunday) | CAT 2023 Test Day |
| Second Week of January, 2024 (Tentative) | CAT 2023 Result |
CAT EXAM ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA NOTIFICATION
Applicant should have secured minimum 50% marks graduation. Student from final year can also attempt CAT exam. CAT exam can be attempted number of times and there is no age limit to apply for the same.
| QUALIFICATION | PERCENTAGE/CGPA |
| Bachelor’s Degree from any institute (Recognized by UGC) | 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ ST/ PwD) |
| Engineering Degree- B.Tech/ B.E from any university (Recognized by AICTE/MHRD) | 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ ST/ PwD) |
| Students pursuing final year of degree examination | 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ ST/ PwD) |
- The Reserved seats for OBC: 27%
- The Reserved seats for SC Candidates: 15%
- The Reserved seats for ST candidates: 7.5%
- The Reserved seats for the person with disabilities: 5%
- Economically Weaker Section(EWS): Up to 10%
CAT EXAM APPLICATION FEE NOTIFICATION
Application fees is required to be submitted through online mode only. Payment can be made through Debit Card/ Credit Card/ Net Banking and UPI payment gateways only.
For SC/ST and PWD – the application fees is Rs. 1200/-.
For other applicants- the application fees is Rs. 2400/-.
CAT EXAM PATTERN
Although the notification for CAT exam pattern is expected to be declared by the official CAT exam body. Here are some key points to keep in mind regarding the CAT exam pattern.
| POINTS | DESCRIPTION |
| Number of Questions | 66 (tentative) |
| Exam Duration | 2 hours |
| Number of Sections | 3 (VARC, DILR, QA) |
| Time Allotted to each Section | 40 minutes |
| Mode of exam | Computer-based test |
| Slots for exam | 3 |
| Types of Questions | MCQ and TITA |
| CAT Marking Scheme | +3 for every right answer -1 for every wrong answer TITA has no negative marking |
Conclusion: CAT exam is your ticket to some of the most prestigious MBA programs in India. Make sure to keep an eye on the official CAT website for the latest updates and start your preparation early to increase your chances of success. With dedication and hard work, you can crack this challenging exam and open doors to a promising career in management. Good luck!
WHY CAT NOTIFICATION IS IMPORTANT
Registration Date:- Candidates who are willing to appear CAT exam have to register on the official website for CAT exam. So, a student must be aware of the registration start date and end date.
Eligibility Criteria:- Meeting the eligibility criteria is the first step to appearing in the CAT exam. Also, you can choose an optional stream or another year if you do not meet the eligibility criteria in the current year.
Date Changes:- It is mandatory to be updated when you are preparing for any exam. If any updates or changes in any date, there is an official notification where CAT aspirant can check latest updates.
Transportation:- CAT candidates can plan transportation according to exam date. Not all candidates are living in near by CAT centres, So they need to travel or many student have to book train or any other transportation services.
FAQs
CAT exam official website is iimcat.ac.in.
You can apply for CAT online through the official CAT website during the registration period mentioned in the notification. You’ll need to fill out the application form, pay the application fee, and provide the required documents and information.
For SC/ST and PWD – the application fees is Rs. 1200/-.
For other applicants- the application fees is Rs. 2400/-.
IIM Lucknow is conducting CAT 2023.
