CAT 2024 Registration (Started), Exam Date, Eligibility, Pattern, Syllabus

CAT 2024 Registration has begain on 1 August 2024. IIM Calcutta will conduct the CAT exam 2024 on 24 November. Candidates interested to take admission in top MBA colleges can apply online.

CAT 2024 Registration

IIM Calcutta will be conducting CAT 2024 exam on 24 November. The CAT 2024 registration has started on 1 August 2024 at 10 am at the official website of CAT at iimcat.ac.in. The CAT exam date 2024 is 24 November 2024 and the exam will be conducted in three slot for 2 hours each. CAT Exam 2024 application form last date 13 September (5 am). The CAT exam is one of the top MBA entrance exams in India. The CAT Score is accepted by over 1300 the school in India for admission to MBA/PGDM course.

CAT 2024

CAT 2024 Notification will be released by 30 July 2024 on the official website of CAT 2024. CAT is conducted every year by one of the top 6 IIMs on a rotation basis for admission to MBA (Masters of Business Administration)/PGDM. This year CAT 2024 exam will be conducted by IIM Calcutta through a computer-based test. The CAT 2024 registration will be commenced 1 August 2024. Candidates who have bachelor’s Degree with 50% aggregate are eligible to apply for cat 2024. The last date to apply for CAT 2024 exam is 13 September 2024.

What is CAT 2024?

The full form of CAT is a common admission test. It is a national-level entrance exam conducted annually for admission to MBA/PGDM at Indians to Institute of Management (IIMs) and other top business schools. CAT entrance exam is a highly competitive and one of the most sought-after exams for Aspiring management professionals. To crack CAT exam candidate needs the prepare of at least 9 month.

CAT 2024 Registration Overview

The CAT notification 2024 has released on 28 July 2024 on the official website at iimcat.ac.in. CAT 2024 Registration link has available from 1 August 2024. CAT 2024 exam is a gateway to prestigious management programs top IIMs and B schools in India. Candidate required dedicated preparation and strategy to crack the CAT exam as it is one of the most competitive exams for management professionals.

CAT Exam ParticularsCAT 2024 Registration
CAT Full FormCommon Admission Test (CAT)
Conducting Institute for 2024IIM Calcutta (to be confirmed)
Exam LevelNational
Exam FrequencyOnce a year
CAT 2024 Registration1 August 2024
CAT Exam Date 202424 November 2024
CAT Exam TimingsSession 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 FeesINR 2,400 (General category) and INR 1,200 (Reserved category)
CAT exam modeComputer Based Test (CBT) with MCQs and non-MCQs
CAT exam websitehttps://iimcat.ac.in

CAT 2024 Exam Date

Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Calcutta will oversee the CAT exam 2024. As per the notification, CAT 2024 will be scheduled to be conducted on 24 November 2024 through a computer-based test. The exam will be conducted in three shifts: Shift 1 is from 8:30 am to 10:30 p.m.; shift 2 is from 12:30 pm to 2:30 p.m.; and shift 3 is from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Interested candidates can check the complete schedule for CAT exam date 2024.

CAT Exam EventsCAT Exam Date 2024
CAT 2024 notification release28 July 2024
CAT 2024 registration dates01 Aug 2024 (10:00 AM) to  13 Sep 2024 (5:00 PM)
CAT form correctionLast week of September 2024
CAT Admit Card 20245 Novemver – 24 November 2024
CAT exam 2024 date24 Nov 2024
CAT answer key releaseFirst week of December 2024
Answer key challenge processFirst week of December 2024
Declaration of CAT 2024 resultSecond week of January 2025

CAT 2024 Registration Date

IIM Calcutta began the CAT registration 2024 on 1st August 2024. The CAT 2024 registration’s last date is 13 September 2024. The CAT 2024 registration link is available on the official website of IIMCAT at iimcat.ac.in.

CAT 2024 Registration Date
EventExpected Date
CAT 2024 Registration Date1 August 2024 (10:00 AM)
CAT 2024 Registration Last Date13 September 2024 (5:00 PM)
CAT 2024 Exam Date24 November 2024

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CAT 2024 Eligibility Criteria

To be Eligible for CAT 2024 Registration candidate must meet the CAT eligibility criteria set by Indian Institute of Management. Candidates can look for CAT 2024 eligibility criteria below.

  • Applicants must have completed their bachelor’s Degree with a minimum 50% aggregate or equivalent CGPA.
  • For SC, ST, and PWD/DA category candidates must have completed their Bachelor’s Degree with 45% aggregate.
  • Applicants who have a professional degree (CA/CS/ICWA/FCAI) with the required percentage are also eligible.
  • Aspiring candidates appearing for final years of their bachelor’s degree or awaiting result are also eligible to apply for CAT 2024.
  • There is no age limit for CAT exam.

CAT 2024 Application Form

The CAT application form 2024 has available from 1 August 2024 and the official website of IIMCAT. Candidate needs to submit the CAT application form 2024 before 13 September 2024. The CAT online application process consists of CAT 2024 registration, Filling out the application form, uploading documents, and paying the application fees. Candidates can check the complete CAT application process below.

CAT 2024 – APPLY ONLINE

CAT 2024 Application Fees

The CAT application fee for the general category is Rs. 2,500 while for the Reserve category, the application fee is Rs. 1,250. All candidate needs to pay the application fees in order to submit the CAT 2024 registration form. The CAT registration fees can be paid through online mode such as net banking, credit card/debit card/UPI etc.

CategoryCAT 2024 Registration Fees
GeneralRs. 2,500
SC/S/PwDRs. 1,250

How to Apply for CAT 2024 Registration

CAT application form 2024 is very important for candidates who want to pursue a management programme at IIMs and other prestigious Business Schools. Candidates follow the step-by-step guide to help for CAT 2024 Registration.

  • Visit the official website of CAT at iimcat.ac.in.
  • Click on the “New candidate registration” link.
  • Enter the required details such as name, date of birth, email id and mobile number for CAT 2024 Registration.
  • You will receive a OTP on your mobile number and email ID.
  • Afterwards, create a unique password as for the guidelines.
  • submit to complete the registration process.
  • Login with the provided user id and password.
  • Enter your name, father’s name, mother’s name, gender, category and nationality
  • Upload photograph, and signature caste certificate (if required).
  • Work experience
  • Select the IIM program for which you wish to apply.
  • Choose the exam centre
  • Pay the application fees by using a debit card, credit card or net banking
  • Before submitting the CAT application form 2024, the candidate must review the application.
  • Download and save your application form and take a printout for future reference.

CAT Exam Pattern 2024

The CAT exam pattern consists of three sections VARC, DILR and QA. The questions will be asked in the format of multiple-choice questions. The candidate has two hours to solve 66 questions from all three sections. Each section last for 2 hours. The candidate will get 3 marks for each correct answer and one mark is deducted for the wrong answer. There will be no negative marking for non-MCQs and skipping questions. The maximum marks for the CAT exam is 198. Also it is not mandatory to attempt all questions.

CAT 2024 Exam Pattern
CAT Exam SectionsNo. of QuestionsDifficulty Level
Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC)24Moderate to High
Logical Reasoning & Data Interpretation (LRDI)20Moderate
Quantitative Aptitude (QA)22High

CAT Syllabus 2024

CAT syllabus 2024 consists of three main sections: Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning, Verbal ability and Reading Comprehension and Quantitative Aptitude. Check the syllabus below.

SectionTopicsWeightage in Exam
Quantitative Ability (QA)1. Arithmetic
2. Modern Maths
3. Number System
4. Algebra
5. Mensuration
6. Trigonometry
7. Geometry
34-36%
Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)1. Data Charts
2. Data Tables
3. Bar Graphs
4. Venn Diagrams
5. Seating Arrangement
6. Team Formation
7. Clocks & Calendars
30-32%
Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC)1. Long & Short Passages
2. Jumbled Paragraphs
3. Para-summary
4. Picking the Out Sentence 
32-34%

FAQs on CAT 2024 Registration

What is CAT exam?

The CAT (Common Admission Test) is a national level entrance exam conducted for admission MBA/PGDM at the Indian Institute of Management (IIMs) and other top business school.

Who conduct CAT exam?

The CAT exam is conducted by six Indian Institute of Management (IIMs) on the rotation basis. Each year when IIM is responsible for organising exam.

When did CAT 2024 registration starts?

The CAT 2024 registration has started from 1 August 2024 to 13 September 2024.

What is the last date to apply for CAT 2024?

The last date for CAT 2024 registration is 13 September 2024.

When did the CAT 2024 will be conducted?

The CAT 2024 exam will be conducted on 24 November 2024.

What is the application fees for CAT 2024?

The Application fees for general/EWS/NC-OBC candidates is Rs. 2,400 and sc/st/pWd is Rs. 1200.

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