CAT 2024 Notification (Out): Check CAT Exam Dates, Registration, Admit Card Notification Here

Updated By Intajur Rahaman on 23 Sep, 2024 12:46

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CAT 2024 admit card will be made available on November 5, 2024. The registration last date was extended to September 20, 2024. IIM Calcutta will conduct the exam on November 24 in three slots in CBT mode.

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CAT 2024 Notification

The CAT notification 2024 was released on July 28, 2024. IIM Calcutta took to X to announce the schedule, as per which the CAT 2024 will be conducted on November 24, 2024. The CAT 2024 official website has also been launched at iimcat.ac.in on July 30, 2024. MBA aspirants can visit the website and check out the detailed CAT 2024 information bulletin, eligibility, registration process, etc.

The CAT exam is conducted by the top six IIMs on a rotational basis every year. Last year, CAT was conducted by IIM Lucknow after a gap of six years. The CAT notification will consist of important details about the exam, such as important dates related to the registration and admission process, the eligibility criteria for CAT, reservation policy, etc. CAT 2024 registration started on August 1, 2024, and concluded on September 20, 2024. Find all the details related to CAT 2024 and the CAT notification right here!

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CAT Notification 2024 PDF Link

IIM Calcutta has released the CAT notification 2024, and the link for the same is available on the official website as 'CAT 2024 Advertisement'. The direct link to access the CAT 2024 advertisement and information bulleting PDFs has been updated below.

CAT Exam 2024 Notification Highlights

Aspirants must check the CAT 2024 major highlights before learning more about the different aspects of the exam. Check the CAT 2024 major highlights in the table below:

Particulars

Details

Releasing Body

IIM Calcutta

Date of Release

July 28, 2024

Time of Release

Around 10 AM

Mode of Release

Online (X)

Date of Exam

November 24, 2024

Exam Timings

  • 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
  • 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM

Exam Pattern

66 Questions across three sections:

  • Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC) 
  • Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)
  • Quantitative Ability (QA)

Conducting Body

IIM Calcutta (Expected)

Registration Start Date

Aug 1, 2024

Official Website Link

iimcat.ac.in

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CAT Exam Dates Notification 2024

Check the important CAT 2024 exam dates mentioned in the table below:

Event

Date

CAT 2024 Notification Annoucement

July 28, 2024

CAT 2024 Application Form Release

August 1, 2024

CAT Registration Deadline 2024

September 20, 2024

CAT Admit Card 2024 Release

November 5, 2024

CAT 2024 Exam Date

November 24, 2024

CAT Answer Key Release

First week of December 2024

CAT 2024 Answer Key Challenge Window

First week of December 2024

CAT 2024 Result Declaration

Second week of January 2025

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CAT Notification 2024 for Registration

The CAT notification release will also mark the beginning of the registration process since the CAT application form 2024 is released shortly after the CAT notification 2024. Candidates will be required to visit the official website of IIM CAT to register for the exam by creating their official candidate account using a valid email address and phone number. Candidates must make sure they meet the eligibility requirements for CAT 2024 before applying for the exam. Aspirants must also pay the CAT application fee to complete the registration process.

Category

CAT Application Fee

General/ EWS/ NC-OBC

INR 2500

SC/ST/PwD

INR 1250

CAT 2024 Notification Admit Card

Important details regarding the CAT admit card will be mentioned in the CAT notification 2024. Candidates will get to know the admit card release date, and details mentioned on the CAT hall ticket through the notification. The CAT admit card consists of the following details:

  • Name of the Candidate
  • Candidate's photograph & signature
  • Candidate's Date of Birth
  • CAT 2024 Date and Time Slot
  • Assigned CAT Exam Center
  • Candidate Category
  • CAT 2024 Registration Number
  • Exam Day Instructions
  • Google map link to locate the exam centre
  • Emergency contact number

CAT 2024 Exam Slot Timings

The CAT exam is conducted on a single day in three different shifts every year. If previous year trends are to be followed, the CAT 2024 exam will be held in the following exam slot timings:

Shift

Exam Timings

Reporting Time

Shift 1 (Forenoon)

8:30 AM to 10:30 AM

7:00 AM to 8:15 AM

Shift 2 (Afternoon)

12:30 PM to 2:30 PM

11 AM to 12:15 PM

Shift 3 (Evening)

4:30 PM to 6:30 PM

3:00 PM to 4:15 PM

CAT Eligibility Criteria

The CAT 2024 eligibility criteria will also be covered in the CAT notification 2024. Check the CAT eligibility criteria mentioned below:

  • A bachelor's degree with at least 50% aggregate marks (5% relaxation for SC/ST and PwD candidates).
  • Professional degrees (CA/CS/ICWA) with over 50% aggregate score (45% for SC/ST/PwD) are also accepted.
  • Candidates appearing for the final year of their bachelor's degree/equivalent qualification or awaiting their Bachelor’s degree result are also eligible to appear for CAT.

CAT 2024 Exam Pattern

The CAT 2024 exam pattern will also be covered in the CAT notification 2024. Check the CAT exam pattern mentioned below:

Particulars

CAT 2024 Exam Pattern

CAT Exam Sections

  • Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)
  • Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC)
  • Quantitative Ability (QA)

Mode of Examination

Computer Based Test

Total Exam Duration

120 minutes or 2 hours

Sectional Time Limit

40 minutes

Total Number of Questions

66

Total Marks

198

Question Paper Language

English

Type of Questions

MCQs and Non-MCQs (TITA)

Number of MCQ choices

Four

Marking Scheme

  • +3 marks for every correct answer
  • -1 for every incorrect MCQ answer
  • No negative marking for wrong non-MCQ answers

CAT Marking Scheme

Aspirants will also get to know the CAT marking scheme through the CAT 2024 notification.  The marking scheme for CAT has remained the same for many years and it is expected that there will be no major changes to the marking scheme this year as well. The CAT marking scheme is as follows:

  • Candidates will receive 3 marks for every correct answer.
  • Candidates will lose one mark for every wrong answer for MCQ questions. 
  • There will be no negative marking for Non-MCQ questions or unattempted questions.

CAT 2024 Syllabus

One of the most crucial aspects of CAT 2024 covered in the notification will be the CAT 2024 syllabus. Check the CAT syllabus highlights mentioned below:

CAT Exam Sections

No. of Questions

Important Topics

Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC)

24

Reading Comprehension, Para Jumbles, Para Summary, Verbal Reasoning, and Odd Sentence Out

Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR)

20

Charts, Graphs, Arrangements, Blood Relations, Set Theory (Variables), Puzzles, Puzzles with Additional Data, Coding-Decoding, Series, etc.

Quantitative Aptitude (QA)

22

Number System, Algebra, Arithmetic, Geometry, Mensuration, Linear Equations

CAT 2024 Reservation Policy

The CAT reservation policy 2024 is expected to remain the same as previous years. Check the CAT reservation policy 2024 mentioned below:

Reservation Category

Reservation Percentage

Scheduled Caste (SC)

15%

Scheduled Tribe (ST)

7.5%

Other Backward Classes (NC-OBC)

27%

Economically Weaker Section (EWS)

Up to 10%

Person with Disabilities (PwD)

5%

CAT Exam Centers

The CAT 2024 exam centers will also be intimated to candidates through the CAT 2024 notification. Candidates must make an informed decision based on this information while choosing their test city during the CAT 2024 application process. 

There are several CAT test centers in each test city. In 2024, there will likely be more CAT test cities than in the previous year, which numbered 150. After their CAT admit card is released, candidates will receive information about the designated CAT test location.

CAT Participating Institutes

The CAT 2024 notification will also inform candidates about the CAT participating institutes in detail. Apart from the Indian Institutes of Management, the CAT exam is accepted by over 1300 B-schools in India. Some of the most popular institutes accepting the CAT exam for MBA/PGDM admissions in India include:

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FAQs about CAT

What is the CAT 2024 application fee?

The application fee for CAT 2024 may increase depending on the decision taken by the IIMs. The CAT application fee for last year’s exam was INR 2400 for general category students and INR 1200 for reserved category students.

Will the CAT exam pattern and syllabus change?

The CAT 2024 exam pattern and syllabus is expected to remain the same as last year’s. However, any major or minor changes in the CAT exam pattern and syllabus will intimated in the CAT notification 2024.

Who is eligible for CAT 2024?

Anyone who possesses a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in any discipline with at least 50% aggregate marks is eligible for CAT 2024. Candidates from reserved categories only need an aggregate score of 45% to register for CAT.

Which IIM will conduct the CAT 2024 exam?

The IIM that will conduct the CAT 2024 exam will be informed once the CAT 2024 notification is released. However, as per previous trends for CAT, IIM Calcutta is expected to conduct the CAT 2024 exam. Last year the CAT exam conducted by IIM Lucknow after a gap of six years and the last time IIM Calcutta conducted CAT was in 2018.

What information will be included in the CAT notification 2024?

The information included in the CAT notification 2024 will be related to the most important aspects of the exam like syllabus, exam pattern, marking scheme, reservation policy, test centers, important dates, exam timings, participating institutes, etc. Aspirants will find all the information necessary for participating in the MBA admission process through CAT in the CAT 2024 notification.

How many test centers will be there for CAT 2024?

The number of test centers for CAT 2024 will be informed through the CAT notification 2024 once it is released. Last year, there were around 150 CAT test centers across the country. This year, the number of CAT test centers are expected to increase since the number of test takers for CAT is also expected to increase.

Will the CAT 2024 application form be released with the CAT notification 2024?

No, the CAT 2024 application form is not released with the CAT notification 2024. The CAT application form is released shortly after the CAT notification, typically in the first week of August. CAT 2024 application form is expected to be released on August 3, 2024 on the official website.

How many colleges in India accept CAT for MBA?

The CAT exam has the highest acceptance rate in India out of all MBA entrance tests. The Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) administers the CAT exam in order to grant admission to any of the 21 IIMs in India, a Tier 1 network of management schools. In addition to the IIMs, the CAT is accepted by over 1300 B-schools around the country, including some of the country's top management schools like FMS, IMT, MDI, and IITs.

What is the age limit for CAT 2024?

There is no age limit for CAT 2024 and candidates of any age can register and appear for the exam. There is no upper or lower age restriction for taking the CAT exam. Recent graduates and seasoned professionals are eligible to take the CAT exam. The only requirement for eligibility is a graduation degree with at least a 50% aggregate marks (45% for Reserved category candidates).

When will the CAT 2024 notification be released?

The CAT notification 2024 will be released in the last week of July 2024 as per the typical release trends. The CAT notification is expected to be released on July 30, 2024, as per many sources. Candidates will be able to access and download the CAT notification PDF once it is released on the official website @iimcat.ac.in.

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