The CAT 2024 Important dates have been announced. IIM Calcutta will conduct CAT 2024 on 24th November 2024. The official notification states that the registration process for the CAT 2024 exam begins on 1st August 2024 at 10:00 a.m. on the CAT 2024 official website. In this article, we bring you the highlights of the CAT 2024 notification.
IMPORTANT DATES
| CAT 2024 Registration Process |
1st August 2024- 10:00 a.m. |
| Last Date to Fill CAT 2024 Form |
13th September 2024- 5:00 p.m. |
| CAT 2024 Admit Card Download |
5th November 2024 onwards |
| CAT 2024 Exam Date |
24th November 2024 |
| CAT 2024 Response Sheet |
1st week of December 2024 |
| CAT 2024 Results |
2nd week of January (tentative) |
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
General
A candidate, with at least 50% marks in his bachelor's degree/equivalent degree or higher or is in the final year of pursuing the same from a university or professional institution recognized by the Parliament or State legislature or Ministry of HRD, Government of India or is a Deemed University, can apply for CAT exam 2024.
SC, ST, and PwD
Any candidate, who secured more than 45% marks in his/her bachelor's degree/equivalent or professional degree or higher can apply for the CAT exam. Uploading a valid caste/class certificate during CAT 2024 registration is mandatory.
Final Year Students
A candidate in the final year of his graduation can also apply. Such candidates, if selected, would be given admission on a provisional basis only. The student must be able to produce his/her mark sheet or a written document stating that they have completed the minimum requirements by 31st December 2025.
CAT 2024 Application Fees
| Unreserved Category |
INR 2500 |
| SC/ST/PwD |
INR 1250 |
CAT 2024 Exam Duration and Test Cities
The CAT 2024 will be conducted in 120 minutes, with 40 minutes allotted to each section. It will be conducted in 3 slots: Slot 1 (8.30 am to 10.30 am), Slot 2 (12.30 pm to 2.30 pm), and Slot 3 (4.30 pm to 6.30 pm) across 170 test cities listed on the official website.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the last date to register for CAT 2024?
Ans- The last date to fill out the CAT 2024 registration form is 13th September till 5 p.m.
2. How many people appeared for CAT 2023?
Ans- A total of 3.3 lakh students registered for the CAT 2023 exam while close to 2.88 lakh students appeared for the exam.
3. Who will set the CAT 2024 paper?
Ans- IIM Calcutta is the paper setter for the CAT 2024 paper.
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