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.
