CAT 2024 Registration Now Open: Top IIMs in India You Should Know
The Common Admission Test (CAT) 2024 application process has officially started. Candidates interested in pursuing an MBA at top business schools, particularly the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), should begin their application process. The CAT is a national-level entrance exam that provides admission to some of the country's leading business schools.
The Common Admission Test (CAT) 2024 application process has officially started. Candidates interested in pursuing an MBA at top business schools, particularly the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), should begin their application process. The CAT is a national-level entrance exam that provides admission to some of the country's leading business schools.
Key Dates and Important Information
- Application Deadline: September 13, 2024
- Exam Date: November 24, 2024
- Admit Card Release Date: November 5, 2024
- Result Announcement: Second week of January 2025
Candidates can register online through the Official CAT Website.
Application Fees for CAT 2024
The application fees for CAT 2024 are as follows: y
| Category | Fee Amount |
|---|---|
| General | ₹2,500 |
| Reserved Categories (SC/ST/PWD) | ₹1,250 |
Note: The fees have increased from last year's ₹2,400 for General candidates and ₹1,200 for Reserved Categories.
Eligibility Criteria for CAT 2024
Educational Qualifications
- For General Category: Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA.
- For SC/ST/PWD Categories: Bachelor’s degree with at least 45% marks or equivalent CGPA.
- Final Year Students: Candidates appearing in the final year of their bachelor’s degree or those awaiting results can also apply.
How to Apply for CAT 2024
- Visit the Official CAT Website.
- Register: Create a user ID and password for registration.
- Fill Application Form: Log in using your credentials, complete the application form, and make the online payment.
- Verify Details: Mobile number and email address will be verified using OTP.
- Submit: After payment and form submission, changes cannot be made to the application.
Reservation Details
Seats are reserved as follows:
- 15% for Scheduled Castes (SC)
- 7.5% for Scheduled Tribes (ST)
- 27% for Non-Creamy Layer Other Backward Classes (NC-OBC)
- 10% for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)
CAT 2024 Exam Pattern
The CAT exam will consist of three sections:
- Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning
- Verbal and Reading Comprehension
- Quantitative Aptitude
The exam will include both Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and Type-in-the-Answer (TITA) questions, with a total score of 198 marks.
Top IIMs in India
Here are some of the top IIMs in India:
- IIM Ahmedabad
- IIM Bangalore
- IIM Kozhikode
- IIM Kolkata
- IIM Lucknow
- IIM Mumbai
- IIM Indore
- IIM Raipur
- IIM Rohtak
- IIM Udaipur