CAT 2024 Notification Out: Key Dates and Registration Process Explained
IIM Calcutta has released the much-anticipated CAT 2024 notification today. The notification, available on the IIM CAT official website, provides comprehensive details about the exam, including important dates, fees, pattern, eligibility criteria, application process, and the list of participating colleges. This article will guide you through the key information and steps to ensure you are well-prepared for the CAT 2024 exam.
IIM Calcutta has released the much-anticipated CAT 2024 notification today. The notification, available on the IIM CAT official website, provides comprehensive details about the exam, including important dates, fees, pattern, eligibility criteria, application process, and the list of participating colleges. This article will guide you through the key information and steps to ensure you are well-prepared for the CAT 2024 exam.
Important Dates for CAT 2024
Mark these crucial dates on your calendar to stay on top of your CAT 2024 preparation and application process:
| CAT Exam Events | CAT Exam Date 2024 |
|---|---|
| CAT 2024 notification | 28-July-2024 |
| CAT exam 2024 registration starts | 01-Aug-2024 (10:00 AM) |
| Registration ends | 13-Sep-2024 (5:00 PM) |
| CAT form correction | Last week of September 2024 |
| CAT admit card 2024 | 05-Nov-2024 |
| CAT exam 2024 date | 24-Nov-2024 |
| CAT answer key release | First week of December 2024 |
| Answer key challenge process | First week of December 2024 |
| Declaration of CAT 2024 result | Last week of December 2024 or First week of January 2025 |
CAT 2024 Registration Process: How to Apply?
Follow these steps to register for the CAT 2024 exam:
- Visit the Official Website: Go to the CAT 2024 website.
- New Registration: Click on ‘new registration’.
- Enter Personal Details: Fill in your name, date of birth, nationality, phone number, and email ID.
- Generate OTP: Click on 'Generate OTP' option. An OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number.
- Verify Registration: Use the OTP to verify your registration.
- Complete Application Form: The CAT 2024 application form will open. Enter all required details.
- Upload Documents: Upload your photograph and signature.
- Select Preferences: Choose your test cities, preferred courses, and IIMs.
- Payment of Fees: Make the payment online using debit/credit card or net banking.
CAT Exam Fee 2024
The CAT exam fee has been revised for 2024. Below are the details:
| Category | CAT Exam Fee |
|---|---|
| General and NC-OBC | INR 2,400 |
| SC, ST, and PwD | INR 1,200 |
CAT Syllabus 2024
There is no change in the CAT syllabus for the 2024 exam. The main subjects are Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR), and Quantitative Aptitude (QA). Below are the important topics:
- VARC: Reading Comprehension, Para Jumbles, Para Summary, and Odd Sentence Out.
- DILR: Set Theory (Variables), Set Theory + Puzzles, Puzzles with Additional Data, Coding-Decoding, and Series.
- QA: Number System, Algebra, Arithmetic, Geometry, and Mensuration.
CAT Exam Pattern 2024
The exam pattern remains unchanged. Key highlights are:
| CAT Exam Pattern 2024 | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of CAT exam | Computer Based Test |
| Duration of exam | 120 minutes |
| Sectional time limit | 40 minutes per section |
| Subjects | VARC: 24 questions |
| DILR: 20 questions | |
| Quantitative Aptitude: 22 questions | |
| CAT total marks | 198 |
| Number of questions | 66 |
| Question Type | MCQ and non-MCQ |
| Number of answer choices | 4 |