CAT 2024 Key Changes and Important Dates: The Common Admission Test (CAT) 2024 registration is set to begin on August 1, 2024, with the deadline for applications being September 23, 2024. The exam will be held on November 24, 2024, with admit cards available from November 5, 2024. This year, the exam will be conducted by IIM Calcutta and will be available in 170 exam cities across the country.Candidates interested in taking the test can register on the official website, iimcat.ac.in.
Educational Qualification Requirements
To be eligible for CAT 2024, candidates must hold a graduation degree with at least 50% marks. For Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Persons with Disability (PWD) categories, the minimum required marks are 45%. Additionally, candidates who are in their final year of graduation are also eligible to apply.
Key Changes for This Year’s Exam
Several important changes have been announced for CAT 2024:
• Increased Application Fees: The application fee has been raised to Rs 2,500 for general category candidates, up from Rs 2,400 last year. Reserved category candidates will now pay Rs 1,250, an increase from the previous fee of Rs 1,200.
• Expansion of Exam Cities: The number of cities where the CAT exam will be conducted has been increased from 167 to 170. However, candidates can now choose only 5 cities for their exam center, down from 6 cities last year.
Exam Pattern and Structure
The exam pattern remains largely unchanged, with three sections: Data Interpretation, Verbal and Reading Comprehension, and Quantitative Aptitude. However, candidates should be prepared for a mix of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and Type-in-the-Answer (TITA) questions.
The CAT 2024 exam will feature three sections:
• Data Interpretation
• Verbal and Reading Comprehension
• Quantitative Aptitude
The question paper will include both Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and Type-in-the-Answer (TITA) questions, totaling 198 marks.
Institutes Accepting CAT Scores
CAT scores are used for admissions to 21 Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) and over 1,000 other MBA institutes. Notable non-IIM institutions include FMS Delhi, SJMSoM IIT Mumbai, MDI Gurgaon, DoMS IIT Delhi, and SPJIMR Mumbai.
Candidates are encouraged to prepare well and stay updated on the official website for any further announcements and changes related to the CAT 2024 exam. With these changes, candidates are advised to start their preparation early and stay updated with the latest information from the official website, iimcat.ac.in.
Note: It is crucial to check the official CAT website for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
Educational Qualification Requirements
To be eligible for CAT 2024, candidates must hold a graduation degree with at least 50% marks. For Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Persons with Disability (PWD) categories, the minimum required marks are 45%. Additionally, candidates who are in their final year of graduation are also eligible to apply.
Key Changes for This Year’s Exam
Several important changes have been announced for CAT 2024:
• Increased Application Fees: The application fee has been raised to Rs 2,500 for general category candidates, up from Rs 2,400 last year. Reserved category candidates will now pay Rs 1,250, an increase from the previous fee of Rs 1,200.
• Expansion of Exam Cities: The number of cities where the CAT exam will be conducted has been increased from 167 to 170. However, candidates can now choose only 5 cities for their exam center, down from 6 cities last year.
Exam Pattern and Structure
The exam pattern remains largely unchanged, with three sections: Data Interpretation, Verbal and Reading Comprehension, and Quantitative Aptitude. However, candidates should be prepared for a mix of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and Type-in-the-Answer (TITA) questions.
The CAT 2024 exam will feature three sections:
• Data Interpretation
• Verbal and Reading Comprehension
• Quantitative Aptitude
The question paper will include both Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and Type-in-the-Answer (TITA) questions, totaling 198 marks.
Institutes Accepting CAT Scores
CAT scores are used for admissions to 21 Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) and over 1,000 other MBA institutes. Notable non-IIM institutions include FMS Delhi, SJMSoM IIT Mumbai, MDI Gurgaon, DoMS IIT Delhi, and SPJIMR Mumbai.
Candidates are encouraged to prepare well and stay updated on the official website for any further announcements and changes related to the CAT 2024 exam. With these changes, candidates are advised to start their preparation early and stay updated with the latest information from the official website, iimcat.ac.in.
Note: It is crucial to check the official CAT website for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
