The clock is ticking for aspiring MBA candidates in India! The registration window for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2024, the gateway to top-tier management programs, is set to close today, September 13th. Don’t miss out on this crucial opportunity to pursue your dream of a prestigious MBA degree.
Accepted by over 1300 B-schools across the country, the CAT exam is a national-level test administered by IIM Calcutta. The exam is scheduled for November 24th, the last Sunday of the month, and will be conducted in three shifts across 170 cities. The test timings are 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM, and 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM.
To register for the exam, head over to the official website, iimcat.ac.in. The application deadline is 5:00 PM today, so make sure you submit your application form before time.
Eligibility and Application Fee:
Candidates must have completed their graduation from any stream to be eligible to appear for the CAT exam. However, those awaiting their final results or appearing in the final year of their qualifying examination are also welcome to register.
The application fee for the CAT 2024 exam is ₹ 2,500 for general category candidates. Candidates belonging to the SC/ST and PwD categories can avail of a reduced fee of ₹ 1250.
Exam Structure and Syllabus:
The CAT exam consists of three sections:
1.
Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC):
This section tests your reading comprehension, vocabulary, and grammar skills.2.
Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR):
This section assesses your ability to interpret data, analyze information, and solve logical reasoning problems.3.
Quantitative Aptitude (QA):
This section evaluates your mathematical skills, including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and data sufficiency.
How to Apply:
Follow these simple steps to register for the CAT 2024 exam:
1. Visit the official website of CAT at iimcat.ac.in.
2. Click on the ‘New Candidate Registration’ link on the homepage and then on the ‘Register’ tab.
3. Provide your name, date of birth, email ID, mobile phone number, and nationality.
4. Verify your registration by clicking on the ‘Generate OTP’ tab.
5. Upload the required documents and pay the applicable fee.
6. Carefully review all the details you’ve provided and click on ‘Submit’.
After submitting your application, make sure to save and download a copy of the form for future reference. Take a printout of the form as well, just in case.
Don’t delay any further! Head over to the official CAT website now and secure your spot in this prestigious exam. Good luck with your preparation!
