CAT Registration Last Date 2024: Eligibility Criteria, Registration Process, Exam & Syllabus

The CAT registration last date has been extended to September 20 2024.

The CAT registration 2024 window opened on August 1, while the CAT registration last date was supposed to be September 13, 2024. Interested and eligible candidates can access the CAT application form 2024 online at the official IIM CAT 2024 website- iimcat.ac.in. As per the CAT notification 2024, there is an increase in the CAT exam registration fees for the general and reserved categories.

Over 3.5 lakh candidates will register for the CAT exam this year. Last year, around 2.88 lakh candidates appeared out of 3.28 lakh registered for the CAT exam form. The overall attendance was approximately 88%. The application process will be online, and the registration link will be available on iimcat.ac.in. In this blog, we’ve compiled all the most important dates of the CAT 2024 exam, including the registration date, CAT registration last date, and exam date. We’ve also included information on the CAT eligibility Criteria, Registration Process, Exam pattern, and Syllabus.

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CAT Registration last date – Highlights

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CAT 2024 Exam Overview

CAT is the most competitive MBA entrance exam in India. Over 1,300 MBA colleges nationwide recognise the CAT exam and offer admission based on CAT scores. The CAT 2024 exam will be conducted in three sessions at nearly 375 examination centres in more than 167 cities nationwide. 

CAT Registration last date – Important Dates

IIM Calcutta is expected to oversee the CAT exam in 2024. The essential dates and timelines for CAT 2024, including the CAT registration date 2024, the final date for CAT 2024 applications, the scheduled CAT exam date and the expected CAT result date, are detailed as follows:

CAT Registration last date

The CAT exam 2024 registration date is expected to begin in the first week of August 2024 and end in the third or fourth week of September 2024. The CAT 2024 exam is scheduled to be held on November 24, 2024.

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CAT Registration last date – Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for CAT 2024 include:

1. Candidates must have completed a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% aggregate or an equivalent CGPA (45% for SC, ST, and PwD/DA category).
2. Candidates in the final year of their bachelor’s degree or those awaiting results are also eligible to apply for CAT 2024.

The exam is anticipated to take place on the last Sunday of November 2024, and the official notification is expected to be released in July 2024.

• Aspirants with professional degrees like CA/ CS/ ICWA are also eligible for CAT 2024, provided they meet the minimum acceptable percentage.
• No upper age limit is specified, allowing working professionals to apply for CAT 2024.
• While work experience is advantageous for IIM admission, it is not compulsory for CAT application.

CAT Registration last date- Registration Process

CAT 2024 registration forms will be accessible on the IIMCAT website starting from the designated date. To enrol for the exam, candidates need to follow a simple process. Here’s a brief overview:

1. Visit the official website: iimcat.ac.in
2. Click on ‘new registration.’
3. Provide your name, date of birth, nationality, phone number, and email ID.
4. Complete the CAPTCHA code and verify registration with the OTP received.
5. Log in using the CAT ID shared via email to complete the form.
6. Enter personal and academic details.
7. Upload a recent passport-size photo and a scanned signature.
8. Choose preferred IIMs, courses, and test cities.
9. Pay the CAT application fee using a credit/debit card or net banking.

CAT 2024 Syllabus 

The CAT Syllabus includes three main sections: Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning, Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, and Quantitative Aptitude. The table below provides a breakdown of crucial topics for candidates.

Conclusion 

You should fill out the CAT application form 2024 soon and not wait for the CAT Registration last date. This will give you enough time to make any corrections, gather important documents, and focus on prep with a singular mind without worrying about anything else.