CAT
IMS Test Availability Schedule – CAT
The Test Availability Schedule for IMS CAT 2024 Programs is updated here.
Proctored & Pre-SimCATs:
| Proctored / Pre-SimCAT# | Window Period Start Date | Window Period End Date |
| Pre-SimCAT 1 | 12-Apr-24 | 15-Apr-24 |
| Pre-SimCAT 2 | 19-Apr-24 | 22-Apr-24 |
| SimCAT 1 Proctored | 26-Apr-24 | 29-Apr-24 |
| Pre-SimCAT 3 | 10-May-24 | 13-May-24 |
| SimCAT 2 Proctored | 24-May-24 | 27-May-24 |
| SimCAT 3 Proctored | 7-Jun-24 | 10-Jun-24 |
| SimCAT 4 Proctored | 14-Jun-24 | 17-Jun-24 |
| SimCAT 5 Proctored | 28-Jun-24 | 1-Jul-24 |
| SimCAT 6 Proctored | 12-Jul-24 | 15-Jul-24 |
| SimCAT 7 Proctored | 19-Jul-24 | 22-Jul-24 |
| SimCAT 8 Proctored | 26-Jul-24 | 29-Jul-24 |
| SimCAT 9 Proctored | 2-Aug-24 | 5-Aug-24 |
| SimCAT 10 Proctored | 16-Aug-24 | 19-Aug-24 |
| SimCAT 11 Proctored | 23-Aug-24 | 26-Aug-24 |
| SimCAT 12 Proctored | 6-Sep-24 | 9-Sep-24 |
| SimCAT 13 Proctored | 13-Sep-24 | 16-Sep-24 |
| SimCAT 14 Proctored | 27-Sep-24 | 30-Sep-24 |
| SimCAT 15 Proctored | 4-Oct-24 | 7-Oct-24 |
| SimCAT 16 Proctored | 11-Oct-24 | 14-Oct-24 |
| SimCAT 17 Proctored | 18-Oct-24 | 21-Oct-24 |
| SimCAT 18 Proctored | 25-Oct-24 | 28-Oct-24 |
| SimCAT 19 Proctored | 8-Nov-24 | 11-Nov-24 |
| SimCAT 20 Proctored | 15-Nov-24 | 18-Nov-24 |
Note:
- PreSimCATs – Strictly in the CAT pattern, these easier tests are designed make you familiar with the test taking dynamics and benchmarks prior to entering the SimCAT series.
- For each upcoming Proctored SimCAT /Pre SimCAT, prior slot booking is mandatory for taking the test during the window period. Students need to book their slot on myIMS portal.
- Student has to take the Proctored SimCAT / Pre SimCAT during the pre-defined window period in order to be eligible for All India Ranking, Percentile and detailed Analytics report
- If a student misses to take the Proctored SimCAT / Pre SimCAT within the window period, the test shall be available on their myIMS portal as an Unproctored (Take-home) test after the window period is over. However, for all Unproctored (Take-home) tests only Percentile and detailed Analytics report shall be given.
Take-Home SimCATs:
| SimCAT# | Availability Date |
| SimCAT Take Homes 1-5 | 11-Apr-24 |
| SimCAT Take Homes 6-10 | 3-Jun-24 |
| SimCAT Take Homes 11-15 | 2-Sep-24 |
| SimCAT Take Homes 16-17 | 21-Sep-24 |
| SimCAT Take Homes 18-20 | 24-Sep-24 |
Note:
- All take-homes SimCATs will have Percentile and detailed Analytics report
- Percentiles for Take Homes SimCATs will be made available once a statistically significant number of students have taken the tests
Sectional Tests:
| Component | Availability Date |
| Section Tests 1-3 (VA-RC,DI-LR,QA) | 6-Apr-24 |
| Section Tests 4-6 (VA-RC,DI-LR,QA) | 6-May-24 |
| Section Tests 7-10 (VA-RC,DI-LR,QA) | 5-Jun-24 |
Note:
- Section Tests will be released in increasing levels of difficulty. Overall level of difficulty of Section Tests 1-3 will be Easy, 4-6 will be Moderate and 7-10 will be Difficult.
Note:
- The Schedule is subject to change. Stay tuned for regular updates.
- Tests/Workshop availability is subject to eligibility as per the IMS program enrolled for.
- The Tests & Workshops will be deactivated on 31st March following the Exam year enrolled for.