The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Calcutta has announced that registration for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2024 will begin on August 1. The official notification, which will provide detailed information, is expected to be released soon on the official website, iimcat.ac.in.
Key Dates for CAT 2024
Registration for CAT 2024 will be open from August 1 at 10 am until September 13 at 5 pm. Candidates should mark their calendars for the following important dates:
- Admit Card Release: November 5
- Exam Date: November 24, conducted in three shifts
- Result Declaration: Second week of January
Eligibility Criteria
The detailed notification will outline the eligibility criteria for CAT 2024. Based on last year’s requirements, candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% marks or an equivalent CGPA. The minimum requirement is reduced to 45% for candidates from SC, ST, and PwD categories. Additionally, those in the final year of their undergraduate studies or awaiting results can also apply provisionally.
Application Fee
The application fee for CAT 2024 is structured as follows:
- SC, ST, PwD Candidates: ₹1,250
- All Other Candidates: ₹2,500
Exam Locations
This year’s CAT will be conducted in 170 cities across India. Applicants can select up to five preferred cities during the registration process.
Importance of CAT
CAT is a national-level entrance examination for postgraduate and doctoral-level business courses offered by IIMs and several other institutions.
For more details, including the exam pattern and other specifics, keep an eye on the official CAT 2024 website. The website seems to be not updated till when this article is written.