Q: Can a pre-final year student write CAT?
No.You have to give CAT only in the final year or after graduation to participate in MBA admissions in colleges across the country.
Q: How many attempts for CAT are allowed?
There is no limit for the CAT exam candidates to the number of attempts of giving the exam. A candidate can appear unlimited number of times throughout their entire lifespan.
Q: What is the age limit for CAT?
There is no age limit to pursue MBA.
Q: Can I edit or make changes in the CAT 2024 application form, once I have made payment?
After paying the amount of application fee, no changes will be allowed to be made in the CAT application form. However, the correction window is opened where candidates could edit their photograph and signature only.
Q: I have done my graduation. Do I need to enter the overall percentage of total marks as per my university standards?
As per last year CAT eligibility criteria, candidates need to submit the percentage as per their university norms.
Q: I am pursuing the final year of graduation. Am I eligible to appear for CAT 2024?
Candidates need to provide the aggregate percentage of the last marks statements received by their university.
Q: What is the fee for the CAT exam?
Candidates belonging to General and NC-OBC category need to pay Rs 2200. Those belonging to the reserved category (SC/ ST/ PWD) need to pay Rs 1100.
Q: Can I appear for more than one slot for CAT 2024?
No, candidates cannot appear for both slots. It will be considered as a fraudulent activity, if one attempts to appear for both slots. To ensure that one has only one attempt, photo IDs, admit card, candidates pictures and biometric information will be verified.
Q: How many sections are there in CAT 2024?
CAT 2024 Notification will be released in the first week of August 2024. On the basis of CAT 2023, CAT 2024 will have three sections:
Section I: Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC)
Section II: Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR)
Section III: Quantitative Ability (QA)
Q: What does a CAT exam look like?
CAT practice test will be available on the official website of CAT (www.iimcat.ac.in). Candidates can familiarise themselves with the navigation and functionality of the actual CAT entrance exam.
Q: How many non-MCQs are there in each section?
The number of questions varies and cannot be disclosed.
Q: Can I bring a calculator to the testing centre?
Candidates are not allowed to bring the calculators to the examination centre. Candidates can use on-screen calculators which will be available throughout the exam.
Q: Is there a specific order for answering sections? Can I attempt sections the way I want?
Candidates have to answer the sections in a specified order and this order will remain the same for all test takers.