Associate Content Manager | Updated On - Jul 3, 2024
CAT 2024 is scheduled to take place on November 2024. CAT exam is held annually in the last Sunday of November. CAT 2024 registrations will begin in August 2024 till September 2024. You can expect the release of the CAT admit card soon after the registrations in the month of October.
CAT 2024 results will be out in the last week of December 2024 or January first week 2025. CAT exam is considered very difficult to crack. The exam has a negative marking scheme as well that makes it difficult as well. CAT exam is conducted by IIM to evaluate the candidates performance for the admission in MBA courses. Every year the conducting body changes in a rotating manner giving the authority to any one of the IIMs in India.
Ques. How many times can I attempt CAT exam?
Ans. You can attempt CAT any number of times. There is no upper age limit for the CAT exam. But, you must fulfil the eligibility criteria to appear for CAT.
Ques. What is the age limit for CAT?
Ans. There is no age limit for CAT exam but you must have graduated from a recognised university with a minimum aggregate 50% of marks. You can attempt the CAT at any age and any number of times.
Ques. How can I register for CAT 2024?
Ans. The registration notifications will be updated in the month of July or August. You can register from the CAT official website. The registrations will begin in August 2024.
CAT 2024 Exam Dates
CAT exam 2024 will take place in the month of November, 2024. The tentative dates for CAT 2024 are mentioned below in the table:
| Particulars | Tentative Dates |
|---|---|
| CAT Registration Commencement | August 3, 2024 |
| CAT Registration Last Date | September 20, 2024 |
| CAT Admit Card release | November 6, 2024 |
| CAT Exam | November 24, 2024 |
| CAT Result | December last week / January first week |
CAT 2024 Exam Highlights
Every candidate must be aware of the basic details of the exam they are appearing for. Given table shares the CAT highlights that you must know:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Full Name | Common Admission Test (CAT) |
| Conducting Body | IIM |
| Registration Process | Online |
| Examination Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Exam Duration | 120 minutes |
| Exam Syllabus | Quantitative Aptitude ; Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension ; Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning |
| Official Website | iimcat.ac.in |
CAT 2024 Exam Dates Previous Year Trends
CAT 2024 tentative date is November 24, 2024. Given table shows the previous year trends of CAT exam dates:
| CAT Exam Year | CAT Exam Date |
|---|---|
| CAT 2024 | November 24, 2024 |
| CAT 2023 | November 26, 2023 |
| CAT 2022 | November 27, 2022 |
| CAT 2021 | November 28, 2021 |
| CAT 2020 | November 29, 2020 |
CAT 2024 Exam Registration Date
Every year the registration of CAT exam begins during the month of August. CAT 2024 registration tentative date is August 3, 2024. You can register for the exam from the official website of CAT. The last date of registration for CAT 2024 is September 20, 2024.
| Particulars | Dates (tentative) |
|---|---|
| CAT registration 2024 | August 3, 2024 |
| CAT 2024 registration last date | September 20, 2024 |
CAT 2024 Exam Admit Card Date
Admit cards for CAT 2024 will be released soon after the registration last date. Admit cards will be released only for candidates who have successfully completed the application form and paid for registration. CAT 2024 admit cards will be released on November 6, 2024. (tentative)
| Particulars | Dates (tentative) |
|---|---|
| CAT 2024 Admit Card | November 6, 2024 |
CAT 2024 Exam Day Schedule
CAT exam 2024 will be held on November 24, 2024. (tentatively) The schedule for the exam day is given below:
CAT 2024 Schedule for Slot 1
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Time | 8:30 am to 10:30 am |
| Reporting Time | 7 am |
| Test Screen Login | 8:15 |
| Exam Begins | 8:30 am |
| Exam Concludes | 10:30 am |
CAT 2024 Schedule for Slot 2
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Time | 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm |
| Reporting Time | 11:00 am |
| Test Screen Login | 12:15 pm |
| Exam Begins | 12:30 pm |
| Exam Concludes | 2:30 pm |
CAT 2024 Schedule for Slot 3
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Time | 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm |
| Reporting Time | 3:00 pm |
| Test Screen Login | 4:15 pm |
| Exam Begins | 4:30 pm |
| Exam Concludes | 6:30 pm |
CAT 2024 Answer Key & Response Sheets
Answer Keys and Response sheets will be released within one week of exam completion. The expected date for provisional answer key and response sheets for CAT 2024 is December 5, 2024.
You can download the CAT 2024 response sheet from the official login window. The response sheet consists of your answers submitted during the CAT 2024 examination.
Provisional answer key and response sheet helps you calculate the expected CAT 2024 scores.
The answer key challenge window will open after 3-4 days of release. You can raise an objection (if any) and the subject experts will release your final scores after rechecking.
| Particulars | Dates (tentative) |
|---|---|
| CAT 2024 Provisional Answer Key | December 5, 2024 |
| CAT 2024 Response Sheets | December 5, 2024 |
CAT 2024 Result Date
CAT 2024 results will be announced in the last week of December 2024, or January first week 2025. You can check and download the final score card from the CAT 2024 official website. You have to enter your login credentials like application number and password to get access to your score card.
| Particulars | Date (tentative) |
|---|---|
| CAT 2024 Result | December 2024 last week or January first week 2025 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Ques. When can I register for CAT 2024?
Ans. CAT 2024 registrations will begin in the month of August. The tentative date for the CAT 2024 registration is August 3, 2024. The last date (tentative) to register for CAT is September 20, 2024. You can register yourself from the official website of CAT by submitting the necessary details and documents.
Ques. What is the admit card release date for CAT 2024?
Ans. The admit cards will be released after the registrations for CAT 2024. The expected date for the release of CAT 2024 admit card is October 24, 2024. You can download the admit cards from the official website of CAT by logging in your credentials. Note that only admit cards will be released for those candidates only who have successfully completed the application process.
Ques. What is the frequency of CAT exam in a year?
Ans. CAT is an entrance examination held once a year. The purpose of the exam is to evaluate candidates' skills to get admission in one of the IIMs, the prestigious institutes of India. CAT takes place every year in the month of October or November. The registrations for the same will begin in August 2024.
Ques. What is the Exam date for CAT 2024?
Ans. The tentative exam date for CAT 2024 is November 24, 2024. CAT 2024 is a one day, computer based exam. The exam takes place in three shifts, morning, afternoon and evening. The reporting time for the same will be mentioned in your admit cards.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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Yes, you can choose your preferred exam slot in the CAT examination. You are required to select six CAT exam centers as per your preference but only one test center will be allotted to you. The final allotment of exam centers is made by the authority. But, you can choose your preferred slot according to your suitability.
There are a total of three slots availiable on the day of the CAT Exam. The exam is going to be conducted in three sessions. These three sessions will be held in the forenoon, afternoon, and evening. The timings for the forenoon session are from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM. Also, the reporting timing will be at 7:30 AM.