Published on 28th July 2024, 8:00 AM
Every year a pool of candidates vie for the CAT, a highly competitive examination widely considered one of India’s most popular management exams. CAT exam is held once a year and is conducted in November in three sessions in more than 130 cities across the nation. The CAT notification is released on the last Sunday of July, i.e. 28th July 2024.
The CAT notification 2024 includes CAT 2024 exam dates, registration dates & fees, admit card download, eligibility criteria, courses, and other important information. The application process will proceed in the initial week of August 2024. CAT aspirants will have to complete the application form online and must pay the required fees before the deadline to be qualified to take the CAT 2024 examination. Failing to pay the required fees will bar you from appearing for the exam. For further information, look down below:
> It is expected that IIM Calcutta will conduct the CAT 2024.
> It is expected that over three lakh candidates will vie for the CAT 2024.
> The CAT 2024 exam difficulty level will be much higher compared to previous years. Hence, students must prepare thoroughly with a strategic approach to get a good score/percentile.
> MBA candidates planning to appear for CAT 2024 can expect an increase in the application fees.
> This year, the authority may increase the overall number of CAT exam centers to 150 to make it easier for students appearing for the exam.
> The CAT 2024 exam date is scheduled for 24th November 2024.
CAT 2024 Exam Pattern
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Sections |
No. of Questions |
Time |
Marks |
(-) Negative Marking |
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VARC |
24 |
Forty Minutes |
3 marks for each question |
-1 for each incorrect attempt |
|
DILR |
20 |
Forty Minutes |
3 marks for each question |
-1 for each incorrect attempt |
|
QA |
22 |
Forty Minutes |
marks for each question |
-1 for each incorrect attempt |
CAT 2024 Important Highlights
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CAT 2024 Exam Particulars |
CAT 2024 Exam Details |
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Conducting Institute |
IIM Calcutta (Tentative) |
|
Exam Mode |
Computer Based Test (CBT) with MCQs and non-MCQs |
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Exam Timings |
> 1st Session: 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM > 2nd Session: 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM > 3rd Session: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM |
|
Registration Mode |
Online |
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Application Fees |
> General Category: INR 2,500 > Reserved Category: INR 1,250 |
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Eligibility Criteria |
Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% aggregate (45% for SC / ST candidates) |
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Offered Courses |
MBA/PGDM |
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CAT 2024 Notification Release |
28th July 2024 |
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CAT 2024 Registration Start Date |
1st August 2024 (10:00 AM Onwards) |
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Last Date for CAT 2024 Registration |
13th September 2024 (Till 5:00 PM) |
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CAT 2024 Admit Card Release Date |
5th November 2024 |
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CAT 2024 Exam Date |
24th November 2024 |
For all the latest updates on CAT 2024, you can visit: CAT Notification
Best of Luck!!
