The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Calcutta has announced the notification for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2024. Here are the key details:
Important Dates
- Registration Start Date: August 1, 2024
- Registration Deadline: September 13, 2024
- Admit Card Release: November 5 to November 24, 2024
- Exam Date: November 24, 2024
- Result Announcement: Second week of January 2025
Exam Details
- Mode: Computer-based
- Sessions: Three sessions on November 24, 2024
- Test Centres: 170 cities across India
- Choice of Exam Cities: Candidates can choose any five exam cities in their preferred sequence
Educational Qualification
- General Category: Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA
- SC/ST/PwD Categories: Bachelor’s degree with at least 45% marks
Application Process
- Visit Official Website: Go to iimcat.ac.in.
- New Registration: Click on the “New Candidate Registration” link.
- Enter Details: Provide necessary details to register.
- Login: Use the credentials to log in.
- Fill Information: Enter academic and personal information.
- Select IIMs and Programs: Choose preferred IIMs and programs.
- Select Exam Cities: Choose preferred exam cities.
- Upload Documents: Upload required copies of documents.
- Pay Application Fee: Pay the application fee online.
- Submit Application: Review and submit the application.
- Download Confirmation: Download the application confirmation page for records.
Application Fee
- General/EWS Category: Rs 2,500
- SC/ST/PwD Categories: Rs 1,250
Exam Process
- Shifts:
- 8:30 am to 10:30 am
- 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm
- 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
- Sections:
- Quantitative Aptitude (QA)
- Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR)
- Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC)
- Total Questions: 66
- Marking Scheme:
- +3 marks for each correct response
- -1 mark for each incorrect response
- No negative marking for non-MCQs
For further details and updates, candidates should regularly visit the official CAT 2024 portal at iimcat.ac.in.
