CAT 2025 Schedule

Schedule of Common Admission Test (CAT)

CAT 2024 exam is conducted in a computer-based mode. The CAT exam consists of three sections. Each section is composed of 100 questions, each carrying three marks. Students should check the eligibility criteria before applying for the exam. Candidates must have completed their bachelor's degree from a recognized university or institute.

In CAT 2024, 156 cities are the locations of exam centers. The name of the test center will be mentioned on the admit card. There are three marks for each correct answer and one mark deducted for every incorrect answer. The test is based on the concepts that students are familiar with and the concepts they have learned.

The CAT exam contains two types of questions, objective and subjective. Candidates will have two hours to solve the question paper. The answer keys are not provided in the official handbook. It is important to bring your admit card to the exam. In the end, the CAT exam will determine which candidates will attend IIMs and which will be rejected.

CAT 2024 admit card will be released on October 2024. It contains information about the exam and instructions for appearing for the test. The exam will be conducted at various test centers across India. There will be approximately 400 test centers and 153 test cities. When applying for the exam, candidates may choose up to six test centers. If more than one center is chosen, the candidate must choose the center that is most convenient for them. Once the exam date arrives, candidates must carry their CAT 2024 admit card with them to the exam. They should also carry photo identification with them.

The eligibility criteria for the CAT exam is very strict. Candidates must have completed their bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks. Candidates with other degrees can also apply if they have achieved 45% marks. If they meet the eligibility requirements, the IIM will check their eligibility. So, before applying for CAT, candidates must check whether they are eligible to sit for the exam.

The exam is a computer-based exam. It is an important part of the application process for admission to business schools. If you have a score that is higher than the cutoff, you will be able to enter one of the top business schools in the world. The exam schedule will be announced in July, and registration for the test will start in August.

The CAT 2024 exam will be conducted at more than 147 test centers across the country. It will consist of MCQ questions and non-MCQ questions. There will be a variety of topics in the exam, and candidates must familiarize themselves with the syllabus before appearing for the exam. Moreover, they must understand the paper pattern and identify their weak areas. They should also study the previous year's question papers to know what to expect during the exam.

The CAT examination includes questions on Verbal ability, Quantitative ability, and Reading Comprehension. Candidates must understand these sections well to score high marks on the exam. Each section has a time limit and the student must be aware of it.

Here you will know everything from the very start. From the dates of the CAT 2024 notification release, Check out all about CAT 2024 complete schedule:

Timeline of CAT Exam

Dates

CAT 2024 Official Notification

4th week of July 2024

CAT 2024 Application form start date

August 2024

CAT 2024 Last date to apply

September 2024

CAT 2024 Last date to submit the fee

 September 2024

CAT 2024 Form correction

September 2024

CAT 2024 Admit card release date

October 2024

CAT 2024 Exam date

November  24, 2024

CAT 2024 Result announcement date

 December 2024
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