CAT Registration 2024, Application Form Date

The CAT 2024 registration window is likely to open in the first week of August. CAT application is open till the second week of September 2024. Interested and eligible candidates can access the CAT application form online at IIM CAT's official website - iimcat.ac.in. More than 3.5 million candidates are expected to register for the CAT exam this year. Last year around 2.88 lakh candidates appeared for the CAT exam out of 3.28 lakh registered eligible candidates. The audience was about 88%.

Regarding the publication of the official CAT notification, all the details regarding CAT registration will be mentioned. After closing the CAT registration window, IIM will open the CAT application form correction window. Read this article to learn how to fill CAT 2024 application form, the last date to fill CAT form, the CAT exam fee etc.

CAT Registration 2024: Key Facts

1. As IIMs conduct the CAT exam on a rotational basis, the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Calcutta is expected to conduct CAT 2024 and they will tentatively open the CAT application form window in the first week of August 2024.
2. Last year, the number of registrations was the highest in CAT history since its inception in 1977. CAT registrations had never before crossed the 3000 mark.
3. Out of all the registered candidates, 88% of students appeared for the CAT exam last year. 65% of them were men, 35% were women and 4 candidates were transgender.
4. The number of female candidates in the CAT register also increased last year. Of all the registered candidates, 1.17 million were women. 

CAT 2024 Registration: Highlights

1. The CAT exam registration is likely to be held from the first week of August to the second week of September 2024.
2. Candidates can fill out the CAT online form by visiting the official website- iimcat.ac.in.
3. While filling out the CAT 2024 application form, candidates have to pay the CAT 2024 application fee which is Rs 2400 for general category candidates and the CAT exam fee of Rs 1200 for reserved category candidates
4. Once the CAT exam form is completed, IIM will probably open the CAT correction window in the last week of September.
5. In the CAT Exam 2024 application form, only certain details like candidate name, date of birth, email address and mobile number can be changed. 

CAT Registration Dates 2024

Candidates must know the important dates of CAT to observe CAT events. Currently, candidates can check the exact dates. The actual exam dates will be revealed only after the official CAT 2024 registration is announced. Check the below table for the registration start date, CAT 2024 entrance exam registration date, admit card date etc.

CAT Application Form 2024 Dates

CAT Registration 2024: Who can apply?

If the candidate does not meet the eligibility criteria of CAT, then his application will be cancelled. Applicants are therefore advised to familiarize themselves with the eligibility requirements before applying. Those who want to apply for CAT 2024 must fulfil the following criteria.

1. Candidates must have 3 year Bachelor's degree from any recognized university with aggregate marks of 50% for General category candidates and 45% for SC/ST/PwD candidates
2. No experience required
3. There is no age limit to apply
4. Final-year candidates can also apply if they submit the passing certificate before the specified date to the same

Documents Required for CAT Registration 2024

Candidates must have the following information ready before filling out the CAT online application form. Candidates are advised to scan the documents before filling out the CAT Form 2024. The following information is required to fill out the CAT application form 2024. 

1. Email Address
2. Mobile Number
3. Passport Size Photograph
4. Signature
5. Personal Details
6. Academic Details
7. Work Experience Certificate (if any)
8. Payment Details

CAT Exam Form 2024: Size/Format of Documents

How to fill CAT 2024 Application Form?

Candidates can make corrections in the CAT online form in the correction window. However, it is better to fill out the CAT online form carefully to avoid a shortfall. After filling out all the required sections of the CAT exam form, candidates should recheck the information before submitting the CAT application form. Make sure all details are entered correctly to avoid rejection of your CAT application.

CAT 2024 Registration Guidelines

1. Candidates must apply for the CAT exam on or before the CAT registration date.
2. Recommended browsers to register for CAT exam 2024 are Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome (preferably the latest version).
3. Keep all necessary images and documents ready so that there are no delays or mistakes in registering for the CAT exam. exam 2024.
4. Keep all educational information and documents handy so as not to cheat or enter false information while registering for the CAT exam.
5. Make sure that the photograph, signature and other documents required for CAT 2024 registration are ready to upload in the prescribed format and size.
6. Before the final submission, ask someone to check the information you have entered to avoid errors in the CAT exam form.
7. Select selection centres and decide the order. Choose convenient and easily accessible centres, taking into account current traffic problems. You have to enter six cities in the CAT 2024 application form.
8. Read and know about the participating institutes. This will help to fill the courses and institutes in CAT application 2024.
9. Register and fill out the application form before the last date of the CAT application. 

CAT Registration Fees 2024

While filling the CAT application form, the candidate must also pay the CAT exam fee. According to last year's trends, general category candidates have to pay Rs 2,400 and reserved category (SC/ST/PWD) candidates have to pay Rs 1,200. 

Mistakes to avoid during CAT 2024 Registration

Candidates are required to remember the following points during the CAT Exam Registration 2024.

1. All fields marked with * must be filled during CAT registration.
2. Make sure there are no typos, as some fields cannot be changed after registration.
3. After completing each section of the CAT form, click Save and Continue.
4. Click the mouse instead of the tab.
5. Since the CAT form can be filled out over several sessions, it is important to save the information already entered after each session.
6. Changes or corrections can be made in CAT online registration till payment of the CAT exam fee. Can't deliver after that.
7. There will be no section changes after CAT 2024 registration; be extra careful while registering for CAT 2024 and avoid mistakes.
8. Use the recommended browsers for easy CAT 2024 registration.
9. Check all details before the final submission of the CAT 2024 application form. Make sure the information on the CAT 2024 application form matches the educational records. 

How to register for CAT 2024?

Candidates are advised to follow the steps below to easily complete the entire application process from registration to payment Steps to follow:

Step 1: First, candidates have to go to the CAT 2024 official website i.e. iimcat Registration Tab.
Step 2: Next, click the “New Candidate Registration” button on the right side of the CAT 2024 official website.

Step 3: It will carry the applicant to the "CAT 2024 registration" page. From there, aspirants will have to enter the below essential details such as,

1. Name of the Candidate
2. Date of Birth
3. Email Address
4. Country
5. Mobile Number and
6. Captcha

Step 4: After entering all the required details, click on the “Generate OTP” button. The OTP will be sent to the applicant's registered mail ID. By using the OTP, candidates will have to complete the CAT 2024 registration process.
Step 5: Then log in to the candidate's dashboard and fill in the CAT exam application form 2024 with the required details:

1. Personal Details
2. Other Personal Details
3. Communication Address
4. Emergency Contact Details
5. Upload Documents (in a prescribed format and size)

Step 6: Fill in the academic/ qualification details of SSC/ Class 10, HSC/ Class 12, Bachelor’s Degree Details, Master’s Degree Details, and Other Professional Degree Details.
Step 7: Once the above process is done, the applicants will need to enter the work experience details if any.
Step 8: Enter other personal details, communication details, and emergency contact details and upload all the required documents in a prescribed format.

Step 9: Then select the work experience details (if any), IIM Programmes & Interview Cities. Choose any six preferred CAT 2024 test cities.

Step 10: The final process of the CAT 2024 registration is to make the payment application fee which needs to be paid online. Check below the details of the application fee for the CAT 2024 exam:

1. For General Category Candidates: Rs 2300/-
2. For SC/ ST/ PwD: Rs 1150/-

CAT 2024 Registration - Transaction Fees

Preview CAT Registration 2024 form

Preview the filled CAT 2024 form before paying the CAT registration fee as no changes are allowed after payment. Candidates are therefore advised to check all the details entered before submitting the application form.

Confirmation email after successful CAT registration 2024

Candidates will also receive a confirmation message on their registered mobile. after payment of the CAT registration fee. It should be kept safe as it is proof of payment for CAT Exam 2024 registration.

Did you forget the CAT Login ID?

Candidates may forget their CAT login, don't panic. Follow the information below to get a username.

1. Click on “Forgot Username/Password” and enter the registered email ID and captcha to get the CAT username in the registered email ID. 

Forgot your CAT login password?

Candidates should follow the same procedure we discussed while applying for CAT login.

1. On the CAT 2024 official website, click on the "Forgot Username/Password" tab and enter your registered email address and captcha. A new password will be sent to the applicant's registered email address. If multiple passwords are used, candidates must use the password that is in the last text message received by IIM. 

CAT 2024 Registration: Correction in the Application Form

The CAT application form correction window will be delivered to the candidates provisionally in the last week of September. The reason for opening the CAT correction window is to correct the mistakes made while filling out the CAT exam form. Errors in scanned images of photographs, signatures or CAT test centre settings can be edited in the correction window of the CAT application form. Candidates can also make changes in the test city selection. Applicant must log in and adjust images as needed.

CAT 2024 Registration: Elements that cannot be edited in the application form

1. Once the CAT 2024 form is submitted, candidates can make a change in the personal details such as:
1. Candidate Name
2. Date of Birth (DOB)
3. Email Address
4. Mobile Number
2. If they make a mistake in this information, they must register again with a new email address.
3. In this case, the details provided in the latest 2024 CAT exam registration will be considered. For this, CAT Admit Card 2024 will be issued.
4. Failure to register again under such circumstances may result in cancellation of the application.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Ques. When will the CAT 2024 notification be released?

Ans. CAT official notification is likely to be published in the last week of July 2024. Moreover, the authorities will publish the CAT 2024 official website along with the CAT notification.

Ques. When can I apply for the CAT exam 2024? What is the CAT registration fee?

Ans. CAT 2024 registration is likely to take place in the first week of August. Candidates have to pay the CAT exam fee while filling out the CAT online form. As per the guidelines, general category candidates have to pay Rs 2,400 while reserved category candidates have to pay Rs 1,200.

Ques. My University name is not mentioned in the drop-down list while filling out the CAT application form 2024.

Ans. If your university name does not appear in the drop-down menu, you can continue your registration by selecting "Other" from the drop-down menu.

Ques. How much is the CAT application form? When should I register for CAT 2024?

Ans. CAT registration fees are Rs 2400 for General and NC-OBC candidates and Rs 1200 for SC/ST/PwD categories (as in the previous year). The CAT 2024 registration process is likely to start in the first week of August.