CAT 2024 Notification Released: Key Exam Dates & Registration Details

CAT 2024 notification was released today. CAT exam 2024 will be held on 24 November. The official notification has been released at iimcat.ac.in.

IIM Calcutta, the convening institute for this year's exams, released the CAT 2024 notification today. The CAT notification 2024 published on the website contains all the details related to the exam like dates, fees, pattern, eligibility criteria, application fees, courses, list of participating colleges etc.

CAT 2024 registration will start from 1 August 2024. CAT application form 2024 will be published on the official website. Registration for CAT 2024 includes filling out the login account application form, uploading the documents and paying the fee. The CAT exam fee has also been increased this year. For CAT 2024, general candidates have to pay INR 2400 and SC/ST/PwD candidates have to pay INR 1200 as CAT fees.

CAT Exam 2024: Important Dates

The main events in CAT 2024 include registration, admit card release, exam, answer key release/challenge and result announcement. Below are the CAT 2024 dates published by IIM Calcutta.

CAT 2024 Registration Process: How to Apply?

To apply for the CAT 2024 exam, candidates must log on to iimcat.ac.in. Check the following steps to register and apply for CAT 2024:

1. Visit the CAT 2024 website
2. Click on ‘new registration’
3. Enter name, date of birth, nationality, phone number and email ID
4. Click on the 'Generate OTP' option
5. An OTP will be sent to the registered mobile number
6. Verify CAT registration by using the OTP
7. The CAT 2024 application form will open
8. Enter details required
9. Upload photo and signature
10. Select test cities, courses and IIMs
11. Make payment of fees

CAT Exam Fee 2024

CAT exam fees can be paid online through debit/credit card or online banking. Category-wise CAT exam fees can be found in the table below:

CAT Syllabus 2024

There will be no changes in the CAT syllabus for the 2024 exam. The main subjects are VARC, DILR and Quantitative Aptitude. Check out the important topics below:

Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC): Reading Comprehension, Para Jumbles, Para Summary and Odd Sentence Out

Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR): Set Theory (Variables), Set Theory + Puzzles, Puzzles with Additional Data, Coding-Decoding and Series

Quantitative Aptitude (QA): Number System, Algebra, Arithmetic, Geometry and Mensuration

CAT Exam Pattern 2024

There is no change in the CAT exam either. Below are the main highlights of the CAT 2024 exam pattern:

Frequently Asked Questions:(FAQs)

Ques. When was the CAT 2024 notification released?

Ans. The CAT 2024 notification was released on July 28, 2024.

Ques. Which institute is conducting the CAT 2024 exam?

 Ans. IIM Calcutta is conducting the CAT 2024 exam.

Ques. When is the CAT 2024 exam?

Ans. The CAT 2024 exam is scheduled for November 24, 2024.

Ques. How can I register for the CAT 2024 exam?

Ans. The CAT 2024 registration process will be online. You can register through the official CAT website.

Ques. What information will be required for registration?

Ans. You will need personal details, academic qualifications, and payment information for registration.

Ques. What is the application fee for CAT 2024?

Ans. The application fee for CAT 2024 can be found in the official notification.