CAT 2023: Exam Date, Registration, Syllabus, Pattern, Notification, Exam Fees, Admit Card Download

The Common Admission Test (CAT) is a computer-based test for admission to a graduate management program. The test consists of three sections: Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR) and Quantitative Ability (QA). The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) started this exam and use the test for selecting students for their business administration programs (MBA or PGDM). The test is conducted every year by one of the IIMs based on a policy of rotation.

• The Candidate should have completed Undergraduate with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for reserved categories) to fill the CAT 2023 Exam Form.
  

• Candidates who successfully register for the exam will be able to download the admit card in October 2023.It will include the CAT 2023 exam date, venue and time for the exam.
  

• The Candidates can prepare for the exam with mock papers, study material and CAT Previous Year Papers.
  

2. Eligibility Criteria Appearing in CAT

• Completed Bachelor’s degree with the required percentage of marks*.
• Completed professional degree (CA/CS/ICWA/Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of India (FIAI)) with required percentage*.
• Should be in the final year of Bachelor’s degree with required percentage*.

        *SC/ST/PwD candidates should have a minimum 45%. For General, EWS and NC-OBC candidates, the minimum is 50%.

3. CAT 2023 Information

4. Syllabus and Marking Scheme for CAT

CAT Pattern has been shifting slightly over the years. This makes preparing for the CAT Exam slightly tricky however the sections have remained the same due to which the CAT Syllabus can be looked at in brief.

A) Quantitative Aptitude

The portion on quantitative aptitude is perhaps the most significant in any competitive exam. The quantitative problems have their own area of the CAT exam, too. The CAT exam is administered by the IIMs on a rotating basis, and Quant questions are used to assess all of the candidates' competencies and skills for the MBA programme.

There is no particular preparation or syllabus for this section as it is based on the clarity of thought of the candidate. The set of questions also ensures that the answers that the candidate gives do not contradict each other.

The Verbal and Logical Ability section of CAT 2023 will comprise 26 objective-type questions.

5. Documents Required for CAT

The applicants must provide a passport-size photo as well as a signature image to the application form. The specifications for the photos are described on the CAT official website, and a brief is given below:

Passport Size Photograph and Signature: Upload the scanned image of your passport size photo within the dimensions of

1200 pixels x 1200 pixels. Also, upload the scanned image of your signature within the dimensions of 80mm X 35mm.

The documents file format should be a .jpg or .jpeg and the file size should not be more than 80KB each. The image should be clear with a minimum resolution of 150px/inch. The photo should not be more than 6 months old and should have a white background. You will need the photograph uploaded here to be affixed on the admit card on the day of the test . So, please ensure that you have sufficient copies of this photo.

6. Fees & Payment of CAT 2023 application Form

• Candidate who belong to SC, ST and PwD  category have to pay ₹1150 for CAT Application.
• Candidates who don't belong to SC, ST and PwD  category have to pay ₹2300 for CAT Exam Application.
•  A candidate needs to pay the registration fee only once, irrespective of the number of institutes he/she is applying for.
• SC, ST and PwD candidates must upload a copy of their SC/ST/PwD certificates at the time of registration for CAT Exam.
• Fees once paid cannot be refunded under any circumstances. 
  

7. Instructions to keep in mind while filling the CAT Exam Form

Kindly follow the instructions given below before you start registering for CAT 2022:

1. Check your eligibility for CAT 2023 by referring to the Eligibility Section above on the website.
2. Ensure that you have a valid and unique email address and mobile number. Please ensure that you retain this email address and mobile number until the CAT Admission process is completed as all official communications will be done using this email address and mobile number only.
3. “*” (asterisk) indicates a mandatory field. The fields marked with this symbol must be filled in or you will not be allowed to submit your application for CAT 2023.
4. Gather all the information you need for filling the form before registering. Candidates are encouraged to skim through all six sections (i.e. Personal Details, Academics, Work Experience, Programmes, Test City, and Payment) to figure out the requirements during the application process.
5. Scanned images of your passport size photo and signature are required for uploading. The photo should not be more than six months old and should have a white background.
6. Please carefully verify the accuracy and authenticity of the information submitted as part of CAT 2023 application form. For all subsequent admission processes, the information provided in this Application form will be taken as final and no request for change will be entertained at any future stage.

Before applying online a candidate will be required to have a scanned (digital) image of his / her photograph and signature as per the Guideline given below:

• Passport Size Photograph and Signature: Upload the scanned image of your passport size photo within the dimensions of 1200 pixels x 1200 pixels. Also, upload the scanned image of your signature within the dimensions of 80mm X 35mm. The documents file format should be a .jpg or .jpeg and the file size should not be more than 80KB each. The image should be clear with a minimum resolution of 150px/inch. The photo should not be more than 6 months old and should have a white background. You will need the photograph uploaded here to be affixed on the admit card on the day of the test (November 27, 2022). So, please ensure that you have sufficient copies of this photo.
  

8. CAT Exam 2023: Results

CAT 2023 result will be declared on the official website of CAT. Here is a stepwise approach for downloading your CAT 2023 scorecard:

• Step 1: Visit the CAT official website, that is, iimcat.ac.in
• Step 2: Click on the CAT result 2023 link titled- ‘CAT Result 2023 Tab’ and enter your CAT user ID and password to log in
• Step 3: Next, click on the ‘IIM CAT Score Card’ tab.
• Step 4: CAT result 2022 will appear on the screen.
• Step 5:  Download the CAT exam result 2023 and keep it for future reference

Conclusion

One of the most challenging MBA entry examinations is CAT, according to experts. In addition, it is a test for which few candidates apply. This may be because of a variety of factors, including the test's difficulty or the small number of universities that accept it. However, depending on the syllabus and paper format, applicants who are preparing for the CAT exam may also want to take the CAT. Candidates should always try to give a variety of entrances because many MBA entrance exams share the same pattern.

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