As the CAT preparation gains momentum, candidates are experiencing emotional tremors, wondering how they will perform in the competitive entrance exam and whether or not they will make it to an IIM. However, it all depends on the effort you put in.
Last year, a whopping 2.88 lakh candidates appeared for the CAT exam, and this year, the applications are expected to surpass the 3lakh mark. So, make sure you aren’t delaying purchasing study material and getting essential tuition classes. To ensure you stay ahead in this race, bookmark the following dates at the earliest.
Expected Registration for CAT 2024
Last year, registration for the CAT commenced on August 2, 2023, right on Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. Earlier in 2022, the application was released on August 3rd.
The expected registration for CAT 2024 is likely to begin in the first week of August 2024.
Registration End Dates for CAT 2024
Remember, all the applicants will have only one month to register for the CAT examination. Last year, the registration portal was closed right at 11 a.m. on September 21, leaving most candidates in grief for not being able to sit into the CAT 2023 exam.
So, try not to wait for the CAT exam registration deadline, which is expected to close by September 2024.
CAT 2024 Registration Process
To apply for the latest CAT exam, log in to iimcat.ac.in which is the official site.
1. If you are new, click the “new registration” or choose “log-in” if it is another attempt.
2. New registration will provide name, and other personal details as asked. Hit the submit button.
3. Your log-in ID will be created. Hereafter, re-use the ID to log in to your account to get all the updates related to your CAT registration.
Eligibility Checks for the CAT 2024 Exam
- Eligible candidates must have a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (reservation category SC, ST, and PWD must have 45% aggregate marks.
- You still meet the eligibility criteria if your final year result in the graduate program is yet to come.
- Aside bachelor's degree, candidates with professional courses like CA and FCAI are also eligible.
How and Where to Download CAT 2024 Admit Card?
The admit card for the 2023 CAT exam was released by IIMCAT on November 7, 2023, on its official site. This year as well, it might be available near November 2024. But you should start checking for the admit card in the 4th week of October 2022.
CAT 2024 and Expected Exam Dates
If we explore the previous dates, CAT exams are commencing soon after the admit cards are released by IIMCAT. In 2022, the exams commenced on November 27th, with the release of admit cards preceding the examination date. However, the scenario took a different turn in 2023, when the exam date drew remarkably close, prompting a swift yet intense preparation period.
What is the Syllabus & Exam Pattern of the CAT 2024 Exam?
As usual, the exam will be divided into the same three sections Quantitative Ability (QA), Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR), and Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC). Here’s an expected exam pattern of the CAT 2024 Syllabus.
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CAT Syllabus 2024 |
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Section |
Topics |
Weightage in Exam |
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Quantitative Ability (QA) |
Arithmetic Modern Maths Number System Algebra Mensuration Trigonometry Geometry |
34-36% |
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Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) |
Data Charts Data Tables Bar Graphs Venn Diagrams Seating Arrangement Team Formation Clocks & Calendars |
30-32% |
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Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC) |
Long & Short Passages Jumbled Paragraphs Para-summary Picking the Out Sentence |
32-34% |
Preparation Tips for the CAT 2024 Exam
- Understand the syllabus and exam pattern
- Assess your strengths and weaknesses
- Master the basics at least to enhance the chances
- Create a study plan, and each day work on your skills
- Choose the right study material, practice, and apply on time.
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