CAT 2024 registration window closed on September 2024 . IIM Calculta authorities confirmed that the CAT 2024 registration was extended from 18th September keeping in mind the disruptions caused by natural calamities during the registration period and the continuing difficulty of candidates to procure the necessary documentation for timely registration.
CAT 2019 Registration Trend
The registration for CAT 2024 registration August 2024 and this year 2.88 lakh students have registered. Over the last few years the CAT registration trends have been as follows:
|
CAT Exam Year |
CAT Exam Registrations |
|
CAT 2019 |
2.44 Lakhs |
|
CAT 2018 |
2.41 Lakhs |
|
CAT 2017 |
2.31 Lakhs |
|
CAT 2016 |
2.32 Lakhs |
|
CAT 2015 |
2.18 Lakhs |
The CAT registrations have seen an upward trend in the last three years.
CAT 2024 Correction Window
IIM Calcutta, (CAT 2024 conducting authority) is expected to open the CAT 2024 correction window from September 2024. The candidates can make corrections until the payment is realised. Candidates can also get in touch with the CAT 2024 helpdesk at cathelpdesk@iimcat.ac.in.
CAT 2024 Admit Card
CAT 2024 admit card download will begin from October 2024 . The CAT 2024 admit card will confirm the student’s CAT 2024 Test City & Center and CAT 2024 Exam Slot – Morning or Afternoon, along with other important details. This year the CAT exam will be conducted across 156 cities in India.
CAT 2024 Exam Pattern
CAT 2024 exam will be held on November 2024. The CAT 2024 score is accepted by the 21 IIMs and around 116 other b-schools in India. There are three sections with a mix of MCQs and non-MCQs. There is negative marking as well.
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CAT 2024 Exam Section |
Total Questions |
CAT 2024 Marking Scheme |
Time Limit |
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MCQ |
Non-MCQ* |
Total |
Correct Answer |
Incorrect Answer (only for MCQs) |
|
|
|
Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension |
24 to 27 |
7 to 10 |
34 |
+3 |
-1 |
40 mins |
|
Quantitative Ability |
22 to 24 |
10 to 12 |
34 |
+3 |
-1 |
40 mins |
|
Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning |
24 |
8 |
32 |
+3 |
-1 |
40 mins |
|
Total |
66 |
198 |
120 mins |
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*there is no negative marking for non-MCQs
CAT 2024 Preparation Strategy
With just two months left for CAT, its time to gear up.
- Make sure you spend time on each of the three sections every day.
- Practice by writing sectional mocks.
- Identify your strong and weak areas.
- Formulate strategies when you are preparing a topic.
- Time yourself when you solve DI, LR and RC sets.
- Work on your mental calculations.
- Focus on your speed and accuracy
- Analyse your mock tests. They are the best way to judge your understanding and performance.
Stay tuned for all the latest updates regarding CAT 2024 exam.