Is the CAT registration form the same for all categories?
Yes, the CAT registration form is the same for all categories of students. Those who identify as belonging to a specific category (SC/ST/PwD) must mention this in the appropriate field of the CAT form and upload the required documents to support their claim. Only candidates who submit their reservation registration form along with their proof of class and disability will be granted the reservation.
I am unable to view my Application Summary or Download Application Form tabs in my CAT application. What to do?
You will see the two tabs, Application Summary, and Download Application Form, only if your CAT application has been submitted with successful online payment of examination fees. Else, upon login, you will continue to see the five tabs of the Application Form.
What is meant by the CAT registration number?
The CAT registration number and the CAT application number are the same. Once online registration is complete, a unique CAT ID is sent to you through email. If you lose track of your CAT registration ID, look for the email from IIM CAT that contains both your official ID and CAT registration number.
I have lost my original mark sheets of class 10 and 12. Can I still register of CAT exam?
If the applicant has lost their original mark sheets of class 10 and 12, they should contact their respective authorities and request them to provide a duplicate copy of their lost mark sheets. However, applicants must keep in mind the time required to issue the mark sheets and complete this process before the CAT registration deadline ends.
Can I fill out the registration form for CAT exam offline?
No, candidates cannot fill out the registration form for the CAT exam offline. The conducting body will only make the CAT registration available online. As a result, you must complete the CAT registration process on the official website of IIM CAT. Additionally, it is not possible to pay CAT fees with cash, a challan, or a Demand Draft. Only internet banking, credit/debit cards, and mobile wallets are accepted for payment of the CAT registration fee online.
Which documents are required when filling out the CAT registration form?
The following documents are required when filling out the CAT registration form:
Class 10th and 12th mark sheets
Graduation mark sheets/certificate
Birth certificate
Government-authorised valid ID card
Work experience certificate (if any)
Scribe certificate (if applicable)
PwD category certificate (if applicable)
Caste category certificate (if applicable), etc.
How can I fill out the CAT registration form?
Candidates can fill out the CAT registration form by visiting the CAT official website and registering themselves as a user. To create a profile, the applicant has to fill in their personal details about their academic background and prior/current work experience (if any). After this, they will have to choose their preferred colleges as well as MBA/MIM programs they will want to apply for. In the next step, students will be asked to select their preference for the exam city centre. Further, paying the CAT application fee is the last step of the CAT registration form.
How can I pay the application fee for the CAT exam?
Applicants can pay the application fee for the CAT exam online using net banking or a debit/credit card. The CAT exam fee for General, EWS and NC-OBC categories is INR 2,400 and for SC, ST and PwD category is INR 1,200. Candidates should be aware that the CAT registration fee is not transferable. As the CAT application and registration is a one-time process, candidates must thoroughly check the form and apply accordingly.
Can I make changes to my CAT registration form once it is submitted?
Yes, candidates can make changes to their CAT registration form once it is submitted. During the correction window period, they may make changes to the uploaded photos or signature as well as the test city preferences on the submitted CAT registration form. For this, students have to visit the CAT official website and log in using their CAT ID and password. After this, they must click the link to the application form and make the necessary changes.
Do I have to submit the reserved category certificate along with CAT application form?
Yes, candidates have to submit the reserved category certificate along with the CAT registration form, it is necessary to attach this certificate. Reservations of 15%, 7.5%, 27%, and 10% will be given to applicants who fall under the SC, ST, OBC, and EWS categories, respectively, during the CAT 2024 admissions process. Only candidates who submit their reservation registration form along with their proof of class and disability will be granted the reservation.
What are the consequences of filling in the wrong work experience details in the CAT registration form?
The main consequence of filling in the wrong work experience details in the CAT registration form is that your college will directly reject your application. The applicant must know that whatever work experience they mention in the CAT exam registration form, they must carry legit proof for it as colleges may ask for the same at any time. For this, candidates must only enter their full-time experience after graduation. Any pre-graduation work, part-time work, internships, and article ships are not counted towards the work experience.
What is the CAT registration last date?
The CAT registration last date has not been released yet. Last year, the CAT registration form was made available on August 2 and the deadline for submission was September 21.