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Predict My CollegeThe CAT exam dates will be officially announced by the last week of July. As per previous year's trends, the CAT exam will most likely be conducted by IIM Calcutta on the last Sunday of November in three shifts across 155 test cities in India. CAT registration is expected to begin in August and continue till September. The CAT admit card is expected to be released in October, on the official IIM CAT website (iimcat.ac.in).
The CAT answer key will most likely be released 3-4 days after the exam is conducted. The CAT response sheet will also be released along with the answer key. The CAT result is expected to be announced in the first week of January. Once the CAT result is announced, the CAT participating colleges will begin the CAT selection process after releasing the CAT cutoffs. Candidates appearing for the CAT exam can check the complete dates for the same on this page and stay updated with all of the latest events.
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Attempt nowThe important dates for the CAT exam can be checked in the table given below:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
CAT Exam Date | Last Sunday of November (Expected) |
The CAT exam will most likely be conducted in 3 shifts. Given below are the exam timings and reporting times for all three shifts:
| Shift | Exam Timings | Reporting Time |
|---|---|---|
| Shift 1 (Forenoon) | 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM | 7:00 AM to 8:15 AM |
| Shift 2 (Afternoon) | 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM | 11 AM to 12:15 PM |
| Shift 3 (Evening) | 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM | 3:00 PM to 4:15 PM |
Candidates interested in filling out the CAT registration can check all the dates related to the application process here:
Events | Tentative Dates |
|---|---|
CAT Registration Start Date | August |
CAT Initial Registration Deadline | September |
The important dates related to the CAT application form correction window can be found in the table below.
Event | Date |
|---|---|
CAT Application Form Correction Window Opens | Last Week of September |
CAT Application Form Correction Window Closes | Last Week of September |
The CAT admit card will be released most likely in October. Candidates who have registered for the exam can download their admit cards up until the exam using their login credentials. All candidates must download the hall ticket and take a printout before appearing for the exam.
Events | Tentative Dates |
|---|---|
CAT Admit Card Date | October |
Last Date to Download Admit Card | November |
CAT answer key will tentatively be released by the conducting body in the first week of December, four-five days after the CAT exam has been conducted. Candidates will be able to submit their objections as per the prescribed format until the deadline specified by the conducting IIM.
Events | Dates |
|---|---|
CAT Answer Key Release Date | First Week of December |
Last Date to Submit Objections Based on CAT Answer Key | First Week of December |
CAT result will be released in the first week of January. Candidates will be able to download their CAT exam scorecard from iimcat.ac.in.
Event | Date |
|---|---|
CAT Result Announcement | January |
CAT Mock Test will be released on the official website by IIM Calcutta. The conducting body activates the mock test link and releases a CAT Mock Test Navigation Guide to help candidates understand how to access it. It will also release a CAT Test Day Guide which will contain all the important instructions regarding the exam and a detailed exam day workflow. Candidates appearing for the CAT exam can take mock tests to understand the level of their preparation and get an insight into the actual exam pattern, syllabus, and marking scheme.
CAT Mock Test | Tentative Release Date |
|---|---|
CAT Official Mock Test | November |
CAT Mock Test for PwD Candidates (Visually Impaired) | November |
CAT Mock Test for Other PwD Candidates | November |
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IIM Calcutta is expected to conduct the CAT exam this year. One of the top six IIMs—IIM Bangalore, IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Calcutta, IIM Kozhikode, IIM Lucknow, and IIM Indore—conducts the CAT exam on a rotational basis every year.
Candidates should start preparing for the CAT exam from late February to early March. Since the CAT syllabus is extensive and the challenging nature of the test is excessive, applicants must dedicate at least 6 to 9 months to prepare. It takes nearly four to six months to completely cover the CAT syllabus. Therefore, candidates should preferably begin their CAT preparations in March at the latest.
Applicants can start applying for the CAT exam as soon as the application form is released in August. The application process will close in September. The conducting IIM will release the application schedule in July. The window for the application process will be open for 1.5 months.
The CAT result will be declared most likely in January as indicated based on the analysis of previous years. Using their login ID and password, candidates can get the CAT exam scorecard in downloadable PDF format on the official website of the conducting authority. Each candidate's raw scores (sectional and total) and percentiles (section and overall) will be included in the CAT exam result cum scorecard.
Along with the candidate response sheet, the CAT answer key be released within five to eight days after the exam. Candidates can estimate their probable exam raw score with the help of the response sheet. Applicants will have three to four days to complain to the official CAT answer key during the answer key objection window. For this, they must fill out an online form, provide a supporting document attesting to the object's validity, and pay the required fee.
The CAT admit card will be released most likely in October on the official website of the conducting authority. Only those applicants who will successfully register and pay the application fee will receive a CAT admit card. Applicants are not permitted to ask for any modification of the examination centre once the admit card is released. They must therefore choose the test location or city cautiously on the CAT application form.
The CAT exam will most likely be conducted on the last Sunday of November as predicted depending upon the last several years of analysis. However, the date has yet to be officially announced by the conducting authority. The CAT exam date will be made available on the official website in July.
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