CAT 2022 - Application Form(Released), Exam Date, Eligibility, Syllabus, Pattern, Result

CAT Exam 2022 Important Dates

CAT Exam 2022 Pattern & Syllabus

CAT Exam 2022 Eligibility

Educational Qualification -

• An applicant must hold a Bachelor's Degree with 50% marks (SC/ST/PWD candidates must possess 45% marks)
• If a candidate is in the final year or is waiting for the results, he is eligible for the exam. If selected, such candidates need to produce a certificate from the Principal of their Institution, which would state that they are eligible for obtaining the Degree or equivalent certificate.
• In case an applicant has done professional courses like ICWA, CS, CA, etc., with the required percentage (50%), he is certainly eligible for the entrance test.

Age Qualification: There is no age limit for appearing in the Common Admission Test 2022.

Note: The Indian Institutes of Management may verify the eligibility of the candidates at any stage of the selection procedure. Hence, the aspirants are suggested to maintain a valid and active email ID and a phone number throughout the entire selection process for hassle-free communication.

“Candidates should note that the mere fulfillment of minimum eligibility criteria will not ensure consideration for shortlisting by IIMs”.

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CAT 2022 Seat Reservation

IIMs and other government institutions strictly follow the below-mentioned reservation criteria:

CAT Exam 2022 Application Process

CAT 2022 registration started on 3rd August and will continue till the 14th of September 2022. The application process will entirely be online. Interested candidates are suggested to visit the official web portal of CAT with all the essential documents such as scanned copies of signature, photograph, mark sheets of Class X, XII, Bachelor’s Degree, etc. The registration process is done in three steps –

1. CAT registration
2. Log in using the system-generated user ID and password
3. Filling in CAT application form 2022

How to Fill CAT Application Form 2022

It comprises five important sections such as – Personal Details, Academics, Work Experience, Programs and Payment.

1. Personal Details: Here, the applicants need to provide details like their complete name, parent’s name, nationality, category, gender and address. They need to upload the scanned images of their signature, photograph and caste certificate.
2. Academics: Provide your academic details right from class X to master. The details should include the exam name, University or Board, maximum marks, marks obtained, etc.
3. Work Experience: Have you worked full-time? If so, you need to enter the details right here. Remember, candidates with “only full-time experience after graduation” are advised to enter the details.
4. Programs: Select your programs and the Interview City name.
5. Payment: Payment would be made online. General category candidates have to pay INR 2,200/-. Candidates belonging to reserved categories will pay INR 1,100/-.

CAT Registration Fee -

Irrespective of the number of colleges that a student is applying to, he is required to pay the application or registration fee only once.

Candidates belonging to the reserved categories are suggested to upload a caste certificate during the registration process.

Note: The application fee, once paid, won’t be refunded under any circumstances.

CAT Exam 2022 Other Details

CAT Admit Card 2022

• The concerned IIM will release the Common Admission Test (CAT 2022) admit card on the official website by 27th of October 2022.
• The last date to download and get a printout of the admit card will be the CAT exam date.
• Candidates can log in at the official website with their registered ID and password to download the admit card.
• It is mandatory to carry the admit card to the examination venue for making entry to the examination hall.

Details Mentioned on CAT 2022 Admit Card

The CAT 2022 hall ticket will have the following details:

• Candidate's name
• Caste category
• Date of birth
• Registration number
• Date and time of the exam
• CAT exam center
• Google map link to locate the exam center
• Emergency contact number
• Test system number to identify your examination room
• Exam related instructions

CAT Exam Day Instructions

1. The candidates must carry two copies of the CAT 2022 admit card and a photo ID proof (original and photocopy).
2. Only CAT 2022 admit cards & photo ID cards will be allowed inside the exam hall.
3. A writing pad and pen will be provided for rough work, to be returned after the test. The candidates will be required to write their name and registration number on the writing pad.
4. The candidates must reach the CAT exam center before reporting time to complete the identification process. Candidates should report at 7:30 AM for the morning session, at 11.30 AM for the afternoon session, and at 3:30 PM for the evening session.
5. Use the Reference Number printed on the admit card to identify the door/wing/lab at the test venue on the day of the test.
6. The candidates are not supposed to sign their CAT admit card beforehand. The admit card is to be signed only inside the exam hall in front of the invigilator.
7. The candidates must affix their photo (same as the one uploaded with the application form) on the admit card.
8. Mobile phones, calculators, IPad or any other gadget is prohibited inside the examination hall.
9. The candidates are advised not to carry bags or luggage to the CAT 2022 exam center as you may not find any provision to keep it safe.
10. Jewelry that contains metal, clothes with pockets, jackets and footwear are prohibited inside the exam hall.
11. Candidates with a metal implant, pacemaker, etc., in their body, will be required to bring medical certificates of the same.

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