IIM CAT 2024: Registrations End Tomorrow, Direct link to apply Here

IIM CAT 2024: The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Calcutta will end the online registration process for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2024 tomorrow, September 20. Students now have until September 20 to complete their applications on the official website iimcat.ac.in. Initially the registration was set to close on September 13 but an extension has been granted to last year.

The CAT 2024 exam will be held on November 24 with three sessions scheduled across 170 cities. The first session will run from 8:30 am to 10:30 am the second from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm and the final session from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm.

Here the step-by-step process to register for the CAT 2024 exam:

1. Visit the official website: Go to the official CAT website at iimcat.ac.in.

2. New registration: On the homepage, click on the “New Registration” button.

3. Enter the required details: Fill in your essential information such as name, date of birth, email ID, phone number and country.

4. OTP verification: Validate your registration by entering the OTP sent to your registered mobile number or email.

5. Login: Re-login using the credentials provided via email.

6. Fill in the application form: Complete the application by providing personal, academic and work experience details.

7. Upload documents: Upload the required documents, including a passport-sized photo, signature, and category certificate (if applicable) in the specified format and sizes.

8. Select preferences: Choose your preferred IIM, the course you’re applying for the interview city, and the exam center.

9. Pay the application fee: Complete the registration process by paying the application fee online.

10. Download the application: Save and download a copy of the application form and payment confirmation for future reference.

CAT 2024 Fees

CAT fee is to be paid at the time for application form submission. Pay the fee via debit/credit card net banking or e-wallet.

• General and NC-OBC candidates: INR 2500
• SC/ST/PWD candidates: INR 1250

The CAT form has six sections.Candidates are required to fill relevant details in all the six pages of the form for successful submission. Check below details related to the six sections of CAT exam registration form 2024:

1. Personal Details: In this section of CAT application form the candidates are required to enter details such as name date of birth, father name, category, gender, nationality, communication address, email ID and mobile phone number etc.
2. Academic Details:In this section the candidates have to enter class 10 and 12 exam scores bachelor degree details and marksheet and details of other professional courses (if any).
3. Work Experience:If a candidate has relevant work-experience they need to fill in details such as name of the company duration of employment designation in this section.
4. Programmes:In this section the candidate has to select IIM institutes of their choice and the MBA programmes they wish to pursue.
5. Test City:In this section test city preference is to be marked. Candidates can select up tosix citiesin order of preference from first to last in theCAT application form.
6. Payment:To pay theCAT application fee candidates can use Credit/Debit Card Internet Banking or Paytm/PayU mobile wallets.

IIM CAT Registration 2024: Key Points

CAT registration and application processis a one-time activity and it is a mandatory activity as there is no provision of offline form submission.CAT examapplicants must not make errors in the form as the fee is non-refundable. Candidates will have to fill a fresh form if they make mistake. Given below are the keyhighlights of CAT exam registration cum application process 2024:

CAT Exam Pattern 2024

CAT exam patternis designed to test candidate ability to solve mathematical and reasoning problems accurately in least amount of time. The test is all about using mathematical aptitude and logical reasoning. Candidates planning to appear for CAT 2024 must familiarise themselves with the latestCAT exam pattern. It will help them in understanding the structure ofCAT question paperand marking scheme.

There will be three sections in the CAT question paper 2024:

• CAT VARC section will have 24 questions and weightage of 72 marks
• CAT DILR section will have 20 questions and weightage of 60 marks
• CAT Quantitative Aptitude section will have 22 questions and weightage of 66 marks

CAT Syllabus 2024: Highlights

TheCAT question paper 2024will comprise VARC, DILR and Quantitative Aptitude topics. The questions will be in MCQ format. Take a look at the highligts ofCAT syllabus 2024below for CAT preparation:

• The VARC section of CAT exam syllabus for MBA covers various topics of English Grammar, Verbal Reasoning and Reading Comprehension.
• The Quantitative Aptitude section of CAT syllabus includes all the topics of Mathematics from Class 9 to 10 such as Arithmetic, Geometry, Algebra, Trigonometry and Mensuration.
• The DILR syllabus of CAT exam includes topics that require analytical interpretation of data presented in the form of Puzzles, Pie Charts, Tables and Bar Graphs.

CAT Preparation Strategy

By October 2024, aspirants must complete the CAT syllabus so that they are fully equipped to practice CAT mocks and practice papers in the last one month. Check below a few last month CAT preparation tips 2024 for reference.

• Take aCAT mock testevery alternate day and analyse it. Immediately work on the topics which posed challenge in the mock test.
• Practice CAT mock tests of different various difficulty levels – easy medium and tough.
• It is important to also practice sectional mock tests for CAT to learn how to maximise performance in 40 minutes (sectional time limit for CAT).
• Check your weak points and get your doubts cleared by mentors or in an online session for problem solving.
• Seek last leg guidance from mentors on how to crack tough DI and LR patterns without applying long process.
• Read tips and watch videos to know shortcut methods of mathematical calculations and reading of LR patterns. This skill is important for saving time in the exam.
• Make a time table for revision. From now on you need torevise all the topics of CAT 2024 syllabusdedicatedly and in a focused manner everyday.
• Practice more of Logical Reasoning and Parajumbles questions in the last month for better result.
• Stop practicing CAT mock tests once you start getting the desired score. If your performance is consistent in mocks, you will maintain it in the actual exam too.
• Do not practice mock test in the last week of the exam. Stop earlier and focus on revision when CAT 2024 is only 5-6 days away.

CAT Preparation 2024: Tips That Will Improve Your Performance

• Download MBA preparation mobile apps to prepare for CAT exam anywhere and anytime.
• CAT is a speed and accuracy test. Practice as many CAT question papers and mock tests as you can to improve speed and accuracy.
• During CAT exam preparation measure your performance after each CAT mock test. Analyse strengths and weaknesses to work upon them more.
• Solve each question of CAT study material at least thrice because in the first attempt, you will understand it in the second attempt you will solve it faster and in the third attempt you may discover a shortcut.
• CAT exam has sectional time limit which means you need to complete each section within the stipulated time-frame.
• CAT exam has negative marking. For each wrong answer 1 mark is deducted. To avoid this learn the trick of selecting the right questions.
• Do not do speed reading in RC. Nor should you go for reverse readin the questions first and passage later. Read the RC passage and note down important points in the rough sheet. This way you will be able to address the questions easily.
• CAT has sectional cut off limit so do not ignore any topic. The sectional cut off directly affects the overall CAT percentile and selection in WAT-GD/PI.
• Practice time-bound CAT mock tests as part of your CAT prep strategy. It will help you to develop time management skills.
• Keep your CAT 2024 preparation optimum but do not over do anything. If you have prepared certain topics already. Do not work on them again and again. Focus on topics that are still your pain points.
• Memorise tables up to 20, square, square roots, cubes, cube roots etc. These will help you in mental calculation during theCAT exam.
• Revise all the concepts of VA and LR and formulae of QA every day for one hour. You should be so well versed with these that on the exam day you can recall them without wasting a single moment.
• In this last phase of CAT preparation 2024 focus completely on mock tests and revision. This is the crucial time when you can take your CAT score from 95 to 99 percentile.