CAT 2024 APPLICATION & REGISTRATION
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CAT Registration 2022: IIM Bangalore has extended the last date to fill CAT application form 2022 on the official website- iimcat.ac.in. Candidates can register for CAT 2022 till September 21, 2022. Earlier the last date for CAT Registration was September 14. Candidates having a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ ST/ PwD) from a recognized university are eligible for CAT registration 2022.
Direct Link for CAT Registration 2022 (New Candidate) | Already Registered, Click Here to Login | Direct Link to register for Non-IIMs |
CAT 2022 Form Correction window will be open for only 2-3 days after the registration ends. Registered candidates will be able to edit the application form for photograph, signature, and test center preference only. No changes will be permitted in name, date of birth, registered email id, category, and mobile number.
With CAT notification released on July 31, candidates must begin preparing for the exam as per the latest pattern and syllabus. As per the revised CAT Exam Pattern, the question paper will have 66 MCQs to be attempted in 120 minutes.
CAT 2022 Exam Pattern | CAT 2022 Syllabus | CAT Question Paper |
Read the article to know more about the steps to complete CAT 2022 registration, important documents, registration fees, and other details.
Candidates must ensure that they stay updated with the important dates for CAT 2022. After the release of CAT application forms, candidates must register as soon as possible to get the exam city and center of their choice. Given below are CAT 2022 Exam Dates.
Event | Dates |
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CAT Registration Start Date | August 3, 2022 |
CAT Registration Last Date |
September 21, 2022 (Extended) |
CAT 2022 Form Correction | Third week of September 2022 |
CAT Exam Date 2022 | November 27, 2022 |
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Particulars | Details |
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Can I register for CAT 2022 now? | Yes, CAT online registration has started on August 3, 2022 (10:00 AM) |
CAT Registration 2022 last date |
September 21, 2022 (Extended) |
CAT registration official website | iimcat.ac.in |
CAT registration for non IIMs | Open. Check direct link here |
CAT 2022- New candidate registration | New candidates first need to create their CAT login details by filling basic information- name, date of birth, email address, country, and mobile number. |
CAT login to fill application form | Already registered can login to fill the CAT application form by using their User ID and password. |
Minimum eligibility to fill CAT form | 50% in graduation (45% for SC/ ST/ PwD) |
CAT exam registration fees | INR 2300 for General/ EWS/ OBC INR 1150 for SC/ ST/ PwD |
To register for CAT 2022 exam, you need to fulfill some basic eligibility criteria laid down by IIM. You must register for CAT exam only if you meet the eligibility criteria. CAT eligibility criteria is notified in the official notification released on July 31.
Criteria | Description |
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Age Limit | There is no upper age limit to register for CAT exam. |
Graduation | It is mandatory to have a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university. |
Minimum Marks in Graduation | 50% for general candidates and 45% for reserved category candidates. |
Attempts | No limit on the number of attempts for CAT exam. If you appeared for CAT 2021, 2020, 2019, etc., you can still register for CAT 2022. |
Work Experience | No prior work experience is required for CAT registration. |
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Before you start registering, make sure you keep these documents and information with you for the smooth completion of CAT registration process.
Requisites at the time of Registration | |
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Class 10 mark sheet | Class 12 mark sheet |
Marksheet of graduation or equivalent diploma. | Final year students need a mark sheet of the second year and final year certificate from college. |
Details of work experience, if any | Scanned JPG/ JPEG images of signature and photograph |
Certificate of category scanned as PDF, in case applicable | Online banking details to pay CAT application fees |
List of IIM programs you wish to apply for. | List of preferences for CAT exam city |
Candidates will be required to upload all the documents in the CAT Application form as per the guidelines prescribed by the conducting body. CAT Photograph should not be more than 6 months old and should have a white background. Read More
Required Documents for CAT Registration | Dimension | Minimum Resolution of Scanned Image | Format | File Size |
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Photograph | 30 mm X 45 mm | 150 px/ inch | .jpg or .jpeg | <= 80 Kb |
Signature | 80 mm X 35 mm | 150 px/ inch | .jpg or .jpeg | <= 80 Kb |
NC-OBC/SC/ST Certificate | Self-attested Scanned Copy | - | <=200 Kb | |
PwD Certificate | Self-attested Scanned Copy | - | <=200 Kb |
There are certain documents and certificates that candidates need to download from the official CAT 2022 website. These official certificate PDFs are sourced from the official website and provided below for your ease . You need to enter the required information, self-attest it, and scan it to upload during CAT registration.
Certificate | PDF Link |
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Scribe Affidavit | Download |
Final Year Certificate | Download |
NC-OBC Certificate | Download |
SC/ ST Certificate | Download |
EWS Certificate | Download |
Disability Certificate (PwD)- Form V | Download |
Disability Certificate (PwD)- Form VI | Download |
Disability Certificate (PwD)- Form VII | Download |
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Before registering for CAT 2022, candidates must go through the below-mentioned guidelines issued by IIM for ensuring error-free CAT registration:
For registration, CAT official website is iimcat.ac.in. There is no other alternative website to apply for CAT exam. iimcat.ac.in is the only official website for CAT registration 2022.
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Use the below-mentioned web browsers to ensure hassle-free completion of CAT 2022 registration:
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CAT 2022 Application Form is released.
To apply for CAT 2022, candidates need to visit the official website of IIMCAT. Watch the video given below to know how to apply @iimcat.ac.in.
CAT 2022 registration is completely online. It can be easily done by candidates at home provided they have a stable internet connection and a suitable device. The application process is simple and following a few guidelines and steps properly helps you fill the CAT application form with ease. Here are all the necessary steps for CAT Registration:
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The detailed guide for making payment of the Application fee is given below:
CAT Registration Fee needs to be paid online only (Net banking, Credit Card, or Debit Card). The category-wise fee is given below:
Category | Application Fee |
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General/NC-OBC (Non-Creamy Layer Other Backward Classes) | INR 2300 |
SC (Scheduled Caste)/ST (Scheduled Tribe) | INR 1150 |
PwD (Persons with Disability)/DA (Differently Abled) | INR 1150 |
While paying online, this year there is no additional transaction processing charge
Step 4: Confirmation Email for Successful CAT Registration 2022
Once you have successfully submitted the fees, you will receive a confirmation email from the concerned CAT authorities regarding the successful submission of your CAT Application 2022. Please note that this email is very important for any further correspondence, so please do not delete it in any case.
Choosing CAT 2022 Exam city is an important decision while filling the application form so that it is convenient for you in terms of travel time and distance.
CAT application correction window 2022 will be opened after the last date of CAT registration. The facility to edit details in CAT application form is provided only for 2-3 days. You can correct the mistakes in exam city preferences and images of signature and photograph. Only successfully registered candidates can make the correction in CAT application form. You can edit only these details during CAT form correction 2022:
Candidates cannot edit the following details during the form correction window of CAT.
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CAT 2022 Registration process requires clarity on certain points of error that you may commit while applying for the exam. It is very important that you do not make any mistakes while filling the CAT Application form as no changes will be allowed once the application is submitted, except for the signature and photograph. Follow the instructions below to avoid any mistake in application:
If a candidate has forgotten his/ her CAT registration ID and password then they can follow the below-mentioned steps:
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Candidates who complete CAT 2022 registration before the last date will be issued CAT 2022 admit card on Oct 27, 2022. The admit card of CAT 2022 will only be released online at IIM CAT official website- iimcat.ac.in. Before the release of the admit cards, IIM will open the correction window for CAT application form 2022. You must use this opportunity to ensure that there is no error in your registration form for CAT exam.
Candidates can see a continuous rise in CAT registration over the past 10 years. An increase in CAT 2022 Registration is also expected. Given below are CAT registration trends of the past 10 years.
Year | Total Registrations |
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2021 | 2,29,969 |
2020 | 2,27,835 |
2019 | 2,44,169 |
2018 | 2,41,000 |
2017 | 2,31,000 |
2016 | 2,32,292 |
2015 | 2,18,664 |
2014 | 2,18,664 |
2013 | 1,94,516 |
2012 | 2,14,000 |
CAT 2022 Registration Statistics will be updated after the conclusion of the exam on November 27, 2022. Till then, you can check the previous year's CAT registration trends.
In CAT 2021, a total of 1.92 lakh students appeared out of 2.30 lakh registered candidates. Out of the 1.92 lakh candidates, 35% were female candidates and 65% were male candidates, & 2 were transgender candidates.
Shifts | Candidates Scheduled | Candidates Present | Present % | Candidates Absent |
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Shift 1 | 76826 | 64185 | 83.55% | 12641 |
Shift 2 | 76037 | 63380 | 83.35% | 12657 |
Shift 3 | 77106 | 64095 | 83.13% | 13011 |
Total | 229969 | 191660 | 83.34% | 38309 |
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Ques. How do I register for CAT 2022?
Ans. Aspirants can fill CAT Registration Forms 2022 by visiting the official website- iimcat.ac.in. The stepwise procedure to complete CAT application process 2022 is given below for your convenience:
Ques. What is the last date for CAT Registration?
Ans. CAT Registration has begun on August 3. Eligible candidates can complete CAT Registration till 5 PM on September 21, 2022. Earlier CAT Registration deadline was September 14, 2022.
Ques. Can I register for CAT 2022 now?
Ans. CAT Registration process has started. IIM Bangalore opened the registration window for CAT 2022 on August 3, 2022, on the official website- iimcat.ac.in. Eligible candidates can register for CAT 2022 by visiting the official website now.
Ques. Can I submit CAT Registration Form offline?
Ans. No, there is no provision to submit CAT Registration Form offline. IIM Bangalore will release CAT registration form in online mode only. Hence, candidates must be prepared with the required hardware and software to submit the registration form for CAT 2022 online at iimcat.ac.in.
Ques. When should I apply for CAT 2022?
Ans. Once CAT registration forms have been released on August 3, 2022, candidates must apply as early as possible to avoid any technical difficulties in the last days. Candidates with a bachelor’s degree with 50% marks (45% for reserved) can apply for CAT 2022 till September 21.
Ques. What is the registration link for CAT 2022?
Ans. CAT 2022 registration link has been activated on the official IIM CAT website- iimcat.ac.in. The same has also been mentioned in the article above. Candidates can use CAT Registration link to apply for the exam.
Ques: When can I apply for CAT 2022?
Ans: CAT 2022 Registration has started on August 3, 2022. The application forms have been released on the official website at iimcat.ac.in which can be filled till September 21, 2022.
Ques: Who will release CAT 2022 Application Forms?
Ans: CAT 2022 conducting body is announced. As predicted earlier, CAT exam 2022 is being conducted by IIM Bangalore. Every year, one of the 20 IIMs takes the responsibility of conducting the national level exam in the online mode.
Ques: How many attempts are there in CAT?
Ans: There is no limit to the number of attempts in CAT. If a candidate had applied for the exam last year then they are eligible to apply for the exam this year also.
Ques: I am not fulfilling the minimum marks criteria, can I fill CAT 2022 application form?
Ans: Last year, IIM had relaxed the minimum marks criteria, and candidates were allowed to fill the online application forms with only the Pass certificate issued by the college. However, for this year the updated eligibility criteria will be released soon.
Ques: Is qualification in Maths mandatory to become eligible for CAT registration?
Ans: No. CAT Eligibility Criteria 2022 is that the candidate must have completed a graduation degree in any discipline.
Ques. What is CAT Registration Fees 2022?
Ans. CAT Registration Fees 2022 has been increased this year. UR/ OBC candidates need to pay INR 2300 and SC/ ST/ PwD candidates need to pay INR 1150 as CAT Registration Fee. Candidates have to be pay the registration fee online via Credit Card, Debit Card, UPI, or Net Banking.
Ques. Which documents have to be uploaded during CAT registration process?
Ans. During CAT exam registration, candidates have to upload certain important documents including scanned image of photograph, scanned image of signature. Reserved category candidates have to fill and upload the category certificate PDF available on the official website- iimcat.ac.in. Also, PwD candidates have to upload duly-filled disability certificate pdf available for download at iimcat.ac.in.
Ques. Can I choose the language medium during CAT registration?
Ans. No, candidates cannot choose the language medium during CAT registration. CAT being a national-level exam is conducted only in the English language. CAT question paper is not available in any other language.
Ques. Is CAT Registration process online?
Ans. Yes, CAT registration process is completely online. All the steps involved in the registration process for CAT exam, i.e. user id generation, form filling, document uploading, and application fee payment are online.
Ques. How to recover CAT login password for completing the registration?
Ans. To recover CAT login password for registration, candidates must visit the official IIM CAT website and click on the link for ‘forgot password’. An OTP/ link will be sent on the registered mobile number/ email id to reset the CAT login details.
Ques. Can I make corrections in CAT registration form after submission?
Ans. After submission of CAT Registration Form, corrections are only allowed during CAT Form Correction window. IIM opens the form correction window for making corrections in the test city preferences and the uploaded documents for 2-3 days after the conclusion of CAT registration process.
Ques. Will CAT 2022 registration fee be refunded if I do not appear for the exam?
Ans. No, CAT registration fee once paid is non-refundable under any circumstances. Whether you sit for the exam or not, you will not be refunded CAT registration fee 2022.
Ques. Who should I contact in case of queries related to CAT Registration Form 2022?
Ans. If you have queries related to any process of CAT Registration Form 2022, can contact the authorities on the helpline number- 1-800-210-1088 (Toll Free) or send an email at cathelpdesk@iimcat.co.in.
Ques. The name printed on my Aadhar card is different from the one mentioned in my class 10th certificate. Which name should I provide in CAT Registration Form?
Ans. Candidates are advised to provide the name as printed on their Aadhar card and get the same name printed on their class 10 certificate by following the required process.
Ques: I am awaiting my final semester results. What academic details should I put in CAT Registration Form?
Ans: If candidates do not have their final year marksheet with them, i.e if they are awaiting either the exams or the results, they should provide the last semester’s data in CAT registration form. So, if a candidate is awaiting the results of the final semester, he/ she can upload the details of the 5th semester.
Ques. I have completed my Bachelor’s degree recently but my University follows the grading system. How do I enter the graduation marks in CAT Application Form 2022?
Ans. If your mark sheet contains the equivalent percentage for the respective grades, you will enter the percentage equivalent to the grade scored by you in CAT application form 2022. If it’s not given, then contact your university and procure the equivalent percentage for your grade score for completing CAT 2022 Registration.
Ques. I have completed a dual degree program (B.Tech.+M.Tech. or B.Tech.+M.Sc. or BS+MS). How should I fill my aggregate percentage for graduation in CAT Registration Form?
Ans. If you have done dual degree programs, you can fill the aggregate of marks which are equivalent to the bachelor’s degree. If there are marks given in the Master’s category, fill it in the section for post graduation details during CAT Registration.
Ques. I have completed my education in the 10+2+2/10+1+1+2 pattern. How do I fill in my bachelor’s degree details during CAT Registration?
Ans. First ascertain that your degree is recognized by UGC, AIU or other equivalent bodies. If your degree is recognized, you can fill in the details as given below
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*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College
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