CAT Exam Day Guidelines have been released by IIM Bangalore at iimcat.ac.in. Candidates appearing for CAT 2022 exam need to follow the exam day guidelines issued by the exam conducting IIM. CAT 2022 Admit Card has been released online on October 27, 2022 and candidates can download the same till the exam day. Check CAT 2022 Admit Card
Candidates will also have submit a duly filled Self Declaration Form on the exam day. Other than that, carrying a valid photo Id proof is also mandatory to enter the exam hall. CAT 2022 exam day guidelines include details of frisking (security check before entry), document verification, and IRIS and photo registration at CAT 2022 Exam Centers.
Candidates should report at 7:00 AM for the forenoon session, 11:00 AM for the afternoon session, and 3:00 PM for the evening session. Entry will not be allowed after 8:15 AM, 12:15 PM, and 4:15 PM for the respective slots. Avoid carrying items prohibited in the exam hall- Mobile Phones, electronic gadgets, watches, calculators, stationery items, goggles, wallets, papers, jackets, etc.
CAT 2022 will be conducted on November 27, in three shifts at 400+ test centers located in India. The article takes you through the exam day guidelines for CAT 2022 and will also help you understand do’s and don’ts for the exam day.
Candidates must be well aware of the process they have to follow on CAT 2022 exam day. Before starting with the exam, candidates will have to go through a few formalities.
The first and foremost thing a candidate needs to do is to download of admit card from the official website. Post downloading, the candidate needs to check all particulars including:
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Often candidates have difficulty locating the exact location of their CAT test center and this leads to unavoidable delays on the exam day. To avoid such situations, IIM has introduced a new Google Map Link feature on the electronic version of CAT Admit Card using which the candidates can check the exact location of their allotted test center. To access the same, candidates just need to download their CAT admit cards and click on the google map link to get the directions to the exam center. Check CAT 2022 Mock Tests
At the entry point, candidates will be frisked using handheld metal detectors. Separate enclosures and security personnel will be available for frisking male and female candidates.
The candidate’s admit card (affixed with the photograph), original ID proof, will be checked on the desk. The photograph and signature of the candidate should be clearly printed and visible on the ID proof and must match with the name printed on the Admit Card.
Post document verification, candidates will move inside the test lab.
Candidates will be required to sign the Attendance Sheet.
A list of the do's and don’ts for the exam day is tabulated below:
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Print the Admit Card on an A4 size paper with legibly printed Candidate’s photograph and signature. | Exam will be cancelled if a candidate is found to appear for the test multiple times |
Carry and verify Original ID proofs as specified in the admit card before leaving for the test center. | Usage of Mobile phones, Electronic Gadgets, Watches, Calculators, own Stationery items, Wallets, and/or Goggles is prohibited. |
Affix the photograph (same as used in the application process) in the space provided in the admit card before handing it over for verification at the Test Center. | Do not use the keyboard at any point of time; this will lock your computer system |
Report at the test premises before gate closure timing. | Don’t request for a bio-break while inside the Exam Lab unless it is a Medical emergency and will not be entertained. |
Deposition of all personal belongings such as mobile phone, bag, wallets, jackets, jewellery, watch, electronic gadgets, stationary items, etc. at the Test Centre Entrance Gate is necessary. | Do not wear any jewelry (or any item(s) containing metal), jackets and footwear inside the Exam Lab. |
Reference Number printed on the Admit Card helps in checking the location of Exam Lab from the List displayed on the Notice Board. | Wastage of writing pad pages is not allowed as sheets are distributed only once. |
At the Console, use the Mouse to select the right Option as answer for an MCQ and to use the on-screen Keyboard to answer a non-MCQ. | |
Mandatorily provide your attendance in the Form with signature when asked for in the Exam Lab. | |
After the Exam, handover the duly signed Admit Card to the Invigilator present in the Exam Lab. |
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PwD candidates are given an additional 13 minutes 20 seconds to complete each section of CAT examination.
Download the official CAT 2022 Scribe Affidavit given below:
It is essential to appear for CAT 2022 in order to get admission to MBA in 20 IIMs and other top MBA colleges in India. The exam is therefore referred to as IIM CAT and is conducted by IIMs on an annual basis. Thus, getting nervous before examination is but obvious, out of which ignorance to ‘The’ day formalities is possible. Therefore, it is important to keep a check on the last moment preparation to appear for a great, hassle-free examination.
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Candidates need to carry the CAT 2022 Authorization Form provided by IIM if they wish to carry any prohibited or exceptional items to the Test Lab due to any medical reasons. The official link to download the authorization form is provided below:
While appearing for CAT 2022 candidates will have to follow the COVID-19 guidelines.
Following these CAT 2022 Exam Day Guidelines would be mandatory for all aspirants. Not following the guidelines and instructions carefully may lead to disqualification from taking the exam.
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