CAT 2023: Last Chance to Register for the Common Admission Test
The Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Lucknow, is wrapping up the online application process for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2023 today, September 20, at 5 pm. If you aspire to join one of India’s premier business schools, now is the time to act.
Candidates interested in taking the CAT 2023 can register by visiting the official website at iimcat.ac.in.
As per the schedule, the Common Admission Test is scheduled to take place on November 26. The results are expected to be announced by the second week of January 2024.
“Deadline for CAT 2023 Registration and Forms Submission has been extended to 20th September 2023,” stated the official website.
The online registration process for CAT 2023 commenced on August 2. Candidates will receive their admit cards on October 25, nearly a month before the examination date.
CAT 2023 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates applying for CAT 2023 must fulfill the following eligibility criteria:
| Category | Minimum Marks Required |
|---|---|
| General Category | 50% or equivalent CGPA |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 45% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 45% |
| Persons with Disability (PwD) | 45% |
Additionally, students in their final year of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification exam, as well as those who have completed their degree and are awaiting results, are eligible to appear for the CAT 2023.
How to Apply for CAT 2023
Follow these steps to apply for CAT 2023:
- Visit the official website of CAT 2023 at iimcat.ac.in
- On the homepage, locate and click on the ‘CAT 2023 Registration’ link.
- Register yourself, then proceed to fill out the CAT 2023 application form.
- Select your preferred test cities from the available options.
- Complete the process by uploading all required documents and making the mandatory payment.
- Double-check all details and submit the CAT 2023 application form.
CAT 2023 Application Fee
The application fee for CAT 2023 varies based on the category of the candidate:
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General Category | Rs 2,400 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | Rs 1,200 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | Rs 1,200 |
| Persons with Disability (PwD) | Rs 1,200 |
CAT 2023 Admission Process
The CAT 2023 admission process comprises three rounds:
- Written Ability Test (WAT)
- Group Discussion (GD)
- Personal Interview (PI)
The written exam is divided into three sections:
- Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning
- Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning
- Quantitative Ability
Candidates will have 120 minutes to complete the examination, with 40 minutes allocated for answering questions in each segment.