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What's New in CAT Exam 2024?
November 06, 2024: Though the CAT 2024 Exam admit card is out now, candidates have been facing issues with the CAT admit card download. They reported problems with logging into the website and intermittent errors like the admit card not downloading or not visible. Read Full News
November 05, 2024: IIM Calcutta has released the CAT 2024 Exam admit card on November 5, 2024, at around 8 PM. Students can download the admit card from the Candidate Login on the official website iimcat.ac.in. The exam will be held on November 24, 2024. Read Full News
Candidates can download their CAT 2024 Admit Card at iimcat.ac.in using their User ID and Password. It is to be noted that IIM does not send the CAT 2024 hall ticket via email or post. Candidates can download the admit card till November 24, before the exam.
- CAT 2024 exam is scheduled in 3 shifts in online CBT mode at 400+ exam centers, located in 150+ cities. It is mandatory to carry a printout of the admit card along with a valid id proof in original to CAT 2024 Exam Center.
- The details of the allotted test centre, reporting time, CAT 2024 exam slot, and test day guidelines will be mentioned on your CAT 2024 admit card. Also, IIM will provide a google map link on the admit card to help you locate the exam center.
In case of any errors in the admit card, you must immediately report the same to the authority on the CAT helpline number +91-0522-6696676 (9:30 am to 5:30 pm) or send an email at cat2024-helpdesk@iiml.ac.in.
People Also Ask?Ques. How can I download my CAT 2024 admit card? Ans. You can download your CAT 2024 Admit Card following these simple steps:
Ques. What is the time of CAT slot 1? Ans. CAT slot 1 is scheduled from 8:30 am to 10:30 am. The slot assigned to the candidate will be mentioned in the admit card. It is important that you reach the test center as per the reporting time to avoid any delays. Ques. Do we need to stick a photo to CAT 2024 admit card? Ans. Yes, you are supposed to paste the photograph on the printed copy of the admit card. Space will be provided on the admit card to stick the passport-size photograph. Note that the photo has to be the same as the one uploaded during the registration. |
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CAT 2024 Admit Card Release Date
IIM will release the admit card of CAT 2024 as per the scheduled date and time. Provided below is CAT Admit Card 2024 release date and time.
CAT Admit Card 2024 | Dates |
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CAT 2024 admit card release date | November 5, 2024 |
Last Date to Download Admit Card | November 24, 2024 |
CAT 2024 Exam Date | November 24, 2024 |
Also Check: CAT 2024 Exam Dates
CAT Admit Card 2024 Download Link
CAT Admit Card 2024 download link is available here.
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How to Download CAT Admit Card 2024?
Download CAT admit card only at iimcat.ac.in using the steps below:
- Visit the official website- iimcat.ac.in
- Click on the ‘Login’ tab under ‘Registered Candidate Login for CAT 2024’
- Login using your CAT user id and password
- Click on ‘Download CAT 2024 Admit Card’ to view and download as PDF.
Web Browsers to Download CAT 2024 Admit Card
The official website mentions using any of the three web browsers with the latest versions to download CAT 2024 admit card:
- Mozilla Firefox- Version 94-112
- Google Chrome- Version 88-113
- Microsoft Edge- Version 88-113
Details Mentioned on CAT 2024 Admit Card
Verify these details mentioned on your CAT 2024 admit card to ensure they match with the details submitted in CAT 2024 application form.
- Name
- Date of birth
- CAT User ID/ Registration Number
- Category
- PwD status
- Signature
- Photograph
Apart from the above details. your CAT Admit Card will also mention the below-listed:
- Test slot and time
- Test city and exam center address
- Reporting time/ Last entry time
- Google map link
- CAT exam day instructions
- Emergency contact details
- Space to paste the passport-size photograph (same as the one uploaded in CAT application form 2024)
CAT 2024 Admit Card Photo
You are required to affix a passport-size photograph on your printed CAT admit card. Make sure that the CAT admit card photo is the same as the one you uploaded in your application form. Note that the admit card will already have your uploaded photo printed on it. You are provided a space adjacent to this to paste your passport-size photo.
CAT Admit Card Sample
Problem Faced During CAT Admit Card 2024 Download
Some candidates may have faced problems while downloading their CAT 2024 Admit Card in the past years. Let’s Check:
- CAT exam admit card download window not opening: This may be due to internet issues, old version of browsers, and cache issues. Make sure you are using a high speed internet connection and the latest versions of web browsers.
- CAT admit card not available in login: You must immediately contact the IIM authorities using the helpline numbers provided below.
CAT 2024 Helpline
You must immediately contact the concerned board/authority if the said solutions are not working. You can contact the helpdesk from Monday to Saturday between 9:30 am to 5:30 pm. The helpdesk contact information is given below:
- Number: +91-0522-6696676
- Helpdesk email address: cat2024-helpdesk@iiml.ac.in
CAT Admit Card 2024 Self Declaration
As a precautionary measure at the test centers, candidates must submit a COVID-19 undertaking by filling in the self declaration form downloaded along with CAT Admit Card 2024.
- CAT Self Declaration is an undertaking stating whether the candidate has any of the COVID-19 flu-like symptoms including cough, fever, breathing problem, and runny nose.
- CAT admit card 2024 self declaration is collected to ensure safe conduct of the examination across the test centers.
What to Carry With CAT 2024 Admit Card on Exam Day?
Candidates will have to carry an original Photo ID, a photograph along with CAT Admit Card to the exam center, any of the following photo identity cards are valid on the exam day:
- Aadhaar Card
- Voter ID Card
- Passport
- PAN Card
- Driving License
- Photo ID issued by the current education institute or employer.
CAT Admit Card 2024: Google Map Link Feature
Google map link is a new feature that has been added to the IIM CAT Admit Card 2024. Candidates can now find out the exact location of their exam centers and any kind of last-minute chaos can be avoided. Here’s how to use the Google Map Link:
- Download your admit card
- Click on the google map link provided in your admit card.
- You will be directed to the google maps
- Click on the ‘Directions’ option.
- Enter your Starting point and choose your Mode of Conveyance.
- The map for your destination center will be displayed, and you can follow the same to access your center.
The contact number of the exam center is also available through this facility, candidates can use this number for any kind of location-related queries. If you’re using the facility through your laptop, you can use the ‘Send the directions to your phone’ option, to get the directions on your phone.
People Also Ask?Ques. Do we get pen and paper in CAT 2024 exam? Ans. Yes, you will be provided with a pen and paper at the test center for rough work. Once you are assigned your seat and system in the examination hall, the invigilators will provide you with a pen and rough sheets. Ques. Are pens not allowed in CAT 2024 exam? Ans. Candidates are not allowed to carry a pen to the test center. The exam center authorities distribute pens to each candidate and only that has to be used for all rough work and calculations. Ques. Can I wear jeans in CAT 2024 exam? Ans. Yes, you can wear jeans to the test center on CAT exam day. There is no restriction on wearing jeans by IIM. To avoid hassles during the security checking and frisking process, avoid wearing the ones with too many pockets. Ques. Is calculator allowed in CAT 2024? Ans. Only the on-screen calculator provided by IIM is allowed to use in CAT exam. You are not allowed to carry any other calculator to the examination hall. Before 2015, candidates did not have access to any tool (online or offline) for calculations. IIM Ahmedabad introduced this facility of on-screen calculator in 2015 and is in use since. Ques. How many rough papers are given in CAT 2024? Ans. 5 rough sheets are provided in CAT exam. Candidates need to use only these rough sheets for calculation and also submit the same once the exam concludes. Candidates are not allowed to carry the rough sheets after the exam. |
CAT Admit Card 2024: Forgot CAT User ID or Password?
If you have forgotten your CAT user Id or password, then to retrieve the same, you need to visit the official website. In the login window, you will see two options i.e Forgot User Id or Forgot Password. Select the right option and follow these steps:
- Visit the official website and click on user ID or password tab.
- Now enter your registered email address in the space provided.
- Next, you have to click the "Get User ID/ Password" tab.
- The user ID and password will be sent either on the registered email address or via SMS to the candidate on his registered mobile number.
- Use the new credentials provided to you.
- Now, you need to sign in again using the new user ID or password.
- Keep the new credentials safe for future reference.
What to do if CAT 2024 Admit Card is lost?
If you have lost your CAT 2024 Admit Card, do not worry. You can download your IIM CAT admit card again from the official website- iimcat.ac.in.
- Visit the official IIM CAT website, login using your CAT user id and password and download the admit card for CAT 2024.
- Till the exam day, you can download CAT Admit Card 2024 any number of times.
- Make sure that you have your IIM CAT Admit Card on the exam day at the test center.
It is highly recommended to keep your CAT admit card safe till the admission process as it is one of the essential documents required.
How to Print CAT 2024 Admit Card?
To print CAT Admit Card, you need to login at iimcat.ac.in, and download the admit card for printing. You need to follow certain guidelines to print CAT 2024 Admit Card to avoid difficulties on the exam day.
- It is advised to print CAT 2024 Admit Card on an A4 size sheet of paper.
- Ensure that the printout is complete and no detail is cropped out.
- CAT 2024 admit cards can either be printed in color or black & white.
- Before taking a print out, check that the page layout setting is portrait and not landscape.
- For verification purposes at the test centers, make sure that your name, application number, and photograph are clearly visible on the printout of CAT Admit Card 2024.
- Do not carry a mutilated or crumbled copy of your hall ticket to the exam center.
- Print 1-2 extra copies of your CAT admit card.
CAT 2024 Exam Day Process and Workflow
CAT 2024 will be conducted on Sunday, Nov 24, in three sessions/ slots. The complete schedule of CAT 2024 exam for all the three slots is given below for your convenience.
CAT Exam Day Activities | Shift 1 | Shift 2 | Shift 3 |
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CAT Exam Reporting Time | 7:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
Document Verification before entering the test lab | 7:30 AM | 11:30 AM | 3:30 PM |
Signing of CAT attendance sheet and biometric registration | 7:50 AM to 8:15 AM | 11:50 AM to 12:15 PM | 3:50 PM to 4:15 PM |
CAT Exam Center Entry Closing Time | 8:15 AM | 12:15 PM | 4:15 PM |
Allotment of the computer system, scribble pad, and completion of first login | 8:15 to 8:25 AM | 12:15 to 12:25 PM | 4:15 to 4:25 PM |
CAT Exam Time | 8:30 AM to 10:30 PM | 12:30 to 2:30 PM | 4:30 to 6:30 PM |
CAT Exam Time for PwD Candidates | 8:30 to 11:10 AM | 12:30 to 3:10 PM | 4:30 to 7:10 PM |
After the conclusion of CAT exam, candidates have to submit their opinion on the feedback page displayed on the screen and then return the scribble pad to the invigilators.
CAT 2024 Exam Day Guidelines
Candidates will have to follow the below-mentioned CAT exam day guidelines while appearing for the exam.
- CAT 2024 Admit Card should be printed on A4 size paper. The printed copy of the hall ticket should be clear and legible.
- Paste the same passport size color photograph as uploaded while registering for CAT in the space provided.
- Carry your original and valid photo ID. Photo ID must not be damaged or smudged and the name on ID should match the name on CAT 2024 Admit Card.
- Candidates are advised to locate their test center at least once before the exam day to avoid last-minute chaos regarding center location.
- Candidates shall only be allowed to take CAT 2024 Admit Card and Photo ID into the exam hall.
- Candidates will be provided with a Writing pad and a pen for rough work during the test, this must be returned when the test ends.
- Items prohibited in the exam hall – Mobile Phones, electronic gadgets, watches, calculators, stationery items, goggles, wallets, papers, jackets, etc.
- Candidates shouldn’t wear jewelry and other metal-containing items to the exam hall.
- Test Centre takes no responsibility for the personal belongings of the candidate.
- Any request for change of the test center will not be entertained.
It must be noted that CAT 2024 Admit Card is provisional and is subject to the condition that the candidates have fulfilled all the eligibility criteria as mentioned in CAT 2024 Registration Form, which is subject to verification in the further stages of the selection process.
What not to Carry on CAT 2024 Exam Day?
Candidates must avoid carrying certain items to the exam center on CAT exam day. There are certain items that are prohibited inside the exam hall.
Mobile phone | Bluetooth devices | Smartwatches |
Earphones and Headphones | Stationery | Bags and Wallets |
Jewelry | Calculators | Other electronic items |
Sunglasses | Camera | Log tables |
CAT 2024 Dress Code
CAT 2024 dress code provides the details what you can wear and what not on the exam day. We have provided the important points to keep in mind on the exam day:
- Wear simple clothes- t-shirts, dresses, trousers, jeans, shirts
- Avoid wearing jeans with too many pockets
- Wearing regular use glasses is allowed
- Avoid accessorizing- do not wear any kind of jewelry, ornaments, bags, and watches
Read More CAT 2024 Dress Code
CAT Admit Card 2024: Last 2 Weeks Preparation Tips
With only 2 weeks remaining for CAT 2024, candidates must go through these last minute preparation tips to crack CAT exam with more than 99 percentile:
Important Questions to Practice in the Last 2 Weeks
There are certain topics you should focus on in the last two weeks. Practice 15-20 questions daily from each topic listed below. These are provided here based on the predicted question paper for CAT 2024 by experts.
Quantitative Aptitude
- Arithmetic- Profit & Loss, Mixtures, Time & Speed, Work, Percentages & Ratios, Averages, and Interest
- Algebra- Quadratic equations, linear inequalities, series & progressions
- Geometry- Circles, Triangles, Quadrilaterals (Trapezium and Parallelograms), Polygons
Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning
Candidates must try to attempt DI and LR sets from these 4 topics to get better at analyzing data, interpreting and eliminating options.
- Games & Tournaments
- Arrangements
- Combination DI
- LR based DI caselets
Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension
- RC passages
- Para Jumbles
Check: CAT Preparation 2024
Mock Tests and Previous Year Questions
Join mock test series by 1-2 of the top CAT coaching institutes to get an idea of time management and accuracy. Take Free CAT 2024 Mock Tests Here
Solve CAT previous year question papers if you haven’t yet. Attempting previous year questions is a must to score 99+ percentile in CAT 2024 exam.
CAT Previous Year Question Paper | Download Link |
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CAT 2023 Question Paper | Check here |
CAT 2022 Question Paper | Check Here |
CAT 2021 Question Paper | Check Here |
CAT Preparation Quick Links:
What is the CAT Percentile for IIM?
CAT percentile for IIM is the minimum requirement to be eligible for admission. Every IIM releases its separate CAT percentile scores to shortlist candidates for admission. CAT 2024 percentile for the 21 IIMs is provided here.
IIMs | General | OBC | SC |
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IIM Ahmedabad | 80 | 75 | 70 |
IIM Bangalore | 85 | 75 | 70 |
IIM Kozhikode | 85 | 75 | 65 |
IIM Calcutta | 85 | 75 | 70 |
IIM Lucknow | 90 | 82 | 65 |
IIM Mumbai | 85 | 75 | 70 |
IIM Indore | 90 | 80 | 60 |
IIM Raipur | 92 | 74 | 54 |
IIM Rohtak | 95 | 78 | 55 |
IIM Udaipur | 92 | 74 | 54 |
IIM Kashipur | 92 | 74 | 54 |
IIM Trichy | 92 | 74 | 54 |
CAT Admit Card 2024 FAQs
Ques. What is Admit Card of CAT?
Ans. The Admit Card of CAT is a mandatory document required to appear for the exam. CAT Admit Card is issued by IIM to the registered candidates a month before the exam date. Candidates who do not carry the admit card of CAT on the exam day are not allowed to sit for the examination.
Ques. Where can I find CAT Admit Card?
Ans: Candidates can find and download CAT Admit Card from the official website i.e iimcat.ac.in. Candidates need to use their User ID and Password to login into their accounts in order to download the admit card. In case of any discrepancy in the admit card, candidates must immediately report the same at CAT helpdesk number i.e. 18002108720
Ques. What are the 3 slots in CAT exam?
Ans. The three slots of CAT exam are Morning, Afternoon, and Evening. The timings of the 3 slots of CAT 2024 exam are 8:30 to 10:30 AM, 12:30 to 2:30 PM, and 4:30 to 6:30 PM respectively.
Ques. Will CAT 2024 be online or offline?
Ans. Like previous years, CAT 2024 will be online. Candidates need to visit the allotted test center and take the exam online on the assigned computer system. It was before 2009 that CAT was an offline pen-paper based exam.
Ques. Can we go to the washroom during CAT exam?
Ans. No one will be permitted to go to the washroom once one enters the CAT exam lab and the test begins. If you want to use the washroom, make sure you do it before entering the exam lab.
Ques. How to print CAT Admit Card?
Ans. To print CAT Admit Card, you need to visit the official website of IIM CAT, download the official pdf of your admit card and then take a colored/ black & white printout on an A4 size paper.
Ques. Is the CAT admit card in colour or black and white?
Ans: CAT admit card is in colour. However, you can carry either a colored or a black/white printout of the admit card. Make sure that your photo and signature is clearly visible in your hall ticket printout.
Ques. What documents are to be carried with CAT 2024 Admit Card on the exam day?
Ans: The following documents will be required on CAT exam day:
- CAT Admit Card
- ID Proof
- Passport size photograph
- Self Declaration
Ques. What are the important instructions mentioned on CAT Admit Card 2024?
Ans: Candidates will have to follow the instructions:
- Items prohibited in the exam hall – Mobile Phones, electronic gadgets, watches, calculators, stationery items, goggles, wallets, papers, jackets, etc.
- Candidates shouldn’t wear jewelry and other metal-containing items to the exam hall.
- Test Centre takes no responsibility for the personal belongings of the candidate.
Ques. Can I carry a Xerox copy of a photo id card on CAT exam day?
Ans. Candidates are advised to carry both original and xerox copies of photo id proof.
Ques. What details must be verified in CAT 2024 Admit Card?
Ans. Candidates must verify the following:
- Name
- Photograph & Signature
- Exam Center Details
- Instructions for candidates
Ques. If I forget to carry CAT Admit Card to the allotted test center, can I show a digital copy of the same?
Ans. No digital copy of admit card is not accepted at the exam center by the invigilator. Neither a xerox/photostate copy, candidates have to appear for the examination with an original hard copy of the admit card. Make sure to carry a valid id proof as well to verification.
Ques. What is the Reference number or Test System Number mentioned on CAT Admit Card?
Ans. CAT admit card has certain features like google map link and reference number for the ease of candidates. Reference number helps candidate find their alloted computer system and room number at the exam center. It is mentioned on the admit card.
Ques. Is CAT exam always on Sunday?
Ans. Yes, CAT exam is always conducted on a Sunday. As per trends, it is conducted on the last Sunday of November. It was only in 2016 that the CAT exam was held on the first Sunday of December.
*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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There are various things required at the CAT exam hall such as a printout of the CAT 2022 Admit Card, COVID-19 Self Declaration form, ID proofs in photocopy, and original like Voter ID, Aadhar Card, Driving License, and more.
For more information, refer to this link: Documents Required at CAT Exam Centers
IIM is going to release the CAT Answer Key 2022 along with the question papers and response sheets a week after the final report of the CAT exam. You can download the answer key for CAT 2022 from the official website at IIM CAT.
For more information, refer to this link: CAT Answer Key 2022- Download PDFs