CAT Registration Fees 2024: Check Category Wise CAT Exam Fees & Modes of Payment

CAT Registration Fee 2024

CAT Exam Fees can be paid online only (Net banking, Credit Card, or Debit Card). The category-wise fee is given below:

Additional Transaction Fee for CAT 2024

As per the instructions issued by for registration fees, there is no additional transaction processing charge.

 

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How to Pay CAT Registration Fee 2024?

First of all, candidates will be required to register and fill the online application form of CAT. 

• Step 1: Register on the official website - Visit the official website of CAT and mention your email id, phone number, and date of birth.
• Step 2: Fill CAT Application Form - Mention your personal details, contact information, academic details, work experience, program preference and exam center preference at this stage
• Step 3: Upload Scanned Documents - Scan and Upload your documents (Photograph, Signatures & Required certificated) according to CAT Photo Size, Dimension, Format and Other Details
• Step 4: Payment of Application Fee - CAT 2024 Application Fee can be paid online via net banking/credit card/debit card. 

Payment of CAT Exam Fees

• Select the desired payment method from the list.
• Go to the declaration box and Select I Agree.
• Click on the Submit and Pay button option.
• You will be redirected to the payment gateway for final transaction.
• Enter payment details as per your preference in the boxes.
• After successful payment candidates will receive a transaction number that should be noted down.
• Once the CAT Registration Process is complete, a confirmation email from CAT authorities stating that your application is submitted successfully.

Recommended Web Browsers to Pay CAT Exam Fees 2024

Candidates can use the following versions of web browsers to paying the application fee in a hassled freeway as the application portal is supported on these versions only: 

• Mozilla Firefox (version 94 to 112)
• Google Chrome (version 88 to 113)
• Microsoft Edge (version 88 to 113) 

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Modes of Payment of CAT Registration Fees 2024

The registration fee can be submitted via online mode only. The payment forms are as follows:

• Visa or MasterCard Credit Card/ Debit Card
• Net Banking
• American Express Card/ Diners Card
• UPI
• Mobile Wallets

How to Check CAT Exam Fees Status?

After the successful transaction of your payment, a Payment Successful message will be displayed on the screen along with the Payment Transaction Number. You will then be redirected to the CAT Official website.

Instructions for Online Payment of CAT Exam Fees

While making CAT registration fee via Debit Card, Credit Card or Net Banking, candidates need to:

• Cross Check the validity of the Debit/ Credit Card and keep it ready with them while logging on to the website for submitting the application form. Candidates should enter the information asked for and make payment through Debit/ Credit Card.
• Through Net Banking, candidates should check the minimum balance in their account and keep all credentials ready with them while logging on to the website for submitting the application form. Candidate should Login with his/her credentials of net banking and make payment through Net Banking.
• CAT Application fee includes fees for all participating IIMs and written exam fee as well. So make sure you are not disguised by fake websites and sources.

Mistakes to avoid during CAT Registration

• It is mandatory for the candidates to fill all the fields marked “*” during CAT 2024 registration
• No spelling mistakes should be made as some fields cannot be edited after registration.
• Since CAT form can be filled in multiple sessions, it is important to save after every session to avoid losing the information already entered
• No change in the category will be entertained after CAT registration; therefore pay close attention while registering for CAT and avoid mistakes. Also Check CAT Form Correction
• Use the recommended browsers to ensure successful CAT registration 2024.
• Before final submission of the CAT form, check all details twice. Make sure that the details in CAT exam registration match the academic documents.

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CAT Exam Fees Over the Years

Increase in CAT Application Fees over the years has been mentioned below: 

• For 2022, CAT registration fee was increased from INR 2200 to INR 2300 and from INR 1100 to INR 1150 respectively.
• In 2021, CAT Registration Fees was increased from INR 2000 to INR 2200 for GN category and from INR 1000 to INR 1100 for SC/ST/PwD.
• The registration fee for CAT exam witnessed a rise in 2018 when the application fee was increased from INR 1800 to INR 1900 for General candidates and whereas for SC/ST/PwD candidates the fee was increased from INR 900 to INR 950. 
• Furthermore, new fee payment methods like PayTM and BillDesk were added to the list.
• In case of any query regarding CAT Registration Fee candidates may contact the authorities at 1800-2663-549 or cathelpdesk@iimcat.ac.in.