CAT 2023: The CAT 2023 admit card release date has been rescheduled to November 7 by the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Lucknow. The download link for the CAT 2023 admit card will be available at 5:00 PM per the scheduled release time of the admit card. Candidates can download their CAT admit card by entering their CAT ID and password. CAT exam 2023 is expected to take place on November 26, 2023. Additionally, the official CAT mock test link will be made available by the authorities on iimcat.ac.in. There will be three sessions for the CAT exams 2023 in about 300+exam centres spread across 155 Indian cities.For all the information regarding the Common Admission Test 2023, including the CAT exam date 2023 and the release of the admit card, keep reading this article.
CAT Exam 2023
The rectification window for the CAT 2023 application form was previously opened by the authority on September 25 and concluded on September 28 at 5 P.M. The CAT 2023 registration date was started on August 2, 2023, and concluded on September 21, 2023, after 2 extensions. Around two lakh people apply to take the CAT exam every year. Approximately 2.55 lakh students enrolled for the IIM CAT test last year, while approximately 2.22 lakh people showed up. Internet reports state that IIM Lucknow received a record-breaking 3.3 lakh CAT applications this year. CAT exam has broken all previous records this year in terms of applications since its foundation as a national-level management entrance exam.
The Common Admission Test 2023 for MBA admission will be held at IIM Lucknow. Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) use the CAT exam, to admit students for MBA and PGDM programs.
The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) will also accept the CAT score this year for admission to MBA programs in business analytics and international business. Approximately 1200 of the top MBA colleges in India accept the CAT exam scorecard for admission to their management programs. Top non-IIM MBA schools like MDI Gurugram, SPJIMR, IMT, FMS, IM, IITs, GIM, GLIM, LIBA, NITIE, MICA, IRMA, and others are taking CAT 2023 applications.
CAT Exam Date 2023
It is advised that candidates planning to take the CAT admission test 2023 should know about the important dates, such as the CAT exam date 2023, registration deadlines, admit card deadlines, and result dates. Here are the CAT exam dates 2023 for MBA admission.
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CAT Exam Events
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CAT Date 2023
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CAT 2023 Notification date
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July 30, 2023
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CAT registration 2023 date
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August 2, 2023
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CAT exam 2023 application form closed
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September 13, 2023
September 20, 2023
September 21, 2023, at 5 PM
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CAT form correction date
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September 25 to 28, 2023, at 5 PM
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CAT admit card 2023 date
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October 25, 2023
November 7, 2023, at 5 PM
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CAT mock test direct link activation date
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To be announced
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CAT exam date 2023
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November 26, 2023
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CAT 2023 answer key out date
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To be announced
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Deadline for objecting to the CAT exam answer key
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To be announced
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CAT result date 2023
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First week of January 2024
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CAT Exam 2023 - Overview
The important details about the CAT exam must be known to all applicants who intend to take the CAT in 2023. CAT exam 2023 will run for two hours this yearinto three sections—DILR, VARC, and QA. Every section of the CAT exam 2023 will have a time limit, and incorrect answers will result in a negative mark.
The following are some crucial details regarding CAT 2023 for applicants planning to take the exam.
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CAT exam will take place in 155 cities in 2023 in 3 sessions.
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The CAT exam 2023 will run for two hours.
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The convener of the CAT 2023 exam this year is Professor Sanjeet Singh of IIM Lucknow.
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CAT 2023 admit card will soon beavailable to download from7, November 2023.
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CAT exam 2023 is scheduled to be held on November 26, 2023.
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It is anticipated that approximately 3,00,000 candidates will take the CAT this year.
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Particulars
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CAT Exam Details
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CAT Full Form
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Common Admission Test (CAT)
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CAT exam 2023 Administrator
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Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Lucknow
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CAT exam notification link
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To be available soon
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Eligibility criteria for CAT 2023 exam
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Graduation with 50 % aggregate (45 % for SC/ST students)
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Mode of filling CAT 2023 application form
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Online
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CAT 2023 exam marking scheme
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Negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer
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Application form fees for CAT exam 2023
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INR 2,400 for the General category
INR 1,200 for SC/ST/PwD
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CAT 2023 exam syllabus
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Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC)
Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)
Quantitative Ability (QA)
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Official CAT 2023 website
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https://iimcat.ac.in
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CAT Admit Card 2023
Candidates must possess their CAT 2023 admit card on the CAT exam 2023 day to enter the exam hall. Applicants who have submitted their applications can use the official website's login to download their CAT admission card online. On November 7, at 5:00 PM. The CAT admission card 2023 will be released on 7 November. These are some crucial admission card-related facts that aspirants should be aware of. Look at them down below.
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Only registered candidates can download the CAT 2023 admit card by using their CAT ID and password from the official IIM CAT website, iimcat.ac.in.
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The admit card will provide the exam location, date, and other information for the CAT 2023.
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CAT 2023 admit card is a crucial piece of document to have on exam day.
MBA CAT Exam: Slot Scheduling
Every component of the CAT exam 2023 has a time limit. The candidate cannot edit the sections they have already attempted; the screen automatically advances to the next one after the allotted time has elapsed. You must monitor your time and adjust your exercise accordingly.
The following are the three exam sessions for the CAT exam 2023:
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Slot 1: Early morning: 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
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Slot 2: In the afternoon: 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
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Slot 3: Evening session: 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
CAT 2023 Answer Key
IIM will make available a preliminary answer key for the CAT 2023 following the CAT 2023 results. Candidates must visit the official CAT website, iimcat.ac.in, and log in using their CAT 2023 ID and password in order to download the CAT exam 2023 answer key. Candidates who took the 2023 exam can verify their answers and determine their CAT exam percentile with the help of the CAT exam answer key.
CAT Results 2023
The CAT official website will release the CAT results 2023, which is expected to be launched around the second week of January 2024. Candidates can download the CAT result 2023 by visiting the official website and entering their login details (CAT ID and password). The CAT 2023 scorecard will remain valid all through the 2024 year, or one year.
FAQs
Q1. When did CAT 2023 registration start?
Registration for the CAT exam 2023 was open from August 2 to September 21, 2023.The official notificationwas released in the month of July. The Common Admission Test 2023 is scheduled for November 26.
Q2. What is the minimum and maximum age requirement for CAT 2023?
Candidates of any age can participate in CAT 2023 as long as they meet the requirements for eligibility. There is no upper age limit.
Q3. How can I apply for the CAT exam 2023?
Visit the official website of the CAT and fill in your details and pay your registration fees to apply for it.
Q4. What is the purpose of the CAT 2023 exam?
The Common Admission Test 2023 is a national entrance exam that is required for admission to the top 20 IIMs and other MBA programs in India.
Q5. What is the application fee for the CAT exam 2023?
The CAT 2023 exam fee is Rs. 2400 for general category students and Rs. 1200 for SC/ST/PwD candidates.
Q6. How long does the CAT exam 2023 last?
The CAT exam 2023 will run for two hours, with forty minutes allotted to each component (or fifty-three minutes and twenty seconds for PwD applicants).
Q7. How will the CAT 2023 exam be structured?
It is anticipated that the CAT 2023 exam pattern will have no changes compared to the previous year.
Q8. When will the CAT exam 2023 take place?
The Indian Institute of Management will hold the CAT 2023 on November 26, 2023.