FAQs
Q.Am I eligible to apply for CAT exam if I have not completed my Bachelor’s course?
A. You should complete your Bachelor’s course to apply for CAT 2022.
Q.What is the age limit for CAT exam?
A. Age limitation does not exist in this exam.
Q.I am a General category student and I have received less than 50 per cent of Bachelor’s degree. However, I have scored more than 50 per cent in my Master’s examination. Can I sit for the exam?
A. You cannot apply for CAT 20202 because as per the rules a candidate needs to have scored 50 per cent in their Bachelor's degree.
Q.How and when is CAT 2022 registration done?
A. The registration process will start from August 3,2022. The last date for registration is September 23, 2022. You can login to www.iimcat.ac.in to complete the admission.
Q.Do I need to have a personal email address for CAT registration?
A. Yes, all candidates need to have their unique and personal email id for registering for CAT 2022. All information pertaining to CAT 2022 would be sent on this email id.
Q.I have made a few mistakes while registering for CAT 2022. How do I rectify the mistakes?
A. While registering for CAT, you must remember that changes in name of candidate, email address, contact number or birth date are not allowed. However, if you have made some errors in these fields, you need to register once more using an updated mail address. The earlier registration will be deleted and the new one will be given preference. You can, however, make changes in your gender, residential information, education, the city where you want to take the exam and so on. It is better to preview the application form before submission.
Q.What is the date for CAT exam in 2022? Can I select the city where I want to take the exam?
A. In 2022, The CAT exam will be conducted on November 27th. The exam will be conducted in three sessions on Sunday. Depending on your choice of the city where you want to take the test, the session slot and other details will be given to you.
Q. Can anyone appear for more than one slot in the exam?
A.No, you cannot as that would considered as a fraudulent activity.
Q.What are the categories under which I can apply for the exam?
A. The categories under which you can apply for the exam are- General, SC (Scheduled Caste), ST (Scheduled Tribe) and OBC.
Q.I am pursuing a Bachelor’s course and I am in my final year. With which marks do I fill up my CAT exam form?
A. Students can fill the form by mentioning their last received marks.
Q.How will I get my Admit Card for the exam?
A. The admit card will be available for downloading after successfully completing the application process. After logging in the CAT website, one can use the Unique ID for viewing and printing the card.
Q.How much do I need to pay to sit for CAT exam?
A.For General category- Rs 2200/- and For reserved category- Rs 1100/-
Q.What are the different parts of the CAT exam paper?
A. Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Ability are the three different parts of a CAT exam paper.
Q. Are electronic gadgets like phones or calculators allowed in the exam hall premises?
A.No, individual sitting for CAT exam cannot carry any electronic gadget. There is a provision of a calculator on the screen. One can use it as per their requirements.
Q. Can you be marked negatively in the exam?
A. There is no negative marking for Non-MCQs.
Q.How much mark does non-MCQ and MCQ questions carry?
A. All questions are of equal marks.
Q.How is a candidate marked in a CAT exam?
A. Both MCQs and non-MCQs are of three marks each.
- Non-MCQs- No negative marking
- MCQs- Negative marking of 1 mark