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Filling up the CAT 2024 application form correctly is very crucial as the IIM selection and admission process will depend on this form. Thus one should not make factual errors in it. The examination authority provide candidates to make limited changes in the already submitted CAT registration form. Check here how to edit CAT application form 2024 in case you need to.

CAT 2024 registration process

CAT 2024 registration process

CAT 2024 Form Correction - The registration process for CAT 2024 exam was started on August 1, 2024 and ended on September 20, 2024. Lakhs of MBA aspirants filled the CAT 2024 form. In order, the fill the CAT application form correctly, candidates had to follow the guidelines set by the examination authority. For this, an official CAT 2024 registrarion guide was also released by the authorities. However, it was the responsibiliy of the candidate to make sure they don't make  error while entering details in the CAT 2024 form.

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It is very important to fill the CAT registration cum application form correctly because your MBA aspiration depends on it. All the information furnished in the form will be taken into consideration for MBA admission in the CAT accepting colleges. Filling up the CAT application form correctly is also important as the IIM selection and admission prcess is dependent on this form. The information furnished in the CAT 2024 registration cum application form is the basis on which a candidate will be selected for IIMs' WAT/GD-PI round and/or final admission. The important point to note here is that the CAT application form cannot be edited once it is submitted.

Q:   What is the CAT application fee?

A:

The CAT application fee is INR 2,500 for General, EWS and NC-OBC candidates. For the SC/SCT/PWD candidates, the fee is INR 1,250. Applicants have to pay the fee at the time of form filling. The application form is not accepted without the payment of fees. Candidates must also keep in mind that the CAT application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances. Thus, candidates must fill their forms carefully as if they make a mistake they will have to fill the application form again and pay the fees again. There is a provision of form correction in CAT but only test centre, photo and signature can be edited in the already submitted form. In case, you, ve made a mistake in any other field, you will have to fill the form again. 

Q:   Where can I fill CAT 2024 application form?

A:

CAT 2024 application form will be released on the official website - iimcat.ac.in. on August 1, 2024. Candidates will be able to fill the CAT form and pay the application fee online by creating a log ID. The application process for CAT 2024 exam registration window will remain open until September 13, 2024. The CAT exam date and registration schedule was announced on July 30, 2024. Given below is the brief description of how to fill the CAT application form:

Step 1. Go to iimcat. ac. in website

Step 2. Click on 'new registration' 

Step3. Enter name, date of birth, nationality, country, phone number and email ID 

Step 4. Click on submit and use OTP received to generate CAT ID

Step 5. The ID and password will be shared in email

Step 6. Use the CAT ID and password to login and fill the application form

Step 7. In the application form, fill personal details, academic details, work experience, test city preference, courses and Iims.

Step 8. Upload recent passport size photo and signature

Step 9. Pay application fee via debit/credit card, net banking or UPI wallet to complete the form submission process.

Q:   What are the registration dates for CAT 2024?

A:

CAT application process 2024 began from August 1, 2024 at the iimcat.ac.in website. The registration process will end on September 20, 2024.

The schedule of CAT 2024 registration cum application was announced on July28, 2024 at the iimcat.ac.in website. The notification for CAT 2024 was released at the IIMCAT websites and all national newspapers. The last date to submit CAT application form 2024 was September 13, 2024 but was later extended to September 20, 2024.

The CAT application link will be activated at all 21 IIMs as well. Candidates must submit their CAT application form 2024 before the deadline. Candidates must note that the CAT application form is also the form for IIM MBA/PGDM programmes. The field to select IIMs will be mentioned in the CAT form 2024. Candidates are required to choose the IIMs they wish to apply for MBA Admission through CAT score. Candidates will be eligible for admission to only those IIMs that they shall have selected in the CAT application form.

CAT_2024_Registration_Guide

How to Edit Application Form Once Submitted?

During the CAT 2024 form correction process, candidates must make the changes if required as these CAT forms will be used by the IIMs for admission process. Information that cannot be edited in CAT form include  photo, signature and selection of test cities. 

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Only certain fields can be edited that too when the CAT form correction window opens. Candidates can make changes in their CAT 2024 application forms free of cost when the form correction window opens. Candidates can edit three fieldsphotograph, signature and test city preference. 

CAT 2024 Application Form Correction

Once the CAT 2024 application form correction window opens, you will be required to follow the steps below:

  • Go to the official CAT 2024 website iimcat.ac.in
  • Login with your user ID and password
  • Go to your CAT application form
  • Make required changes - upload new photo, signature or re-select test cities
  • Save the form again

However, it will be better if you fill the CAT application form 2024 without any errors in the first attempt.

Also Read: CAT 2024 form correction window open now; get here link to edit

Q:   Can I fill the CAT 2024 registration form before, and submit the fee later?

A:

Yes, you can fill the CAT application form 2024 on one day and pay the fee on another day as it is not mandatory to register for CAT exam and fill the application form or pay the fee in one go. The registration and application window will remain open for the candidate who has registered for the exam and created and ID, until the last date of form submission. The applicant can login in and check/fill/edit the CAT application form anytime during the form filling period. Only the phone number and email ID will not be editable once registration is done. However, candidates need to submit the CAT form and application fee before the deadline to be eligible to appear for the exam. The CAT application form will not be submitted until the fee payment is done. The fee can be paid via debit card, credit card, net banking and UPI wallet.

Q:   Can I fill the CAT application form offline?

A:

No, the CAT application form can only be filled out online on the official website iimcat.ac.in. There is no option to submit the CAT form in offline mode. Candidates will have to create an account on the CAT website once the registrations begin and fill out the CAT form through that candidate account. Candidates must also note that no other website hosts the CAT form other than iimcat.ac.in 

There is no provision of paying CAT fees in cash, challan or Demand Draft either. The CAT registration fee can be paid online only through Internet banking, credit/debit cards or mobile wallets only. The payment window will be available in the candidate dashboard as part of the CAT application form. Candidates have to simply follow the instructions to pay the fee. Candidates must note that fee payment is mandatory for CAT form filling. Until the fee is paid successfully, the form will not be accepted. Thus, candidates must check the fee payment acknowledgement slip after making the payment.

Q:   Is there any fee charged for CAT form correction?

A:

No, the candidates do not have to pay any fee for CAT form correction. The facility is provided to candidates free of cost. However, if they have made an error in a field that will not be available for editing during form correction, then they will have to fill a fresh form before the submission deadline and pay the CAT application fee again. So, candidates must review the CAT application form before submitting to check whether they have filled all the information correctly or not. Once submitted, the form will not be editable but of photo, signature and test city.

Q:   Where can I get CAT 2024 registration link? What information is to be filled in the form?

A:

CAT registration cum application form link is activated at iimcat.ac.in.in website. The CAT 2024 registration link was made live on August 1, 2024.. Candidates will have to open this url: iimcat.ac.in to register for CAT 2024 and fill the application form before the registration deadline (September 13, 2024). The CAT application process includes uploading of relevant documents and payment of fees, without which the application will not be submitted. There will be six sections in CAT application form which candidates will be required to fill. They are - personal details, academic details, work experience, programmes, test city and fee payment. 

In Personal Details section, the candidates will have to enter details such as name, date of birth, father's name, category, gender, nationality, communication address, email ID, mobile phone number, etc.

In Academic Details section of the form, candidates have to enter class 10 and 12 exam scores, Bachelor's degree details and marksheet and details of other professional courses (if any).

In Work Experience section, candidates have to fill relevant work-experience if any, they need to fill in details such as name of the company, duration, etc.

In the programmes section, applicants have to select IIMs and MBA programmes of their choice. In the test city section candidates have to select test city for allotment of exam centre. Candidates can select up to six cities from the given list.

In the payment section, candidates have to pay the registration fee via Credit/Debit Card, Internet Banking or Paytm/PayU mobile wallets.

Q:   Can I edit my CAT application form after submission?

A:
Once the CAT application form is submitted, candidates are not allowed to make changes in it. In case, you've made errors, you need to fill a fresh CAT application form and pay the fees again. However, editing of certain fields such as photo, signature and test city preference is allowed during form correction process which starts 2-3 days after the CAT registration process concludes. The form correction window is opened for 3-4 days during which candidates can edit only these three fields. If they have made a mistake in any other field, they cannot edit it. No request for changes is accepted by the examination authorities. Thus, it is very important to fill the CAT application form correctly with valid details. Candidates must keep the important documents such as Aadhaar card, class 10, class 12, graduation certificates, birth Certificate address proof, work experience documents, etc. To cross check the information while filling the form. They must also be very careful in selecting Iims and courses as they will be eligible for only those Iims and courses which they shall have selected in the CAT form.
  After the form application correction window closes, no request for changes in the CAT application form will be accepted. The CAT exam centre allotment will be based on final test city selection made during the form correction. The exam centre location will be mentioned in the CAT 2024 admit card which will be issued on November 5, 2024. 

To avoid any error while filling up the CAT exam registration cum application form, you must first of all, keep all the information ready with you. Keep your marksheets and documents by your side for cross checking the information to be filled. Also keep a scanned copy of your recent passport sized photo and your signature. The photo should be of dimension 1200 pixels x 1200 pixels and in JPEG or JPG format. The file size should be not more than 80 KB. The dimensions of your signature should be 80mm X 35mm and the format should be JPEG or JPG format.The image should be clear with a minimum resolution of 150px/inch.

The most important thing to remember while filling up the CAT 2024 registration form is to cross check all the information entered before submitting it. If you make a mistake in the form, you will be left with only two options:

  • Either fill the CAT application form again with new email ID and phone number and pay the application fee one more time.
  • Or wait for the CAT application form correction window to open. But in this case, you will be allowed to edit only a few fields like percentage of marks scored, test centre, image, and signature.
  • The window to edit CAT application forms is opened for the convenience of CAT aspirants, for a few days after the application process is officially over.

Tips to fill the CAT 2024 application form without errors

  • Fill the CAT 2024 application form before the last date.
  • Recommended internet browsers to fill up the CAT 2024  application form are Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome.
  • Do not use a smart phone to fill the form. Use a laptop or a desktop.
  • Use the same photo on the application form that you will use on the CAT 2024 admit card.
  • Use your own email ID and phone number to register for CAT 2024.
  • Do not misspell or furnish erroneous information in the form.
  • Mention correct age, academic year of passing, score and percentage in the form.
  • Do not leave any field marked as mandatory empty.
  • Make sure the CAT fee payment is successful and you have obtained acknowledgement.
  • Keep a copy of the duly filled form and fee payment acknowledgement slip safe.

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FAQs on CAT Form Correction

Q: What is CAT form correction?

A: CAT form correction is the facility given to candidates to edit certain fields of the form after the registration process has concluded. This is a one-time opportunity for candidates to make correction in their already submitted forms if required.

Q: For how long will CAT 2024 form correction window remain open?

A: The CAT 2023 form correction window is open from September 27 to September 30, 2024 (5:00 pm). The last date to apply was CAT 2024 is September 20. Only registered candidates, who have paid the application fee will be able to access their forms to make changes. 

Q: Can I edit academic qualification during CAT form correction 2024?

A: The option to edit academic qualification is not available during the form correction window. Academic qualification can be edited only before the final submission of the CAT form before September 20, 2024. Candidates must ensure that they have reviewed the form properly before making the fee payment. 

Q: How can I edit my CAT application form?

A: To edit CAT application form 2024, candidates need to log in to their CAT account on iimcat.ac.in by using CAT ID and password. Then, they will have to click on the application form link and make the required changes in the fields that are editable.

Q: Which fields in the CAT 2024 application form can be edited?

A: In the CAT 2024 application form, only three fields can be edited. They are – photo, signature and test city preference. No other field in the application form is editable. So, candidates must make sure that they fill valid information in their application form in the first attempt only.

Q: Is there any fee charged for CAT form correction?

A: No, the candidates do not have to pay any fee for CAT form correction. The facility is provided to candidates free of cost. However, if they have made an error in a field that will not be available for editing during form correction, then they will have to fill a fresh form before the submission deadline and pay the CAT application fee again.

Q: Can I change my test centre after the CAT admit card 2024 has been issued?

A: No. The candidates cannot change their CAT exam centre under any circumstances, after the admit card has been issued. They will have to take the test at the centre mentioned on the CAT 2024 admit card.

Q: How will I know the location of my CAT exam centre?

A: Every candidate’s exam centre location address will be mentioned on the CAT admit card and a google map link will also be given to help the candidate in locating the exam venue. Candidates should download the CAT admit card 2024 ahead of the exam day and visit the exam venue to check distance and transportation facilities.

Q: Will the CAT 2024 form correction window re-open after the deadline?

A: No, the CAT 2024 form correction window will not re-open after the first deadline, as it is a one-time activity. Candidates are supposed to avail this opportunity to upload a fresh photo, signature or change the test city options if they wish to. 

Q: When will the CAT 2024 admit card be released?

A: CAT 2024 admit card will be released on November 5, 2024 (5:00 PM). Candidates will be able to download the admit card until the exam day (November 24, 2024). They can download the CAT admit card by using their login ID.

Q: Will IIM Calcutta release exam day guidelines and mock test for CAT 2024?

A: Yes, IIM Calcutta will release the CAT exam day guidelines and mock test for CAT 2024. The institute is expected to release both online in the first week of October for candidates to understand the exam process well in advance.

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