CAT 2024 exam will be held tomorrow, November 24, 2024 at over 400 test centres across India. Check here CAT 2024 exam timing, things to carry and important guidelines.
CAT 2024 exam day guidelines
CAT 2024 exam is set to be conducted by IIM Calcutta on November 24, 2024. The exam will be held in three shifts. Over 3 lakh candidates are expected to appear for the test at over 400 test centres in 170 cities across India. The designated CAT test centres will be equipped with computer labs for candidates to take the test. The CAT exam 2024 will be conducted in CCTV vigilance and amid strict security to prevent cheating and other malpractices.
In order to allow candidates to take the CAT exam with ease and in a secure environment, the examination authority prescribe exam day guidelines. Check here important CAT 2024 exam day guidelines.
CAT 2024 Exam Timings
Check the table below for CAT exam timings 2024. Candidates have to reach their respective CAT examination centre by the reporting time of their slot.
| CAT exam slot |
Exam timing |
Reporting time |
Last entry allowed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slot 1 |
8:30 AM to 10:30 AM |
7:00 AM |
8:15 AM |
| Slot 2 |
12:30 PM to 2:30 PM |
11:00 AM |
12:15 PM |
| Slot 3 |
4:30 PM to 6:30 PM |
3:00 PM |
4:15 PM |
CAT 2024 Exam Day: Things to Carry
- Two copies of CAT 2024 admit card with a passport size photo affixed on them.
- One Photo ID proof - Aadhaar card, PAN card, Voter ID, Passport, Driving License, E-Aadhaar, Ration card and Identification affidavit
- PwD candidates who need scribe service at the exam centre need to carry scribe certificate
- Candidates with medical condition must carry a medical certificate attested by an MBBS doctor.
- Students suffering from diabetes can carry fruits with prior permission.
CAT 2024: Important Guidelines
- Print all the pages of CAT 2024 admit card on an A4 size paper. They should affix the same photo as uploaded with the CAT 2024 application form.
- Candidates must not carry electronic items, watches, mobile phone, blue tooth speaker, earphones, stationary items like pen, paper, bags, wallets, etc.
- Candidates must not wear googles, caps and clothes having pockets.
- Closed shoes, belts, jewellery and accessories having metal will be prohibited inside the CAT test centre.
- There will be no facility to deposit bags and belongings at the CAT test centre 2024, so candidates should either not carry any or make their own arrangement.
- Digital copy of the CAT admit card or photo ID will not be accepted as valid document.
- Request for change of test centre or exam slot will not be accepted.
- Candidates must cooperate with the CAT 2024 test centre staff during entry and examination. Any sort of misdemeanor can lead to cancellation of candidature.
- Parents and guardians will not be allowed inside the CAT test centre premises.
- Bio breaks are to be avoided, during the exam. In case of medical emergency, the candidate will be allowed to take a bio break but will be frisked again upon re-entry.
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Q: Â What are the CAT exam slot timings?
Q: Â Will CAT exam 2024 also be conducted in three shifts?
Yes, the CAT 2024 exam will be conducted in three shifts. Until 2019, CAT was conducted in two shifts and the exam duration used to be 180 minutes. However, in 2020, the number of shifts were increased to three and exam duration was reduced to 120 minutes in order to follow the social distancing guidelines for COVID-19. Since the COVID-9 pandemic appropriate behaviour had to be followed at public places and gatherings, the examination authorities increased the number of exam slots to ensure a limited number of candidates can be accommodated at any exam centre in a given exam slot by following social distancing and seating arrangement with gap. Since then, the CAT is conducted in three shifts - morning, afternoon and evening. In CAT 2024 too, there will be three slots which will be allotted to applicants in no particular order. The CAT exam slot timings will be - 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Q: Â What is the CAT 2024 exam date?
The CAT exam is always conducted on the last Sunday of November every year so the CAT 2024 exam is expected to be conducted on Nov 24, 2024. Official announcement of the CAT 2024 exam date will be made by the convening IIM on Jul 30, 2024. The announcement will be made at the iimcat.ac.in website as well as in all the national dailies across India. We at Shiksha also notify the aspirants through our communication channels. Registrations cum application process for CAT 2024 will begin from the first week of August and end in the third week of September 2024.
Check below CAT exam dates for last five years:
- CAT 2023: November 26
- CAT 2022: November 27
- CAT 2021: November 28
- CAT 2020: November 29
- CAT 2019: November 24
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