An official notification on the CAT 2024 website has highlighted that while advertisements for CAT have been published across various newspapers in multiple languages, only information provided on the official CAT website should be deemed reliable.
CAT 2024 Registration: Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Calcutta has issued a crucial alert to aspirants of the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2024 regarding fraudulent websites masquerading as official platforms for CAT registration. The warning comes in response to several misleading advertisements and phishing attempts that have surfaced recently.
Fraudulent Websites and Phishing Scams
An official notification on the CAT 2024 website has highlighted that while advertisements for CAT have been published across various newspapers in multiple languages, only information provided on the official CAT website should be deemed reliable. The legitimate website for CAT 2024 is [https://iimcat.ac.in](https://iimcat.ac.in). The notification warns that there are no other authorized websites for CAT registration or application submissions.
The notification further reads, “CAT Centre has been made aware of a fraudulent website posing as a website for CAT registration, targeting applications and soliciting personal information. We urge all applicants and stakeholders to be cautious and visit only our official website and not fall prey to spurious and malicious websites engaging in pharming/phishing that resemble the official CAT website.”
Guidance for Aspirants
IIM Calcutta has outlined specific precautions for candidates to follow during the registration process:
- Verify the URL: Ensure that you are on the official CAT website by checking the URL.
- Be Cautious of Unsecured Websites: Avoid providing personal information or making payments on unsecured or suspicious websites.
Reporting Suspicious Activity
Candidates and stakeholders who encounter any suspicious activity or fraudulent websites are encouraged to report them to the CAT help desk at [cat2024_helpdesk@iimcal.ac.in](mailto:cat2024_helpdesk@iimcal.ac.in).
Registration and Exam Details
CAT 2024 Registration is currently open and will remain so until September 13, 2024. Interested and eligible candidates can register through the official website. The CAT 2024 exam is scheduled to be conducted on November 24 across 170 cities. Admit cards will be available for download from November 5.
The CAT scores are widely accepted by around 21 Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) and over 1,000 other MBA institutions for admission into their MBA programs.
Q: What is the CAT score required for IIM Calcutta?
The table given below mentions IIM Calcutta sectional and overall cutoff 2024 across all sections and categories:
| Category | Section - 1 (VARC) | Section – II (DILR) | Section – III (QA) | Overall Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPEN | ≥80 | ≥80 | ≥75 | ≥85 |
| EWS | ≥70 | ≥65 | ≥65 | ≥75 |
| NC-OBC | ≥70 | ≥65 | ≥65 | ≥75 |
| SC | ≥65 | ≥60 | ≥60 | ≥70 |
| ST | ≥55 | ≥55 | ≥55 | ≥65 |
| PwD | ≥45 | ≥45 | ≥45 | ≥55 |
Q: Can an average student get into an IIM?
The answer to this question of whether an average student can get into IIM can be both yes and no depending on the definition of an average student.
- Based on Academics (Class 10/ Class 12/ Graduation): While a student with average scores in Class 10, Class 12 and graduation with a good CAT score certainly has good chances of getting a call from IIM-A, chances are less for someone with an average CAT score.
- Based on student category (General or Reserved): While it is tough for a General category average student to grab a seat at IIM due to high score requirements, a reserved category student can get admission being at average scores as well.
- Based on past work experience, diversity and other factors: Gender and academic diversity is also a factor on which students are shortlisted at IIM. IIMs judge the past academic category based on the degree obtained by the students before MBA and then a weightage is allotted based on that. For Engineers, the percentage for scoring the highest marks is higher as compared with other streams
- Performance in selection rounds: Once you make it to the final selection rounds, i.e., AWT/PI process, it can be considered a fresh start. At this stage, students can forget their past average-ness but definitely require good grasp over the past subjects as academics-related questions are asked in the interview.
Based on the above factors, it can be considered that while getting into top Management institutes, such as IIM is extremely tough, the past performance, CAT performance, student category and a lot of factors can be the reasons for a student to receive that final call.
Q: What is the minimum requirement for Executive MBA admission at IIM Calcutta?
It is crucial that each aspirant meet the course-specific eligibility requirements. For IIM Calcutta MBA Ex course admission, candidate should hold a Bachelor's degree (3-year duration at least) in any discipline from a recognised university. Additionally, the candidate should have at least five years of experience in full-time post-qualification managerial/professional experience. Proficiency in English is also required for admission.
The below-table states the minimum eligibility requirement for both PGPEX-VLM course:
Course |
Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
PGPEX-VLM |
First-class graduate Engineers with First Division/ First Class marks from the Secondary examination along with a minimum of four and a half to a maximum of 10 years of work experience in Manufacturing/ Engineering or related sector |
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