Missed CAT 2024 Registration Last Date? Fill NMAT Application Form for MBA Admissions

Missed CAT 2024 Registration Last Date? Fill NMAT Application Form for MBA Admissions

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Abhishek Dhawan
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New Delhi, Updated on Sep 20, 2024 21:27 IST

GMAC had commenced NMAT registrations on August 1. Last date to apply for NMAT is October 10. With the end of the CAT registrations, candidates aspiring for MBA admission in tier-1 colleges can apply for NMAT.

CAT 2024 Registration Last Date

Missed CAT Registration Last Date? Apply for NMAT Instead

Today was the last date for CAT registrations. Candidates who missed the CAT registration deadline can apply for other MBA entrance exams, such as NMAT. GMAC will close the NMAT 2024 registration on October 10. IIM Calcutta may not reopen CAT registrations again. 

Candidates aspiring for admissions to tier-1 MBA colleges can consider appearing for NMAT 2024 instead. GMAC is conducting NMAT from November 5 to December 20, i.e. within a window of 45 days. Candidates can appear for the NMAT exam thrice during the test window.

Some of the top MBA colleges accepting NMAT scores include SVKMs NMIMS, ISB Hyderabad, SPJIMR, among others.

Also Read: Top MBA Colleges Accepting NMAT Scores as per NIRF Ranking 2024

NMAT 2024 Registration Process

To register for NMAT 2024 exam, candidates must visit mba.com and click "Register for NMAT by GMAC." Create a new account with your basic information. Once registered, candidates must log in using their email and password. Fill out the application form, including personal details, academic qualification, and preferred schools (optional). Choose your preferred exam mode (online or testing center) and ensure all information is accurate. Finally, complete your registration by paying the NMAT registration fee.

Candidates need to pay INR 3,000 as the NMAT registration fee for one attempt. Immediately after payment of the NMAT registration fee, candidates are able to participate in the exam scheduling process.

GMAC has included sharing score reports with five b-schools within the examination fee. Candidates who wish to send the score reports to more b-schools will have to pay INR 400 for each b-school selected.

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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:   Is NMAT registration available throughout the year?

A:
No. Candidates can apply for NMAT exam only within a specified timeline. NMAT registration is typically facilitated in the first week of August. The registration window remains open for a period ranging from 65 days to 90 days. However, candidates are allowed to create an account with GMAC for NMAT exam. Account creation is available for free, throughout the year. Candidates need to pay the NMAT registration fee only after they have filled the application form and are proceeding to schedule the exam attempt.

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.

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