CAT 2021 for MBA at IIMs, IITs, FMS, JBIMS, SPJIMR: Registration closing tomorrow; Documents and how to apply
Sundararajan | September 14, 2021 | 03:23 PM IST | 3 mins read
IIM Ahmedabad will close the CAT registration process tomorrow. Here’s how to apply and the list of documents needed.
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NEW DELHI:
The Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIMA) is going to close the application window for the Common Admission Test (CAT 2021) tomorrow, September 15, at 5 pm. MBA aspirants can fill the CAT 2021 registration form in online mode till 5 pm only. The CAT application form is available at iimcat.ac.in cat 2021. For the successful submission of the
CAT exam form 2021
, candidates have to pay a fee of Rs 2200 (Rs 1100 for SC/ ST). Candidates with a Bachelor's degree in any discipline are eligible to apply for CAT 2021. Prior to filling the CAT form, the candidates are advised to check and meet the
eligibility criteria
.
CAT 2021 Registration:
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IIM Ahmedabad will conduct CAT 2021 exam on November 28, 2021, in computer-based (online) mode. CAT 2021 exam question paper will have both MCQ and Non-MCQs from three sections - Data Integration & Logical Reasoning (DILR), Quantitative Aptitude (QA), and Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC).
CAT 2021: Important dates
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CAT registration process started on: August 4, 2021, at 10 am
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Last date of CAT registration 2021: Tomorrow, September 15, 2021, up to 5 pm
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IIM CAT application form correction window available from: To be notified
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Availability of CAT admit card 2021: October 27, 2021, at 5 pm
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CAT exam date 2021 for MBA: November 28, 2021
CAT eligibility criteria 2021
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Particulars |
Details |
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Academic qualification for CAT 2021 |
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Required marks in graduate |
50% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA (40% for SC/ ST/ PwD) |
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Age limit for CAT 2021 |
No age restriction to apply for CAT exam 2021 |
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Work experience |
Not mandatory |
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Based on category |
|
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Eligibility for past two year graduates |
Bachelor’s degree holders can enter the “promotion/ pass” option instead of “award of marks” certificates |
Documents required for filling CAT Application 2021
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Scanned images of passport size signature and photograph
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Academic certificates
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Caste certificate
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Sports certificate, if applicable
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Work experience, if any
Prescribed format/size of the documents needed for CAT exam registration
|
Image |
Format |
Size of the file |
Dimension |
Image resolution |
|
Signature |
JPG/ JPEG |
Not more than 80 KB |
80 mm (width) x 35 mm (height) |
150 px/ inch (min) |
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Photograph |
30 mm (width) x 45 mm (height) |
How to fill CAT application form 2021
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Visit the official website of IIM CAT 2021- iimcat.ac.in.
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On the CAT homepage, find and click on the link called 'Register' (if not already registered) otherwise click on 'Login'.
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Next, fill the CAT registration form with valid details.
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Login/ register using CAT credentials
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Fill in the CAT 2021 application form with the required information.
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Upload scanned documents and images in a prescribed format.
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Pay the CAT exam registration fees in online mode using any payment method.
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Finally, submit the completed application form of CAT 2021 and take a printout of the same for your reference.
CAT 2021 registration fees
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CAT exam fees for OBC/ general category candidates: Rs 2,200/-
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For reserved category candidates: Rs 1,100/-
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CAT admit card 2021
Only candidates who will successfully register for CAT will be issued the admit card. The download window for the CAT 2021 admit card will open on October 27. The CAT exam admit card will have details of the allotted test centre along with the personal details of the candidates. All the exam day-related instructions will also be mentioned on the CAT admit card 2021. No candidates will be allowed to enter the test centre and sit for the exam without the CAT 2021 admit card.
About CAT 2021
The Common Admission Test (CAT Exam) is conducted every year by one of the IIMs for admission to various postgraduate management programmes offered by them and other top MBA colleges such as MDI, IMI, FMS, IMT, SPJIMR, NITIE, JBIMS, etc. A CAT percentile above 97+ is required for admission to these colleges. Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of their CAT exam score and performance in the Personal Interview (PI) round.
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