CAT 2023: Exam Dates, Registration, Pattern, Syllabus, Application Form

CL Team February 15 2023
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It is expected that CAT 2023 exam will be conducted on 26 November 2023 at various centers across India. According to the current trends, IIMs will announce the date of the exam tentatively by July 2023. Aspirants who are planning to appear for CAT 2023 must keep a track of the official schedule and upcoming notifications. It is expected that the official notification of CAT 2023 exam will be released by the end of July 2023 and the registration process will tentatively begin in August 2023. Therefore, those who are interested in pursuing an MBA from IIM should keep themselves updated with the latest news and information regarding CAT 2023 exam date. This article provides an overview of the essential information about the CAT 2023 examination, as noted by the examination preparation specialists at CAREER LAUNCHER. Read through this to stay up-to-date with the CAT Exam 2023 dates and other official details. The Common Admission Test, usually abbreviated as CAT, is administered annually by one of the Indian Institutes of Management. It is one of the most esteemed MBA entrance exams in India, giving applicants an opportunity to pursue an MBA at some of the top MBA colleges in India. Predictions suggest that CAT 2023 will be held on November 26th 2023 (the last Sunday of the month) and will be conducted in three separate slots. The official notification for CAT 2023 will be released by the end of July 2023. This article supplies all the necessary information for CAT Exam 2023 for those candidates appearing for the exam in the upcoming year. Note the table below to get the key points for CAT 2023, which are essential to know. CAT 2023 Exam Date Components Details of CAT 2023 Exam Name CAT 2023 CAT Full Form Common Admission Test CAT Official Website iimcat.ac.in CAT 2023 Frequency One in a year Exam Type National Level, MBA Entrance Exam CAT 2023 Exam Date To be Declared Exam Mode Online Duration 120 Minutes Language of CAT 2023 Entrance Exam English CAT 2023 Exam Section Quantitative Ability (QA) Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) CAT Exam Helpdesk No. 1-800-209-0830 (Toll-Free) CAT 2023 Exam Date Note the table below to get details about the tentative schedules for CAT Exam 2023. CAT 2023 Events CAT 2023 Exam Date (Tentative) Official Notification for CAT Exam 2023 July 2023 CAT Exam 2023 Registration Date August 2023 Last date to apply for CAT 2023 September 2023 Last date to submit CAT 2023 Fees September 2023 CAT 2023 Form Correction Window shall open 3rd week of September 2023 Declaration of CAT Admit Card 2023 October 2023 CAT 2023 Exam date November 2023 Result announcement date for CAT 2023 January 2024 Eligibility for CAT 2023 Candidates who are planning to take the CAT Exam 2023 must make sure they are aware of all the eligibility requirements. Be sure to check the CAT Eligibility criteria before submitting your application to avoid any issues with your candidature. The basic qualifications for the exam include having a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university and a minimum aggregate score of 50% (45% for reserved category). There is no age limit for CAT 2023 and those in their final year of study are also able to apply, though they must complete their graduation before the admission date. Furthermore, there are no specifications for work experience, and even those with professional degrees such as CA/ICWA and CS can apply. CAT 2023 Application Form You must register for CAT 2023 online through the official website of IIMCAT. Please refer to the section below for information on the CAT 2023 Application Form and fees. 1. Visit the official website of Common Admission Test (CAT) 2023. 2. Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to open the online application form. 3. Fill in the personal details such as name, gender, date of birth, contact information and address. 4. Upload a recent scanned photograph and signature in the prescribed format. 5. Choose the program you are applying for and enter details like education and work experience. 6. Enter your academic details such as marks, marks percentage, and college/university name. 7. Make the payment for the application fee using a debit/credit card or net banking. 8. Select the test centres for the CAT 2023 exam. 9. Submit the application form and take a printout for future reference. The candidates must pay CAT 2023 online only. Note the table below to note the CAT Form Fees 2023 as per candidates category. Category CAT 2023 Application Fee General/ EWS/ NC-OBC INR 2300 SC/ST/PwD INR 1150 CAT 2023 Syllabus- It is essential for all CAT exam takers to familiarize themselves with the CAT syllabus. Understanding the syllabus for each section is a necessary step for devising an effective study plan and time management. Our experts have analysed the prior year's CAT exam to create a comprehensive list of the most relevant topics for the three sections. CAT 2023 Syllabus CAT Important Topics VARC Sentence Correction, Fill in the blanks, Analogies, Reading Comprehension, Cloze Passage, Vocabulary Based Question. DILR Tables, Scatter Plot, Routes and Network, Graph, Reasoning, Team, Games, and Tournaments. QA Prime Factorisation, Divisibility Rules, Geometry, Arithmetic, Algebra, Modern Maths, Polynomials, Maxima and Minima CAT 2023 Exam Pattern Particulars CAT 2023 Details Exam Mode Online CAT 2023 Total Duration 120 Minutes (40 Minutes Sectional Time Limit) Question Type MCQs + TITA Exam Sections 3 Sections: VARC QA DILR CAT Total Marks 198 CAT Total Questions 66 CAT 2023 Marking Scheme +3 for every correct answer -1 for every wrong answer No Negative Marking for TITA Questions Medium of the Questions English