The Common Admission Test (CAT) 2024 is scheduled for November 24, with the two-hour exam taking place in three sessions: 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., and 4:30 p.m. at 6:30 p.m.

Admit cards, already available on iimcat.ac.in, are mandatory. Each admit card includes critical information such as your name, application number, test day and date, reporting time, gate closure, exam session and center details.

CAT is a key MBA entrance exam in India, recognized by over 100 institutions including prestigious institutions like IIM, FMS Delhi, SPJIMR Mumbai and IIT. Top colleges typically require CAT scores between the 90 and 100 percentile.

Here are the key guidelines and information you need to keep in mind for CAT 2024:

THINGS TO BRING FOR CAT 2024

Here is what you need to have on the day of the exam:

• CAT 2024 Admit Cardprinted on A4 size paper with a recent photo affixed (the same as the one submitted during registration).
• A original photo ID (Aadhar, PAN card or passport).
• A affidavit from the scribe, if applicable.

STRICTLY PROHIBITED ITEMS FOR CAT 2024

To avoid disqualification, leave them at home:

• Mobile phones, Bluetooth devices and electronic gadgets like watches.
• Jewelry or objects containing metal.
• Thick-soled shoes and clothes with big buttons.

IMPORTANT DO’S AND DON’TS FOR CAT 2024

• Check and carry your admission card and original identity document with you.
• Drop the admit card in the drop box provided after the exam.
• Use only the pen and notepad provided at the center. These must be returned after the exam.
• Don’t use the keyboard at any time. This will lock your computer system. Use only the mouse.
• Accept it Non-disclosure agreement before starting the test. Sharing or duplicating exam details in any form is strictly prohibited.

A valid CAT 2024 score opens doors to postgraduate programs at IIMs and other participating institutions.

CAT success starts with proper preparation and following these guidelines. Good luck!