CAT Exam Registration 2023

The students willing to take MBA admission need to take CAT 2023. You need to visit CAT 2023 official website, iimcat.ac.in for CAT Exam registration 2023

There are certain instructions and important points that you must know before your CAT Exam Registration 2023.

CAT Exam 2023 notification was issued by the official website. The CAT Exam registration 2023 has been started from 2^nd August 2023 and the CAT Exam registration 2023 last date is 13^th September 2023. And the date for the CAT Exam 2023 is 26^th November 2023.

MBA Aspirants can know the complete process of CAT Exam Registration 2023 in this article before registering for CAT exam 2023.

CAT Exam Registration 2023

The registration for CAT 2023 has been started on 2^nd August 2023. See the important dates related to CAT 2023 below:

Event	Date
CAT Exam Registration 2023	2nd August – 13th September 2023
CAT 2023 Exam date	26th November 2023
Admit card issue	25th October
CAT 2023 Result	In December (tentative)

There were 66 questions in CAT 2022 and it is expected that the same pattern will be followed this year too and the time duration for completing the exam will be 120 minutes (2 hours). 

The Exam will be conducted by IIMs and the CAT Exam will have three following sections:

1. Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension - VARC; 
2. Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning - DILR and 
3. Quantitative Ability – QA

CAT Exam Registration 2023 Important Highlights

Exam	CAT
Registration	Online (13th September last date)
Exam Mode	Computer Based Test (CBT)
Medium	In English
Total no. of Questions	66 questions
Types of Questions	MCQ and TITA - Type in the Answer
Marking Scheme for CAT	-1 for each wrong answer in MCQ+3 for each correct answer in MCQ(no negative marking for TITA)
Time duration	120 minutes
Total marks	198 marks

How to register for CAT 2023?

You should know the registration process for CAT 2023 before filling out the registration form. The CAT Exam registration 2023 started on 2nd August. Make sure to fill out the form before the last date arrives.

Below are the details regarding CAT Exam registration 2023. go through the whole registration process to avoid any mistakes in filling out the application form.

CAT Exam registration 2023 is open between 10:00 am on August 2, 2023 and 5:00 pm on September 13, 2023 at the official website of CAT, www.iimcat.ac.in. 

Registration Process for CAT 2023 is given below:

Step 1: You need to create your individual User ID and Password by registering on the website.

Step 2: Then you have to complete the application form by signing in using the generated User ID and Password.

Step 3: After you have carefully filled out the application form then you have to pay the application fees online

Step 4: Then finally submit it to finish the registration and application procedure.

Important Instructions regarding CAT Exam Registration 2023.

No changes will be allowed to make by applicants once the payment has been done and the application form has been submitted. So carefully fill out the form with the correct details.

Once the application form has been submitted, you can print it.

Make sure to register before the CAT Registration last date i.e. 13^th September. 

Note: students are advised to visit the official; website once for checking what the documents required for CAT registration and whether they are valid for CAT Exam Registration 2023

Check the following before your CAT Exam Registration 2023:

Please read the following important instructions before you begin your Registration process for CAT 2023.

1. Make sure to verify your eligibility for CAT Exam 2023 by checking the Eligibility document available on CAT 2023 official website.
2. Also, make sure to have your email address and mobile number valid and different. 
3. All official correspondence related to your CAT 2023 application will be sent using the email address and mobile number that you fill in the form, therefore make sure you keep them till the CAT 2023 Admission process completes.

Check the following points after your CAT Exam Registration 2023:

1. After you will submit the registration form, you will get an email from the administrator with the subject line "CAT 2023 Successful Registration" along with your login credentials. 
2. Make sure you check your mailbox after submitting the registration form. Do check your spam folder if you don't receive the email within a reasonable time.
3. Also, you will get the login information through an SMS from the sender - IIMLKO on your registered mobile number (not applicable for foreign applicants). 
4. By clicking on the link provided in the email received, you can proceed to complete your CAT Exam Registration 2023 using the credentials mentioned in the email. 
5. You can also sign in using the CAT website.

CAT Exam 2023 Overview

Total questions in CAT Exam 2023	66
Total sections in paper	3 sections – VARC, DILR, QA
Total sections in the paper	2 hours (40 minutes for each section)
Total Questions in VARC	24 (34%-36% weightage in CAT 2023)
Total Questions in DILR	20 (32%-34% weightage in CAT 2023)
Total Questions in QA	22 (34% weightage in CAT 2023)
Total marks	198 marks

Topics of VARC in CAT exam 2023

1. Jumbled Paragraph Questions
2. Reading Comprehension Questions
3. Para Summary Questions
4. Para Completion Questions
5. Odd-sentence-out Questions

Topics of DILR in CAT exam 2023

1. Logical Sequence, Connectives, Matching
2. Bar Graphs, Line Charts, Venn Diagram, Column Graph
3. Syllogism
4. Pie Charts, cubes
5. Calendars and Clocks
6. Blood Relations
7. Number and Letter Series
8. Binary Logic
9. Caselets
10. Seating Arrangement

Topics of QA in CAT exam 2023

1. Number Systems
2. HCF & LCM
3. Profit, Loss and Discount
4. Time & Work 
5. Linear Equations
6. Quadratic Equations
7. Permutation and Combination
8. Set Theory & Function
9. Coordinate Geometry
10. Sequence and Series
11. Geometry
12. Mixtures and Allegations
13. Ratio & Proportion
14. Complex Numbers
15. Logarithm etc.

CAT Exam 2023 will be held in three shifts:

1. Morning Shift 
2. Afternoon Shift 
3. Evening Shift 

• You will get an on-screen calculator for your calculative questions in the exam hall, no personal calculator is allowed in the examination room.
• Students’ personal watch is not allowed. You will see time on your computer screen.
• Rough sheets given to students for rough work will be submitted in the exam room after the exam.
• Official website of CAT iimcat.ac.in will soon provide a practice paper for CAT Exam 2023. You can download it once they are uploaded on the website.

Preparation tips for CAT exam 2023

If you are wondering how to prepare for CAT Exam 2023, read the tips below. The preparation tips below may help you in making your CAT Exam preparation strategy.

• Know the Syllabus

Your first step should be to overview the CAT exam syllabus for MBA so that you can make a proper study strategy that you will follow during your preparation for CAT.

• Learn Time management

Time management is another important step that you need to learn to have perfect practice and proper control of your time in the exam room. Always test yourself with sample papers and practice papers and try to complete your mock papers on time

• Take Coaching if necessary

You can also go for coaching if required, otherwise, you can always complete the syllabus on your own. Although having a coaching center helps a lot in the preparation as they design their classes to help you complete the syllabus and also they are very helpful in doubt-solving.

• Practice Papers

Practice papers and sample papers are the most important part of your practice. They will help you in learning how to attempt all three sections of the paper in their 40 minutes duration. You can always improve your efficiency by practicing more with sample papers and practice papers. 

The plus point is that you can visit CAT 2023 Official Website to download some practice papers for CAT 2023.

• Revision notes

Making Revision notes can add to your hard work but it will definitely help you in the end when you will revise your whole syllabus. Also, make sure to not let any small doubt bother you, always get all your doubts solved, and go to the examination hall with a clear mind and full confidence.

• Avoid distractions 

This is the biggest challenge, but you need to avoid any distractions in order to achieve your desired score in CAT 2023.

Frequently Asked Questions about CAT Exam Registration 2023

Q. What is the Registration process for CAT 2023?

Ans. The registration process for CAT 2023 is given below:

Step 1: You need to create your individual User ID and Password by registering on the website.

Step 2: Then you have to complete the application form by signing in using the generated User ID and Password.

Step 3: After you have carefully filled out the application form then you have to pay the application fees online

Step 4: Then finally submit it to finish the registration and application procedure.

Q. Can I change the details in my CAT application form after I have submitted it?

Ans. No changes will be allowed to make by applicants once the payment has been done and the application form has been submitted. So carefully fill out the form with the correct details.

Once the application form has been submitted, you can print it.

Make sure to register before the CAT Registration last date i.e. 13^th September. 

Q. When is the last date for CAT Exam Registration 2023?

Ans. CAT Exam 2023 notification was issued by the official website. The CAT Exam registration 2023 has been started from 2^nd August 2023 and the CAT Exam registration 2023 last date is 13^th September 2023. And the date for the CAT Exam 2023 is 26^th November 2023.

Q. When is the CAT exam in 2023?

Ans. The CAT Exam 2023 will be on the 26^th of November 2023.

The registration for CAT 2023 has been started on 2^nd August 2023. See the important dates related to CAT 2023 below:

Event	Date
CAT Exam Registration 2023	2nd August – 13th September 2023
CAT 2023 Exam date	26th November 2023
Admit card issue	25th October
CAT 2023 Result	In December (tentative)

Q. Is the CAT exam easy or difficult?

Ans. The CAT exam 2023 may have easy, moderate, or difficult level questions, but if we compare the CAT exam to other MBA entrance exams then the CAT exam is considered a little bit difficult. 

Q. What is the CAT exam Syllabus for MBA?

Ans. The CAT Exam syllabus for MBA includes the following sections:

• Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension

Verbal ability - The questions in this part are Jumbled Paragraphs, Para-summary, and Picking the Odd one Out sentence from a jumbled paragraph. 

Reading Comprehension consists of questions related to Long & Short Reading Comprehension Passages, you must have a good vocabulary to deal with such questions. 

• Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning

Data Interpretation – This Part is mainly based on questions related to data. The questions come based on Charts, Data Tables, Bar Graphs, and Vein Diagrams. 

Logical Reasoning –The type of questions that come in this part are Seating Arrangement, Team Formation, Blood Relation, Clocks, Time and Calendars, Direction questions, Family related questions.

• Quantitative Ability

You will have to solve basic maths. for this section, you should have good knowledge of arithmetic, mensuration, Algebra, geometry, etc. 

Q. What is the weightage of all three sections in CAT 2023?

Ans. weightage of all three sections in CAT 2023 is listed below:

1. Weightage for VARC in CAT 2023 is 32-34%
2. DILR weightage in CAT 2023 is 32%
3. The Weightage of QA in the CAT exam 2023 is around 34%.

Q. Is a calculator allowed in the CAT exam 2023?

Ans. No, the calculator is not allowed in the CAT exam 2023 

• You will get an on-screen calculator for your calculative questions in the exam hall, no any personal calculator is allowed in the examination room.
• Students’ personal watch is not allowed. You will see time on your computer screen.
• Rough sheets given to students for rough work will be submitted in the exam room after the exam.
• Official website of CAT iimcat.ac.in will soon provide a practice paper for CAT Exam 2023. You can download it once they are uploaded on the website.

Q. How to start studying for CAT Exam 2023?

Ans. Start studying for CAT Exam 2023 mention below:

1. Know the Syllabus
2. Learn Time management
3. Take Coaching if necessary
4. Practice Papers
5. Make Revision notes
6. Avoid distractions 

Q. What is the marking scheme of CAT Exam 2023?

Ans. The marking scheme for CAT exam 2023 includes negative marking only for the MCQ questions and not for TITA questions

Each wrong answer gets –1 and each positive answer gets +3 marks.