CAT Registration Last Date

CAT Registration 2023 portal was opened on August 2^nd, all interested candidates who successfully meet the all CAT 2023 eligibility conditions can fill out the form now. The CAT registration last date is September 13^th, 2023. 

You must take the CAT entrance exam 2023 to gain admission to popular MBA colleges such as IIMs. This post will help you with CAT 2023 important dates, steps to fill out the CAT registration form 2023, CAT 2023 syllabus and preparation tips, and other important information.

The CAT 2023 official website, iimcat.ac.in, announced the CAT Registration last Date. The registration began on August 2, 2023, and will end on September 13, 2023. CAT exam date is 26^th November 2023

If you are an MBA Aspirants, you can register for CAT exam 2023 on CAT official website iimcat.ac.in. 2023

Make sure to completely read this article to understand the correct CAT 2023 registration process and other important points. Register yourself before the CAT registration Last date 2023 i.e. 13^th September 2023.

CAT – Common Admission Test 2023

CAT is Common Admission Test i.e. a computer-based test for admission to MBA courses in top MBA colleges in India. This exam is considered one of the difficult test among all other Management tests. Scoring high in CAT exam can open doors for IIMs and many other Top Ranked MBA Colleges in India. 

The exam duration is 2 hours i.e. 40 minutes for every section. There is total of 66 questions that may be asked in the CAT 2023. 

 The exam is divided into three sections namely 

• VARC - verbal ability and reading comprehension, 
• DILR - data interpretation and logical reasoning, and 
• QA - quantitative ability

Among the three sections, quant section is considered on of the most challenging and tough part. It requires hard practice, speedy calculations, strong mathematics foundation.

VARC requires good reading and comprehension skills. You must be able to understand context of varied topics and answer accurately as all the options seem almost similar and correct. This may be a bit confusing but it can be easily solved by having a good practice.

Indian Institutes of Management administers CAT test every year. IIM Lucknow is conducting CAT 2023.

Total marks will be 198 marks. There will be total of 66 questions and the time duration to attempt each section will be 40 minutes i.e. the paper will be of 120 minutes (2 hours).

CAT registration fees is Rs. 2400 for unreserved category students, and Rs. 1200 for reserved category ones. 

What are the CAT 2023 Important Dates?

Table below shows the CAT 2023 Important Dates

Event	Date
CAT exam 2023 registration date	2nd of August 2023
CAT registration Last date 2023	13th September 2023
Admit card release date	25th October 2023
CAT 2023 Exam date	26th November 2023
CAT 2023 Result	In January (tentative)

CAT Exam 2023 Syllabus

Algebra, Line charts, Venn Diagram, HCF and LCM, seat arrangements, pie charts, bar graphs, data interpretation, mathematical reasoning, analytical reasoning, para jumble sentences, reading comprehension, arithmetic, geometry, mensuration, logical reasoning, reading comprehension, and so on are all covered in the CAT Exam 2023 Syllabus.

Make a goods study strategy to finish the CAT exam syllabus. To attain a high percentile on the CAT Exam, you must have a strong vocabulary, a sound maths foundation, good arithmetic skills, quick calculation methods, and superior time management.

Check out the table below provides an overview of the CAT 2023 syllabus:

Section and Overall Weightage In CAT	Questions	Important Topics
VARC (34-36%)	24 (30% VA and 70% RC)	Jumbled Paragraph Questions, Reading Comprehension Questions, Para Summary Questions, Para Completion Questions, Odd-sentence-out Questions
DILR (32-34%)	20 (50% DI and 50% LR)	Logical Sequence, Connectives, MatchingBar Graphs, Line Charts, Venn Diagram, Column GraphSyllogismPie Charts, cubesCalendars and ClocksBlood RelationsNumber and Letter SeriesBinary LogicCaseletsSeating Arrangement etc.
QA (34%)	22 (arithmetic has high weightage)	Number SystemsHCF & LCMProfit, Loss and DiscountCoordinate GeometrySequence and SeriesGeometryMixtures and AlligationsTime & Work Linear EquationsQuadratic Equations etc.

CAT 2023 Exam Pattern Overview

Total questions in CAT 2023	66
Total sections in paper	3 sections – VARC, DILR, QA
Total time duration	2 hours
Total Questions in VARC (40 minutes)	24 (34%-36% of CAT 2023 score)
Total Questions in DILR (40 minutes)	20 (32%-34% of CAT 2023 score)
Total Questions in QA (40 minutes)	22 (34% of CAT 2023 score)
Total marks	198 marks

CAT Exam Question Paper Pattern 2022

Learning about the previous year's CAT exam pattern gives an estimate of the number of questions that each section may contain. The CAT test has both MCQs and non-MCQs. Check out the chart below to see how many questions were asked in each segment.

Sections	Total Questions	MCQs	TITA Questions
VARC	24	21	3
DILR	20	14	6
QA	22	14	8
Total	66	49	17

CAT Exam Pattern Over The Years

• If we look at the CAT Exam pattern of 2022, it shows that the level of difficulty for exam in the CAT question paper was around moderate. Total no. of question asked were 66. 
• In 2021 also the no. of questions asked were 66, whereas in the year 2020 the question paper had 76 questions in total to be attempted in 120 minutes.
• We can also say that the CAT exam pattern for total no. of questions and time duration for 2022 was as same as CAT 2021 question paper.
• But if we see the CAT pattern for 2019 number of questions asked were 100 that were to be attempted in total of 3 hours (180 minutes).

You can check the pattern change in CAT exam question paper in the table below:

CAT Exam For The Year	Time Duration	Total No. Of Question In CAT Exam
2012	140 minutes	60
2013	140 minutes	60
2014	170 minutes	100
2015	180 minutes	100
2016	180 minutes	100
2017	180 minutes	100
2018	180 minutes	100
2019	180 minutes	100
2020	120 minutes	76
2021	120 minutes	66
2022	120 minutes	66

Its not only the CAT exam that will get you prestigious MBA colleges. You can take admission in some best MBA colleges by other entrance exams too, like the XAT, SNAP, ATMA, NMAT, CMAT etc. If you are looking for specific details of other such entrance exams, then you must check the table below:

Other MBA Entrance Exams

There are multiple other entrance exams conducted across India for MBA aspirants seeking admission to various Top B Schools. Other entrance tests, in addition to Common Admission Test, are listed in the table below, along with the total number of questions asked, exam time duration, and official website where you can visit to register.

Entrance Exam	No. Of Questions And Time Duration	Time Allotted To Candidates	Official Website To Register
ATMA	180	180 minutes	atmaaims.com
XAT	102	210 minutes	xatonline.in
IIFT	110	120 minutes	www.iift.ac.in
NMAT by GMAC	108	120 minutes	www.mba.com/en-in/exams/nmat
SNAP	60	60 minutes	www.snaptest.org
GMAT	80	187 minutes	www.mba.com
PGDBA	50	180 minutes	www.pgdba.iitkgp.ac.in
IBSAT	140	120 minutes	ibsindia.org/admissions/
GATE	65	180 minutes	app.gate.iitk.ac.in

CAT Exam 2023 Highlights

Check the specific highlights about the CAT 2023 exam to have a summarized view of the exam

Exam	CAT
Full form	Common Admission Test
Conducted by	IIM Lucknow
Mode	Computer Based Test
CAT Exam 2023 fees	Rs. 2400/- unreserved categoryRs. 1200/- reserved category
Medium	English
Total no. of Questions	66 questions (3 sections)
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)
Total sections in paper	3 sections – VARC (24 questions), DILR (20 questions), QA (22 questions)
Time duration	2 hours (40 minutes for each 3 sections)
Total marks	198 marks
CAT 2023 Official Website	iimcat.ac.in

CAT Exam 2023 Eligibility

The CAT exam 2023 registration was started on August 2, 2023, and the CAT registration last date 2023 is September 13, 2023. If you want to get an MBA from top business schools, you will be required to meet the CAT exam eligibility criteria so that you can appear for the CAT exam in 2023. 

The key points about CAT 2023 eligibility criteria is listed below, before filing your registration form you must surely check your eligibility for the CAT 2023 exam:

1. A bachelor's degree from a recognized university in any stream (commerce, science, or the arts) with a minimum aggregate score of 50% for unreserved category and 45% for any of the reserved categories.
2. final year students may still apply for the IIM CAT exam 2023, but they will be required to present the administration with the relevant proof documents of your academic background within the time frame given to you.
3. The CAT Exam has no any age limit for candidates. They apply to CAT regardless of their age or the subject they studied in bachelor's degree.

You will be qualified to apply for CAT 2023 exam if you meet all of the above mentioned CAT 2023 eligibility criteria.

CAT 2023 Registration Process

How to register to CAT 2023?

The CAT 2023 registration process is explained here. The CAT registration last date is 13^th September 2023.

Go through the CAT 2023 Registration procedure given below to understand about the whole CAT 2023 registration procedure and avoid making any mistake when filling out the CAT application form 2023.

The official CAT 2023 website, www.iimcat.ac.in, will be open for registration till September 13, 2023. 

The CAT 2023 registration procedure is as follows:

1. firstly you are required to create an individual User ID and Password by registering.
2. Then to complete the application form, sign in with the generated User ID and Password.
3. and after that you need to finish the registration and application procedure by submitting the application form after filling it out and paying the fees online.

Once payment has been completed and the application form has been successfully submitted, applicants won’t be able to make modifications. 

After the application form has been submitted, you should get it printed. 

Make sure to register for CAT 2023 before the September 13th deadline. Don't wait until the last minute.

Before you start your CAT 2023 registration you should check the points below:

Before commencing the CAT 2023 Registration process, please read the instructions below.

1. read the website's Eligibility document to determine your eligibility for CAT 2023.
2. Verify that your email address and phone number are both valid and distinct. 
3. Because all of the official notifications and other related information will be sent to the registered email address and mobile number, so make sure to keep them up to date until the CAT Admissions process is complete.

Check the instructions below after successfully completing your CAT registration 2023

1. After you have submitted the registration form, you will receive an email from the administrator with the message "CAT 2023 Successful Registration" and it will contain your login information. 
2. As quickly as possible, check your mailbox.
3. The login credentials will also be sent to the registered phone number via SMS from sender IIMLKO. 
4. Using these credentials, you can complete your CAT 2023 application by clicking the link in the email. You can also use the CAT website to sign in.

What is the Admission Process at IIMs

There are three phases to the IIM Admissions Process. Their names are as follows:

1. CAT exam score.
2. Personal Interview.
3. IIMs WAT & PI 2024 Final Selection Process.

Your final admission will be determined by how good you perform in each of the three stages mentioned above.

CAT 2023 Exam Pattern Overview

Get an overview of the CAT 2023 Exam pattern from the table below

3 Section In CAT Exam	Questions	Weightage	Time duration
VARC	24	34-36%	40 Minutes
DILR	20	32-34%	40 Minutes
QA	22	34%	40 Minutes

CAT Exam Centre Related Important Points to Consider

The CAT 2023 will take place in three slots:

1. Morning 
2. Afternoon 
3. Evening 

• You will get on screen calculator in the exam room.
• For the students' convenience, a digital clock will be displayed on the screen. Personal watches are not permitted in the examination room.
• Students will be handed rough sheets for rough work, which must be submitted at the end of the exam in the exam room itself.
• Do not forget to carry your admit card on the day of your exam.
• Students can access practice papers at iimcat.ac.in, the official CAT website. You will be able to access it once the CAT official website has uploaded the mock paper for CAT 2023.

CAT 2023 Mock Test Download

To adequately prepare for the CAT exam 2023 and get a high percentile, you should take an increasing number of mock exams. Toppers of CAT exams have always advised to as much Mock papers as possible.

Mock papers are available at iimcat.ac.in. For the CAT 2023 you will be able to access mock paper after the CAT official website has uploaded it.

Download CAT 2023 Admit Card

For the exam day, you will require the CAT 2023 admit card. Candidates who have applied can log in to get their CAT 2023 exam admit cards online. 

You can follow these steps to obtain your CAT 2023 admit card:

• Only enrolled applicants will be able to download their CAT 2023 admit card.
• Candidates can obtain and print their CAT 2023 admit card by visiting iimcat.ac.in and entering their IIM CAT ID and password.
• The CAT 2023 exam place, date, and hour will be specified on your admit card.
• Check your admit card twice before heading for the exam place.

Preparation Tips For CAT Exam 2023

If you are confused where to begin your CAT 2023 preparation, check the preparation guidelines below. 

• CAT applicants start studying as soon as possible. Some students start a year before the exam, some start six months ahead, and still get a high percentile.
• You must have a good study plan and an intelligent method for completing your CAT 2023 course in order to successfully pass this management National level test. 
• The CAT exam is broken into three sections, each of which requires a significant amount of hard work and determination to complete the curriculum and ideas. 
• First of all, carefully examine the CAT 2023 Syllabus
• Learn Time management
• You can opt for online or offline coaching
• Sample papers and practice papers are must
• You can also make notes for quick revision
• Try to avoid distractions.

What are the MBA Colleges In India Accepting CAT?

S. No.	MBA Colleges In India Accepting CAT	Location
1	IIM Ahmedabad	Gujarat
2	IIM Bangalore	Karnataka
3	IIM Kozhikode	Kerala
4	IIM Calcutta	West Bengal
5	Indian Institute of Technology Delhi	Delhi
6	IIM Lucknow	Uttar Pradesh
7	National Institute of Industrial Engineering	Maharashtra
8	IIM Indore	Madhya Pradesh
9	XLRI-Xavier School of Management	Jharkhand
10	Indian Institute of Technology Bombay	Maharashtra
11	IIM Raipur	Chhattisgarh
12	IIM Rohtak	Haryana
13	Management Development Institute	Haryana
14	Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur	West Bengal
15	Indian Institute of Technology Madras	Tamil Nadu
16	IIM Udaipur	Rajasthan
17	Symbiosis Institute of Business Management	Maharashtra
18	Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee	Uttarakhand
19	IIM Kashipur	Uttarakhand
20	S.P. Jain Institute of Management & Research	Maharashtra

Top MBA Colleges In India Without CAT Score 

MBA Colleges Without CAT	Location
XLRI – Xavier School of Management	Jamshedpur
Great Lakes Institute of Management	Chennai
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management	Pune
S. P. Jain Institute of Management & Research	Mumbai
ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education	Hyderabad
Chandigarh University	Mohali
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham	Coimbatore
SVKM`s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies	Mumbai
Jamia Millia Islamia	New Delhi
Mudra Institute of Communications	Ahmedabad
Institute of Management Technology	Ghaziabad
University of Petroleum and Energy Studies	Dehradun
T. A. Pai Management Institute	Manipal
Xavier Institute of Management	Bhubaneshwar
Anna University	Chennai
Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology	Bhubaneswar
Lovely Professional University	Phagwara
International Management Institute	Delhi

Frequently Asked Questions about CAT Registration Last Date

Q. What is CAT 2023?

Ans. CAT is Common Admission Test i.e. a computer-based test for admission to MBA courses in top MBA colleges in India. This exam is considered one of the difficult test among all other Management tests. Scoring high in CAT exam can open doors for IIMs and many other Top Ranked MBA Colleges in India. 

The exam duration is 2 hours i.e. 40 minutes for every section. There is total of 66 questions that may be asked in the CAT 2023. 

 The exam is divided into three sections namely 

• VARC - verbal ability and reading comprehension, 
• DILR - data interpretation and logical reasoning, and 
• QA - quantitative ability

Among the three sections, quant section is considered on of the most challenging and tough part. It requires hard practice, speedy calculations, strong mathematics foundation.

Q. What is the exam date for CAT exam 2023?

Ans. The date for the CAT 2023 is 26^th of November 2023.

Q. What is VARC topics under CAT 2023?

Ans. VARC weightage in CAT 2023 will be 32-34%. Check the list below of the topics of VARC in CAT

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

Q. What is DILR weightage in CAT 2023?

Ans. DILR weightage in CAT 2023 will be 32%. Topic under DILR is listed below:

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 etc.

Q. What is QA syllabus in CAT 2023?

Ans. Quant aptitude weightage in CAT exam 2023 is around 34%. Topics under Quant aptitude are listed below:

1. Number Systems
2. HCF & LCM
3. Profit, Loss and Discount
4. Coordinate Geometry
5. Sequence and Series
6. Geometry
7. Mixtures and Alligations
8. Time & Work 
9. Linear Equations
10. Quadratic Equations etc.

Q. What is the admit card release date for CAT 2023?

Ans. You can download your CAT 2023 admit card on 25^th October 2023.

Also, check the following table of CAT 2023 Important Dates

CAT 2023 Events	Date
CAT Exam 2023 Registration start date	2nd of August 2023
CAT form Last date 2023	13th September 2023
Admit card release date	25th October 2023
CAT 2023 Exam date	26th November 2023
CAT 2023 Result	In January (tentative)

Q. What is the eligibility criteria for CAT exam 2023?

Ans. The CAT exam 2023 registration was started on August 2, 2023, and the CAT registration last date 2023 is September 13, 2023. If you want to get an MBA from top business schools, you will be required to meet the CAT exam eligibility criteria so that you can appear for the CAT exam in 2023. 

The key points about CAT 2023 eligibility criteria is listed below, before filing your registration form you must surely check your eligibility for the CAT 2023 exam:

1. A bachelor's degree from a recognized university in any stream (commerce, science, or the arts) with a minimum aggregate score of 50% for unreserved category and 45% for any of the reserved categories.
2. final year students may still apply for the IIM CAT exam 2023, but they will be required to present the administration with the relevant proof documents of your academic background within the time frame given to you.
3. The CAT Exam has no any age limit for candidates. They apply to CAT regardless of their age or the subject they studied in bachelor's degree.

You will be qualified to apply for CAT 2023 exam if you meet all of the above mentioned CAT 2023 eligibility criteria

Q. What is the CAT exam 2023 Syllabus for MBA?

Ans. CAT exam 2023 Syllabus for MBA is mentioned below:

Section and overall weightage in CAT	Questions	Important Topics
VARC (34-36%)	24 (30% VA and 70% RC)	Jumbled Paragraph Questions, Reading Comprehension Questions, Para Summary Questions, Para Completion Questions, Odd-sentence-out Questions
DILR (32-34%)	20 (50% DI and 50% LR)	Logical Sequence, Connectives, MatchingBar Graphs, Line Charts, Venn Diagram, Column GraphSyllogismPie Charts, cubesCalendars and ClocksBlood RelationsNumber and Letter SeriesBinary LogicCaseletsSeating Arrangement etc.
QA (34%)	22 (arithmetic has high weightage)	Number SystemsHCF & LCMProfit, Loss and DiscountCoordinate GeometrySequence and SeriesGeometryMixtures and AlligationsTime & Work Linear EquationsQuadratic Equations etc.

Q. How should I start my CAT 2023 preparation?

Ans. If you are confused where to begin your CAT 2023 preparation, check the preparation guidelines below. 

CAT applicants start studying as soon as possible. Some students start a year before the exam, some start six months ahead, and still get a high percentile.

You must have a good study plan and an intelligent method for completing your CAT 2023 course in order to successfully pass this management National level test. 

The CAT exam is broken into three sections, each of which requires a significant amount of hard work and determination to complete the curriculum and ideas. 

• First of all carefully examine the CAT 2023 Syllabus
• Learn Time management
• You can opt for online or offline coaching
• Sample papers and practice papers are must
• You can also make notes for quick revision
• Try to avoid distractions.

Q. What are the MBA Colleges in India Accepting CAT?

Ans. MBA Colleges in India Accepting CAT mentioned below:

S. No.	MBA Colleges in India Accepting CAT	Location
1	IIM Ahmedabad	Gujarat
2	IIM Bangalore	Karnataka
3	IIM Kozhikode	Kerala
4	IIM Calcutta	West Bengal
5	Indian Institute of Technology Delhi	Delhi
6	IIM Lucknow	Uttar Pradesh
7	National Institute of Industrial Engineering	Maharashtra
8	IIM Indore	Madhya Pradesh
9	XLRI-Xavier School of Management	Jharkhand
10	Indian Institute of Technology Bombay	Maharashtra