MBA CAT Exam Date 2023: Check Dates, Notification, CAT Registration 2023 Extended 20 September

MBA CAT Exam Date 2023: Check Dates, Notification, CAT Registration 2023 Extended 20 September

MBA CAT Exam Date is on 26th November 2023, in 3 slots and the last date to register has been extended till 20th September. The official notification was released on 30th July 2023 with details about the exam date and registration dates. Candidates must focus on preparing for CAT 2023 and clearing the cut-offs with the highest percentile. 

This here is an MBA CAT Exam Date overview to help you on this journey-

• Candidates must have obtained at least 50% marks in their undergraduate studies (45% for reserved categories) to be eligible for CAT 2023.
• A candidate who registers for the exam successfully can download their admit card on 25th October 2023. It will also include the MBA CAT Exam Dates, venue, and time of the CAT 2023 exam.
• There are three sections in the exam: VARC, DILR, and QA, each with 66 questions. There is a 120-minute time limit for the exam.
• With mock exams, study materials, and coaching programs, candidates can prepare for the exam.

Important MBA CAT Exam Dates 2023 (So Far)

• MBA CAT Exam Registration Starts at AUG 2, 2023, Wednesday 10:00 AM (IST)
• MBA CAT Form Last Date 2023 Extended till SEP 20, 2023, Wednesday, CAT 2023 registration has been extended until September 20, 2023, at 5 PM at the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow. CAT 2023 applications are now being accepted at iimcat.ac.in. 
• From OCT 25, 2023, Wednesday CAT 2023 Admit Card Download Begins at 05:00 PM (IST)
• And on NOV 26, 2023, Sunday is the CAT 2023 Exam Day

CAT Form Last Date Extended: Check CAT 2023 Exam Timeline

According to the CAT form date 2023, the application form was released online on August 2. CAT 2023 application forms are available until September 20, 2023 for candidates who are interested and eligible. Candidates can fill out the CAT 2023 application form at the official website, iimcat.ac.in. As per the notification, the CAT 2023 exam will be held on 26th November 2023. Here is the timeline for the exam-

Event	Exam Timeline
CAT 2023 Official Notification	30th July 2023
Start Date for Registration	2nd August 2023
CAT Form Last Date Extended	20th September 2023
Admit Card Release Date	25th October 2023
CAT 2023 Exam Date	26th November 2023

How to Register for MBA CAT Exam 2023?

MBA CAT Exam Date 2023 is given in details above, let’s get into the CAT registration process which involves three easy steps - 

Registration, Filling & Submitting the Application Form, and Application Fee payment. Candidates can follow the steps given below to fill out the CAT 2023 registration form.

• Step 1 - Click on the CAT official website & Click on the new candidate tab
• Step 2 - Generate CAT 2023 registration ID and password
• Step 3 - Then Log in again to the CAT application form and Fill in all the details in the CAT form
• Step 4 - Upload the necessary documents
• Step 5 - Select the six cities for the CAT exam
• Step 6 - Also, select cities for the interview
• Step 7 - Pay the fees for CAT application form 2023 
• Step 8 - After submitting, download and take a printout of the form for your convenience. 

The application fee can be paid either through Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, BillDesk, Paytm, or PayU.

Step-by-Step Process to Apply for CAT 2023

Candidates must follow these basic four steps to complete the online registration for the CAT exam 2023. The detailed procedure to fill out the CAT 2023 Registration Form is mentioned below.

Step 1: Register to Receive the User ID and Password

• To complete the online CAT Registration form for the year 2023, prospective candidates are required to go to the official website and navigate to the 'Register' option located inside the 'New Candidate Registration' section.
• The application form for CAT 2023 will become accessible, requiring applicants to provide personal information like their name, date of birth, email address, mobile number, and country of residence. 
• After inputting all the necessary information, the candidate's application form for the Common Admission Test (CAT) will undergo a process of verification and authentication using a One-Time Password (OTP). 
• Upon successful registration, applicants will be sent with their CAT 2023 registration ID and Password by Email and SMS. 
• Individuals who have previously completed the registration process for the examination are required to go to the 'Login' section located under the 'Registered Candidate Login' category in order to proceed to the subsequent stage, which entails the completion of the CAT test registration form for the year 2023.

Step 2: Log in to the CAT Website with System Generated User ID & Password

• The next step in completing the CAT 2023 registration form is to log in to the official website using the system-generated User ID and Password. 
• You may use these credentials to log in and fill out the CAT application form 2023. You are not required to finish the application in a single sitting. You may log in many times to finish it. 
• If a candidate forgets his or her password, he or she may reset it by clicking on the 'Forgot Password' link on the 'Existing User login page. The new password will be sent to the candidates' registered email addresses. 

Step 3: Fill out and Submit the CAT 2023 Registration Form

After logging in, the user's personal information will be shown on the screen. To begin filling out the online application form, applicants must first click on 'Go to Application Form.' Candidates must give the following information on the application form:

• Personal information (name, gender, nationality, category, communication address, date of birth, father's name, email ID, mobile phone number, and so on)
• Academic Information (such as Class X Exam, Class XII Exam, Bachelor's Degree Information, Master's Degree Information, and Other Professional Course Information)
• Work Experience Specifics (if relevant, industry type, amount of months, etc.)
• Programs (in this section, applicants must specify which IIMs they want to study at and which courses they want to take).
• Test City (candidates will be able to choose any four test places of their choice)

Step 4: Payment of CAT 2023 Registration Fee

Finally, applicants must submit the CAT Application Form fee (payable by BillDesk, PayU, or Paytm). Candidates must submit the required documents (as listed above) to support the information supplied in the application form. The application will be deemed complete after the CAT registration 2023 payment is received, and applicants will get a confirmation email on their registered email IDs. Candidates will be able to see the application summary by logging in to the CAT website as registered users anytime they desire. The following are the registration costs for various categories:

• For General Category Candidates: Rs 2,400/-
• For SC/ ST/ PwD: Rs 1,200/-