IIM Calcutta has released CAT Admit Card 2024 on the official website - iimcat.ac.in. Candidates with successful registration can now download their respective admit cards from the website using their CAT login credentials. CAT 2024 admit card is a mandatory document that candidates must carry to the examination centre. Candidates not carrying it on the exam day will be barred from taking the CAT Exam.
Registered candidates can download their admit card by using their valid CAT login ID and password. IIM Calcutta released CAT Admit Card release date 2024 along with the other dates through the official notification at iimcat.ac.in.
Candidates must download their admit cards before the CAT 2024 exam day and take two printouts of the same. CAT hall ticket will be available for download until the exam day (November 24, 2024). It is expected that more than 3,50,000 candidates will take this national-level MBA entrance exam.
Read this article to know the CAT 2024 admit card release date, how to download CAT admit card, how to correct the errors found in the CAT admit card 2024 and exam day guidelines.
What is the CAT Admit Card?
CAT Admit Card 2024 is an important document that candidates must bring to the examination centre on the date of exam i.e. November 24, 2024. Candidates must ensure that they carry their IIM CAT Hall Ticket as they will not be allowed to enter the hall without it. Besides, only candidates with successful registration will be able to download it. The CAT Exam is conducted for admission to the 20 IIMs and other MBA Colleges in thr country.
CAT 2024 Admit Card Highlights
Check out key highlights of CAT 2024 admit card:
Candidates must take note of the following points-
- Those who will be able to submit their CAT application form successfully can download the CAT admit card by using the required CAT login credentials.
- CAT admit card will be available only in online mode at iimcat.ac.in. It will not be sent by post.
- On the day of exam you have to carry original and valid government issued photo identification proof along with CAT admit card colour or black and white printout.
- Print all pages of the CAT 2024 admit card on A4 size paper. Admit card will be valid only if details mentioned on cat admit card, photograph and signature images are legibly printed.
- You will also have to paste a photograph on the printed admit card (same as uploaded in CAT Registration Form) and sign in front of the invigilator on CAT exam day 2024.
CAT 2024 Exam Dates & Schedule
All the important dates for CAT 2024 Exam are given below:
CAT Admit Card 2024 Year-Wise Details, Date and Releasing Body
In the table below we have shared details for last year's CAT Hall Ticket including the issuing authority, release date, and official website. Note that, the conducting IIM will declare CAT Admit Card Release date and download date on the official website of CAT IIM after the registration.
How to Download CAT Admit Card 2024?
To download the CAT admit card, candidates need to visit the official website of IIMCAT and get their admit card from there. The following are the steps to download the CAT Admit card 2024.
- Visit the IIM CAT official website, iimcat.ac.in
- Click on the Login button under the Registered Candidate login
- Click on "CAT Admit Card 2024 Download Link" and enter the User ID and password given at the time of registration
- Admit card window will open and you can see your CAT admit card
- Download CAT Admit Card from iimcat.ac.in.
- Candidates should take a colour printout of the admit card to carry at the time of examination.
Details Mentioned on CAT Admit Card 2024
The CAT entrance exam 2024 admit card has the candidate's information provided during the CAT exam registration process. Ensure to verify the details mentioned on the admit card. In case of any error, contact immediately to the official helpdesk.
The following details are mentioned in the CAT exam hall ticket:
- Candidate's name
- Candidate's caste
- Candidate's date of birth
- Candidate's photo
- Candidate's signature
- Registration number
- Date and time of the exam
- CAT 2024 exam centre address
- Google map link to locate the exam centre
- Emergency contact number
- CAT exam-related instructions
Documents Required at the CAT Exam Centre
When appearing for the CAT exam candidates must carry their admit card along with ID proof. If any candidate fails to provide ID proof they will not be allowed to appear for the examination.
- Aadhar card
- Voter ID
- Passport
- College/University ID
- Driver's license
List of Errors to Check in CAT Admit Card 2024
Once you have downloaded the admit card for the CAT exam, it is important to verify the information mentioned.
- Name of the Candidate - It must be the same as in the CAT 2024 application form
- CAT 2024 Registration Number - It must be the same as the registered user ID
- Date of Birth - Must be the same as mentioned on the CAT application form and official documents
- Caste Category Status - It must be the same as in CAT application form 2024
- PwD/DA Status - It must be the same as in CAT application form
- Test Centre Location - Must be in one of the options mentioned in the application form
- Candidate's Photograph and Signature - It must be clearly visible
Common Problems Faced While Downloading CAT Admit Card 2024
Here are the answers to some of the common problems that candidates face while downloading the CAT exam admit card.
Forgot CAT Login Details to Download Admit Card?
If the candidate loses the email or SMS, they can retrieve the CAT 2024 login credentials by following the steps given below:
- First, click on the 'Registered Candidate login for CAT 2024' tab on the official website
- Then, click on the 'Forgot User ID/Password' tab
- Here, enter the registered email address and the captcha string
- Then, click on 'Get user ID/password'
- The new user ID and password will be sent to the registered email address of the candidate.
- Sign in again using the new user ID or password and keep it safe for future reference.
NOTE: Regenerated passwords will not be sent as an SMS.
CAT Admit Card 2024 Multiple CAT login passwords?
Candidates need to use the CAT 2024 login password that was sent in the most recent SMS. In case they are not able to login, they can create a new user id and password using the 'forgot password' tab.
CAT Admit Card 2024 download window is not loading?
This can happen due to a weak internet connection, outdated browser, cache issues etc. Candidates must use good-speed internet and updated internet browsers like Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome to download the CAT admit card 2024. They must also clear the browser history and cache before beginning the download.
How to Correct Errors in CAT Admit Card 2024?
As per the CAT Admit Card error correction process, if any candidate finds an error in their CAT 2024 admit card, they must immediately contact the exam authority to get it corrected. Given below are the contact details:
- CAT Helpline No.: 1-800-210-8720 (Toll Free)
- CAT Email: cathelpdesk@iimcat.ac.in
How to Find CAT Exam Centre Using Google Map Link?
IIMs have added a new feature in CAT Admit Card 2024 with Google Maps link. Candidates can use this link to get the exact centre location to avoid last minute confusion. Here's how you can use it:
- Download your CAT Admit Card.
- Click on Google Maps link on your CAT hall ticket.
- You will be redirected to Google Maps.
- Click on ‘Directions'.
- Enter your starting point and mode of transport (optional).
- The map for your test centre and the ending point will be displayed and you can use it to reach the exact location.
CAT Admit Card 2024 Release Date and Shift Timings
The Schedule & Timings for different Shifts of CAT Exam 2024 is given below:
CAT 2024 Exam Guidelines
Follow these CAT exam day guidelines while appearing for the exam.
- CAT Admit Card should be printed on A4 size paper. The printed hall ticket should be clear and readable.
- Paste the same passport size color photograph as uploaded while registering for CAT in the space provided.
- Carry your original and valid photo ID. Photo ID should not be damaged or smudged and the name on ID should match the name on CAT Admit Card.
- Test centre should be located at least once before the exam day to avoid last minute confusion regarding centre location.
- Only CAT 2024 Admit Card and Photo ID will be allowed into the exam hall.
- A Writing pad and a pen will be provided for rough work during the test, this should be returned when the test ends.
- All candidates should carry two simple pens and test-related documents. No other items are allowed.
- Items not allowed in the exam hall – Mobile Phones, electronic gadgets, watches, calculators, stationery items, goggles, wallets, papers, jackets, etc.
- Don't wear jewelry and other metal containing items to the exam hall.
- The Test Centre is not responsible for the personal belongings of the candidate.
- No request for change of test centre will be entertained.
Don'ts on CAT 2024 Exam Day
Candidates who will appear in the CAT exam for an MBA should not do some of the things discussed below.
- Do not appear for the exam twice, otherwise, your candidacy for the CAT 2024 exam will be cancelled.
- Do not cheat during the exam.
- Please check the reporting time as latecomers will not be allowed at the CAT 2024 exam center.
- Do not engage in any malpractice such as fraud.
- Do not argue with any staff or candidate
- Do not use the keyboard at any time as it will lock your computer.
Do's for CAT 2024 Exam Day
- Carry CAT admit card printout colour or black and white and Photo ID Proof
- Self declaration form
- Prior visit to the exam centre of CAT 2024
- Be on-time
- Check seating arrangements
- Verification of documents
- Rough work on scratch sheet
- Obey the invigilators
- Use washroom beforehand
- Submit admit card, writing pad
CAT Exam 2024 Dress Code
The details of what you can wear and what not on the exam day are provided here, the important points to keep in mind on the CAT 2024 exam day:
- Wear simple clothes- t-shirts, dresses, trousers, jeans, shirts
- Avoid wearing jeans with too many pockets
- Wearing regular use glasses is allowed
- Avoid accessorizing- do not wear any kind of jewelry, ornaments, bags, and watches
CAT Admit Card 2024: Last Week Preparation Tips
With only weeks remaining for CAT 2024, candidates must go through these last minute preparation tips to crack CAT exam with more than 99 percentile:
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Important Questions to Practice in the Last Weeks
- There are certain topics you should focus on in the last weeks. Practice 15-20 questions daily from each topic listed below. These are provided here based on the predicted question paper for CAT 2024.
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Quantitative Aptitude
- Arithmetic- Profit & Loss, Mixtures, Time & Speed, Work, Percentages & Ratios, Averages, and Interest
- Algebra- Quadratic equations, linear inequalities, series & progressions
- Geometry- Circles, Triangles, Quadrilaterals (Trapezium and Parallelograms), Polygons
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Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning
- Candidates must try to attempt DI and LR sets from these 4 topics to get better at analyzing data, interpreting and eliminating options.
- Games & Tournaments
- Arrangements
- Combination DI
- LR based DI caselets
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Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension
- RC passages
- Para Jumbles
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Mock Tests and Previous Year Questions
- Solve CAT previous year question papers if you haven't yet. Attempting previous year questions is a must to score 99+ percentile in CAT 2024 exam.
CAT 2024 Category-wise Percentile for IIM
CAT percentile for IIM is the minimum requirement to be eligible for admission. Every IIM releases its separate CAT percentile scores to shortlist candidates for admission. CAT 2024 Category-wise percentile for the IIMs are given below:
Mistakes to avoid while CAT 2024 Preparation
- Answering the questions from the chapters where you are clear is a cakewalk. To score well in the test you need to prepare well for the chapters where you don't have clear long term goals. Make sure you spend time on the chapters you are struggling with.
- Candidates should start preparing as soon as possible and before the exam date. If dedicated and focused, CAT VARC can be prepared in 2-3 months. For CAT QA you need to improve your mental calculation skills.
- Know your strengths and weaknesses: Prepare for the chapters where you don't have clear long term goals. Spend time on the chapters you are struggling with.