CAT 2017 Notification

IIM Lucknow has released CAT 2017 Notification. IIM Lucknow last conducted CAT in the year 2010. It would be conducting CAT this year after a gap of 6 years.

Every year Indian Institute of Management (IIM) conducts Common Admission Test (CAT) on the rotational basis. CAT is a computer based test held annually for admissions in elite B-Schools in India. A seat in these institutions promises high pay-packages and a rewarding career in the corporate world. As such, CAT remains one of the most competitive examinations and attracts graduates from all streams. The score is not only accepted by the IIMs, but also by other 100+ top notch B- Schools across the country. Approximately 4,000 seats are offered by the IIMs.

In order to succeed in CAT, proper time management and devising the practice to solve the question with the tricks and shortcuts will help you to ace the test and score well. Though the official registration of CAT 2017 starts on August 9, 2017 and the test takes place in November 26, 2017.

Important dates of CAT 2017

CAT Important Dates:

CAT 2017- Exam Pattern

CAT is expected to be on the similar pattern like that of last year. Some useful insights for CAT 2017 are:

• CAT is conducted in an online mode.
• 3 Sections - Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR) and Quantitative Ability (QA).
• Total number of questions - 100 in 180 minutes.
• 1 hour limit for each section.
• No negative marking for Non-MCQs.
• No provision of shifting between the sections.
• Online calculator to be a part of the exam again.

CAT Eligibility Criteria:

• Bachelor's degree with minimum 50% marks from recognized University/ Institutions.
• Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Persons with Disability (PWD) categories must have at least 45% marks.

CAT Application Process:

• Register yourself on the website, www.iimcat.ac.in to create your user profile.
• On successful registration, a unique CAT 2017 user ID and Password will be sent to your registered mobile number.
• Using this ID, login and fill the CAT application form. The details have to be filled in 5 sections of the form. In the last section of the form, payment is done. You can pay using Net Banking/ Credit Card/ Debit Card.
• Also, upload your photograph, signature and other necessary documents as per the given specifications.
• You can give up to 4 cities as your preferred test centre. However, the exam center will be assigned once the registration process ends.