Who is eligible to take the test? The candidate must hold a Bachelor's Degree, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA [45% in case of the candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Differently Abled (DA) categories], awarded by any of the Universities incorporated by an act of the central or state legislature in India or other educational institutions established by an act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India. The percentage of marks obtained by the candidate in the bachelor's degree would be calculated based on the practice followed by the university/ institution from where the candidate has obtained the degree. In case the candidates are awarded grades/CGPA instead of marks, the conversion of grades/CGPA to percentage of marks would be based on the procedure certified by the university/ institution from where they have obtained the bachelor's degree. In case the university/ institution does not have any scheme for converting CGPA into equivalent marks, the equivalence would be established by dividing the candidate's CGPA by the maximum possible CGPA and multiplying the result with 100. Candidates appearing for the final year of bachelor's degree/equivalent qualification examination and those who have completed degree requirements and are awaiting results can also apply. IIMs may verify eligibility at various stages of the selection process, the details of which are provided at the website www.catiim.in. Prospective candidates must have the following throughout the selection process.
CAT 2011 Voucher
Pay-in Slip
Valid and unique Email ID
CAT Registration Number / Testing ID (provided to you after completion of your online registration)
Can I appear for CAT for practice purpose, though I am aware that I am not eligible? No.
Is there any age restriction for appearing in CAT? No, there is no age restriction for appearing in CAT.
What is the fee for the test? The fee is Rs.1600. If you belong to the SC/ST category then you can pay a discounted fee of Rs.800.
Where do I pay my fees? Candidates are required to purchase a CAT voucher at selected Axis Bank branches from 17 August – 1 October 2011. You can visit www.catiim.in for the list of Axis Bank branches.
When does the sale of voucher start and end? Sale of vouchers starts on Wednesday, 17 August 2011 at selected Axis Bank branches and ends on Saturday, 1 October 2011.
How can I purchase a voucher? You are required to fill a pay-in-slip at the selected Axis Bank branches to obtain the voucher. There will be two copies of the pay-in-slip. The bank will retain one copy of the filled pay-in-slip and the other will be stamped and given back to you. Please retain your copy of the pay-in-slip with you during the entire selection process. Note: The name on the pay-in-slip must match the name appearing on the school-leaving certificate.
When and how do I register for CAT 2011 after buying the voucher? Online registration for CAT 2011 will begin on Wednesday, 17 August 2011 and end on Tuesday, 4 October 2011. Additional instructions for the online application and registration process are also available on the website www.catiim.in.
Where can I find the voucher number required for registration? You can find the voucher number under the scratch-off area of the voucher you purchase at an Axis Bank branch. Please use a coin to scratch off gently so the voucher number does not become illegible. Vouchers will not be refunded under any circumstances.
Can I use my coaching institute's or a friend's email address when registering for CAT? No, you need to have a valid and unique email address.
Is there a restriction on what can be entered within the address fields during the online registration? Yes, you need to limit each address line to 30 characters including spaces. Special characters are acceptable.
When will CAT be held and can I choose a test date? CAT will be held during the period Saturday, 22 October 2011 – Friday, 18 November 2011. Yes, you can choose a test date, test time, and venue across 36 cities all over India, subject to availability.
From where can I get the list of test centres? A list of test centres will be available on the website www.catiim.in.
When will I get my Admit Card?
Soon after you fill-in, review, and submit your personal information during the online application, an automated confirmation email, which will contain your Application Summary, will be sent to the email address provided by you.
After submitting your personal information, you are expected to continue registration by scheduling your test date, test time, and venue. Once you have submitted this scheduling information, a 2nd automated confirmation email, which will contain your CAT 2011 Admit Card, will be sent to the email address provided by you. Only at this stage is your CAT 2011 registration complete.
What details will be mentioned in the Admit Card? The admit card will contain the name of the candidate, test date, time, venue, confirmation number, CAT Registration Number / Testing ID and instructions for the candidate.
Will the Admit Card be sent to me as a hard copy by mail? No. The admit card will be sent to the email address provided by you, only after you have filled in your online application and scheduled your test. It is therefore, mandatory for you to have a valid email account throughout the selection process. Note: Admit Card is a mandatory requirement in order to test. You must bring a print out of your Admit Card to the test centre.
Are there any special provisions for Differently Abled candidates? Yes. Please refer to the FAQs for DA Candidates for more details.
What are the different time slots for scheduling the test for a typical testing day? A typical testing day for CAT will have 2 exam sessions. Candidatesare allowed to schedule for any one of the sessions, subject to availability. Session timings are as follows:
Session 1: Testing will begin at 10 AM. Candidates are required to arrive at the test centre no later than 8:30 AM for security checks, identity verification, and checking in.
Session 2: Testing will begin at 3:15 PM. Candidates are required to arrive at the test centre no later than 1:45 PM for security checks, identity verification, and checking in.
Can I appear for CAT 2011 more than once during the 20-day testing window? No. You can appear for CAT 2011 only once. It will be deemed a fraudulent activity if one attempts to appear for CAT 2011 more than once. Admit Cards and picture IDs of the candidates will be checked, and candidate pictures and biometric information will also be captured at the test centre.
If I have made any mistake(s) while registering for CAT 2011, can I make changes later to rectify? If you make mistakes while entering the application data, you may login to www.catiim.in or https://iim.prometric.com and select "Edit Profile" to make changes to your personal details such as address or "Edit Application" to make changes to your application data such as educational information or interview location. For security reasons, editing of candidate's full name and username will not be allowed. To reschedule your appointment, select "Reschedule an Appointment" to choose a different test centre, date and time of your test, of course, subject to availability. The ability to edit application profile and registration details will be available until the registration window is closed i.e. til 11:59 PM on 4 October 2011, IST. Note:If you make changes to your profile or reschedule, you must carry the most recent admit card and attend the most recent test session.
What are the timings to contact the Candidate Care helpline? The FAQs, IVRS and online instructions are designed to enable self-service. You are requested to use these tools which can guide you through the entire process and help answer most of your queries. In case you are still facing issues, then CAT Candidate Care Support is available by phone and email. Phone: 1-800-103-7383 Webmail: http://www.prometric.com/IIM-CAT/contactus
Phone support availability: Registration Phase: 17 August – 4 October 2011, 9:00AM to 6:00PM from Mondays to Saturdays. Pre-testing window: 5 October – 21 October 2011, 9:00AM to 6:00PM from Mondays to Saturdays. Testing window: 22 October – 18 November 2011, 8:00AM to 7:00PM daily Post-testing window: 19 November 2011 – 31 January 2012, 9:00AM to 6:00PM Mondays to Fridays
CAT Candidate Care will be closed on the following national public holidays:
Monday, 22 August 2011 – Janamastami
Wednesday, 31 August 2011 – Idu'l Fitr
Thursday, 6 October 2011 – Dussehra
Wednesday, 26 October 2011 - Diwali
Monday, 26 December 2011 – Christmas
Monday, 2 January 2012 – New Year's Day
Thursday, 26 January 2012 – Republic Day
Webmail support availability: Webmail support will be available from 17 August 2011 until the end of the first week of February 2012. Queries, received by webmail, will be responded to within 2 business days. Do not send the same email multiple times, as it will delay the response process.
