Indian Institute of Management Lucknow is conducting the Common Admission Test 2023 (CAT 2023). The last date to complete the registration is 13th September 2023 (Wednesday) at 5:00 pm. The applicants are requested to register well in advance to have a hassle-free registration process and to avoid last-minute rush. The exam is scheduled to be held on November 26, 2023 (Sunday) in three sessions. In case of any queries, candidates can check the website – http://www.iimcat.ac.in/ or reach out to the help desk at 18002108720.
Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates applying for CAT 2023 should fulfil any one of the following conditions:
- Completed Bachelor’s degree with the required percentage of marks*.
- Completed professional degree (CA/CS/ICWA/Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of India (FIAI)) with required percentage of marks*.
- Should be in the final year of Bachelor’s degree with required percentage of marks*.
*(For General, EWS and NC-OBC candidates, the minimum percentage of marks required is 50%. And SC/ST/PwD candidates should have a minimum 45%.)
For new registration, candidates must follow the link and complete the steps – https://cdn.digialm.com/EForms/configuredHtml/756/84433/Registration.html
Exam Centres:
CAT 2023 will host its examination in about 155 cities, allowing candidates the choice to select six preferred cities for their test venue. The CAT Centre will make every effort to ensure candidates receive one of their preferred options, but if a particular region witnesses high demand, the organising body reserves the right to assign a centre near any of the preferred choices. Once a centre is allotted, candidates are not permitted to request any changes.
Results & Admission Process:
The CAT results are likely to be declared by the second week of January 2024. The CAT 2023 score will be valid only till December 31, 2024 and will accordingly be accessible on the website. Candidates must note that their performance in the CAT 2023 examination is an important component for consideration in the selection process. IIMs may also use the previous academic performance of the candidates, relevant work experience and other similar inputs in short-listing of candidates at various stages of the selection process.
It is important to note that the candidates must declare and maintain a valid and unique email account and a mobile phone number throughout the selection process.