CAT Exam

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CAT Admit Card

CAT is a management aptitude test conducted by the IIMs primarily to evaluate and shortlist candidates for the post graduate programme. It is computer-based exam and candidate has to follow the due process of registering in order to appear for this exam conducted once a year.

The CAT Admission Card or Admit card will be available on 07 November, 2023. The IIM CAT official website - iimcat.ac.in - will host the CAT Test 2023 admit Card. The admission card will be available for download at 5:00 PM, and applicants will require their CAT 2023 login ID and password to do so. The CAT exam will be held on 26 November, 2023. This MBA admission exam will be held in three sessions at IIM Lucknow. This year, over 3.3 lakh MBA candidates are expected to take the CAT.

The CAT admit card 2023 will include information about the test city, the assigned test center, including the address, The CAT exam date, time, and session, the reporting time, the test day instructions, and other personal information required for verification. At the time of the test, CAT 2023 examinees must present their CAT admit card for verification. Candidates who do not comply will be denied the opportunity to take the exam.

CAT Admit Card 2023

Candidate should keep the following points in mind:

  • Candidates whose CAT applicants were successfully filed will only be provided the CAT Admit Card 2023.
  • The CAT exam admit card will only be available online. It will not sent by mail.
  • Along with the admit card, candidates must provide an original and valid picture identification evidence issued by the government.
  • Using a laser printer, print all the pages of the CAT test 2023 admit card  on A4 Paper. The admit card is only valid if the information on it, as well as the portrait and signature images, are legibly printed.
  • On the CAT exam day 2023, candidates will also be asked to affix a photograph to the printed admit card (the same as uploaded in the CAT registration form) and sign in the presence of the invigilator.
  • The IIM CAT exam admission card will have a Google Maps link to assist applicants in locating the exam place.

Photo I'd that can be carried along with CAT Admit Card 2023

Candidates may bring any of the following photo IDs (Originals) to the test center with them for verification purposes:

  • PAN Card
  • E-Aadhaar or Physical copy or Aadhaar Card
  • Driving License
  • Voter ID
  • Passport
  • Ration Card
  • Identification Affidavit along with the admit card

CAT 2023 Admit Card & Exam - Highlights

CAT Admit Card Release date 07 November, 2023
CAT Exam Admit Card Release time 5:00 PM
CAT 2023 Admit Card Official Website iimcat.ac.in
CAT 2023 Exam Date 26 November, 2023
CAT Exam Time 2023
  • Slot 1: 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • Slot 2: 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
  • Slot 3: 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
IIM CAT Admit Card Download link 2023 To be available soon
CAT 2023 Helpline Number 1800-2090-830

How to download the CAT Admit Card 2023?

Here's how to get your CAT Exam admit card step by step:

Step 1: Go the official IIM CAT Website - iimcat.ac.in.

Steo 2: Locate & click on the "Registered Candidate Login" Link.

Step 3: To Access CAT Login, Enter a valid CAT 2023 User ID & Password.

Step 4: Look for the CAT Admit Card download link on the dashboard & click on it to begin the download.

Step 5: Save the download file & print the CAT 2023 Admission Card.

Common problem faced while downloading CAT Admit Card

Here are the solutions to some of the most typical issues that candidates have when downloadinf their CAT Exam Admission Card.

1. Why should I do if I forget my CAT User ID & Password?

Case 1: If a candidate forgets his or her CAT  2023 User ID & Password, they should review the email of SMS that was provided to them after the CAT Registration procedure was completed.

Case 2: If a candidate misplaces the email or SMS, they can recover the CAT 2023 login credentials by following the steps outlined below:

  • To begin, go to the official website and click on the "Registered Candidate Login for CAT 2023" Link.
  • Then, select the "Forgot User ID / Password" option.
  • Enter the Registered email address and the captcha string here.
  • Then, Select "Get User ID / Password"
  • The new User ID & password will be issued to the candidate's registered email address.
  • Sign in again with the new user ID or password and save it for future use.

Note: Registered passwords will not be sent as an SMS.

2. What to do if I multiple CAT login passwords?

Candidates must enter the CAT 2023 login password that was issued to them via SMS. IF they are unable to login, they can generate a new user id & password by going to the "forgot password" option.

3. What to do if the CAT Admit Card download window is not loading?

This can occur as a result of a poor internet connection, an outdated browser, caching issues, and so on. Candidates must download the admit card using high-speed internet and current internet browsers such as Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome. Before connecting the download, they must do erase the browser's history and cache.

4. What should I do if I do not receive my CAT exam admission card after logging in?

If candidates are unable to view their admit card after logging in, they should contact the CAT helpline immediately:

Toll-free number : 1-800-210-8270

Send an email to cathelpdesk@iimcat.co.in.

Details mentioned on the CAT Admit Card 2023

Candidates are advised to double-check all of the information on their admit cards and, in the event of a problem, to contact the CAT helpback for correction. The following information will be included on the CAT 2023 Entrance Card:

  • Name of the candidate
  • Application Number
  • Date of Birth
  • Category of the candidate
  • PwD status
  • Emergency Contact
  • CAT Exam date and day of the test
  • CAT slot & test time.
  • Reporting / Entry time at centre
  • Gate closing time of centre
  • Goople Map link of CAT Exam centre.
  • CAT Test city
  • CAT Exam Centre Address
  • Space is provided to affix the candidate's photograph & signature
  • CAT Exam day instructions.

CAT Exam Admit Card 2023: Map Link for CAT test centre location

The CAT Admit Card reveals the CAT test city as well as the precise address of the CAT exam centre. To make it easier for candidates to find the centre, a Google Maps link is incorporated on the electronic version of the admit card. The CAT exam day guidelines on the admit card recommended that applicants locate their test centre and its accessibility at least a day before the CAT exam day in order to arrive on time and prevent last-minute uncertainty.

Candidates can use the Google Maps link feature on their CAT Hall ticket 2023 in the following ways:

  • Download your CAT 2023 Admit Card
  • Click on the Google Map link
  • You will be directed to the Google Maps
  • Click on the "Directions" option
  • Enter your starting point and destination.

    You can also select your mode of transportation (Optional).

  • The map will the provide the shortest pain from the starting point to the CAT exam centre. The Map will also display the project arrival time at the testing facility.

CAT Hall ticket 2023: Form of Self-Declaration

According to the COVID-19 criteria, the CAT admit card included a self-declaration from on which candidates were to write in their general health and well-being. Candidates were needed to sign the declaration and present it at the exam centre when they arrived. However, the CAT Admit Card 2023 may not have this declaration form because of COVID-19 limits have been relaxed across the country.

Errors to check in CAT 2023 Admit Card

  • The candidate's name should be the same as it appears on the CAT Exam Form 2023.
  • The CAT Registration number 2023 on the admit card should match the CAT User ID.
  • The date of birth must be the same as it appears on the CAT Application & Official Papers.
  • The Caste Category & PwD status must be appropriately indicated.
  • The CAT test city and centre addresses, as well as the Google Map Link to the actual location of the test centre, should be included. The CAT Exam Centre must be one of the options listed on the application form by the candidate.
  • The admission card must include the candidate's photograph and signature.

How to rectify the erros in the CAT 2023 Admit Card?

If any of the information on the CAT Test 2023 Admit Card is erroneous or missing, participants can contact the CAT examination hotline. The CAT Candidate helpdesk will be open from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM., Monday through Saturday. On Sundays and national / public holidays, the helpdesk will be closed.

Toll-free number for the CAT Helpline is 1800-2108-270.

Email Address for the CAT Helpline is cathelpdesk@iimcat.ac.in.

CAT Admit Card 2023: Exam-Day Instructions.

Candidates must arrive at the CAT 2023 Exam centre at least one hour before the sessions begins. On the day of the exam, candidates should follow the guidelines:

  • Ensure that you have two copies of CAT Test 2023 Admit card printout. On A4 Paper, the CAT Admission Card can be printed in color or balc & white.
  • Only the candidate's photo & signature on the CAT Admit Card 2023 legitimate.
  • During the CAT entrance examination, candidates must present their admit card.
  • At the CAT test centre, the authority will collect pictures and IRIS of the candidate.
  • Be sure to attach the relevant photo to the location where the CAT Exam Admit Card 2023 will be provided before handling it over for verification at the examination centre. Attach the same photo you used in the application process.
  • All applicants should bring two basic pens as well as any test-related documentation. Other products are not permitted.
  • Candidates must bring thier own masks, hand sanitizer (50 ml), Gloves,  and clear water bottle.
  • All candidates will be given a writing pad for rough work, which they return after the test.
  • Candidates are recommended to use the Google Map Link incorporated in the electronic version of the CAT Admit Card 2023 to locate the examination centre.
  • Friends & Family members will not be premitted to enter the CAT testing centre.
  • Any request to change the location of the examination will be denied.
  • When requested in the CAT 2023 Exam lab, you must provide your attendance with a signature.
  • After finishing the exam, return the writing pad with all pages to the invigilator.
  • Candidates taking the exam must find the floor and wing laboratory using the reference number provided on their CAT Admit Card, where they will take the common admission test.
  • Candidates who have a metal implant, pacemaker, or other medical device in their body should bring the relevant medical documentation to the testing centre.
  • After the CAT eam, give the invigilator the legally signed CAT Admit Card 2023.

What not to carry to the CAT Exam Centre 2023

Candidate should avoid carrying any of the following technological devices and wearing any jewellery.

  • Electronic devices
  • Cell Phone
  • Jackets
  • Items of Stationery
  • Goggles
  • Wallets.

CAT Exam Timings 2023

The CAT 2023 exam will be administered in three sessions on the same day. Candidates will be assigned examination slots on first-come, first-served (application submission) basis. Check out the table below for further information about CAT Exam timings by shift.

A detailed structure for the CAT Shift - 1

Time Activities

Approximate Time

Remarks

Shift
7:00 AM Arrive at the test centre (Candidate's Reporting time)   The Gate closes 15 minutes before the test start time
7:05 AM Scrutiny of Admit Card 1-5 Minutes First scruntiny of the documents done of the Entry gate.
7.10 AM Locate your Test Lab number 1-5 Minutes The candidate checks the location of the Test lab from Barcode Desk
7:15 AM Deposit Personel Belongings (Phone, Bag, etc) 1-10 Minutes Candidates deposit their personal belongings at the baggage counter
7.25 AM Frisking of Candidates 3-5 Minutes Assigned Security Staff to frisk candidates
7.30 AM Candidates reach their Test Labs 1-10 Minutes Candidate reaches the Test Lab
7.30 AM Document (ID Card & Admit Card) Checking at the test Lab entrance 1-10 Minutes Document verification is to be done at the lab entrance
7:40 AM Candidates go to the Registration Desk & Signs (manual) on the attendance sheet 1-5 Minutes Candidates signs on the attendance sheet available at the Registration Desk
7:45 AM Registration Process 1-20 Minutes The candidate photograph was captured & IRIS Scannel as per process
8:05 AM Candidates check their photo on the registration desk & ensure it is their photo 1-5 Minutes The candidate verifies the captured photo at the registration desk
8:10 AM The candidate sits at the alloted system 1-5 Minutes The candidate checks the allotted system in the test lab. Pen & scribble pad placed at the desk
8:15 AM Gate Closure & log in to the test screen 1-5 Minutes Final entry time for candidates. Candidates complete the first login
8:20 AM Verify & Confirm profile information 1-5 Minutes The candidates verifies & confirms the profile information, when he/she had filled in during the CAT Registration
8:25 AM Read & Agree to Declaration 1-5 Minutes The candidate reads all the instructions given for the test and clicks on "Accept"
8:30 AM Test starts 120 Minutes Test starts
10:30 AM Test ends & candidate shares the feedback online 1-5 Minutes Aftet 120 minutes. The test is over and the feedback page is displayed on the screen. The candidate shares his / her feedback
10:35 AM Return Admit Card, Pen & Scribble Pad 1-5 Minutes Candidates drops the Admit Card, pen & Scribble Pad in the boxes provided the same
10:40 AM Exit the Test Lab & collect the deposited belongings 1-5 Minutes Candidates exits the Test Lab and collects belongings (if any) from the baggage counter
10:45 AM Exit the test centre   The candidate leaves the Test centre.

A Detailed Schedule for the CAT Shift  - 2

Time Activities

Approximate Time

Remarks

Shift
11:00 AM Arrive at the test centre (Candidate's Reporting time)   The Gate closes 15 minutes before the test start time
11:05 AM Scrutiny of Admit Card 1-5 Minutes First scruntiny of the documents done of the Entry gate.
11.10 AM Locate your Test Lab number 1-5 Minutes The candidate checks the location of the Test lab from Barcode Desk
11:15 AM Deposit Personel Belongings (Phone, Bag, etc) 1-10 Minutes Candidates deposit their personal belongings at the baggage counter
11.25 AM Frisking of Candidates 3-5 Minutes Assigned Security Staff to frisk candidates
11.30 AM Candidates reach their Test Labs 1-10 Minutes Candidate reaches the Test Lab
11.30 AM Document (ID Card & Admit Card) Checking at the test Lab entrance 1-10 Minutes Document verification is to be done at the lab entrance
11:40 AM Candidates go to the Registration Desk & Signs (manual) on the attendance sheet 1-5 Minutes Candidates signs on the attendance sheet available at the Registration Desk
11:45 AM Registration Process 1-20 Minutes The candidate photograph was captured & IRIS Scannel as per process
12:05 PM Candidates check their photo on the registration desk & ensure it is their photo 1-5 Minutes The candidate verifies the captured photo at the registration desk
12:10 PM The candidate sits at the alloted system 1-5 Minutes The candidate checks the allotted system in the test lab. Pen & scribble pad placed at the desk
12:15 PM Gate Closure & log in to the test screen 1-5 Minutes Final entry time for candidates. Candidates complete the first login
12:20 PM Verify & Confirm profile information 1-5 Minutes The candidates verifies & confirms the profile information, when he/she had filled in during the CAT Registration
12:25 PM Read & Agree to Declaration 1-5 Minutes The candidate reads all the instructions given for the test and clicks on "Accept"
12:30 PM Test starts 120 Minutes Test starts
2:30 PM Test ends & candidate shares the feedback online 1-5 Minutes Aftet 120 minutes. The test is over and the feedback page is displayed on the screen. The candidate shares his / her feedback
2:35 PM Return Admit Card, Pen & Scribble Pad 1-5 Minutes Candidates drops the Admit Card, pen & Scribble Pad in the boxes provided the same
2:40 PM Exit the Test Lab & collect the deposited belongings 1-5 Minutes Candidates exits the Test Lab and collects belongings (if any) from the baggage counter
2:45 PM Exit the test centre   The candidate leaves the Test centre.

A Detailed Schedule for the CAT Shift - 3

Time Activities

Approximate Time

Remarks

Shift
3:00 PM Arrive at the test centre (Candidate's Reporting time)   The Gate closed 15 minutes before the test start time
3:05 PM Scrutiny of Admit Card 1-5 Minutes First scruntiny of the documents done of the Entry gate.
3.10 PM Locate your Test Lab number 1-5 Minutes The candidate checks the location of the Test lab from Barcode Desk
3:15 PM Deposit Personel Belongings (Phone, Bag, etc) 1-10 Minutes Candidates deposit their personal belongings at the baggage counter
3.25 PM Frisking of Candidates 3-5 Minutes Assigned Security Staff to frisk candidates
3.30 PM Candidates reach their Test Labs 1-10 Minutes Candidate reaches the Test Lab
3.30 PM Document (ID Card & Admit Card) Checking at the test Lab entrance 1-10 Minutes Document verification is to be done at the lab entrance
3:40 PM Candidates go to the Registration Desk & Signs (manual) on the attendance sheet 1-5 Minutes Candidates signs on the attendance sheet available at the Registration Desk
3:45 PM Registration Process 1-20 Minutes The candidate photograph was captured & IRIS Scannel as per process
4:05 PM Candidates check their photo on the registration desk & ensure it is their photo 1-5 Minutes The candidate verifies the captured photo at the registration desk
4:10 PM The candidate sits at the alloted system 1-5 Minutes The candidate checks the allotted system in the test lab. Pen & scribble pad placed at the desk
4:15 PM Gate Closure & log in to the test screen 1-5 Minutes Final entry time for candidates. Candidates complete the first login
4:20 PM Verify & Confirm profile information 1-5 Minutes The candidates verifies & confirms the profile information, when he/she had filled in during the CAT Registration
4:25 PM Read & Agree to Declaration 1-5 Minutes The candidate reads all the instructions given for the test and clicks on "Accept"
4:30 PM Test starts 120 Minutes Test starts
6:30 PM (07:10 PM for PwD candidates) Test ends & candidate shares the feedback online 1-5 Minutes Aftet 120 minutes. The test is over and the feedback page is displayed on the screen. The candidate shares his / her feedback
06:35 PM Return Admit Card, Pen & Scribble Pad 1-5 Minutes Candidates drops the Admit Card, pen & Scribble Pad in the boxes provided the same
6:40 PM Exit the Test Lab & collect the deposited belongings 1-5 Minutes Candidates exits the Test Lab and collects belongings (if any) from the baggage counter
6:45 PM Exit the test centre   The candidate leaves the Test centre.
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