CAT 2017: How to apply and successfully register, here are some tips

Candidates in the final semester or year of their degree program or those awaiting their result can also apply.

The CAT 2017 exams will be conducted on November 26 this year. The online registration process will end on September 20. The admit cards will be available for download on October 18 2017. Online registration ends at 5 pm on September 20.

How to register and apply for CAT 2017:

• Register with your name, email id, phone number and date of birth to register.
• The login id to continue the application process will be sent on the email id registered and its corresponding password will be sent on the registered mobile number.
• Login with the credentials sent on their email id and mobile number and fill the application form.
• The application form will comprise - Personal details, academic history, work experience, program preference, and payment of application fee.
• The application fee this year is Rs. 900 for SC, ST and PwD category candidates and Rs. 1800 for all other categories. Fee can be paid either through netbanking or credit/debit card.
• The exam will be conducted across 140 test cities. Candidates would have to select a total of 4 test cities in their application form in their order of preference.
• Candidate must hold a Bachelor's degree with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC, ST and PwD categories) or equivalent CGPA to be eligible for application for the CAT exam.
• Candidates would also need to select their preferred programs in their application form which is why it is advised that they should go through the individual IIM programs page before filling their program preference.
• Candidates in the final semester or year of their degree program or those awaiting their result can also apply.

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