CAT Notification 2022 [Released]: Official Notification for CAT Exam 2022 | PDF

The CAT 2022 Notification PDF was released by the Indian Institutes of Management on 31 July 2022. The CAT Notification 2022 is now available on the official website with all the important CAT Exam Dates 2022. The CAT Application Process will begin on 03 August 2022, and the last date to apply for CAT 2022 is 14 September 2022. 

The CAT 2022 Exam Notification provides all pertinent information, including the exam date, registration start and end dates, exam pattern, and exam eligibility, in brief. The CAT Notification 2022 PDF is now available on the official website for download in the form of the Information Bulletin. Check details about Who is Conducting CAT 2022 Exam?

Check changes made in CAT 2022 Notification in detail. The CAT Registration Fee is Rs. 1150 for reserves categories and Rs.2300 for other categories.  and the test centre has been increased to 150 test cities. Common Admission Test CAT is a computer-based test conducted at the national level throughout the country. The previous year's CAT Exam was administered by IIM Ahmedabad, while CAT 2022 conducting body is yet to be announced. 

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CAT Test Centres

The CAT 2022 will be administered in 150 test cities across the country. Candidates will be able to choose from a list of six test cities in order of preference.

CAT Score 2022

After CAT Exam 2022 is concluded, IIM will release the CAT 2022 Score. Candidates will be able to download their CAT Scorecard after the CAT Result 2022 is released. 

CAT 2022 Notification Overview

Note the table below to get important information regarding CAT Exam 2022, as per the latest official schedule.

CAT Notification 2022 consists of all the important dates concerning CAT Exam 2022. Below mentioned are the dates as per the latest CAT Exam Notification 2022. 

Details Mentioned in CAT Notification 2022

The detailed CAT Exam Notification or the information bulletin pdf contains the following exam details.

• Details about CAT Exam Conducting IIM
• CAT Official Website 
• Post Graduate Programmes in Management (PGP)
• CAT Important Dates
• CAT Eligibility 2022 
• CAT Reservation Policy
• CAT Registration process and fees
• CAT Test Centres

As per the official notification, below mentioned is the detailed CAT Eligibility 2022.

• Bachelor’s degree with a pass certificate. Earlier, there was a minimum marks requirement of at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA (45% in the case of SC, ST, and PWD categories). For CAT Exam 2022, IIM has altered the CAT eligibility. 
• Candidates appearing for the final year of the Bachelor’s degree/equivalent qualification examination and those who have completed degree requirements and are awaiting results can also apply.
• Candidates should fulfil any one of the following conditions:
• Completed Bachelor’s degree with the required percentage of marks.
• Completed a professional degree (CA/CS/ICWA) with the required percentage.
• Should be in the final year of Bachelor’s degree with the required percentage.

CAT Reservation Policy 2022

As per the legal requirements, CAT Exam conducting body, reserved the following section of seats for the reserved category. 

CAT Registration and form details have been released along with the notification pdf. The following guidelines can be followed for How to fill CAT Form:

• Go to the official website of CAT
• Register as the ‘New Candidate Registration. (The registration link will activate as per the dates
• As a part of the CAT 2022 Registration, you have to fill in some of the basic details like your name, email id, contact number, DOB etc.
• Once you have successfully registered, you will have to log in again to the website and complete the application.
• As a part of the CAT Application Form, you have to fill in the required details.
• You have to upload your passport size photograph and signature (both should be of a size less than 80 kb each).
• You are also required to upload the other documents like caste certificate for (OBC-NCL, SC, ST) and PWD/DA certificate, if applicable. Know more about CAT Answer Key.
• Select the test centre out of the given list. You are allowed to select four centres.
• You can pay for the application by any of the following methods: Credit card/debit card/DD etc.
• Once you are registered, you will receive a confirmation email on your registered email id. You can take a printout of the application form and keep it for your future reference.

CAT Application Form Fee

Note the table below to get updated information regarding CAT Exam Fees.

As per the CAT 2022, the following Post Graduate Programmes in Management (PGP) can be applied for in the mentioned IIMs. Check the list of CAT Colleges.

The Common Admission Test CAT 2022 will be conducted in online mode. The test is divided into 3 sections, namely: Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension, Logical Reasoning & Data Interpretation, and Quantitative Ability. Read CAT Syllabus & CAT Exam Pattern in detail and give CAT Online Mock Test for upcoming MBA Entrance Exam preparation.

CAT 2022 Exam Pattern: Section-Wise Break Up

Note the table below to get a highlight of the section-wise break up as per the previous year's CAT Exam Pattern.

• The CAT Exam Duration is for 2 hours where every section is for 40 minutes.
• A candidate cannot move to the next section until he/she completes the time allocated in the previous section. Also, one cannot move back to the previous sections after the allotted time for that section is over (switching of sections is not allowed). Get all the details for CAT Cut Off.
• There are two types of questions in the test: MCQs and non-MCQs (also known as TITA), where the candidate has to write the answer in the space provided.

The number of CAT TITA Questions asked in CAT Exam 2021 is as follows:

Note: There is an allotment of 3 marks for every correct answer, and one mark is deducted for every incorrect attempt. However, there is no negative marking for the non-MCQ questions. Click to know the Tips to Reduce Negative Marking in CAT.

Please remember that each IIM has its own set of qualifying requirements (including academic cut-offs and relative weights) and CAT MBA Admission Procedures. Performance in the CAT 2022 Exam is an important factor to evaluate during the selection process. IIMs may additionally short-list candidates based on their previous academic performance, relevant work experience, and other similar factors at various stages of the selection process. Individual IIMs' admittance policies can be seen on their own websites for further information.

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