CAT 2023: Exam Date, Notification PDF, Registration, Pattern, Syllabus, Eligibility, Preparation

CAT 2023

CAT, generally used abbreviation for Common Admission Test, is conducted annually by one of the IIMs. It is one of the most prestigious MBA Entrance Exams in India. The candidates who will appear in CAT 2023 will get a chance to study for MBA in the Top MBA Colleges in India. As expected, the upcoming CAT Exam  will be conducted on 26 November 2023 (the last Sunday of November) in three slots by IIM Lucknow. The official Notification of CAT was released on 30th July 2023. In this article, we have provided all the details for CAT Exam 2023 for the candidates who will appear for this exam in next year.

Note the table below to get important highlights for CAT 2023, which are really important to know.

Components	Details of CAT 2023
Exam Name	CAT 2023
CAT Full Form	Common Admission Test
CAT Official Website	iimcat.ac.in
CAT 2023 Frequency	One in a year
Exam Type	National Level, MBA Entrance Exam
CAT 2023 Exam Date	26th November 2023
Exam Mode	Online
Duration	120 Minutes (40 minutes each section)
Language of CAT 2023 Entrance Exam	English
CAT 2023 Exam Section	Quantitative Ability (QA) Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)
CAT Exam Helpdesk No.	1-800-209-0830 (Toll-Free)

The main purpose of IIM CAT 2023 is to shortlist the candidates by providing a common score for MBA Admission in all CAT Accepting Colleges in India. All participating colleges release CAT Cut Off based on scores and invite the candidates for further selection rounds.

CAT 2023 Exam Date

Note the table below to get details about the tentative schedules for CAT Exam 2023.

CAT 2023 Events	CAT 2023 Exam Date
Official Notification Release	30th July 2023
CAT Exam 2023 Registration Date	2nd August 2023
Last date to apply	13th September 2023
Application Form Correction Window	To Be Announced
Downloading of CAT Admit Card 2023	25th October 2023 onwards
CAT 2023 Exam date	26th November 2023
Result announcement date for CAT 2023	2nd week of January 2024

Eligibility for CAT 2023

The candidates who are preparing for CAT Exam 2023, must be well versed with all the details related to eligibility. Check the below CAT Eligibility before applying for the exam to avoid the last-minute cancellation of your candidature.

• Educational Qualification: The candidates must complete their Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
• Minimum Marks for CAT 2023: You have to score a minimum of 50% in aggregate (45% for reserved category) in their graduation.
• CAT Age Limit: There are no specifications in the age limit in CAT as per the official updates. If you have qualified for the basic qualification, you can apply for CAT 2023.
• CAT 2023 Eligibility for Final Year Students: The students who are in the final year of their study can also apply for CAT 2023, but they have to complete their graduation before the admission date.
• Work Experience for CAT Exam 2023: There are no specifications for work experience. Candidates with professional degrees like CA/ICWA and CS can also apply for CAT 2023.

CAT 2023 Application Form

CAT Registration has to be done online on the official website of IIM CAT. Note the section below to get details for CAT 2023 Application Form and fees.

Step 1: New Registration for CAT 2023

• Visit the official website for CAT 2023
• Click on the candidate’s registration tab and fill in all the required details like name, date of birth, email ID, and Phone number.
• You will get a unique registration ID in your registered contact details.

Step 2: Fill out CAT 2023 Application Form

• Login to the portal again and fill out all the details as per requirements.
• Here, the candidates have to fill out CAT 2023 Application Form, such as personal and academic details.
• Father’s name
• Mother’s name
• Date of birth
• Gender
• Nationality
• Category
• Address
• Graduation percentage
• Class 10th & 12th marks
• The candidates can also mention their work experience details (if any)

Step 3: Upload Documents for CAT 2023

You need to upload the below documents.

Document	Format	File Size
Photo	.JPG/ .JPEG	<= 80 Kb
Signature	.JPG/ .JPEG	<= 80 Kb
NC-OBC/SC/ST Certificate	PDF	<=200 Kb
PwD/DA Certificate	PDF	<=200 Kb

Step 4: Pay CAT Form Fees 2023

The candidates must pay CAT 2023 registration fees online only. Note the table below to note the CAT Form Fees 2023 as per candidates category.

Category	CAT 2023 Application Fee
General/ EWS/ NC-OBC	INR 2400
SC/ST/PwD	INR 1200

CAT 2023 Syllabus

Going through the CAT Syllabus should be your first priority as an aspirant. Knowing the section-wise CAT Syllabus is of utmost importance for formulating the best strategies and time management. Our experts have curated all the important topics for all the 3 sections by analyzing the previous year’s CAT Question Paper.

CAT 2023 Syllabus	CAT Important Topics
VARC	Sentence Correction, Fill in the blanks, Analogies, Reading Comprehension, Cloze Passage, Vocabulary Based Question.
DILR	Tables, Scatter Plot, Routes and Network, Graph, Reasoning, Team, Games, and Tournaments.
QA	Prime Factorisation, Divisibility Rules, Geometry, Arithmetic, Algebra, Modern Maths, Polynomials, Maxima and Minima

CAT 2023 Exam Pattern

CAT Exam 2023 will be held in 3 slots, as per the exam trends. The question paper will be as per the below-mentioned CAT Exam Pattern the authorities define.

Particulars	CAT 2023 Details
Exam Mode	Online
CAT 2023 Total Duration	120 Minutes (40 Minutes Sectional Time Limit)
Question Type	MCQs + TITA
Exam Sections	3 Sections: VARC QA DILR
CAT Total Marks (expected)	198
CAT Total Questions (expected)	66
CAT 2023 Marking Scheme	+3 for every correct answer -1 for every wrong answer No CAT Negative Marking for TITA Questions
Medium of the Questions	English

How to Prepare for CAT 2023?

Preparing for CAT 2023 can be very exhausting if you are not following a strategic way. It requires time and dedication, and you must be dedicated to CAT Preparation. You must start your preparation for CAT 2023 as early as possible as the syllabus is huge, and you have to finish all the CAT 2023 important topics on time. Here are some expert-recommended tips that you can follow to get a good CAT Result in the upcoming years.

• First of all, the candidates must go through the CAT 2023 Syllabus well. It should be the first priority for every CAT aspirant.
• Know the right study materials for CAT 2023. It is important to go through the right CAT Study Materials as per the expert recommendation to score well in all the 3 exam sections of CAT Exam 2023.
• Always make a timeline to prepare all three sections of CAT 2023.
• Choose the Best Books for CAT Preparation. There are a lot of details for you to explore on the internet, but not all are relevant. Always select the CAT Books as per the expert recommendation and toppers ratings to cover all the chapters and important topics.
• Maintain a diary to take regular notes on all the important topics and formulas. Taking notes for CAT 2023 Preparation will help you to make a quick revision before the exam date.
• Solve CAT Mock Tests as many times as you can. It will help you to maintain regular practice for all the CAT 2023 chapters and gain better conceptual clarity.
• Solve CAT Previous Years Papers after completing the syllabus. These are the most valuable resources and give the candidates valuable insights regarding CAT.