CAT 2022

CAT 2021 registration process was started on August 4, 2021, and CAT exam 2021 application form last date is September 15, 2021. These dates were announced via an official notification on July 31. CAT exam 2021 will be held on 28th November.

Moreover, the eligibility criteria have been relaxed this year due to the delay in the graduation result announcements at various colleges and universities.

If you are looking for information on the CAT 2021 application process, you are in the right place. Here you will find all the information about the CAT exam registration, documents required for CAT registration, how to apply for CAT exam 2021, and more.

Table of Contents

• CAT Application Process Highlights
• CAT Registration 2021 Dates
• CAT exam 2021 Eligibility Criteria
• Documents Required for CAT Application
• Format Of Documents To Be Uploaded
• How To Apply For CAT 2021?
• a. Generation of user ID and password
• b. Filling CAT exam 2021 application form
• c. Payment of application fees
• d. Submission of application form
• Guidelines for CAT registration
• How to select your CAT exam center
• Errors to avoid in your CAT application form
• CAT application form correction
• FAQs for CAT application

CAT Application Process Highlights

Filling the CAT application process is a one-time activity. You can take a break of few days to complete the application process. However, it is recommended to complete your application form and submit it without any delay. Here are the key highlights of the CAT exam application process 2021.

CAT Registration 2021 Dates

CAT registration process 2021 schedule was announced on July 31, 2021. Here in this table, we have mentioned all the important CAT exam 2021 dates.

CAT exam 2021 Eligibility Criteria

The CAT exam eligibility criteria are:

• The student graduates with a minimum of 50% (45% for SC/ST/PwD candidates).
• Final year graduates
• Candidates of professional courses (ICAI, ICSI, and ICWAI)

Documents Required for CAT Application

Before you start the CAT registration process, ensure you have all the documents and information ready with you.

Format Of Documents To Be Uploaded

Here are the few guidelines you need to follow while submitting your documents:

• Your passport-size photo should not be older than six months and should have a white background.
• Download the EWS/NC-OBC/ST/SC/PwD certificate from the CAT 2021 official website. All you need to do is enter all the required information, self-attest, scan it as a PDF and upload it while filling the CAT application form.

How To Apply For CAT 2021?

CAT 2021 registration process began on 4th August 2021 and will end on September 15, 2021, at 5:00 PM. The CAT 2021 application form will be available on the IIMCAT official website. The CAT aspirants have to fill the CAT 2021 registration cum application form. Follow the steps given below:

a. Generation of user ID and password

1. Go to the IIMCAT official website.
2. Click on "register" under the "new candidate registration" tab.
3. Enter your name, date of birth, email ID, phone number, and other personal details.
4. Press the "generate OTP" button.
5. You will receive an OTP in your registered mobile number.
6. Verify your CAT registration by entering the OTP.
7. After completing the verification, you will get a user ID and password on the email ID and mobile number.

b. Filling CAT exam 2021 application form

To fill in the form, log in using the CAT 2021 user ID and password to fill the application form.

The CAT application form 2021 is categorized into five different sections. You need to fill all the six sections for successful submission of the CAT application form:

Personal details: In this section, you need to enter your details like name, date of birth, father's name, category, gender, address, email address, mobile phone number, and more.

Academic details: In this section, you need to enter your class 10 and class 12 examination marks, bachelor's degree details, mark sheet, and details of other courses, if any.

Work experience: If you have any work experience in the preferred industry, you need to fill in the details like your company name, working hours, and more.

Programs: Here, you need to select the IIM institute of your choice and the MBA program you want to opt for.

Test city: You need to mark your preferred test city. Choose up to six test cities.

c. Payment of application fees

• Select the payment method of your choice from the options mentioned.
• Check on "I Agree" in the declaration box.
• Click on the "Submit and Pay" button.
• You will be taken to the payment gateway.
• Enter your bank details.
• Once the payment is successful, you will receive a transaction number. Ensure you note down the transaction number.

The Category-wise CAT exam registration fees need to be paid online via Net banking, credit card, or debit card. Here is a category wise CAT exam fees structure:

d. Submission of application form

Once you have paid the fees of CAT exam, you will receive a confirmation email from CAT mentioning the successful submission of CAT application 2021.

Note: This email is very important for future reference. Make sure you keep it safe.

Guidelines for CAT registration

The CAT 2021 registration process needs clarity to avoid errors while filling the application form. You need to know that you cannot make any changes once you have submitted your application form except for the photo and signature. Here are a few instructions you need to follow to make sure you do not make any mistakes:

• Ensure you read all the instructions before proceeding to the next step in the application form.
• The NC-OBC, SC, EWS, ST, PwD certificates are available on the CAT website. You need to download the certificate, self-attest it, and scan it in PDF format.
• Ensure you fill the Scribe Affidavit form on the CAT website if you need Scribe services.
• You will receive an email or SMS from the CAT authorities after filling your application form.
• Upload the scanned documents in the right dimension, as mentioned above.

How to select your CAT exam center

• While you are filling the CAT application form, you will get an option to select the CAT exam centers.
• You need to choose six preferred exam centers or cities among the 156 cities.
• However, the final allotment of the exam center will be based on the availability of seats in the particular center.

Errors to avoid in your CAT application form

CAT 2021 application cannot be edited once you have submitted your application for CAT. The correction window only allows you to edit a few fields. Here are a few most common errors you need to avoid:

• Enter a valid mobile number and email address for all communications from CAT officials.
• Select the CAT test city carefully.
• Choose the IIMs carefully.
• Enter your correct academic and work experiences correctly.
• Make sure the payment of your fees is successful.
• Upload the correct caste/PwD /Scribe certificate.

CAT application form correction

The CAT 2021 application form correction window will be available from the third week of September 2021. However, you cannot edit the whole application form. You can make only a few changes to your application form.

FAQs for CAT application

1. What is the CAT 2021 application form deadline?

CAT 2021 application process started on August 4, 2021, at 10 AM, and CAT application form 2021 last date is September 15 at 5 PM.

2. Can I fill the CAT application form offline?

No. You need to fill the CAT application online on the official website iimcat.ac.in. You need to create an account on the CAT website and fill in the application form.

3. Is the CAT application form different for different categories of students?

No, the application form is the same for all the categories of students.

4. Can I pay my CAT application fees 2021 offline?

No. There is no option to pay your CAT registration fees 2021 via cash, challan, or DD. You need to pay the fees online via net banking, credit/debit card, or mobile wallets.

5. How to recover my CAT login password?

If you forgot your CAT login password, you need to go to the login page, click on "forgot password," and follow the instructions on the screen. You will receive a link to reset your password to your registered email address. Click on the link and change your CAT account password.