Saturday, August 24, 2013

CAT 2013 Registration, Eligibility and Dates



Common Admission Test (CAT) has announced the application for the entrance exam to get into the top 13 IIM and other top B-Schools in India. The admission process is on and will end on September 26, 2013. The CAT exam will be conducted from October 16 to November 11, 2013. 

This year, candidate applying for CAT exam can buy vouchers online directly from the official website of IIM. IIM Indore has taken this initiative to provide voucher to make the admission process hassle free. However, the same can also be collected from selected Axis Bank branches. The price of the CAT voucher is Rs 1600/-, for SC/ST candidate Rs 800/-.

CAT online Registration Process:
·         It is important to complete all the application process online with complete details provided. You need to first create profile at the official site of CAT 2013 website and enter the valid voucher number.
·         Schedule your test with locations as per your choice. There are 40 locations where CAT 2013 will be conducted. This year 4 new locations are being added- Surat, Udaipur, Trivandrum and Vijayawada.
·         The selection of the date and centre will depend on the availability of the seats. If the seat is the already full then you may have to choose another center.

Eligibility for CAT 2013:
Candidate having successfully completed bachelor’s degree with at least 50% can apply for the exam. Relaxation for SC/ST candidate is applicable as per Government/UGC rule.
Candidate appearing or waiting for the bachelor’s degree can also apply for CAT.

Admission Process:

On the basis of CAT 2013 scores, IIM will shortlist candidates for second stage of selection, which includes Written Ability Test (WAT), Group Discussions (GD), and Personal Interview (PI). The date of which will be declared later. Candidate will also be selected on the basis of academic performance and work experience.


Important Dates:
·         Application form opening date:  August 5, 2013
·         Closing of Application form: September 26, 2013
·         Exam date: October 16,2013
·         End of exam: November 11,2013

To get vouchers and apply online, visit the official website www.cat2013.iimidr.ac.in/

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