The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) is all set to release the Common Admission Test (CAT) notification on 31st July 2022. All the aspirants who are seeking to apply for the CAT 2022 can get ready to apply in the announced dates. The CAT exam will be conducted nationwide on 27th November in 3 sessions. While the CAT online registration process will be starting on 3rd August and the application process will be continued till the 3rd week of September [tentatively]. Interested and eligible aspirants can apply for CAT 2022 on IIM’s official portal, iimcat.ac.in during the announced dates.
CAT Notification 2022, Check Important Dates, Eligibility Criteria
Indian Institute of Management (IIM) organizes the Common Admission Test (CAT) every year for aspirants seeking admission in various Post Graduate courses, FPM Courses. Candidates who qualify this CAT exam will get admission in MBA and other courses in national-level business management colleges. The admission will be offered purely on the basis of merit in the CAT examination.
CAT 2022 – Important Details
| Organization Name | Indian Institute of Management (IIM) |
| Exam Name | Common Admission Test (CAT) |
| Exam Level | University Level Exam |
| Purpose Of Examination | For Admissions Into Post Graduate courses, FPM Courses |
| Category | MBA Entrance Exams, Common Entrance Exam |
| CAT 2022 Notification Release Date | 31st July 2022 |
| Starting Date Of CAT 2022 Application | 3rd August 2022 |
| Last Date Of CAT 2022 Application | 3rd Week of September 2022 |
| Exam Date | 27th November 2022 |
| Mode Of CAT 2022 Application | Online |
| Official Site | iimcat.ac.in |
CAT 2022 Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s Degree, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA [45% Candidates belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Persons with Disability (PWD) categories], awarded by any University or educational institution as incorporated by an Act of Parliament or State Legislature in India or declared to be deemed as a University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India.
Candidates appearing for the final year of the Bachelor’s the degree/equivalent qualification examination and those who have completed degree requirements and are awaiting results can also apply.
CAT 2022 Application Form
Candidates who wish to apply for CAT 2022 can visit the IIM’s official portal, iimcat.ac.in. Students must register with the portal and apply for the CAT examination through online. The CAT registration process will start on 3rd August and continues till the 3rd week of September.
CAT 2022 Application Fee
- ₹1100 for SC, ST, and PwD candidates.
- ₹2200 for all other candidates.
Common Admission Test (CAT) 2022 Admit Card
This year’s CAT examination will be held on 27th November. The IIM is anticipated to release the CAT Hall tickets before 10 days of the exam date. Competitors can keep checking the IIM portal for more updates. As soon as the hall tickets are available to download, take a printout and keep in safe to carry to the examination.
CAT 2022 Exam Pattern
| Parameters | Details |
| Exam Mode | Online (Computer-based Test) |
| Language | English |
| Total Marks | 300 Marks |
| Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions and Non-MCQ |
| Total Number of Questions | 100 Questions |
| Duration | 120 Minutes |
| Topics | Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude |
| Marking Scheme | For each correct answer +3 marks (MCQ’S); For each correct answer +3 marks (Non-MCQ’S) |
| Negative Marking | -1 for an incorrect answer (MCQ’ S); 0 for an incorrect answer (Non- MCQ’ S) |
CAT 2022 Syllabus
- Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension,
- Data Interpretation,
- Logical Reasoning,
- Quantitative Aptitude.
CAT 2022 – Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
| Starting Date Of CAT 2022 Application | 31st July 2022 |
| Starting Date Of CAT 2022 Application | 4th August 2022 |
| Last Date Of CAT 2022 Application | 22nd September 2022 |
| Application Form Correction | Last Week of September 2022 |
| Issue Of CAT 2022 Admit Card | 27th October 2022 |
| Exam Date | 28th November 2022 [Sunday] |
| Answer Key | First December 2022 |
| CAT 2022 Result | First Week Of January 2022 |
How To Apply For CAT 2022 Exam?
- Visit the official portal of Indian Institute of Management (IIM), iimcat.ac.in.
- On the right side of the homepage, you can see CAT 2022 registration form.
- Click on the Register button.
- Go through the given instructions and also check for the eligibility criteria before you start to fill the Application Form.
- Fill the CAT 2022 Application Form with all the required details.
- Upload all the required documents and photographs.
- Now pay the CAT 2022 Registration Fee online.
- Click on the Submit button
- Take a copy of the Application Form and Fee Receipt for further use.
CAT 2022 – Important Links
Click here to download CAT 2022 Application Form & Information Booklet