The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) conducts the Common Admission Test (CAT). It is a computer-based MBA entrance test for admissions to the IIMs and other prestigious B-Schools in the country. The CAT Admit Card 2023 will be released sometime in the last week of October 2023. The examination is expected to be conducted on 26th November 2023.
CAT 2023 Admit Card Date
Events | Date (Tentative) |
Release of CAT 2023 notification | 31st July 2023 |
Starting of Registration | First week of August 2023 |
Last date to register | Sometime in the third week of September 2023 |
Form correction | Last week of September 2023 |
Release of Admit card | Last week of October 2023 |
Mock test link activation | Last week of October 2023 |
CAT Exam date | 26th November 2023 |
Answer key | First week of December 2023 |
Result declaration | First week of January 2024 |
CAT Hall Ticket 2023: Highlights
Events | Details |
Release of Admit card | Sometime in the 3rd week of October |
Last day to download Admit Card | 26th November 2023 |
Admit card release mode | Online |
Link to download the Admit | www.iimcat.ac.in |
Browser required to download the Admit card | Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer |
Helpdesk | 91-080-26993388 / 3017 / 3013 |
How to Download CAT 2023 Admit Card?
Students must follow the steps mentioned below to download the CAT Admit Card
Step 1 – Visit the official website – www.iimcat.ac.in
Step 2 – Click on the Registered Candidate Login link
Step 3 – Now, enter the CAT login credentials – user ID and password.
A pop-up page will appear mentioning that the CAT application form has been successfully submitted.
Step 4 –Click on the Close tab.
The dashboard will open. Complete information about the candidate will be displayed on the screen.
Step 5 – Click on the CAT 2023 Admit Card link
A new window will open mentioning the shift time and the test centre
Step 6 – Click on Download Admit card
Step 7 – The Admit card will be downloaded to your system
Step 8 – Check the details mentioned in the Admit card
Step 9 – Take a printout
Details Mentioned on CAT Admit Card 2023
The following details will be mentioned in the CAT Admit Card
- Name of the candidate
- Application number
- Date of birth
- Category
- PwD status
- Date and day of the exam
- Exam session and timing
- Reporting time at the exam centre
- Gate closing time of the exam centre
- Google Map Link
- Test City
- Test Centre
- Instructions to be followed on the exam day
CAT Exam Day Instructions
- Candidates should reach the exam centre at least an hour before the commencement of the exam
- Candidates should carry 2 copies of the CAT Admit Card
- The photograph and signature on the admit card should be visible
- The photographs and IRIS will be verified at the entry of the test centre
- Affix a photograph on the area provided in the Admit card. It should be a copy of the same photograph that was uploaded while applying for the exam
- Candidates should carry pens and documents related to the exam. No other item is permitted
- The writing pad provided for rough work must be returned after the exam
- Candidates must sign the attendance sheet
- Candidates with pacemakers or metal implants should carry a medical certificate mentioning this
- After the completion of the exam, the candidate should hand over the signed Admit card to the invigilator.
CAT Exam Centres 2023
The address of the examination centre is mentioned on the CAT Admit Card. This year the exam will be held in 159 cities and candidates are allowed to choose at least 6 cities according to preference.
Locate CAT Test Centre through Admit Card
The IIMs have this year introduced a new feature in the CAT Admit Card. A Google map link is provided which can help Candidates locate the examination centre easily. Follow the below-mentioned steps to avail of this facility
Step 1 – Download the CAT Admit Card 2023
Step 2 – Click on the Google map link provided in the Admit card. You will be directed to google maps
Step 3 – Click on the Directions option
Step 4 – Enter your starting point and select your mode of transport
Step 5 – The map showing your exam centre will appear
Step 6 – Follow the directions to reach the location.
Conclusion
We hope this article has helped provide all the necessary details of the CAT Admit Card. The CAT exam is expected to be held on 26th November 2023. The Admit card will be uploaded on the official website – www.iimcat.ac.in sometime in the last week of October 2023.