Official website launched for CAT 2024, these changes in the registration fee and exam centers

The official website of CAT 2024 has been launched. Candidates preparing for the Common Admission Test will be able to submit their application forms through this new website.
CAT 2024: The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) has launched the official website for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2024. All applications for the CAT exam will now be submitted through this new website, which can be accessed at www.iimcat.ac.in. The application process for CAT 2024 will start from 1 August 2024. The application process will be started on the official website iimcat.ac.in. Let us inform you that the last date to apply for CAT 2024 is 13 September 2024, interested candidates should apply before that. Candidates are advised to visit the official website to submit their application forms during this period.
What is the eligibility to apply for CAT 2024
Students with a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks and 45% marks for reserved categories are eligible to apply for the CAT 2024 entrance exam.
CAT 2024: When is the exam
As per the announcement made by the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Calcutta, the CAT 2024 exam will be held on November 24 in 170 cities. Last year the exam was held in 167 cities but this year three more cities have been added to the list. The authority will conduct the CAT exam in three shifts. Shift 1 is from 8:30 am to 10:30 pm; Shift 2 is from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm; and Shift 3 is from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm.
CAT 2024: How much is the application fee
The application fee has been changed this time. According to the CAT 2024 notification, the fee has been increased from Rs 2400 to Rs 2500 for general category candidates and from Rs 1200 to Rs 1250 for reserved category candidates.
Let us tell you that last year, the exam calendar was released on August 2 and the exam was held on November 26, for which a total of 3.28 lakh candidates had registered, out of which about 2.88 lakh candidates appeared in the exam.