CAT Eligibility Criteria 2024: Marks & Direct Admission Check at @iimcat.ac.in

Dinesh

Senior Content Specialist | Updated On - Sep 23, 2023

The CAT (Common Admission Test) is one of India's most renowned management entrance exams. CAT 2024 eligibility criteria are essential prerequisites that candidates must meet to be eligible for the exam. While the specific criteria may remain consistent from previous years, candidates are advised to check the official CAT website for any updates or changes.

CAT Eligibility Criteria Highlight 2024

What is the eligibility criteria for CAT 2024?

CAT 2024 eligibility criteria are essential prerequisites that candidates must meet to be eligible for the exam. While the specific criteria may remain consistent from previous years, candidates are advised to check the official CAT website for any updates or changes.

• Educational qualification: Bachelor's degree from a recognized university.
• Minimum percentage: 50% for general and NC-OBC categories, and 45% for SC, ST, and PWD candidates.
• Final year students: Can also apply.
• Professional degree holders: Can also apply.
• Age limit: No age limit.

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Detailed CAT Eligibility Criteria 2024

1. Educational Qualification:

   • Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university or institution.
   • The degree should be equivalent to a Bachelor's degree conferred by a recognized university under the University Grants Commission (UGC) Act, 1956.

2. Minimum Marks:

   • There is no specific minimum percentage or CGPA requirement for the Bachelor's degree. Candidates with any percentage are eligible to apply.

3. Final Year Students:

   • Candidates appearing for the final year of their Bachelor's degree or its equivalent can also apply.
   • However, they must ensure that they complete their degree with the minimum required marks and submit the final degree certificate within the specified deadline set by the respective IIMs during the admission process.

4. Age Limit:

   • There is no age limit for taking the CAT exam. Candidates of any age can apply.

5. Reservation Categories:

   • Candidates belonging to reserved categories such as Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), and Persons with Disability (PwD) are provided with relaxation in terms of minimum qualification and eligibility criteria.
   • Candidates in these categories must provide relevant and valid category certificates as per the CAT guidelines.

6. Work Experience:

   • CAT does not have any mandatory work experience criteria. Both fresh graduates and working professionals are eligible to apply.

7. Number of Attempts:

   • There are no restrictions on the number of attempts a candidate can make for the CAT exam.

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Documents Required for CAT Exam Registration 2024

1. Academic Records:

   • Details of your Class 10th (SSC/ICSE/CBSE) or equivalent examination, including the name of the board, roll number, percentage of marks obtained, and year of passing.
   • Details of your Class 12th (HSC/ISC/CBSE) or equivalent examination, including the name of the board, roll number, percentage of marks obtained, and year of passing.
   • Information about your Bachelor's degree, including the name of the university or institution, course name, marks obtained, year of graduation, and percentage of marks obtained (if applicable).

2. Work Experience (if applicable):

   • Details of your work experience, including the name of the organization(s), job title(s), start and end dates of employment, and the total months of work experience.

3. Category Certificate (if applicable):

   • If you belong to a reserved category such as Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), or Persons with Disability (PwD), you may need to upload a valid and relevant category certificate in the specified format.

4. Scanned Photograph and Signature:

   • A recent passport-sized photograph of yourself in the specified format and size.
   • Your scanned signature in the specified format and size.

5. Personal Information:

   • Personal details such as your name, date of birth, gender, email address, and mobile number.

6. Identity Proof:

   • While not usually required during registration, you will need to present a valid photo ID (e.g., Aadhar card, passport, driver's license) on the day of the exam. Ensure you have a copy of this ID ready.