Online registrations for CAT 2013 towards admission begins from August 5

Updated on: Thursday, August 01, 2013

Online registrations for CAT 2013 towards admission to India's premier B-schools begins from August 5

The online registration window will be open from 5 August through 26 September 2013. From this year onward, CAT candidates can buy vouchers online directly from the IIMs, from 5 August to 24 September, 2013.

Some important dates of CAT 2013

CAT 2013 Voucher Sale/ Online Registration 5 August – 24 September 2013

CAT 2013 Registration Window 5 August – 26 September 2013

CAT 2013 Test Dates 16 October – 11 November 2013

CAT 2013 Results 14 January 2014

This year, CAT 2013 will be organised by IIM Indore with Prof. Rohit Kapoor as its convenor. The exam will be conducted over a period of 20 days between 16 October and 11 November, 2013.

Candidates can also purchase traditional vouchers for registration and scheduling from designated Axis Bank branches from5 August to 24 September. Details of the designated Axis bank branches can be obtained from the website www.cat2013.iimidr.ac.in or www.prometric.com. This year 30 more Axis bank branches have been added to provide CAT 2013 candidates even greater convenience.

Professor Rohit Kapoor, Common Admission Test (CAT) 2013 Convenor said, "New to this year's CAT is the option to purchase vouchers electronically. Details about payment of fees online will be made available on CAT 2013 website www.cat2013.iimidr.ac.in from 5PM on Saturday, August 3, 2013. We hope this new point of purchase brings added convenience to the registration process."

Similar to last year's exam, the CAT 2013 will have two sections. The first section will focus on Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation; the second on Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning. These two sections will be implemented sequentially with separate time limits. The examination will be for 140 minutes. Candidates will have 70 minutes to answer 30 questions within each section which will have an on‐screen countdown timer. Once the time ends for the first section, they will move to the second and will be unable to go back.

CAT 2013 aspirants can register and schedule for CAT 2013 on the website www.cat2013.iimidr.ac.in or https://iim.prometric.com. For support and assistance, candidates can call the toll‐free candidate care number 1‐800‐419‐0080, Monday to Saturday, 9AM to 6PM from 5 August.

A candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA. Relaxation in Educational Qualification for SC/ST/DA candidates is applicable as per Government/UGC rule.

Candidates appearing for the final year of Qualifying Degree Exams and those who are awaiting the final year result of qualifying exam are also eligible for CAT 2013.

Payment of Registration Fees:

General and NC-OBC candidates are required to pay non-refundable Registration fees of Rs. 1600/- and that for SC/ST/PWD/DA candidates, required Registration fee is Rs.800/-

The details about mode of payment will be made available on CAT 2013 website www.cat2013.iimidr.ac.in on 03 August 2013.

CAT 2013 is the pre-requisite or the first stage for admission to various management programs offered in IIMs.

On the basis of CAT 2013 scores, each IIM will shortlist candidates for second stage of selection, which may include Written Ability Test (WAT), Group Discussions (GD), and Personal Interview (PI). Along with the combined performance of candidates in second stage, IIMs may also use candidates’ previous academic performance, relevant work experience, and other similar inputs to make final selection.

Online registrations for CAT 2013 towards admission begins from August 5

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