Scheduling & Registration

1. Who is eligible to take the test?
   The candidate must hold a Bachelor's Degree, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA [45% in case of the candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Differently Abled (DA)1 categories], awarded by any of the Universities incorporated by an act of the central or state legislature in India or other educational institutions established by an act of Parliament 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. The percentage of marks obtained by the candidate in the bachelor's degree would be calculated based on the practice followed by the university/ institution from where the candidate has obtained the degree. In case the candidates are awarded grades/CGPA instead of marks, the conversion of grades/CGPA to percentage of marks would be based on the procedure certified by the university/ institution from where they have obtained the bachelor's degree. In case the university/ institution does not have any scheme for converting CGPA into equivalent marks, the equivalence would be established by dividing the
   candidate's CGPA by the maximum possible CGPA and multiplying the result with 100. Candidates appearing for the final year of bachelor's degree/equivalent qualification examination and those who have completed degree requirements and are awaiting results can also apply. IIMs may verify eligibility at various stages of the selection process, the details of which are provided at the website www.catiim.in.
   Prospective candidates must maintain a valid email account throughout the selection process.
   
   
2. Is there any age restriction for appearing in CAT?
   No, there is no age restriction for appearing in CAT.
   
   
3. What is the fee for the test?
   The fee is Rs.1400. If you belong to the SC/ST category then you can pay a discounted fee of Rs.700
   
   
4. Where do I pay my fees?
   The sale of CAT 2009 vouchers is now closed.
   
   
5. When will the CAT 2009 advertisement appear in newspapers?
   Advertisement for CAT 2009 will appear on Sunday, August 30, 2009 in leading national newspapers.
   
   
6. Once the advertisement appears, is one expected to buy CAT bulletin from designated banks?
   No. One does not have to buy a bulky CAT bulletin. A prospective candidate buys a voucher from the designated bank branches, and later registers online for CAT 2009.
   
   
7. When does the sale of voucher start and end?
   The sale of CAT 2009 vouchers is now closed.
   
   
8. How can I purchase a voucher?
   The sale of CAT 2009 vouchers is now closed.
   
   
9. When and how do I register for CAT 2009 after buying the voucher?
   The registration window for CAT 2009 is now closed.
   
   
10. Where can I find the voucher number required for registration?
    You can find the voucher number under the scratch-off area of the voucher you purchase at an Axis Bank outlet. Please ensure that you scratch off gently so the voucher number does not become illegible.
    
    
11. When will CAT be held and can I choose a test date?
    CAT will be held during the period Saturday, 28 November 2009 – Monday, 7 December 2009. Yes, you can choose a test date, test time, and venue across 32 cities all over India, subject to availability.
    
    
12. From where can I get the list of test centres?
    A list of test centres will be available on the website (http://www.catiim.in/).
    
    
13. When will I get my Admit Card?
    

    a.	Soon after you fill-in, review, and submit your personal information during the online registration, an automated confirmation email, which will contain your Candidate Profile, will be sent to you at the email address provided.
    b.	After submitting your personal information, you are expected to continue registration by scheduling your test date, test time, and venue. Once you have submitted this scheduling information, a 2nd automated confirmation email, which will contain your CAT 2009 Admit Card, will be sent to you at the email address provided. Only at this stage is your CAT 2009 registration complete.

    
    
14. What details will be mentioned in the Admit Card?
    The admit card will contain the name of the candidate, test date, time, venue, confirmation no, CAT registration number and instructions for the candidate.
    
    
15. Will the Admit Card be sent to me as a hard copy by mail?
    No. The admit card will be sent to you as an email on your email address, provided by you, only after you have filled in your online application and scheduled a test. It is therefore mandatory for you to have a valid email account throughout the selection process.
    Note: You are required to take a print out of the Admit Card to bring with you to the test centre.
    
    
16. Are there any special provisions for Differently Abled candidates?
    Yes. Please refer to the website http://www.catiim.in/ for more details.
    
    
17. What are the different time slots for scheduling the test for a typical testing day?
    A typical testing day for CAT will have 2 exam sessions. Candidates are allowed to schedule for any one of the sessions, subject to availability. Session timings are as follows: 
    

    a.	Session 1: Testing will begin at 10 AM and end at 12:30 PM.  Candidate check-in will commence from 8 AM.  Candidates are required to arrive at the test center no later than 8:30 AM.
    b.	Session 2: Testing will begin at 3:30 PM and end at 6 PM. Candidate check-in will commence from 1:30 PM. Candidates are required to arrive at the test centre no later than 2:00 PM.

    
    
18. Can I appear for CAT 2009 more than once during the 10-day testing window?
    No. You can appear for CAT 2009 only once. It will be deemed a fraudulent activity if one attempts to appear for CAT 2009 more than once. Admit Cards and picture IDs of the candidates will be checked, and candidate pictures and biometric information will also be captured at the test venue.
    
    
19. If I have made any mistake(s) while registering for CAT 2009, can I make changes later to rectify?
    The ability to edit application profile and registration details is no longer available now that the registration window is closed.
    Note: If you re-register or reschedule, you must carry the most recent admit card and attend the most recent test session.
    
    
20. What are the timings to contact the Candidate Care helpline?
    The FAQs, IVRS and online instructions are designed to enable self-service. You are requested to use these tools which can guide you through the entire process and help answer most of your queries. In case you are still facing issues, then CAT Candidate Care Support is available by phone and email.
    Phone: 1-800-103-9293, Monday to Saturday, until the end of the CAT 2009 testing window (7 December 2009).
    Webmail: http://www.prometric.com/IIM-CAT/contactus
    
    
    Phone support availability:
    Monday to Saturday from 9AM to 6:00 PM, until the end of the CAT 2009 testing window (7 December 2009).
    
    Webmail support availability:
    Webmail support will be available from the beginning of registration till candidates receive their score reports. Queries, received by webmail, will be responded to within 48 business hours.
    

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