CAT 2020 registration process began on August 5 and set to conclude on September 16. Check here step by step process of CAT registration 2020, documents to upload and fees.

CAT 2020 registration process began on August 5 and will end on September 16. The process of registration for CAT 2020 exam will be online where in the candidates will have to fill an online application form and pay Rs 2,000 as exam fee. Any candidate who has completed graduation with 50 per cent aggregate can apply for CAT exam. Final year graduation candidates are also eligible to apply. With only 15 days left for CAT 2020 application form submission, aspirants must hurry up to get the test city of their choice.

CAT exam is gateway to over 1200 MBA colleges in India. Every year, one of the 20 IIMs conducts the exam in over 156 cities. CAT 2019 was conducted by IIM Kozhikode. CAT 2020 will be conducted by IIM Indore. Official notification for CAT 2020 was released on July 29. The exam is scheduled for November 29.

CAT 2020 Registration: Important Dates

Given below is the table for CAT 2020 important dates and events.

CAT Registration Process 2020

CAT registration process 2020 will include three steps:

1. Online registration
2. Filling up of CAT 2020 application form
3. Payment of fees

CAT 2020 Registration:

To register for CAT exam, the candidates have to follow the steps given below.

• Open the CAT 2020 website in a new window (iimcat.ac.in)
• Click on New Candidate Registration
• Enter name, date of birth, email ID, phone number and nationality
• Click to generate OTP (one time password)
• The OTP will be sent in your inbox
• Verify your account by entering the OTP in the given field
• Upon verification, the candidate will receive their CAT 2020 user ID and password

Filling up of CAT 2020 application form:

To fill the online application form of CAT 2020, follow the steps given below.

• Log on to the official CAT 2020 website using the user ID and password
• Fill in relevant details in all six sections of the CAT form: personal details, academics, work experience, programmes, test city and fee payment
• Upload scanned copies of passport sized photo and signature in the prescribed format and size
• Review the CAT application form and click on submit to move to payment page

Also Read:

• CAT eligibility criteria
• CAT test centres and cities

Documents to Upload During CAT 2020 Registration

CAT fee payment:

Candidates can pay CAT fees online through debit card/credit card and net banking.  The candidates are advised to download the fee acknowledgement slip for future reference.

CAT 2020 Registration/Application Fee

Given below is the CAT application fee for students belonging to General and Reserved categories:

How to Select CAT Test Cities in Application Form?

For allotment of CAT test centre, the candidates are given the option to select the city of their choice in the registration cum application form. For CAT 2020, the candidates can select up to six cities where they wish to take the exam. The examination authority will allot the test centre in the city of candidate’s preference.

CAT Test Centres: Key Points

• CAT 2020 will be conducted in 156 cities across India. Candidates have to select six cities in order of preference from one to six.
• CAT test city and centre will be allotted basis availability of seats and the right to allot or cancel a test centres remains with the exam conducting body.
• Cities once selected cannot be changed. The candidates will have to make arrangement for stay in the test city on their own.
• The CAT exam centre venue will be mentioned on the CAT admit card only.

List of cities for CAT exam centres is given below.

Video tutorial of CAT 2020 registration and application process:

CAT Form Correction

The examination authorities will provide candidates a chance to edit their CAT application forms after the process is over. The window to edit application forms will be open for a limited period of time, during which candidates can edit a few fields in their application form such as percentage of marks scored, work experience and programmes selected and upload a new photo.

How to edit CAT application form

Once the CAT form correction window is opened, the candidates can makes changes by following the steps below:

• Visit the official CAT website
• Log on to your CAT account by entering registration ID and password
• Click on ‘application form’
• Follow instructions to edit the form
• Review the form and click on submit

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FAQs Related to CAT 2020 Registration

Q: When is CAT 2020 registration process expected to begin?

A: CAT 2020 registration process began on August 5 and end on September 16.

Q: Which IIM is conducting CAT 2020?

A: IIM Indore is conducting CAT 2020. Professor Harshal Lowalekar has been appointed as CAT 2020 convener.

Q: Will CAT exam be delayed this year due to coronavirus?

A: No, it is unlikely that the CAT exam will be delayed. IIM Indore, the exam conducting body has specified that it is making all arrangements to conduct the exam as scheduled.

Q: Is there any change in exam pattern expected for CAT?

A: No change in the exam pattern has been announced for CAT 2020.

Q: For how long will CAT 2020 registration process take place?

A: CAT 2020 registration process will be conducted for one and a half month from August 5 to September 16.

Q: What is the minimum eligibility for CAT exam?

A: The minimum eligibility criteria for CAT is graduation with minimum 50 per cent aggregate or equivalent. Final year candidates are also eligible to appear for CAT.

Q: How many IIMs can I select in the CAT form for WAT-PI shortlisting?

A: Each candidate can select any number of IIMs in the CAT form for WAT-PI shortlisting.

Q: What is the CAT application fee? Can I pay it online?

A: CAT application fee for General category students in Rs 2,000 and for SC/ST candidates it is Rs 1,000.

Q: Is CAT application fee refundable?

A: No, the CAT application fee is non-refundable.

Q:  If I make a mistake in CAT application form, can I correct it after submission?

A: After submission, CAT forms can be edited only through form correction process which is of two-three days duration. Only certain details mentioned in the form can be edited. Thus, it is better to submit error free form in the first attempt.

Q: Do I need to upload any document along with CAT application form?

A: Yes, the candidates have to upload Caste/PwD certificate (if applicable), a passport size photograph and scanned signature along with the CAT application form.