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CAT Exam Date 2023

Check the table below to get all updated official schedules for the CAT Exam 2023 Date.

CAT Registrations 2023

CAT 2023 registration will commence in the first week of August and conclude in the third week of September 2023. Candidates will have to register at https://iimcat.ac.in website to fill the online application form. Check below CAT registration and application process 2023:

• Go to the official website
• Click on 'new registration’
• Enter name, date of birth, nationality, phone number and email ID to register
• Log in with the ID received in email to fill the application form
• Enter personal and academic details
• Upload a passport sized photo and scanned signature
• Select preferred courses and IIMs
• Select preferred test cities
• Pay application fee via credit/debit card or net banking

PAYMENT OF CAT REGISTRATION FEE ₹1150 for SC, ST and PwD candidates. ₹2300 for all other candidates. Please note that a candidate needs to pay the registration fee only once, irrespective of the number of institutes he/she is applying for. SC, ST and PwD candidates must upload a copy of their SC/ST/PwD certificates at the time of registration. Fees once paid cannot be refunded under any circumstances.

Best Books For Quantitative Ability

1. Quantitative Aptitude for CAT by Nishit Sinha
   This Pearson textbook focuses on understanding fundamental concepts for both basic and complex applications. The unique selling point of this textbook is that it was authored by a CAT Coaching and Training expert who graduated from IIM Lucknow.
2. How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for the CAT by Arun Sharma
   The Tata McGraw Hill publication of this textbook by Arun Sharma is particularly well-liked among CAT hopefuls since it is so straightforward to read. This book’s unique selling point is that it provides three levels of difficulty for each subject, assisting students in their preparation not just for the CAT but also for other tests. 
3. Quantitative Aptitude Quantum CAT by Sarvesh Verma
   For individuals hoping to enrol in the IIMs, it is a comprehensive book. Due to its clear and specially crafted information centred on CAT, it serves as a one-stop resource both for those with and without prior knowledge of mathematics.
4. Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by Abhijit Guha
   Both MBA students and job seekers who must study for aptitude tests will find this book to be quite thorough for numerous competitive examinations.

Verbal Ability Best Books for CAT Preparation

1. High School Grammar and Composition by Wren and Martin
   For those wishing to enhance their grammar, it is a sacred text. It aids in understanding and conceptualising many grammatical concepts, making it a necessary book for anybody with weak verbal skills.
2. Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis
   It is a textbook to use every day to increase your vocabulary rather than a book to read. This textbook will make sure that you are well prepped for WATs, GDs, and PIs even if it doesn’t directly affect your verbal ability score.
3. Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension For The CAT by Nishit Sinha
   This book from Pearson offers more than just a complete language skills resource. Numerous assessments are also included, along with essential methods and procedures for problem resolution. It is among the greatest books on the subject you can find.
4. How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for the CAT by Arun Sharma and Meenakshi Upadhyay
   Individuals who desire to improve their verbal & reading comprehension should study this book. Comprehension, verbal skills, and verbal reasoning are three central topics covered. It offers enough practice and simulated exams for self-evaluation.
5. Read books from different genres
   The best way to increase your language skills is to read a lot and in a variety of genres. This makes sure that when reading comprehension is required, you are well-versed in a variety of writing genres and subject matter. 

Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning Books For CAT

1. Data Interpretation by Nishit Sinha
   This book offers sufficient exercise and helps readers improve their data interpretation abilities. Other competitive test preparations might also benefit from it.
    
2. Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for the CAT by Nishit Sinha
   Under the mentioned area, this book includes both basic and advanced concepts, which are discussed with the use of worked-out examples, hypothetical cases, and activities to complete. 
    
3. How to Prepare for Data Interpretation for CAT book by Arun Sharma
   All facets of interpretation of data and data sufficiency are covered in this book. It offers and emphasises refining our computations to get a competitive advantage using DI. You may get exam papers from prior years, model questions, and more in this book.
    
4. How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for CAT book by Arun Sharma
   The subjects for the CAT and other entrance tests’ logical reasoning section are completely covered in this Tata McGraw Hill book. After each concept is introduced with solved examples, which are then followed by a set of questions to answer with varying degrees of difficulty.
    
5. A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning by R.S. Agarwal
   R.S. Agarwal’s cat book begins by addressing the most fundamental reasoning problem since it is easy to comprehend. Logic, assertions, assumptions and arguments, inferences, conclusions, courses of action, logical puzzles, etc. are some of the numerous areas that it is divided into.

Tips on How to Prepare for CAT Exam

There are a lot of things to consider as you prepare for the examination, and you may be unsure as to where and how to begin. Check out these expert tips as you get started with your CAT preparation.

• Time management is an important factor to be considered right from the start of your CAT preparation. You have a sectional time limit of 40 minutes. During your preparation, keep track of the time taken to solve each question. As you progress, work on improving your speed and accuracy.
• Using shortcut techniques to solve questions saves a great deal of time. Keep in mind the shortcut tips and tricks that your mentors teach you, and make sure you note them down and review them on a regular basis.
• Practising previous years’ question papers and mock tests help you identify your strengths and weaknesses.
• One of the most important factors in cracking CAT is the choice of questions. Make sure you analyse a question carefully before you attempt it, and go forward only if you are confident enough to solve it.
• To improve your vocabulary and reading skills, read books, editorials, newspapers, and journals.

Reservations 

As per the legal requirements, 15% of the seats are reserved for Scheduled Caste (SC) and 7.5% for Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates. 27% of the seats are reserved for Other Backward Classes candidates belonging to the “non-creamy” layer (NC-OBC). Up to 10% of the seats are reserved for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) candidates.

 For the purpose of being considered for reservations, the applicable Central Government list as on the last date of CAT registration shall be binding. No subsequent changes will be effective for CAT 2022 and any subsequent selection process of the IIMs. For an updated central list of state-wise OBCs eligible for availing of the benefit of reservation and information in respect of the creamy layer, visit the website http://www.ncbc.nic.in 

 As per the provisions of The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (RPwD Act 2016), 5% seats are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD). “Person with Benchmark Disability” means a person with not less than forty percent (40%) of a specified disability where a specified disability has not been defined in measurable terms and includes a person with disability where the specified disability has been defined in measurable terms, as certified by the certifying authority. “Specified disability” means the disabilities as specified in the Schedule of the RPwD Act 2016. The categories of disability are: a) Blindness and low vision b) Deaf and hard of hearing c) Locomotor disability including cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victims and muscular dystrophy. d) Autism, intellectual disability, specific learning disability and mental illness e) Multiple disabilities from amongst persons under clauses (a) to (d) f) Other ‘specified disabilities’ mentioned in ‘The Schedule’ of the RPwD Act 2016

 The candidates belonging to the reserved categories need to note the eligibility requirements carefully before applying. It should be noted that while it is the endeavor of IIMs that the candidates belonging to SC/ST/NC-OBC/EWS/PwD categories join the Programme in proportions mandated by the law, they have to meet the minimum eligibility criteria and a certain minimum level of performance to be considered for the admission process.

The candidates should read the updated description of the selection process followed by each IIM on their respective websites. No change in the category will be entertained after CAT registration. The applicants are advised to pay attention while registering.

How to download Admit Card

The CAT admit card is a mandatory document to be carried to the exam centre, thus candidates must download it before the exam day. It is advised to download two copies, as one copy is to be submitted at the exam centre. The CAT 2023 admit card will be released in the last week of October. It will have test centre location, exam slot, reporting time and other related information printed on it. Here’s the process to download the CAT admit card 2023:

• Log on to CAT website: https://iimcat.ac.in
• Click on 'login' tab
• Enter CAT 2023 application number and password
• Go to 'admit card' section
• Click on 'download'