Before applying for the exam, candidates are advised to check the following:

• If you meet the eligibility criteria for CAT 2024
• Ensure that you have a valid email address and mobile number and keep them intact until the admission process is completed.
• Gather all the documents required for the form and verify the authenticity carefully.

CAT Registration 2024: Detailed steps to apply

Here’re step-by-step instructions to fill the CAT application form 2024:

Step 1: Go to the official website, iimcat.ac.in, and click on the register button under the ‘New Candidate Registration’ tab on the homepage. Read the instructions and move on to registration. Enter name (as on Class 10 certificate), date of birth, email address, country, mobile number. Confirm email address and mobile number as well. Click on the ‘generate OTP’ button. You will be redirected to fill and submit OTP sent on your mobile number. Now, click on reverify button for re-verification of filled details and submit the declaration. Login details will be sent on the registered email and mobile number.

Step 2: Now, login with the generated credentials by clicking on the login button under ‘Registered Candidate Login’ tab. Candidates’ details will be displayed. On the dashboard, click on the ‘Go to application form’ tab on the top right corner.

Step 3: The application form will be divided into six sections – personal details, academics, work experience, programmes, test city, and payment. Read the instructions before filling the information. You can logout and exit the form any number of times to edit and complete later or save and continue each section till you submit the application.

1. Personal Information: Fill in all the fields and upload documents including scanned images of passport size photograph and signature as well as valid SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD certificate.