CAT 2024 Exam Centres - List of Test Cities, State wise Centres

CAT Exam Centres 2024 – CAT Test Centres will be mentioned on candidates’ admit cards. The examination conducting body assigns CAT Test centres which is nearest to the home address mentioned by the candidates so that they can reach their on time. The list of exam cities is made available along with the CAT Application Form. Candidates can choose up to six cities from the list of cities. The CAT 2024 Registration Process has begun from 2^nd August 2024 and the last date to apply for CAT Exam has been extended to 20^th September 2024. The option to change the CAT Test City will be provided during the CAT Application Form correction process.

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What is a CAT Exam Centre?

The CAT Exam conducting body allots CAT Exam Centres to all the candidates applying for the exam. CAT Exam Centres are the computers that are well equipped and where the candidates will take the CAT Exam 2024 on the scheduled date. There are about 400 such labs where the CAT Exam is conducted every year. Last year CAT 2023 was conducted in over 150 cities. For CAT 2024, there are 155 cities where the examination will take place.

What is CAT Exam?

CAT Exam is the most popular and one of the MBA Entrance Exams in India which is taken by more than 2 lakh candidates every year. Since the number of applicants for the CAT Exam is more than that of any of the MBA Entrance Exams, it is conducted in three slots at multiple exam centers.

The CAT 2024 Exam Centres list will be released by the examination conducting body on the official website of CAT – iimcat.ac.in. Candidates who apply for the examination will get to know about their allotted examination centre and address after the release of the CAT 2024 Admit Card. 

CAT 2024 Exam Dates & Schedule

Below mentioned are the CAT 2024 Exam Important Dates

CAT 2024 Exam Centre Allotment – How to Select CAT Test City?

To get the preferred CAT Test Centre allotted, candidates will have to choose their preferred cities while filling out the CAT Application Form 2024. Candidates who successfully register themselves for the CAT Exam will be allotted the CAT Test Centre as per their preference only. In CAT 2024, candidates can choose up to six cities from the dropdown in the CAT 2024 Application Form. Below are the steps on how to select the preferred test city in the CAT 2024 Form.

• Register yourself on the CAT Official Website – iimcat.ac.in.
• Once the CAT Login ID is created, fill CAT 2024 Application form.
• Go to the section ‘Select Test City’.
• Select from the dropdown up to 6 cities of your preference. Most preferred being the first and least preferred sixth. 
• Fill the rest of the sections and make the payment of CAT Exam Fees.
• Click on ‘Submit’ to proceed further.

CAT Exam Centre 2024 – Important Points

• Applicants will know their allotted exam centre only after the release of CAT Admit Card 2024. 
• The exact and accurate location of CAT 2024 Exam Centre will be mentioned on the admit card of CAT 2024 Exam.
• The digital version of the admit card will also consist of a Google map embedded in it to help candidates reach their test centre.
• Once the CAT Admit Card is released, candidates will not be able to change their CAT Exam Centre.
• IF candidates wish to make any changes in CAT Exam Centre, they can do so once the CAT Application Correction Window goes live.
• The examination conducting body has the full authority to cancel or change any exam centre in case of any unprecedented circumstances.

CAT Test Centre – Dos and Don’ts

Candidates willing to appear in the exam must note that each CAT Test Centre 2024 will have an elaborate identification process. Candidates will have 2 hours for this process before the commencement of the exam. If the exam starts at 9:30 AM, candidates are advised to reach their allotted exam centre at least by 7:30 AM. In short, candidates must reach their centre at least two hours prior the exam is scheduled.

Below mentioned are some of the Dos and Don’ts that candidates must follow when they are at the examination centre.  

CAT Dos

• Candidates must carry two copies of CAT Admit Card 2024, along with an original ID proof and a pen to the exam centre.
• Present the original print out of CAT 2024 Admit Card to enter the examination centre. 
• Follow the instructions and cooperate in identification process. 
• Use the reference number printed on your CAT Admit Card to locate your examination hall. Go inside and get to the seat assigned to your roll number. 

CAT Don’ts

• Any electronic items are prohibited at the exam centre. Closed shoes, belts, caps, jackets and other outfit and accessories that contain metal are prohibited. 
• CAT Test Centre gates will close 15 minutes before the exam commencement. 
• Unruly behaviour of any candidate will lead to the cancellation of their candidature.
• Don’t use your work station’s keyboard since it will get your system locked automatically.

List of CAT Test Cities

Below mentioned is the list of CAT 2024 Test Cities. CAT 2024 is scheduled to be conducted on November 26, 2024 in these cities. There are several exam centres in several cities across the country.

State and city-wise CAT Test Centres