The IIM CAT 2021 will be a computer-based test consisting of MCQ and non-MCQs. The application process has been commenced on August 04 and will conclude on September 15, 2021. The candidates who hold a Bachelor’s Degree, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA, from a recognised University or educational institution are eligible to apply for the exam.
IIM CAT 2021 Important Dates:
Events |
Dates |
Start date for CAT 2021 registration |
August 04, 2021 |
Last date to fill CAT exam 2021 registration from |
September 15, 2021 |
Edit window for CAT 2021 |
Fourth week of September 2021 |
Admit card release date | October 27, 2021 |
CAT 2021 exam |
November 28, 2021 |
IIM CAT 2021: Revised Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates with “promotion/pass” instead of “award of marks” certificates can enter the “Promotion or Pass” option in the application form.
- The candidates can complete & submit the CAT2021 application form despite the requirements of minimum eligibility criteria.
- Final year students with “award” of marks in Bachelor’s program certificates can also apply.
Category |
Seat Reservation Percentage |
Non-Creamy Other Backward Classes (NC-OBC) |
27% |
Scheduled Caste (SC) |
15% |
Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) |
up to 10% |
Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
7.5% |
Person with Disability (PwD) |
5% |
IIM CAT 2021: Application Fees
Category-wise application fee for the IIM Common Admission Test (CAT) 2021;
- General category candidates' have to pay a sum of Rs. 2,200 as the application fee.
- SC, ST and PwD candidates' have to pay a sum of Rs.1,100 as the application fee.
- Login to Official Website: Candidates will be required to visit the official website i.e. iimcat.ac.in.
- Read Details: Go through the detailed information brochure such as; important dates, eligibility criteria, application fee, etc.
- New Registration Process: Click on the new registration link and generate user id and password
- Fill the Application: Now re-login through the generated user id and password to fill in the detailed application form and upload necessary documents.
- Application Fee: Submit the application fee and cross-check the application form
- Print application: Candidates are advised to take print of the confirmation page and keep it safe for further use.
Official Website: iimcat.ac.in