CAT 2014 Exam Date: CAT exam will be held on two Days, Random selection of CAT test Centre

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July 28, 2014
CAT 2014 exam testing window has been reduced and will be held on just two days on November 16 and 22, 2014 in two sessions each. CAT 2014 Registration window opens on August 6, 2014 and will close on September 30, 2014
The Registration window opens on August 6, 2014 and will close on September 30, 2014

IIM Indore announced the CAT 2014 notification on Saturday, June 26, 2014. As per the Official CAT 2014 exam notification, aspirants will experience a lot many changes in this year’s CAT 2014 exam.

 

This year CAT 2014 candidates will have to wait to finally know where and when they will be giving their CAT 2014 exam. Unlike last year, candidate will be allotted the test site on a random basis based on their preferred choice.

 

One of the major changes in CAT 2014 exam is the Schedule of Test. As per the CAT 2014 exam notification, “The Indian Institute of Management will conduct Common Admission Test 2014 during a 2-day testing window (4 Sessions) on November 16 and 22, 2014.

 

This is a major shift from past years’ CAT exam schedule which used to be conducted for over 15-20 days test window throughout the country at different test centre.

 

However this year in CAT 2014, it will be all different. CAT 2014 exam will be held on just two days i.e. on November 16, 2014 and November 22, 2014 in two sessions each. CAT 2014 exam will be held in 99 test cities all over the country.

 

CAT 2014 Registration process

 

As per the Official CAT 2014 notification, “The Registration window opens on August 6, 2014 and will close on September 30, 2014.”

 

At the time of Registration, a Candidate has to select 3 test cities as per his preference from the drop down menu. A candidate will be allotted a test site in one among the three of his preferred test cities in any one of the four sessions after the last date of CAT 2014 Registrations.

 

Thus, a candidate will get the confirmation of his test centre and the exam date only after the last date of CAT 2014 Registration Process is over. The details about the test sites spread across 99 cities will be available on the Official CAT 2014 website from October 16, 2014. The name of the confirmed test site will be indicated in the Admit card of the candidate.

 

CAT 2014 Registration Fee: CAT 2014 Registration fee is Rs 1600 for General and NC-OBS candidates and Rs. 800 for SC/ST/PWD candidates, which is to be paid online at the time of Registration on the official CAT 2014 exam website.

 

For Latest updates on CAT 2014 exam Registration, keep a check on the below link for LIVE Updates: CAT 2014 Exam Notification Details

 

 
Changes in CAT 2014 Test Scheduling

 

Unlike last year wherein candidate had the rights to choose their own preferred CAT exam test city, test centre, test date and session, this year in CAT 2014 everything is changed.

In CAT 2014 exam, candidate will not have the option or the right to know their Test site during their Registration. CAT 2014 candidates can only choose Top 3 preferred Test Cities where they want to give their CAT 2014 exam.

 

A candidate will be randomly allotted a test site in one among the three of his preferred test cities in any one of the four sessions after the last date of CAT 2014 Registrations. The name of the test site will be duly mentioned in your Admit Card.

 

Thus, you might have to wait for some time to get the confirmation as to where and when will you be giving your CAT 2014 exam.

 

How to Choose your CAT 2014 Test Centre

 

With significant changes in the CAT 2014 registration process and test centre, CAT 2014 aspirants must be careful and use due diligence before choosing their Test Centre. CAT 2014 aspirants are advised to keep in mind the following things before selecting their CAT 2014 test centre:

 

- Where do you want to give the CAT 2014 exam from? Choose the Top three test cities as per your comfort.

 

- Prioritize the 3 test cities on the basis of their distance and your other personal criteria.

 

- Make sure to correctly prioritize your test Cities options during Registration. Its likely that you might get your first preference as your test city.

 

- Now wait for your Admit card to know the Test City and the test Site allotted to you along with the CAT 2014 exam date and session.

 

 
For Latest updates on CAT 2014 exam Registration, keep a check on the below link for LIVE Updates: CAT 2014 Exam Notification Details

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