Official CAT 2009 Notification
The Indian Institute of Management will conduct Common Admission Test (CAT) during Saturday, 28 November 2009 - Monday, 7 December 2009. CAT is conducted by IIMs as a pre-requisite for admission to various management programmes of IIMs.
CAT voucher can be obtained from the Axis Bank Branches w.e.f September 9, 2009 to 8 October 2009 for Rs. 1400/- (Rs. 700/- for SC/ST candidates).
Important Dates:
CAT Advertisement : Sunday, 30 August 2009
Sale of CAT Vouchers : Wednesday, 9 September 2009 - Thursday, 8 October 2009
Registration for CAT 2009 : Wednesday, 9 September 2009 - Thursday, 8 October 2009
CAT Exam Date : Saturday, 28 November 2009 - Monday, 7 December 2009
CAT Result : Friday, 22 January 2010 onwards
Rescheduling Window : Wednesday, 9 September 2009 - Thursday, 8 October 2009
Official CAT Notification
Official CAT Test Demo
Official CAT Registration Instructions: http://content.catiim.in/pdf/registration_inst.pdf
List of Axis Bank Branches For Buying CAT 2009 Voucher: http://www.catiim.in/buy_voucher.html
CAT 2009 Preparation Tips: http://education.latestt.com/entranceexams/entranceexamdetails.aspx? CatId=122&secid=100&Cat=CAT-Preparation-Tips
CAT 2009 FAQs:-
Visit Common Admission Test (CAT) for comprehensive information.
Q1: When is the advertisement for CAT 2009 going to appear?
A1: CAT Advertisement will appear in leading newspapers on Sunday, 30 August 2009.
Q2: Once the advertisement appears, is one expected to buy CAT bulletin from designated banks?
A2: No. One does not have to buy a bulky CAT bulletin. We want to go paperless. A prospective candidate buys a scratch-voucher from the designated bank branches, and, later registers online for CAT 2009.
Q3: When does the sale of voucher start and end?
A3: Sale of vouchers starts on Wednesday, 9 September 2009 at designated bank branches and their associate outlets. Now the sale ends on Thursday, 8 October 2009.
Q4: When and how do I register for CAT 2009 after buying the voucher?
A4: Online registration for CAT 2009 will also begin on Wednesday, 9 September 2009 and end on Thursday, 11 October 2009. Instructions on access to online registration will be given in the voucher, and, detailed registration instructions will be on the CAT website.
Q5: When will CAT be held and can I choose a test date?
A5: CAT will be held during the period Saturday, 28 November 2009 – Monday, 7 December 20009. Yes, you can choose a test date, session (morning/afternoon), and venue across thirty centres (cities) all over India, subject to availability.
Q6: Can you give more details on taking test in a CBT format?
A6: Starting Sunday, 30 August 2009, CAT website (www.catiim.in) will provide all the details.