CAT 2013 Schedule
S NO. Activity Date(s)
1 Release of Advt. 28th July 2013
2
Online Registration/Voucher Sale 5th August 2013 To 24th September 2013
3
Registration Window 5th August 2013 To 26th September 2013
4 Test Dates 16th October 2013 To 11th November 2013
5
Results 14th January 2014
1
Media Release
IIM Announce Registration for CAT 2013
Registration and Voucher SalesOpen onNewDate
E‐VouchersAvailable for First Time
Indore, India, 28 July 2013 – Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) announce the registration of the
Common Admission Test 2013 (CAT 2013). Prometric, trusted provider of market‐leading test
development and test delivery solutions, isIIM’s partner in developing and delivering CAT 2013. The
registration window will be open from 5 August through 26 September 2013. New this year, CAT
candidates can buy vouchers online directly fromIIMs, from5 Augustto 24 September.
Candidates can also purchase traditional vouchers for registration and scheduling from designated
Axis Bank branchesfrom5 Augustto 24 September.Details ofthe designated Axis bank branches can
be obtained from the website www.cat2013.iimidr.ac.in or www.prometric.com. This year 30 more
Axis bank branches have been added to provide CAT 2013 candidates even greater convenience.
“IIMs enable students with an opportunity to pursue their career options through a personally and
professionally enriching experience. During theirIIM journey, ifthey develop the rightskillsets and if
they are able to put their best foot forward then there will be promising career choices. The CAT is
their firststep to achieving their goals,” said Professor Rohit Kapoor, Common Admission Test (CAT)
2013 Convenor. “New to this year’s CAT is the option to purchase vouchers electronically. Details
about payment of fees online will be made available on CAT 2013 website www.cat2013.iimidr.ac.in
from 5PM on Saturday, August 3, 2013. We hope this new point of purchase brings added
convenience to the registration process.”
Similar to last year’s exam, the CAT 2013 will have two sections. The first section will focus on
Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation;the second on Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning. These
two sections will be implemented sequentially with separate time limits. The examination will be for
140 minutes. Candidates will have 70 minutesto answer 30 questions within each section which will
have an on‐screen countdown timer. Once the time endsfor the firstsection, they will move to the
second and will be unable to go back.
CAT 2013 aspirants can register and schedule for CAT 2013 on the website www.cat2013.iimidr.ac.in
or https://iim.prometric.com. Forsupport and assistance, candidates can call the toll‐free candidate
care number 1‐800‐419‐0080, Monday to Saturday, 9AM to 6PM from5 August.2
CAT will be conducted over a period of 20 days — from 16 October to 11 November 2013 — in
Prometric test centers across 40 cities. Thisincrease in locations(up from36 citieslast year) provides
candidates greater flexibility and convenience for choosing a suitable test day. For candidates who
are differently abled, additionalsupport will be available.
A 15‐minute tutorial will be provided before the start of the test, and candidates are advised to go
through it carefully before starting themain examination. The total duration will be two hours and 35
minutesincluding the tutorial. A practice testto provide candidates with a feel ofthe timed sections,
as well as navigation and functionality of the actual test will be made available on
www.cat2013.iimidr.ac.in in the coming weeks. Candidates are advised to go through the practice
test carefully to familiarize themselves with the screens, layout and navigation.
The Indian Institutes of Management and Prometric are preparing formore studentsto appearfor
CAT 2013. “This year’s CAT students will have greater opportunity for admission into the
IIMs,” Professor Kapoor added. Across all IIMs, 115 seats have been added for B‐School admissions
this year, a total of 3,335 seats. The number of women appearing for CAT has been steadily
increasing, as well— from53,700 in 2010 to 56,000 in 2011. For 2012,more than 60,800 women
appeared forthe CAT. Additionally, female aspirants are achieving bettersuccess on the CAT, with
255 women scoring higherthan the 99 percentile on CAT 2012.
“IIM graduates continue year after yearto be among themost valued professionals entering the
workforce, earning very attractive compensation packages offered during campus placement by
global corporations as well aslarge Indian transnational companies,” said Soumitra Roy, Managing
Director of Prometric India. “Consulting, Finance and Sales/Marketing careers continue to be leading
sectorsforrecruitment.”
Indian Institutes of Management
The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) were established by the Government of India, starting
from the early 1960s as national school of excellence in Management Sciences. Over the years, the
IIMs have evolved into global institutions that impart high quality management programmes that
stress on innovation, ethical leadership, and cutting edge management research. The Economist
labelled IIMs asthe “toughest” b‐school in the world to get into. Currently there are 13 IIMs named
as IIMs Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Calcutta, Indore, Kashipur, Kozhikode, Lucknow, Raipur, Ranchi,
Rohtak, Shillong, Tiruchirappalli and Udaipur. The entry to these national building institutes is
realized through the Common Admission Test, popularly called CAT. It was, and continues to be, a
source of pride for the faculty involved with its conception and delivery year after year, and is
possibly the exam that accounts for the highest number of eyeballs and scrutiny of general public
andmedia alike.
Prometric
Prometric Testing Private Limited (Prometric India) has partnered with the IIMs to deliver the CAT
examination since 2009. The company has been recognized asthe 2013 recipient of the ‘Best Use of
Technology in Testing and Assessments’ award from the Associated Chambers of Commerce and
Industry of India (ASSOCHAM). Prometric India is a wholly‐owned subsidiary of Prometric Inc. and has
been present in India since 1997. In 2012, Prometric India delivered over 618,000 exams, including
191,642 CAT exams on behalf of the IIMs. In 2012, Prometric surveyed 64,000 students participating
in the CAT, and more than 92 per cent of respondents reported satisfaction with their testing
experience, from pre‐exam registration to computer‐based test functionality. India represents a core
part of Prometric’s growth strategy, both as a regional operations location and as a market for its
globally distributed testing services.
Formore information, please visit www.prometric.com.3
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CAT Eligibility
The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA [45% in case of the candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Differently Abled (DA) (It may also referred to as Persons with Disability (PWD) category)], awarded by any of the Universities incorporated by an act of the central or state legislature in India or other educational institutions established by an act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India. The percentage of marks obtained by the candidate in the bachelor’s degree would be calculated based on the practice followed by the university/institution from where the candidate has obtained the degree. In case the candidates are awarded grades/CGPA instead of marks, the conversion of grades/CGPA to percentage of marks would be based on the procedure certified by the university/ institution from where they have obtained the bachelor’s degree. In case the university/ institution does not have any scheme for converting CGPA into equivalent marks, the equivalence would be established by dividing the candidate’s CGPA by the maximum possible CGPA and multiplying the result with 100. Candidates appearing for the final year of bachelor’s degree/equivalent qualification examination and those who have completed degree requirements and are awaiting results can also apply. If selected, such candidates will be allowed to join the programme provisionally, only if he/she submits a certificate latest by June 30, 2014 from the Principal/Registrar of his/her College/Institute (issued on or before June 30, 2014) stating that the candidate has completed all the requirements for obtaining the bachelor’s degree/equivalent qualification on the date of the issue of the certificate. IIMs may verify eligibility at various stages of the selection process, the details of which are provided at the website www.cat2013.iimidr.ac.in . Applicants should note that the mere fulfillment of minimum eligibility criteria will not ensure consideration for shortlisting by IIMs. Prospective candidates must maintain a valid and unique email account and a phone number throughout the selection process.
List of Equivalent Qualifications :
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology (4 years after 10+2/Post B.Sc./PostDiploma ) or B.E/B.Tech equivalent examinations, of Professional Societies, recognized by MHRD/UPSC/AICTE (e.g. AMIE by Institution of Engineers-India, AMICE by the Institute of Civil EngineersIndia).
- Any Qualification recognized by Association of Indian Universities New Delhi which is equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree awarded by UGC recognized University/Institutions.
- Cases not covered above equivalency certificate to be produced from Association of Indian Universities New Delhi
Reservations
As per the Government of India requirements, 15% of the seats are reserved for Scheduled Caste (SC) and 7.5% for Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates. 27% of seats are reserved for Other Backward Classes candidates belonging to the “non-creamy” layer (NC-OBC). For an updated central list of state-wise OBCs eligible for availing the benefit of reservation and information in respect of the creamy layer visit the website http://www.ncbc.nic.in . In case of NC-OBC category, the castes included in Central List (available athttp://www.ncbc.nic.in/Centrallistifobc.html ) of NC-OBC by the National Commission of Backward Classes, Government of India as on last day of registration will be used. Any subsequent changes will not be effective for CAT2013.
As per the provision under section 39 of the PWD Act, 1995, 3% seats are reserved for Differently Abled (DA) candidates. The three categories of disability are: a) low-vision/blindness, b) hearing impairment, and c) locomotor disability/cerebral palsy. This provision is applicable if the candidate suffers from any of the listed disabilities to the extent of not less than 40%, as certified by a medical authority as prescribed and explained in the said Act.
The candidates belonging to categories for which seats are reserved need to note and read the eligibility requirements carefully before applying. It should be noted that while it is the endeavor of IIMs that the candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD/Non-Creamy OBC categories join the Programme in proportions mandated by the law, they have to meet the minimum eligibility criteria and a certain minimum level of performance in the admission process. The candidates should read carefully the description of admission process followed by each IIM on their respective websites. No change in the category will be entertained after the closure of registration window; hence, the applicants are advised to give attention while registering.
Note for SC/ST, NC-OBC, and DA Candidates
If you belong to SC or ST categories, your caste/tribe must be listed in the Government of India schedule. The caste certificate that you send to IIM should be in the Government approved format and should clearly state: (a) Name of your caste/tribe; (b) Whether you belong to Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe; (c) District and the State or Union Territory of your ordinary residence; and (d) the appropriate Government of India schedule under which your caste/tribe is approved by it as Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe. A copy of the SC/ST and /or PWD (DA) certificate(s) must be sent to CAT Centre, C/O Admission Office, Indian Institute of Management Indore, Prabandh Shikhar, Rau-Pithampur Road, Indore-453556 (M.P.) INDIA. Mention the Voucher Serial Number on the certificate. Failure to produce a copy of the caste/class certificate will result in the rejection of your CAT registration.
The SC/ST and/or PWD (DA) certificate(s) must be shown and a photocopy should be submitted at the time of interviews. Moreover, the certificate(s) must be submitted at the time of joining programmes of any of the IIMs.
If you belong to the Non-Creamy Other Backward Classes (NC-OBC), you must produce the NC-OBC certificate duly signed by competent authority and enclose its photocopy at the time of interviews. Moreover, the certificate must be submitted at the time of joining programmes of any of the IIMs. Failure to do so during the post CAT selection process will result in you not being considered under the reserved category.
ADMISSION PROCESS:
Please note that each IIM shortlists candidates for second stage of selection which may be independent of each other. The process may include Written Ability Test (WAT), Group Discussions (GD) and Personal Interviews (PI).Performance in CAT2013 examination is an important component in the admission process. IIMs may use previous academic performance of the candidates, relevant work experience and other similar inputs in short listing and ranking of candidates at various stages of the admission process. The processes, academic cut-offs and the weights allocated to the evaluation parameters may vary across IIMs. For more information you may refer the admissions policies of IIMs from their respective websites
CAT Result and Short-listing
Information related to CAT 2013 results will be available from 14th January 2014 on this website. List of shortlisted candidates for the next level of selection will be made available on the individual IIM websites. Each IIM will send interview letters to the candidates it has short-listed. The criteria for short-listing varies from IIM to IIM. Please visit the admission hotlinks of the respective websites of IIMs for further information.
Eligibility Verification
If a candidate is short-listed for interviews by any IIM, he/she has to comply with the following eligibility verification:
Mark sheets and Degree Certificate
A candidate must show all the original mark sheets and submit attested copies to prove his/her eligibility at the time of interview. Further, if a candidate is selected for a programme, original degree certificate and mark sheets of all semesters/years along with their attested copies must be submitted for verification at the time of joining the programme.
Reservation Category Requirements
If short-listed for interview SC, ST, NC-OBC and DA candidates must show the original caste/class and/or disability certificate and submit a photocopy at the time of interview. Further, if a candidate is selected for a programme, original certificate of qualifying degree and attested copy of the same must be submitted for verification at the time of joining a programme.
Candidates in the Final Year of Graduation
If short-listed for interview, candidates appearing for the final bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification examination must show an original certificate from the Principal/Registrar/Director of the university/institution certifying that the candidate has obtained 50% marks or equivalent (45% in case of the candidates belonging to SC, ST, and DA category) based on latest available grades/marks. He/she must submit an attested copy of the original certificate at the time of interview. For the PGP of IIMs, such candidates, if selected, will be allowed to join the programme PROVISIONALLY ONLY if they submit a certificate latest by June 30, 2014 from the Principal/Registrar of their college/institute (issued on or before June 30, 2014) stating that they have completed all the requirements including appearing for supplementary exams if any (the results may, however, be awaited) for obtaining the bachelor's degree/ equivalent qualification on the date of issue of the certificate. Their admission will be confirmed only when they submit original mark sheet and qualifying degree certificate of having passed the bachelor's degree / equivalent qualification referred to in the certificate issued by Principal/Registrar of their college/institute. They must obtain at least 50% marks or equivalent. They also must submit an attested copy of the mark sheets and qualifying degree certificate. The deadline for submission of the mark sheet and the certificate is December 31, 2014. NON-FULFILLMENT OF THIS CONDITION WILL AUTOMATICALLY RESULT IN THE CANCELLATION OF THE PROVISIONAL ADMISSION. Provisional admission will also be cancelled if it is found that the certificate (Annexure E) is found to be incorrect subsequently. IIMs would not allow any candidate to join their programme in case the candidate is unable to complete all the requirements for a bachelor degree on or before June 30, 2014. The IIMs would also not offer admission to any candidate after June 30, 2014.
