What should I wear on CAT 2024 exam day?

Candidates should wear comfortable, simple clothing without any metallic items like belts or jewelry. Avoid wearing shoes with thick soles, as only slippers or sandals are allowed.

What items are allowed inside the CAT 2024 exam hall?

Only essential items such as the admit card, photo ID proof, and a ballpoint pen are allowed. Personal items like bags, watches, and electronics are prohibited.

Can I bring my phone to the CAT 2024 exam center?

No, mobile phones, calculators, or any electronic devices are strictly prohibited inside the exam hall. Keep them in your bag outside the examination area.

What should I do if I face issues on CAT 2024 exam day?

If you encounter any issues such as technical problems or need assistance, immediately notify the exam authorities or the invigilator for support.

CAT 2024 Exam Day: Dress Code, Timings, Guidelines and Expert Analysis

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CAT 2024 Exam

CAT 2024 will be held on Sunday, November 24, 2024. The test will be conducted in three shifts. An estimated 3 lakh plus candidates are likely to sit for the examination. Check here for CAT 2024 live updates, including timings, guidelines, question paper analysis, slot-wise review and much more.

IIM Calcutta is conducting CAT exam 2024 on Sunday in 170 cities across India. The CAT 2024 examination will be held at approximately 400 test centres designed for computer-based tests. Students who have registered for the test must report to the CAT test centre as mentioned on the CAT 2024 admit card.

All the CAT 2024 exams will be 2 hours each, with a sectional time limit of 40 minutes. According to the CAT 2024 exam pattern, there will be three sections- VARC, DILR and Quantitative Aptitude, where candidates will have to answer MCQs in the stipulated time.

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CAT 2024 Exam Pattern

Check below the key highlights of the exam pattern for CAT 2024. The question paper for CAT 2024 will be set on that. Students can check through the mentioned below table.

CAT Paper Pattern 2024
Mode of CAT exam	Computer Based Test
CAT sections	VARC DILR Quantitative Aptitude
Duration of exam	120 minutes 40 minutes per section
Number of questions	66
Marking scheme	+3 for correct attempt -1 for incorrect attempt
CAT total marks	198
Number of answer choices	4
Question Type	MCQ and non-MCQ

CAT 2024 Exam Timings

Candidates would be required to report at the examination centre as per the reporting time on the CAT 2024 admit card for a seamless identification process. Here students can check the CAT 2024 exam timings which are mentioned below in the table:

CAT exam slot	Exam timing	Reporting time	Last entry allowed
Slot 1	8:30 AM to 10:30 AM	7:00 AM	8:15 AM
Slot 2	12:30 PM to 2:30 PM	11:00 AM	12:15 PM
Slot 3	4:30 PM to 6:30 PM	3:00 PM	4:15 PM