The last date to submit CAT 2024 application was 13 September 2024 and that was extended now. Individuals who are yet to apply can submit application as there is more time now.

The process of application submission for CAT 2024 had to end on 13 September 2024, as per the earlier schedule, now it ends on 20 September 2024, those who are yet to register can undertake CAT 2024 Application Submission.

It is for those who desire to study management courses in IIMs aka Indian Institutes of Management or Indian Institute of Management.

The registration for CAT 2024 or CAT 2024 application submission commenced by 10 AM on 1 August 2024.

Exam will be conducted on 24 November 2024 in online mode in three sessions.

Online mode is also known as computer based mode or computer based test. This is where the questions will have to be answered on a computer screen at the test center.

Candidates who are keen on joining IIMs for management courses can consider undertaking CAT 2024 application submission.

The date of the exam is 24 November 2024, and the test will be held at various centers located in India.

Students who have completed their CAT 2024 Application submission successfully will alone be able to download the hall ticket.

The result of CAT 2024 will be declared in the second week of January, which means the results would be out next year.

Process of admission is likely to start in by end of January or start of February in 2025.

Point to remember

The official website for the exam can be visited with the help of URL ‘www.iimcat.ac.in’

The candidates can read the information about the exam and also about the selection process of IIMs (Indian Institutes of Management).

The link to take up CAT 2024 application submission was made active from 1 August 2024. Registrations can be done after the activation of the link.

About the exam

The full name of the exam is Common Admission Test which is popularly known to all as CAT. It is conducted every year by one of IIMs located in India.

It is a national level exam that has to be passed to gain admission into management courses offered by IIMs and is conducted every year.

CAT 2024 is meant to be conducted this year (2024) and IIM Calcutta will be organizing the exam for 2024. The score cards can be downloaded after the results are declared.

Many other popular management institutions located across India also provide admission into management courses offered by them based on CAT scores.

Link for CAT 2024 Application Submission is Here

Students who pass CAT 2024 with good scores will be able to seek admission into even non-IIM business schools also.

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 take up CAT 2024 application submission.

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However, they have to pass the exam and provide a proof for it by the time the admission process in IIMs commences. There is more to it than meets the eye.

How to submit CAT 2024 Application?

The process to take up CAT 2024 application submission is online and candidates have to visit the official website of the exam which is accessible at ‘www.iimcat.ac.in’

1. The URL mentioned above must be typed into the browser and submitted to allow the website to download.

2. Once the website is ready, candidates can click the information brochure and know about the exam.

3. After reading the information, candidates can click the New Candidate Registration/Register button.

4.Clicking the above link will open another webpage with another URL, when that opens, candidates can provide the required information and create an account with username and password.

5. Post account creation, candidates can login and start applying for the exam.

Registration fee

Candidates have to pay CAT 2024 application submission fee of Rs 2500 while applying for the exam. The same is Rs 1250 for candidates of ST/SC and PwD categories.

Candidate needs to pay the CAT 2024 application submission fee only once, irrespective of the number of institutes he/she is applying for.

SC,ST and PwD candidates must upload a copy of their SC/ST/PwD certificates at the time of registration. Fees once paid cannot be refunded under any circumstances.

How to download admit card?

Candidates who have successfully completed their CAT 2024 application submission process will alone be able to download admit card and its process is explained below:

1. Candidates have to visit the official website for the exam at ‘www.iimcat.ac.in’

2. Once the website is ready, candidates have to click the link for downloading hall ticket which may open another webpage.

3. When another webpage opens, candidates have to type their application number and other required information and submit them to obtain the admit card.

Duration to complete answering is 2 hours or 120 minutes. The test will have questions related to Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR) and Quantitative Aptitude (QA).

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur has collaborated with z21 Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm operated by its alumni. The z21 venture capital firm founded by IIT Kharagpur alumni will invest a total of Rs 2.5 crore in this partnership. The institute mentioned in a statement on Friday that the preliminary investment per team in this collaboration will be Rs 25 lakh.

As a result, IIT Kharagpur and z21 Ventures are joining hands to start an innovative program to provide final-year students with the necessary support and resources to create a successful startup.

The accelerator is created to leverage exceptional talent from IIT Kharagpur, turning ambitious ideas into market-ready startups. It will provide participants with unparalleled access to mentorship, funding, and premium resources. Centred on developing technological, scalable solutions to global challenges, the program will combine the latest research capabilities by IIT Kharagpur with the investment success cultivated by z21 Ventures to empower student entrepreneurs to make lasting, transformative changes.

• Mentorship: Direct guidance from successful entrepreneurs, industry experts, and venture capitalists.
• Seed Funding: Access to early-stage funding opportunities to ignite their ventures.
• Workshops and Training: Tailored sessions on business-building necessary features, including business development, product-market fit, fundraising, and scaling operations.
• Networking: Opportunities to connect with a wide network of investors, successful entrepreneurs, and corporate leaders, that promote partnership and business development.

The accelerator is designed to tap into the immense talent pool at KGP and translate bold ideas into marketable ventures. It offers a platform with unmatched access to mentorship, funding, and top-tier resources for participants. The focus of this program would be on building technical, scalable solutions to global challenges by leveraging IIT Kharagpur’s cutting-edge research along with proven investments in z21 Ventures. This is meant to empower student entrepreneurs to change the world.

First cohort and the structure of the program

The accelerator program will accept up to 10 teams in the first cohort. Throughout the program, these teams will continue to receive mentoring, strategic guidance, and seed funding in efforts to develop their ideas into products. Participants will also tap into the extensive network of z21 Ventures’ industry experts, successful entrepreneurs, and experienced advisors dedicated to guiding them toward market success. Critical infrastructure support would also be offered by IIT Kharagpur even after graduation to ease the transition from idea development to execution.

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“Start-up Accelerator Program with z21 Ventures, founded by our esteemed IIT alumni, to launch the ‘KGP Forge Entrepreneur’ is a structured accelerator program created to teach the students about company building, basic company finance and company law, fundraising etc. It is a significant step toward empowering our BTech, MTech, and PhD students. This collaboration aims to provide budding entrepreneurs with mentorship, resources, financial support and professional networks sufficient to convert their ideas into successful startups”, said V K Tewari, Director, of IIT Kharagpur. KGP alumni can also participate in this transformative program, in case they collaborate with current KGP students on their founding teams.

Conclusion

The IIT Kharagpur and z21 Ventures collaboration marks a transformative step in advancing student entrepreneurship. With its first cohort set to support up to 10 teams, this accelerator program gives aspiring entrepreneurs a solid platform from which they can turn innovative ideas into impactful startups. Combining cutting-edge research from IIT Kharagpur with investment expertise from z21 Ventures, this initiative will focus on scalable solutions to global challenges. This is done through mentorship, funding, and comprehensive resources to equip the participants to make meaningful contributions and lay the foundation for generations yet to come of trailblazing innovators.