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how i prepare for the CAT exam?how many times i write exam in a year?

dear sir,
You should first take up coaching through institutes like TIME, CAREER FORUM, IMS etc, and then take up CAT exam which is conducted once in a year in NOV. every year.

can doctors or medical students give cat exam.... if they are selected..what stream should be best for them?

how many times cat exam per year?

CAT is the toughest level of all exams.You need to prepare really hard to crack that exam. various coaching institutes prepares students for it.
CAT exam is conducted once in a year by IIMs for regular MBA course selection for IIMs and many top B-schools for MBA.

in these span of 2 months for cat which areas we have to concentrate for getting good score?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

how i prepare for the CAT exam?how many times i write exam in a year?

SCHEDULING & REGISTRATION

Q.1) Who is eligible to take the test?

Ans. 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) categories], 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. IIMs may verify eligibility at various stages of the selection process, the details of which are provided at the website www.catiim.in.

The CAT application data is treated as final and no change in it is permitted at a later stage. In case of detection of any variation in the data provided at the CAT stage with the actual data your candidature may be nullified.

Prospective candidates must have the following throughout the selection process.
1. CAT 2012 Voucher
2. Pay-in Slip
3. Valid and unique Email ID
4. CAT Registration Number / Testing ID (provided to you after completion of your online registration)

Q.2) Can I appear for CAT for practice purpose, though I am aware that I am not eligible?

Ans. No.

Q.3) Is there any age restriction for appearing in CAT?

Ans. No, there is no age restriction for appearing in CAT.

Q.4) What is the fee for the test?

Ans. The fee is Rs.1600. If you belong to the SC/ST category the applicable fee is Rs.800.

Q.5) Where do I pay my fees?

Ans. Candidates are required to purchase a CAT voucher at selected Axis Bank branches from 30 July - 17 September 2012. You can visit www.catiim.in for the list of Axis Bank branches.

Q.6) When does the sale of voucher start and end?

Ans. Sale of vouchers starts on Monday, 30 July 2012 at selected Axis Bank branches and ends on Monday, 17 September 2012.


Q.7) How can I purchase a voucher?

Ans. You are required to fill a pay-in-slip at the selected Axis Bank branches to obtain the voucher. There will be two copies of the pay-in-slip. The bank will retain one copy of the filled pay-in-slip and the other will be stamped and given back to you. Please retain your copy of the pay-in-slip with you during the entire selection process.

Note: The name on the pay-in-slip must match the name appearing on the school-leaving certificate.

Q.8) When and how do I register for CAT 2012 after buying the voucher?

Ans. Online registration for CAT 2012 will begin on Monday, 30 July 2012 and end on Wednesday, 19 September 2012. Additional instructions for the online application and registration process are also available on the website www.catiim.in.

Q.9) Where can I find the voucher number required for registration?

Ans. You can find the voucher number under the scratch-off area of the voucher you purchase at an Axis Bank branch. Please use a coin to scratch off gently so the voucher number does not become illegible. Vouchers will not be refunded under any circumstances.

Q.10) Can I use my coaching institute’s or a friend’s email address when registering for CAT?

Ans. No, you need to have a valid and unique email address.

Q.11) Is there a restriction on what can be entered within the address fields during the online registration?

Ans. Yes, you need to limit each address line to 30 characters including spaces. Special characters are acceptable.

Q.12) When will CAT be held and can I choose a test date?

Ans. CAT will be held during the period Thursday, 11 October 2012 - Tuesday, 6 Nonember 2012. Yes, you can choose a test date, test time, and venue across 36 cities all over India, subject to availability.

Q.13) From where can I get the list of test centres?

Ans. A list of test centres will be available on the website www.catiim.in.

Q.14) When will I get my Admit Card?

Ans. a.) Soon after you fill-in, review, and submit your personal information during the online application, an automated confirmation email, which will contain your Application Summary, will be sent to the email address provided by you.
b.) After submitting your personal information, you are expected to continue registration by scheduling your test date, test time, and venue. Once you have submitted this scheduling information, a 2nd automated confirmation email, which will contain your CAT 2012 Admit Card, will be sent to the email address provided by you. Only at this stage is your CAT 2012 registration complete.

Q.15) What details will be mentioned in the Admit Card?

Ans. The admit card will contain the name of the candidate, test date, time, venue, confirmation number, CAT Registration Number / Testing ID and instructions for the candidate.

Q.16) Will the Admit Card be sent to me as a hard copy by mail?

Ans. No. The admit card will be sent to the email address provided by you, only after you have filled in your online application and scheduled your test. It is therefore, mandatory for you to have a valid email account throughout the selection process.

Note: Admit Card is a mandatory requirement in order to test. You must bring a print out of your Admit Card to the test centre.

Q.17) Are there any special provisions for Differently Abled candidates?

Ans. Yes. Please refer to the FAQs for DA Candidates for more details.

Q.18) What are the different time slots for scheduling the test for a typical testing day?

Ans. A typical testing day for CAT will have 2 exam sessions. Candidates are allowed to schedule for any one of the sessions, subject to availability. Session timings are as follows:

a. Session 1: Testing will begin at 10 AM. Candidates are required to arrive at the test centre no later than 8:30 AM for security checks, identity verification, and checking in.

b. Session 2: Testing will begin at 3:15 PM. Candidates are required to arrive at the test centre no later than 1:45 PM for security checks, identity verification, and checking in.

Q.19) Can I appear for CAT 2012 more than once during the testing window?

Ans. No. You can appear for CAT 2012 only once. It will be deemed a fraudulent activity if one attempts to appear for CAT 2012 more than once. Admit Cards and picture IDs of the candidates will be checked, and candidate pictures and biometric information will also be captured at the test centre.

Q.20) If I have made any mistake(s) while registering for CAT 2012, can I make changes later to rectify?

Ans. If you make mistakes while entering the application data, you may login to www.catiim.in or https://iim.prometric.com and select “Edit Profile” to make changes to your personal details such as address or “Edit Application” to make changes to your application data such as educational information or interview location. For security reasons, editing of candidate’s full name and username will not be allowed. To reschedule your appointment, select “Reschedule an Appointment” to choose a different test centre, date and time of your test, of course, subject to availability. The ability to edit application profile and registration details will be available until the registration window is closed i.e. till 11:59 PM on 19 September 2012, IST.
Note: If you make changes to your profile or reschedule, you must carry the most recent admit card and attend the most recent test session.


Q.21) What are the timings to contact the Candidate Care helpline?

Ans. The FAQs, IVRS and online instructions are designed to enable self-service. You are requested to use these tools which can guide you through the entire process and help answer most of your queries. In case you are still facing issues, then CAT Candidate Care Support is available by phone and email.
Phone: 1-800-102-2256
Webmail: http://www.prometric.com/IIM-CAT/contactus

Phone support availability:
Registration Phase: 30 July - 19 September 2012, 9:00AM to 6:00PM from Mondays to Saturdays.
Pre-testing window: 20 September - 10 October 2012, 9:00AM to 6:00PM from Mondays to Saturdays.
Testing window: 11 October - 6 November 2012, 8:00AM to 7:00PM daily.
Post-testing window: 7 November 2012- 31 January 2013, 9:00AM to 6:00PM Mondays to Fridays .

CAT Candidate Care will be closed on the following national public holidays:
* Friday, 10 August 2012 – Janamastami
* Wednesday, 15 August 2012 – Independence Day
* Monday, 20 August 2012 – Idu’l Fitr
* Tuesday, 02 October 2012 – Mahatma Ghandhi's Birthday
* Wednesday, 24 October 2012 – Dussehra
* Tuesday, 13 November 2012 - Diwali
* Tuesday, 25 December 2012 – Christmas
* Tuesday, 01 January 2013 – New Year’s Day
* Saturday, 26 January 2013 – Republic Day

Webmail support availability:
Webmail support will be available from 30 July 2012 until the end of the first week of February 2013. Queries, received by webmail, will be responded to within 2 business days. Do not send the same email multiple times, as it will delay the response process.


For more details: http://www.catiim.in/

Originally Posted by Unregistered

how i prepare for the CAT exam?how many times i write exam in a year?

CAT - Common Admission Test.
Each of the sections will be 1 hour and 10 minutes (i.e. 70 minutes). Including a 15-minute tutorial before the start of the test which candidates are advised to go through, the total duration of the test will be 2 hours and 35 minutes.
he tutorial provides a series of screens that will orient you to the computer-based CAT. This will give you an opportunity to try the various features, including how to navigate between questions in a section, review questions, etc. The tutorial has a total duration of 15 minutes and candidates are advised to go through it entirely before starting the actual exam sections. For a similar preview, candidates can take a tour of the CAT 2012 Practice Test which will be available on www.catiim.in

For more details: http://www.catiim.in/