IIM Kozhikode released the bulletin of CAT 2012 in the leading national newspapers of India, yesterday, 22nd July 2012. Campuswalkin had reported on Wednesday, July 18 that CAT 2012 will be conducted from 11 October to 6 November 2012 by IIM Kozhikode.

(Read: IIM Kozhikode to Conduct CAT 2012 from 11 October - 6 November 2012)

“There are no significant changes to the CAT this year,” said Professor SSS Kumar, CAT 2012 Convenor. “Over the past 3 years, IIMs and Prometric have been reviewing and improving the processes to provide a smooth experience for candidates. This year, our focus remains on conducting the test in a fair and secure manner.”

(Read: CAT 2012 to be Conducted by IIM Kozhikode; Prof. SSS Kumar is CAT 2012 Convenor)

“Based on candidates’ registration patterns from previous years, we have allowed for a longer registration window this year,” said Soumitra Roy, Managing Director, Prometric India. “Candidates are advised to register early to get their preferred choice of location, date and time.”
Prometric, the trusted provider of market-leading test development and test delivery solutions, like the last 3 years, will be IIMs’ partner in developing and delivering CAT 2012.

Other important information from the official CAT 2012 bulletin:

CAT 2012 Important Dates:

The number of testing days for CAT 2012 has been increased to 21 days within the window from 11 October to 6 November 2012. The CAT vouchers will be available at selected Axis Bank branches from 30 July to 17 September 2012 and the CAT 2012 registration window will be open from 30 July to 19 September 2012.
 

CAT 2012 Eligibility

To be eligible to take CAT 2012, you 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).

You can appear for CAT 2012 even if you are appearing for the final year of bachelor’s degree/equivalent qualification examination or if you have completed degree requirements and are awaiting your results. If selected, you will be allowed to join the programme provisionally, only if you submit a certificate latest by 30th June 2013 from the Principal/Registrar of your College stating that you have completed all the requirements for obtaining the bachelor’s degree/equivalent qualification on the date of the issue of the certificate.

Sale of CAT 2012 Vouchers

Before registering and scheduling for CAT 2012, you will need to purchase a CAT 2012 voucher from any of the selected Axis Bank branches between 30 July and 17 September 2012. For a list of participating bank branches, click here.

You need to buy only one CAT 2012 Voucher irrespective of the number of institutes you are applying to. Note that the Voucher must be bought only your name exactly as it appears in your school leaving certificate.

CAT 2012 Registration

To register to take the CAT 2012, go to www.catiim.in and click on the “Register for CAT 2012” link. You can register and schedule for the CAT 2012 from 30 July – 19 September 2012.

The 3 steps you have to undertake in the CAT 2012 registration process:
1. Create a profile.
2. Fill out the CAT application.
3. Schedule your test.

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