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ACAT 2024 exam will be held in the month of January. Registrations for the same will begin from September 27, 2023. The ACAT will be conducted in computer-based test mode. Complete schedule of fhe exam is expected to be announced soon. Candidates can fill the ACAT application forms 2024 at the institute website once it is released.
What is ACAT?
Amrita Coommon Aptitude Test (ACAT) is a national-level management entrance exam conducted by Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham for admission to MBA programmes offered at Amrita School of Business at Amaravati, Amritapuri, Bengaluru, Coimbatore and Kochi campuses. The eligible students who wish to study MBA at Amrita School of Business can also avail up to 100 per cent scholarships. Apart from ACAT, the university also accepts CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT and NMAT scores for admission to its MBA programme.
ACAT 2024 Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for ACAT 2024 is as follows:
- The candidate must hold a bachelor's degree from a recognised institute.
- The candidate must have secured at least 50 per cent aggregate in Class 10, Class 12 and graduation.
- The candidate in the final year of graduation can also apply, subject to completion of their exam, if any, before June 30, 2023.
- Candidates having a valid test score of CAT/ XAT/ MAT/ CMAT/ GMAT/ GRE can apply with the test registration number.
- Department of Management, Kochi and Amritapuri (Kollam) campuses accept valid KMAT scores.
- Candidates with work experience will be preferred.
ACAT 2024: Highlights
Check out the table below to know full details about ACAT 2024 including the exam pattern, syllabus, marking scheme, frequency, duration, etc.
| ACAT 2024 Highlights |
|
|---|---|
| Name of the exam |
Amrita Common Aptitude Test (ACAT) |
| Conducting Body |
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham |
| Exam Level |
National |
| Exam Frequency |
Once a year |
| Syllabus |
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| Total Number of Questions |
100 Questions |
| Mode of Examination |
Computer-based test mode |
| Type of Questions |
Multiple-choice questions |
| Marking Scheme |
+3 marks for correct answers -1 mark for an incorrect answer |
| Language |
English |
| Duration of the exam |
150 minutes or 3 hours |
| Official website |
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ACAT 2024: Admission Process
Step 1: ACAT application form
Candidates who wish to appear for ACAT need to register on the official website of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham for the exam. The application form can be filled out online only and must be submitted before the last date of registration. Candidates must check the eligibility criteria before appearing for the exam.
The application fee for the same can be paid online only using a credit card, debit card or net banking. The application fee is different for different categories.
Step 2: Download the ACAT admit card
Candidates who successfully register for the ACAT exam must download their admit cards from the official website of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham. Candidates can download their admit cards by entering their login credentials.
Step 3: Appear for the ACAT exam
ACAT exam 2024 will be conducted in January 2024 (exam date will be announced soon), in the computer-based test mode. Registered candidates will be assessed on Quantitative Ability, Logical and Analytical Ability, Verbal Ability and General Awareness of the candidates.
Step 4: Check ACAT Result
Applicants can check their ACAT result 2024 on the official website. Candidates can check their scorecards and download the same online using their login credentials.
Check out the video below to know how to fill the complete ACAT application form:
ACAT 2024 Test Centres
The ACAT 2024 exam will be conducted in the following 40 test cities tentatively:
| ACAT 2024 Test Centres | |
|---|---|
| Trivandrum | Kollam |
| Kochi | Thrissur |
| Kozhikode | Palakkad |
| Coimbatore | Chennai |
| Madhurai | Salem |
| Tirunelveli | Trichy |
| Vellore | Bengaluru |
| Managluru | Hubli |
| Mysore | Belagavi |
| Vijaywada | Vishakhapatnam |
| Guntur | Nellore |
| Kurnool | Hyderabad |
| Warangal | Pune |
| Mumbai | Nagpur |
| New Delhi | Kolkata |
| Lucknow | Patna |
| Chandigarh | Goa- Panaji |
| Ahmedabad | Faridabad |
| Bhopal | Amritsar |
| Jaipur | Guwahati |
Read More: ACAT exam pattern
FAQs Related to ACAT Exam
Q: What is the ACAT exam?
A: ACAT or Amrita Common Aptitude Test is an MBA entrance exam conducted by Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham for admission to the MBA programme offered at Amrita School of Business at Amaravati, Amritapuri, Bengaluru, Coimbatore and Kochi.
Q: When will the ACAT application forms be released?
A: The ACAT application forms will be available at the official website from September 27, 2023. Candidates who wish to appear for the exam can apply online for the exam.
Q: What is the eligibility criteria for ACAT?
A: Candidates who hold a bachelor's degree from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% aggregate in Class 10, 12 and graduation are eligible to apply for ACAT.
Q: I am in the final year of my graduation and awaiting result. Am I eligible to apply for ACAT?
A: Yes, candidates in the final year of graduation are eligible to apply for ACAT, subject to completion of their exam, if any, before June 30, 2023.
Q: What is the mode of examination for ACAT?
A: ACAT is conducted in the computer-based test mode where candidates need to choose the correct options on the computer.
Q: Is there any negative marking in the ACAT exam?
A: Yes, one mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer marked by the candidate.
Q: Can I apply for ACAT more than once a year in case I miss the first exam?
A: No, ACAT is conducted only once a year. Candidtes can take another attempt only in the next academic session.
Q: I belong to the SC category. Do I have to fill out a different application form?
A: No, the ACAT application form is the same for all the candidates. They have to choose the category they belong to and provide the supporting documents at the time of admission.
Q: Will I receive the ACAT result through the post?
A: ACAT results will be available online only. No hard copy of the ACAT exam scorecard will be sent to any candidate.
Q: Can the ACAT application fee be refunded?
A: No, the application fee once paid cannot be refunded under any circumstances.
Q: Do I have to carry any id proof to the exam center?
A: Yes, applicants must carry one valid ID proof (Voter ID, Aadhar Card, Driving License or Passport) along with their admit cards. These documents are mandatory to be carried to the ACAT exam center.
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