CAT COVID-19 Guidelines: Mask, Sanitizer, Social Distancing

CAT 2022 exam is on November 27. Read complete COVID-19 related guidelines for CAT 2022 test takers. These guidelines have to be strictly followed by both students and CAT exam centre staff.

 

CAT 2022 exam will be conducted on November 27 at over 400 test centres in 150 cities across India. The examination authority will conduct the exam according to the COVID-19 guidelines determined by the Government of India which includes sanitization of the CAT exam centres, temperature check at the entry, physical distancing, use of face masks and hand sanitizers, etc. IIM Bangalore, the convening institute of CAT 2022, has released the rules and regulations for following COVID-19 related protocol along with the CAT admit card. Check important guidelines below. 

CAT 2022 exam will be conducted in three shifts to ensure there is no overcrowding at the test centres and the seating arrangement can be done as per the guidelines for physical distancing. The exam duration will be two hours and there will be a gap of two hours between each shift so that the centres can be sanitised before the next lot of CAT candidates make entry. Read below some key COVID-19 guidelines to follow at the CAT 2022 exam centre. 

CAT COVID-19 self declaration

CAT 2022 Exam Day Guidelines for COVID-19

• Candidates must maintain physical distance starting from point of entry at the CAT test centre till his/her exit from the premise.
• Candidates must bring their own facemask, gloves, personal hand sanitizer (50ml) and transparent water bottle.
• They must also carry two ballpoint pens and test-related documents (CAT 2022 admit card, ID card, etc.). No other items will be permitted inside the test venue.
• Candidate must sign the self-declaration appropriately and show the same to the CAT test centre staff at the gate to gain entry.
• Body temperature of the candidates will be checked at the entry of the CAT test venue with a thermo gun.
• Candidates having symptoms of fever, cough and cold would be made to sit in a separate room with adequate safety measures.
• Mapping of 'Candidate Application Number and the Lab Number' will NOT be displayed outside the CAT test venue, but the same will be provided to each candidate individually at the time of entry.
• Candidates are required to follow directions given by the CAT test centre representatives during the entry and exit of the test centre.
• At the registration desk, candidates will be directed to sanitize their hands using the sanitizer. Photographs will be captured during the registration process.
• Candidates will be under the CCTV surveillance throughout the test duration.
• Entry into the CAT test centre will be provided based upon the individual's time slot ONLY. Thus, candidates are required to report at the test venue strictly as per the time slot mentioned in their CAT admit card and/or informed via SMS on their registered mobile number prior to testing date.

General Guidelines for CAT 2022

• Print all the pages of CAT admit card on an A4 size paper using a laser printer. Admit card is valid only if the candidate's photograph and signature images are legibly printed. Please affix the same photograph as uploaded while registering for CAT at the indicated place (besides the printed photograph).
• The candidate must produce the CAT admit card for verification at the time of the test. The admit card is valid only for the test date and session time as specified in the 'Test Day Details' section.
• Candidate must carry any one of the original and valid photo identification proof issued by the government such as:

1. PAN Card
2. Driving License
3. Voter ID
4. Passport
5. Aadhaar Card
6. E-Aadhaar
7. Ration Card
8. Identification Affidavit along with the CAT 2022 admit card

• Candidate must reach the CAT exam centre as indicated against reporting time on the admit card. No candidate shall be permitted to enter after the gate closing time.
• Candidates can use the Google map link embedded on the electronic version of the admit card to locate their CAT exam centre.
• No candidate shall be permitted to leave the CAT test centre before the end of the exam.
• A writing pad will be provided to the candidates for rough work. The candidate will have to write their name and registration number on the writing pad and return it to the invigilator before leaving the exam hall.
• Electronic gadgets, mobile phones, watches, calculators, stationery items other than two ball pens, papers, wallets, goggles, etc. are prohibited inside the CAT test lab.
• Candidates must not wear jewellery or items containing metal. Shoes/footwear with thick soles and garments with large buttons are prohibited inside the test centre.
• There is no facility for safekeeping of candidates' personal belongings outside the test hall and the test conducting authority is not responsible for the damage or loss if any.
• Candidates attempting to appear for CAT 2022 more than once will be disqualified.
• The admit card signed by invigilators should be put in the drop box kept in the exam hall before exit.

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• CAT 2022 admit card available for download