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CAT exam is the most popular MBA entrance exam in India taken by over 2 lakh candidates across India, every year. Since CAT has the highest number of applicants among all MBA entrance exam, it is conducted in three slots at multiple exam centres in over 150 cities.
CAT exam centres are well-equipped computer labs, where the candidates are required to take the test on the scheduled day. About 400 such labs conducted the CAT exam in over 150. CAT 2021 exam was held in 156 cities. Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) was added to the list of CAT test cities. In 2022, the exam will be conducted at 150 cities. Imphal has also been added to the list of test cities for CAT 2022, as per the official notification released on September 14.
CAT Exam Centre Allotment: How to select CAT Test City?
For allotment of preferred CAT test centre, the candidates will have to specify their preference of cities in the CAT application form 2022. Candidates will be allotted CAT test centre in the city of their preference. For CAT 2022 aspirants, the number of test cities preference will be six. Here’s how to select preferred test city in CAT 2022 form:
- Register for CAT 2022 on the official website: iimcat.ac.in
- Once the login ID is created, use it to fill the application form
- Go to the section 'select test city'
- Select up to six cities from the drop down i.e. from first to sixth
- Fill up rest of the fields in the form, make payment of exam fee and click on submit
CAT test city selection
CAT Exam Centre 2022: Important Points to Remember
- The candidate will know their exam centre only upon the release of their CAT admit card
- The exact location of CAT 2022 exam centre will be mentioned on the admit card
- There will be a Google map embedded on the digital version of the admit card to help candidates locate their test centre
- There is no provision of changing the exam centre after the release of admit card
- The exam conducting body has full authority to cancel any exam centre
CAT Test Centre: Dos and Don’ts
Each CAT exam centre will have elaborate identification process for which the candidates have two hours before commencement of the exam. If a candidate’s exam starts at 9:30 AM, they need to reach their CAT test centre by 7:30 AM. For candidates taking the exam in second slot, reporting time is 12:00 PM. We have listed down a few dos and don’ts, candidates need to follow at their CAT exam centre.
CAT exam centre dos and don'ts
CAT Dos
- Carry two print outs of CAT admit card 2022, ID proof (in original) and a pen to the exam centre.
- Show the original print out of your CAT 2022 admit card to gain entry into the exam centre.
- Follow the instructions and cooperate in identification and frisking at the entry gate.
- Use the Reference Number printed on your admit card to locate your exam hall, go inside and be seated at your designated work station.
CAT Don’ts
- Do not carry electronic items to the exam centre. Closed shoes, belts, caps, jackets and other outfit and accessories with metal are prohibited inside the exam hall.
- Test centre gates will close 15 minutes prior to the exam, thus do not get late for the exam.
- Do not argue with test centre staff or other candidates. Unruly behavior may invite disqualification.
- Do not use keyboard at any point of time during the exam or your system will automatically get locked.
Also read:
- Things to carry and not to carry on CAT Exam day
- CAT exam day guidelines and tips
- Mistakes to avoid on CAT exam day
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Check the list of CAT 2021 test cities in the table below for reference. The list of test cities for CAT 2022 will be released by the exam conducting body along with the CAT application form.
| CAT Test Cities |
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|---|---|---|
| Port Blair |
Hamirpur |
Mumbai |
| Guntur |
Jammu |
Nashik |
| Nellore |
Bokaro |
Satara |
| Vijayawada |
Dhanbad |
Palghar |
| Kakinada |
Hazaribagh |
Ulhasnagar |
| Rajahmundry |
Jamshedpur |
Shillong |
| Visakhapatnam |
Ranchi |
Aizawl |
| Kurnool |
Belagavi(Belgaum) |
Kohima |
| Tirupathi |
Bengaluru |
Balasore |
| Vizianagaram |
Hubballi(Hubli) |
Cuttack |
| Itanagar |
Mysuru(Mysore) |
Sambalpur |
| Dibrugarh |
Kalaburagi(Gulbarga) |
Berhampur |
| Silchar |
Shivamogga(Shimoga) |
Dhenkanal |
| Guwahati |
Dharwad |
Bhubaneswar |
| Tezpur |
Mangaluru(Mangalore) |
Rourkela |
| Jorhat |
Udupi |
Puducherry |
| Aurangabad-Bihar |
Kannur |
Pathankot |
| Darbhanga |
Ernakulam |
Ludhiana |
| Arrah |
Kollam |
Amritsar |
| Muzaffarpur |
Kottayam |
Bhatinda |
| Bhagalpur |
Kozhikode |
Patiala |
| Patna |
Thrissur |
Jalandhar |
| Mohali |
Trivandrum |
Sangrur |
| Chandigarh |
Bhopal |
Ajmer |
| Bhilai Nagar |
Jabalpur |
Jaipur |
| Bilaspur |
Ujjain |
Sikar |
| Raipur |
Gwalior |
Alwar |
| Delhi |
Sagar |
Jodhpur |
| Faridabad |
Indore |
Udaipur |
| Gurugram |
Satna |
Bikaner |
| Ghaziabad |
Bhopal |
Kota |
| New Delhi |
Jabalpur |
Madurai |
| Greater Noida |
Ujjain |
Chennai |
| Noida |
Gwalior |
Salem |
| Meerut |
Sagar |
Trichy |
| Panaji |
Indore |
Coimbatore |
| Ahmedabad |
Satna |
Vellore |
| Mehsana |
Amravati |
Tirunelveli |
| Vadodara |
Jalgaon |
Hyderabad |
| Anand |
Nagpur |
Karimnagar |
| Rajkot |
Pune |
Warangal |
| Gandhinagar |
Solapur |
Allahabad |
| Surat |
Navi Mumbai |
Bareilly |
| Ambala |
Ahmednagar |
Kanpur |
| Hisar |
Kolhapur |
Muzaffarnagar |
| Karnal |
Nanded |
Agra |
| Kurushetra |
Raigad |
Gorakhpur |
| Panipat |
Thane |
Lucknow |
| Rohtak |
Vasai |
Varanasi |
| Shimla |
Aurangabad |
Aligarh |
| Jhansi |
Moradabad |
Dehradun |
| Haldwani |
Roorkee |
Asansol |
| Durgapur |
Bankura |
Burdwan |
| Kolkata |
Hooghly |
Kalyani |
| Siliguri |
Srinagar |
Imphal |
Also Read: Official CAT exam day guidelines
FAQs on CAT Exam Centres and Cities
Q: In how many cities will CAT 2022 be conducted?
Q: Up to how many cities an applicant can select for CAT exam centre allotment?
Q: Can I change my CAT test centre after admit card is issued?
Q: What is the reporting time for slot 1 of CAT exam?
Q: What if I reach my CAT test centre after the exam has started?
Q: Can I carry food items and drinking water to the CAT exam centre?
Q: Are shoes allowed inside the CAT examination hall?
Q: Are parents/guardians allowed inside the CAT exam centre?
Q: Will there any arrangement for depositing bags and other personal belongings at the CAT exam centre?
Q: If I get late for Slot 1 exam of CAT, can I appear in Slot 2?
Q: Can I show digital copy of my CAT admit card to gain entry at the test centre?
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Which colleges can I get with 75 %ile in CAT?
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While filling CAT 2022 form, I followed the best of 5 marking pattern for SSC which is not correct. Can I fill the form again?
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2. Entering personal details incorrectly: Another common mistake candidates usually make it while entering their personal details.
3. Uploading unclear photograph and signature: uploading your photograph is the last step of entering your personal details in the CAT application form.
No, you cannot fill the form again. You should always read the instructions carefully before filling any form.
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I have heard that UGC has given regulations for CAT eligibility that the colleges can accept CAT eligibility for the past two years. Is it?
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What percentile should I score in CAT exam to get MDI Gurgaon under defence quota?
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How to start preparing with CAT and IIFT?
To start first start with your basics remember these 4 to 5 points 1) read 1 hour every day
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5. Give ample amount of mock and sectional test thanks.
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I am applying for CAT 2022 and also had applied for CAT last year. Do I need to re-register or should use last year's credentials?
Yes, you have to apply for the CAT form again from the beginning even if you have registered last year also. Since exam score is valid for only one year.
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I have a gap year in my engineering. What should I fill in the duration of course in CAT form? Should I fill 4 or 5 years?
It will still be counted as 4 years.
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I'm under waiting list at a rank of 64 CS and 14 (IT) in ETH category in CUSAT CAT 2022. Is there a chance to get admission with these?
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I have scored 71% in 10th,64% in 12th and in UG, 70%. I belong to SC category. Can I get into FMS or not with 90 %ile in CAT?
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