CAT 2023 Exam Tomorrow, Check Exam Day Guidelines

IIM Lucknow will conduct the Common Admission Test or CAT 2023 tomorrow, November 25, 2023.

CAT scores play a crucial role in the MBA admission process for IIMs. ( Image Source :ABP Live )

The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Lucknow will conduct the CAT 2023 (Common Admission Test) for entry into their management programs tomorrow, November 25, 2023. To participate, candidates must download their CAT admit card from iimcat.ac.in and bring it to the exam center. The test will be held across 155 cities in three shifts, each lasting 2 hours. Students are advised to arrive early at the exam center to avoid any last-minute issues. CAT scores play a crucial role in the MBA admission process for IIMs, with varying cut-off percentiles for different institutes. Meeting the minimum cut-off is essential for further selection stages, including the Written Ability Test (WAT), group discussions (GD), and interviews. Academic performance and work experience are also considered in the selection process.

CAT 2023 Exam Day Guidelines

• Arrive punctually at the examination center, ideally 1.5 hours before the start, to complete necessary formalities.
• Bring your CAT 2023 admit card; it's essential for entry. Obtain it from your CAT portal, affix a photo, and carry a printed copy. A government ID is also required for verification.
• Carry a valid government ID—Aadhar card, passport, driver's license, Voter ID, or PAN card—alongside the admit card.
• Avoid bringing unnecessary items like phones, watches, calculators, cameras, or Bluetooth devices. The exam authorities won't be responsible for personal belongings.
• Adhere to the dress code: No caps, jackets, closed-toed shoes, or metal jewelry. Pullovers, sweaters, no-pocket cardigans are acceptable.

IIMs Expected Cut-Off Percentile For Admission

The estimated CAT 2023 cut-off percentiles for general category students to secure admission in the top 20 IIMs:

List of IIMs	CAT Cutoff 2023 (Percentile)
IIM Ahmedabad	99-100
IIM Bangalore	99-100
IIM Calcutta	99
IIM Lucknow	97+
IIM Indore	97+
IIM Kozhikode	97 to 98
IIM Amritsar	95+
IIM Nagpur	95+
IIM Sambalpur	95+
IIM Trichy	94
IIM Raipur	94
IIM Ranchi	94
IIM Kashipur	94
IIM Vizag	92
IIM Udaipur	92
IIM Bodhgaya	92
IIM Shillong	90
IIM Sirmaur	95
IIM Rohtak	95