Sat Nov 23 18:48:11 UTC 2024: ## CAT 2024 Exam Scheduled for November 24th: Key Details Released

**NEW DELHI** – The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Calcutta has announced the official date and schedule for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2024. The exam will be held on **Sunday, November 24th, 2024**, in three shifts: 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM, and 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM.

Candidates are required to bring their printed admit card and a valid original photo ID to their designated test center. Results are expected to be released in late December 2024 or early January 2025.

The CAT 2024 will utilize a marking scheme of +3 marks for correct answers and -1 mark for incorrect answers for multiple-choice questions. Non-multiple choice questions will award +3 marks for correct answers, with no penalty for incorrect or unattempted responses.

Successful candidates will be eligible to apply for postgraduate programs at IIMs and other participating institutions. IIM Calcutta has also released several key guidelines for exam day, including instructions to attach a recent photograph to the admit card, return provided stationery, and refrain from using a keyboard during the online exam. Prohibited items include electronic devices, watches, and personal stationery. All candidates must sign a non-disclosure agreement. In the lead-up to the exam, candidates are advised to focus on refining their individual test-taking strategies.

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