CAT 2023 Application Form Correction: Learn How to Edit

CAT 2023 Application Form Correction window will be opened by the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Lucknow, in September last week. Once the window is opened, candidates can modify the details filled in their CAT application by visiting the official website: iimcat.ac.in.

Also, note that the last date to fill out the application form of CAT 2023 is 13th September 2023.

CAT 2023 Application Form Correction Window

While filling out the CAT 2023 application form, candidates must ensure to furnish accurate details. However, if they have made any errors in the application form, they can make changes through the CAT 2023 Application Form Correction window.

Candidates are allowed to make changes in their photograph and signature, as well as test city preferences. Note that the CAT application form correction window opens for a short period of time (2-5 days).

CAT 2023 Application Form Correction Dates 

To avoid missing any important deadlines, make sure that you are aware of all the dates related to the CAT application form correction. Check out the table below for more details on the CAT 2023 dates:

CAT 2023 Application Form Correction Dates 

Events	Dates
CAT 2023 registration begins	Aug 2, 2023
Last date for CAT 2023 registration	Sept 13, 2023
CAT application form correction window opens	Sept 25, 2023
CAT 2023 exam date	Nov 26, 2023
CAT 2023 results	Dec 21, 2023

CAT 2023 Application Form Correction Details

The candidates can edit certain details and scanned pictures in their CAT application form. Ensure that the photograph and signature are in JPG or JPEG format only. Below we have listed what details can be edited by aspirants and what details cannot be changed:

Editable Fields in CAT Application Form 2023

Listed below are the details that you can modify through the CAT application form correction provision:

• Personal details
• Test city preferences
• Address details
• Educational details

Non-Editable Fields in CAT Application Form 2023

Following are the entries that cannot be altered in the CAT application form. Therefore, make sure to review all the information minutely before submitting the form. 

• Candidate’s Name
• Mobile Number
• State
• Date of Birth
• Email ID

If there is any error in your email ID, mobile number, birth date, etc., then you cannot alter details using the CAT application form correction window. In such a case, you will be required to register again for the CAT with a new email address. Moreover, you will not be entitled to a refund of the previous registration.

Note: In case of any registration issue, students can reach out to the CAT help desk via: cathelpdesk@iimcat.ac.in.

How to Make Changes in the CAT Application Form 2023?

Through the CAT application form correction window, students can make changes free of cost. Below are the steps that you must follow in order to modify the information on your CAT application form 2023:

• Step 1: Go to the CAT 2023 official website
• Step 2: Next, click on this tab - “Existing User.”
• Step 3: Then, log in with your user ID and password
• Step 4: Now, students can make changes to their photograph, test city preference, and signature.
• Step 5: Once you have made all the required changes, click on the “save” tab.
• Step 6: Lastly, download the modified CAT 2023 application form and take its printout for future purposes.

Note: A candidate query form can be used as an alternative to generate queries and modify entries in the CAT 2023 application form.

CAT 2023 Application: Required Image Size and Format

Candidates can refer to the table below to know the image specifications for CAT 2023 application form.

CAT 2023 Application: Required Image Size and Format 

Image	Format	File Size	Dimension	Image Resolution
Signature	JPG/ JPEG	Should not exceed 80 KB	80 mm x 35 mm	150 px/ inch (min)
Photograph			30 mm x 45 mm

Tips to Avoid Errors in the CAT 2023 Application Form

Check out these useful tips to register for CAT 2023 without any errors or hassles:

• Fill out the application form for CAT 2023 before the last date, i.e., 13th September 2023. 
• It is recommended to use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox to fill out the CAT 2023 application form.
• Do not fill up the form using a smartphone. Instead, make use of a laptop or a desktop inside the CAT exam center. 
• Provide accurate information in the form and check for spelling errors.
• Any mandatory field should not be left blank.
• Make sure you have received acknowledgement of your application fee payment. Note that the CAT application fee is INR 2200 for general category candidates and INR 1100 for reserved category candidates.
• Ensure that you have a copy of the duly filled out form and the receipt for your fee payment.
• Candidates are encouraged to double-check their details before submitting the application form to avoid any mistakes.

Remember that the CAT 2023 Application Form Correction requests will not be accepted once the CAT application form correction window is closed. Authorities will allocate the exam centre based on the test city selected by the candidate. The exam centre location will be given on the CAT 2023 admit card.

CAT 2023 Admit Card: Important Points

Here are some essential details related to the CAT 2023 admit card or hall ticket:

• The CAT 2023 admit card can be downloaded from 25th October 2023 (5:00 PM) until the day of the exam, 26th November 2023.
• Applicants can download their hall tickets from the official website using their login credentials.
• The CAT admit card will contain candidate details, photo, roll number, signature, venue, reporting time, and COVID-19 guidelines.
• Applicants must download 2 copies of their CAT hall ticket and paste the photo in the required field.
• The admit card will have the COVID-19 declaration attached to it. It should be filled and duly signed by the candidate before arriving at the exam venue.
• Besides the CAT admit card and valid photo ID, applicants need to carry other items like a blue ballpoint pen, facemask, hand sanitizer, and drinking water.