Things and Documents to Carry for CAT Exam 2024

Things and documents to carry at CAT exam 2024 include CAT admit card, identity proof, scribe affidavit, medical certificate (if applicable), and stationery. CAT stands for Common Admission Test.

The IIMs examine admissions into management courses in various colleges and universities. CAT is a nation-level examination and is considered moderate to tough. Therefore, candidates who aspire to pursue management courses and take top B-school admissions generally take up CAT.

Table of Contents

• Things and Documents to Carry at CAT Exam 2024
• Things and Documents to Carry at CAT Exam 2024 Additional Instruction
• How to Answer on CAT 2024 Exam Day?
• How to Locate the CAT Exam Centre Using Google Map Link on the Admit Card?
• Biometric Registration and Verification of Documents
• Do’s and Don’ts on the CAT Exam Day

Important Things to Carry for the CAT Exam

The foremost thing for appearing in the CAT examination is downloading the admit card and checking the CAT exam centre. Carefully read the set of instructions mentioned in the admit card.

Further, check if the exam centre specifies any necessary conditions for the CAT exam. The list of things and documents to carry at CAT exam 2024 is as follows:

1. Admit Card is a Must to Carry for CAT Exam
2. Carry a Government Issued Photo Identity Card
3. Forbidden Items for CAT 2024
4. Scribe Affidavit and Medical Certificate
5. Stationery Items that Can be Carried
6. Authorisation Form
7. Documents Related to Name Change

1. Admit Card is a Must to Carry for CAT Exam

Candidates must make a note to carry CAT admit card. It is among the most important things to carry for the CAT exam. Without an admit card, the candidates will not be permitted to attend the examination.

The candidate will have to download the admit card from the official website before the CAT exam. After downloading the soft copy, candidates are required to print the hard copy for further exam purposes. Make sure all the points mentioned below are printed on the admit card.

• Candidate's name.
• The application number.
• The registration number.
• Date of the examination.
• The session or the reporting time of the examination.
• The examination centre address and city.
• Entry and last time to enter the examination hall.
• PWD status.

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2. Carry a Government Issued Photo Identity Card

A government-authorised photo identity card is listed under important items and documents to carry at CAT exam 2024. The CAT conducting authority lists several ID cards that they accept. The list is as follows:

• Aadhar card
• Voter ID
• College ID
• Employer ID
• Driving license
• Passport
• PAN card

Note: The candidate needs to produce any one of the IDs mentioned above cards.

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3. Forbidden Items for CAT 2024

Here is a list of items that are banned inside the CAT exam centre. Candidates must avoid carrying those items. 

• Watches
• Mobile Phone
• Handbag
• Pencil Box
• Calculator
• Camera
• Electronic Gadgets
• Headphones/Earpiece
• Log Table.

4. Scribe Affidavit and Medical Certificate

Candidates applying from the PWD category will need to bring their valid medical certificate stating their physical disability. In case the candidates need a scribe, IIMCAT will prescribe it.

The examination centre will check for all the necessary documents and verify them first. Only after that, the candidate will be allowed to enter the examination hall.

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5. Stationery Items that Can be Carried

Under things and documents to carry on the CAT exam 2024, candidates can carry their personal belongings such as pens, pencils, and a scale for rough work. As per the CAT examination pattern, the examination will be conducted in online mode.

A rough worksheet will be provided from the examination hall. Students do not need to carry anything extra. 

6. Authorisation Form

Candidates are requested not to carry any gadgets, food items, or stationery except the ones needed. In case of any emergency, the candidates can carry the necessary only if approved by the MCI doctor. An authorisation letter will be issued in such cases. Then, candidates need to carry them to the examination hall.

7. Documents Related to Name Change

In exceptional cases where the candidates have changed their name or surname at events such as marriage, divorce, or any other purpose, the candidates must carry the legal documents along with them when appearing in the CAT examination. In addition, a government-stamped name change document proof should be carried.

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Additional Instruction on Things Required to Carry for the CAT Exam 

There are certain additional instructions that we need to address when appearing for the CAT exam. Therefore, candidates are advised to follow the instructions:

• Make sure to reach the CAT exam centre before the mentioned time.
• Do not forget to take the admit card for the CAT examination.
• Check that all the information published on the admit card is proper.
• Before the examination, candidates should not apply Mehendi or such things. It usually creates additional checking issues. Try to avoid those.
• The staff may check the temperature before entering the CAT examination hall due to the COVID-19 protocol. Candidates should cooperate with the staff and invigilators.

How to Answer on CAT 2024 Exam Day?

There is a certain way in which candidates need to answer in the CAT 2024 exam. The time left for attempting each section will be indicated by the timer present in the top right corner of the screen. In addition, the answers will be locked after 40 minutes for each section and redirected to the next section.

Furthermore, the most important thing is that candidates should know the answering pattern. 

CAT Answer Sheet Colour Indication

Colour	Indication
Green	Answered and not marked for review
Red	Neither answered nor marked for review
Grey	Questions not visited
Violet	Questions marked for review without answers
Violet with a green tick	Questions marked for review with answers

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How to Locate the CAT Exam Centre Using Google Map Link on the Admit Card?

The facility can be used by candidates with admit cards downloaded on their mobile phones. Due to the searching process involved in finding the exact location of the exam centre, IIMs introduced the Google Map link feature in the CAT admit card 2024. The feature allows the candidates to locate the exam centre without the hassle and reach it on time. 

Biometric Registration and Verification of Documents

• Before entering the CAT exam hall, candidates must ensure that they are carrying all the valid documents. It is essential to avoid unnecessary checking. 
• Original ID proof and admit card should be produced after checking the biometric registration and the left thumb impression should be taken and verified. 
• The candidates should sign the attendance register. 

Exam Day Guidelines for PwD Candidates for CAT 2024

Candidates who applied from the PwD quote will get an extra 20 minutes to finish the exam. Besides, the conducting authority will provide a separate room with access to the elevator.

Candidates must carry all the supporting documents. In addition, the candidates who applied for scribe must make sure both have signed the attendance sheet. The candidates who applied for the wheelchair will get the facility of same.

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Do’s and Don’ts on the CAT Exam Day

Before appearing for the exam, candidates should consider the things that are permissible inside the examination hall and the ones that are banned. Here is the list of do’s and don’ts in the examination hall.

Do's on CAT Exam Day

• Do carry the CAT 2024 Admit Card printed in an A4 size sheet.
• Carry the self-declaration.
• Affix the photograph used during the application form fill-up process to the admit card. 
• Visit the CAT exam centre before the exam is conducted. 
• If required, use the washroom before the beginning of the exam.
• Carry the disability certificate if applicable.

Don'ts on CAT Exam Day

• Electronic devices such as mobile phones, calculators, smartwatches, wristbands, and cameras are strictly prohibited.
• Candidates are advised not to wear any metallic jewellery.
• Candidates with implants such as pacemakers or metallic devices are requested to bring proper medical certificates.
• Candidates are not allowed to wear footwear beyond the frisking point.
• Except for the ones mentioned, stationery items are not allowed in the CAT examination hall.