Table of Contents
- CAT Reservation 2024 Category-Wise
- CAT Reservation EWS Category 2024
- CAT Reservation 2024 for PWD Candidates
- CAT 2024 Reservation for OBC Category
- CAT Reservation 2024 for SC/ST Category
- CAT Reservation for Women
- Documents to Carry for CAT Reservation 2024
- Necessary Details for CAT Reservation 2024
- CAT Reservation Fees 2024
- FMS Delhi CAT 2024 Reservation Criteria
- IIFT CAT Reservation Criteria 2024
- CAT Reservation Criteria for Private Colleges
- CAT Seat Matrix 2024
CAT 2024 Reservation policy is approved by the Government of India under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016. According to the rule implied specific categories will get reserved seats in the CAT exam.
The authorities will not change the category selected by the candidate, so it is advised to be careful while choosing. Candidates should read the sections below for more detailed information regarding the CAT Reservation 2024 policy.
CAT Reservation 2024 Category-Wise
During CAT Registration 2024, candidates have to select a category they belong to. The category needs to be chosen carefully, as no changes will be allowed. As per the Government of India, a percentage of seats will be reserved for certain categories.
The table given below displays the IIM reservation criteria for 2024:
| Category | Percentage |
| OBC | 27% |
| SC | 15% |
| EWS | 10% |
| ST | 7.5% |
| PWD | 5% |
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CAT Reservation EWS Category 2024
According to the reservation norms devised by the Government of India, a reservation in CAT of 10% is for candidates under the EWS category. Candidates can claim their EWS category with an income and asset certificate issued by the authority.
Which candidates will fall under the EWS category?
It is important to understand who falls under the EWS category according to the authorities. As it helps in solving any confusion regarding it. Candidates who satisfy the following CAT 2024 Reservation criteria will be categorized under EWS:
- Those who do not belong to the SC, ST, and OBC categories
- Those who have an annual household income of not more than 8 lakhs.
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Which candidates will not fall under the EWS category?
There are few candidates who will not fall under the EWS category according to the criteria set by the authorities. The factors are given below:
- If the candidate’s family owns agricultural land of 5 acres or above.
- If the candidate owns a residential flat of 1,000 square feet or above.
- If the candidate’s family owns a residential plot of 100 square yards or above.
Authorities to Issue an Income and Asset Certificate
In order to receive the income and asset certificate, the individual must have an annual income of 8 lakhs or less. The following authorities provide the certificate:
- Revenue officer not below the rank of Tehsildar
- Sub-Divisional officer of the area where the candidate resides
- Chief Presidency Magistrate/Additional Chief Presidency Magistrate/ Presidency Magistrate
- District Magistrate/Additional District Magistrate/ Collector/ Deputy Commissioner/Taluka Magistrate/ Executive Magistrate/Additional Deputy Commissioner/ 1st Class Stipendiary Magistrate/ Sub-Divisional Magistrate// Extra Assistant Commissioner
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CAT Reservation 2024 for PWD Candidates
The reservation in the CAT exam for PWD category candidates is 5%. Candidates who suffer from the disabilities listed below will need to submit a medical certificate about their disability. An authorized medical authority must issue the certificate.
- Disability in Locomotor (dwarfism, cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, acid attack victims, and muscular dystrophy)
- Intellectual Disability like Autism
- Mental illness
- Blindness or Low Vision
- Dead or Problem in Hearing
- Multiple disabilities
- Other ‘specified disabilities’ mentioned in ‘The Schedule’ of the RPwD Act 2016.
Note: The reservation is applicable only when candidates suffer the disabilities mentioned to the extent of 40% disability or above.
CAT Reservation Criteria for Differently Abled Candidates
Candidates must be aware of the reservation criteria for the CAT exam. The criteria for candidates who are differently abled are mentioned below:
- Candidates under this category must have secured 45% marks in 12th grade.
- Differently abled candidates have a reservation of 3% seats in various IIMs.
- Candidates will be provided a wheelchair if they have any locomotive disability or are blind.
- Candidates can bring a scribe if they have a low vision.
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CAT 2024 Reservation for OBC Category
The following are the necessary CAT Reservation 2024 conditions for candidates under the OBC category:
- A bachelor’s degree from a recongnized university or an institute is necessary.
- Candidate must have a professional degree in CS, CA, etc.
- Candidate must have achieved 50% in their graduation.
CAT Reservation 2024 for SC/ST Category
The reservation criteria for candidates under the SC/ST category have been given below:
- Candidates must have scored 45% in their graduation.
- Candidate must have a professional degree like CA, CS, etc.
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CAT Reservation for Women
Under CAT reservation women do not get any reserved seats. However they get additional points when it comes to gender diversity during the selection process. Women under the different reserved categories will receive the incentives provided to them by the Government as well.
Documents to Carry for CAT Reservation 2024
The mandatory documents to carry for CAT Reservation 2024 and for the interview are given below:
- OBC Certificate
- SC/ST Certificate
- PWD Certificate
- Final Year Certificate
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Necessary Details for CAT Reservation 2024
Following are a few necessary details regarding the reservation:
- A caste certificate must be filled if the candidate belongs to the category of SC/ST/PWD or OBC.
- In order to avail the eligibility of the reservation facility candidates must get it confirmed.
- Candidates must attach their caste certificate along with their CAT application form.
- Caste certificates should be signed by the competent authorities.
- Students are advised to carefully read all the instructions before filling out the registration form for the CAT 2024 exam.
- Candidates who belong to the physically disabled category must produce their disability certificate which should be approved by a registered doctor or authority.
- The degree and a short description of the disability should be clearly mentioned on the disability certificate.
CAT Reservation Fees 2024
The CAT Reservation 2024 fees are mentioned in the table below:
| Category | Fees |
| OBC | Rs.2500 |
| EWS | Rs.2500 |
| SC/ST | Rs.1250 |
| PwD | Rs.1250 |
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FMS Delhi CAT 2024 Reservation Criteria
The candidates are required to fulfill the required criteria for FMS Delhi:
- Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree of 3 years after class 12
- Aspirants must have 50% marks CGPA, for SC/ST category candidates only passing marks are required and for OBC and PwD category candidates 45% marks at graduation are required.
The table mentions the number of seats made available in a category-wise:
| Category | Number of seats |
| OBC | 69 |
| SC | 37 |
| EWS | 25 |
| ST | 19 |
| PWD | 12 |
| Wards of Defence Personnel | 12 |
| Foreign Nationals | 12 |
IIFT CAT Reservation Criteria 2024
The candidates are required to fulfill the required criteria for IIFT CAT:
- Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree of 3 years after class 12
- There is no age limit.
The number of seats reserved for the different categories are mentioned in the table below:
| Category | Percentage of seats reserved |
| OBC | 27 % |
| SC | 15 % |
| ST | 7.5 % |
| PwD | 5 % |
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CAT Reservation Criteria for Private Colleges
The IIM and IITs follow the CAT Reservation 2024 criteria set by the government but private colleges like SPJIMR, IMI Delhi, etc don’t have a CAT reservation policy.
CAT Seat Matrix 2024
The seat matrix for the all the different IIMs is given in the table below along the ranking for the candidates:
| Name of IIM | Ranking | No. of Seats |
| IIM Ahmedabad | 1 | 398 |
| IIM Bangalore | 2 | 412 |
| IIM Kozhikode | 3 | 360 |
| IIM Calcutta | 4 | 480 |
| IIM Lucknow | 6 | 436 |
| IIM Indore | 8 | 451 |
| IIM Raipur | 11 | 260 |
| IIM Rohtak | 12 | 140 |
| IIM Udaipur | 16 | 325 |
| IIM Kashipur | 19 | 90 |
| IIM Tiruchirappalli | 22 | 230 |
| IIM Ranchi | 24 | 200 |
| IIM Shillong | 26 | 125 |
| IIM Visakhapatnam | 29 | 12 |
| IIM Jammu | 41 | 180 |
| IIM Nagpur | 43 | 225 |
| IIM Amritsar | 51 | 150 |
| IIM Bodhgaya | 53 | 150 |
| IIM Sambalpur | 58 | 180 |
| IIM Sirmaur | 98 | 100 |
FAQs on CAT Reservation
Q: What is the reservation for CAT 2024?
A: The reservation for CAT 2024 is set by the government for all the Management institutions which has to be followed by them. The reservation policy for 2024 includes: 15% seats for SC 7.5% seats for ST 27% for NC-OBC 5% for PwD The candidates must provide their authentic information about the reservation along with relevant documents during the application process itself. The candidate must provide authentic documents to prevent them from getting rejected.
Q: How many seats are available in CAT 2024?
A: There are more than 5100 seats available for CAT 2024. There are around 20 IIMs in India, currently, which, accept CAT scores for admission. A certain number of seats are reserved for candidates with reservations in all the IIMS as per the government norms. The percentage of reservations are: 15% seats for SC 7.5% seats for ST 27% for NC-OBC 5% for PwD
Q: Is there difference in fees for reserved categories?
A: The CAT registration fee is different for each category. For CAT 2024, there is a slight increase in the fees. For OBC/EWS the fee is Rs.2500 and for SC/ST/PwD candidates it is Rs.1250. CAT registration fee can be paid online through net banking, debit card, credit card etc.
Q: What is the eligibility criteria for candidates under the OBC/General section?
A: For the OBC/General category, candidates must have a 50% score in the 12th graduation and a minimum score of 45% in the bachelor’s degree in any program.
