CAT 2014 set to take place on November 16 and 22

The common admission test (CAT) 2014, the only entrance test for the prestigious central management institutions like the Indian Institutes of Management(IIM) will take place on November 16 and 22.

As per CAT notification, unlike the previous year, the window period for holding examination has been cut short and the entrance test will be conducted only or two days, this year. On November 16 and 22, CAT will be conducted only in forenoon and afternoon sessions, in 99 cities comprising of 354 sites across the country. For CAT 2013 there were just 45 test centres and candidates were given the option to prefer three test cities in order of preference.

Another significant change this year will be the flexibility for devoting more or less time to each section according to their ability. Candidates will be able to switch from one section to another during the examination timing.

As per the notification issued, candidates are instructed not to rush in the initial registration days for blocking their slots and sites. Candidates will be given their first preferred city across the four sessions on random basis as far as possible. Candidates will have no option to prefer the dates as it will be allotted by the CAT Centre randomly, stated the notification.

The registration for the CAT 2014 will remain open for 56 days beginning from August 6 and closing on September 30. Students will be able to download admit card from October 16 to till examination date. The results will be declared in the third week of December 2014.