CAT 2022 sees rise of 11% in overall registrations; likely to be highest since CAT 2008

The number of registrations for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2022 for entry to the prestigious IIMs and other B-schools has seen a rise of 11% compared to last year, a statement issued by IIM Bangalore, the convenor institute for this year’s exam, said on Wednesday.

While IIM Bangalore did not disclose this year’s exact registration numbers, at approximately 2.56 lakh, this is likely to be the highest since CAT 2008, when around 2.9 lakh candidates signed up for the exam.

Around 2.31 lakh candidates registered for CAT 2021.

“With a few enhancements to the processes related to outreach and registration for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2022, initiated by IIM Bangalore, the convenor institute, and the CAT Committee, there has been an increase of 11% in overall registrations and 6% in Category candidates’ registrations,” IIM Bangalore said in a release.

For the first time, there were digital campaigns to create awareness on the opening of CAT 2022 applications and on the extension of the deadline in order to reach a younger and targeted demographic.

CAT 2022 Chairperson Prof. Ashis Mishra said: “Student-centric changes will enhance the registration and other processes of CAT, thereby making it possible for the candidates to focus on preparing for the examination itself.”

Announcements of CAT 2022 were released in publications in the Northeast and in all Union Territories. Test centres have also been set up in new locations – Northeast (Manipur, Tripura, etc.) and Union Territories (Lakshadweep, Dadra, Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu, Ladakh and Leh). Two payment gateways were provided for CAT 2022. This allowed the students to experience hassle-free registration.

This year, non-IIM registration facility has been provided on the CAT website. Non-IIM institution logos have also been placed on the CAT website to enhance their visibility.

CAT 2022 will be conducted in test centres in 150 test cities in the country.

The computer-based test will be conducted November 27, 2022, in three separate sessions: Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Ability.

Registration commenced at 10.00 am on August 3,2022 and closed at 5.00 pm on September 21, 2022

CAT 2022 results are expected to be declared around the second week of January 2023