Recently (September 20, 2024), the Application Form for CAT 2024 was closed. Now, IIM Calcutta, this year’s conducting body for CAT 2024 have opened CAT 2024 Correction Window from today, i.e., 27th September 2024 and will be open for next 3 days. CAT 2024 Correction Window typically means an additionally opportunity for you to correct your mistakes made in some sections of CAT application form. Students are always advised to use this option judiciously. This article will help you with what all changes you can make in the CAT correction window to take the complete advantage of this facility.
Understand Dates for CAT 2024 Correction Window?
| Events | Date |
| Last date of registration for CAT 2024 | 20-09-2024 |
| Correction Window | 27/09/2024 – 30/09/2024 |
| Admit Card Issue | 05-11-2024 |
| CAT Exam 2024 | 24-11-2024 |
Please note that the timelines are extremely strict and are likely to remain the same up until CAT 2024 actually occurs.
What all changes allowed in CAT 2024 Correction Window?
Three key changes which students can make use of in the correction are as follows:
- Photograph: Candidates who wish to make changes in the present passport sized photograph are free to upload a more recent and latest picture of themselves.
- Signature: Students appearing for CAT 2024 can now edit the image of the signature that they have previously uploaded.
- City Preferences: Due to last minute plan changes, CAT Correction Window allows candidates to update their test city preferences. Students can now select all the six cities which they want to put in the whichever order of priority.
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How to access CAT Correction Window?
To access the CAT 2024 Correction Window, follow these steps:
- Visit the Official Website: Go to the official CAT exam website (iimcat.ac.in)
- Login: Use your credentials (User ID and password) to log in to your account
- Correction Window: Click on the option for Application Form, followed by edit Application on the dashboard
- Make Changes: Once you access the correction window, you can make the necessary edits to your application.
- Submit: After making changes, ensure you save and submit the updated application.
Make sure to follow the guidelines provided by the CAT authorities regarding the correction window.
What all changes allowed in CAT 2024 Correction Window?
The essential parameters in the CAT 2024 form are not allowed to be changed under any circumstances. No changes are entertained in the fields of name, DOB, email id, state, work experience and mobile number using CAT Correction Window. In case of changes in these fields, a candidate needs to fill out a separate application form altogether, however the deadline for the same is now over.
Conclusion
Please note that is your last chance to update the details which you have submitted previously. Post CAT 2024 Correction Window, the governing body with not entertain any further changes. Also note that for issuance of correct admit cards in November, a candidate needs to have correct details throughout their application form.