CAT 2023 Registration Ended on Sept 21; No Extension, Apply Before 11 AM-CAT Exam Convener Prof Sanjeet Singh

After extending CAT 2023 registration last date by 7 days till September 20, a few hours more were given to the CAT aspirants to register for CAT exam till 11AM on September 21, 2023. Giving the last chance to CAT aspirants to apply for CAT 2023, IIM CAT 2023 Registration window has closed now at 11 AM on September 21,2023. IIM Lucknow faculty and CAT 2023 exam convener has made it amply clear that CAT registration deadline will not be extended any further and the candidates should not go adventurous looking for further extension in last date.

Acceding to the request and giving last opportunity to the aspirants who could not complete their CAT 2023 registration earlier till September 13, CAT convener Professor Sanjeet Singh, Admission Chair and Faculty at IIM Lucknow had extended the last date for CAT registration to September 20, 2023 from Sept 13 and then allowed few more hours till morning of September 21 to register and apply for CAT. Putting full stop to the speculations whether the CAT 2023 Registration Last Date Sept 21 would be extended further, CAT convener has shared, “There will not be any further extension of registration deadline.”

As such, instead of speculating on whether IIM CAT 2023 Registration Last Date would be Extended further, or instead of waiting for CAT 2023 Registration Deadline, you should complete your CAT registration early as CAT Registration 2023 Last Date has No Extension now. CAT convener has also urged the candidates to register early during the extended CAT registration window, and has shared this important advice for CAT aspirant with MBAUniverse.com, “Apply on time before the deadline.”  This advice is important for candidates to complete CAT registration glitch free and error free as the last minute registration could be marred with glitches. Prof Singh has further advised, “To have a hassle-free registration process and to avoid last-minute rush, do not wait for the last day.”

The largest MBA entrance exam, leading to admission opportunity in 1000+ MBA colleges including 21 IIMs, FMS, MDI, SPJIMR, IITs, CAT 2023 exam is scheduled on Sunday, November 26, 2023. The exam is being conducted by IIM Lucknow as per previous year pattern in three slots. Sharing the key reasons for getting the CAT 2023 Registration Last Date Extended, Prof Singh said, “In response to the difficulty faced by candidates in procuring the documentation necessary for timely registration, the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) have decided to extend the CAT 2023 registration deadline.”

Register Early: You Need at least One Hour 
You need around one hour to complete your CAT exam registration and application process, if you wish to complete it in one go. If it is done in breaks, you will need even more time, since the CAT registration and application form is split in two parts. You also need to gather number of documents to upload, it is quite possible that your last minute registration process may get stuck and the fee payment may not get through smoothly and get stuck in transit. Once the last date is over, you are left with no alternative and will miss this year CAT exam. As such, you should complete your CAT form before deadline and should not miss this last chance.

CAT 2023 Registration Last Date No Extension: Don’t Miss 
As CAT registration 2023 last date no extension is anticipated, early CAT registration can solve your number of last minute problems. The traffic increases substantially towards the registration closing date and may lead to problems in registration or online payment related transactions. Besides, you need sufficient time to collect each and everything before proceeding for CAT registration and may also like to complete it in breaks which will further consume your time. It is important to avoid registration last day as there is anticipated overcrowding for CAT 2023 registration on last date. Risk of technical glitches cannot be ruled out on the last day, due to which it may become difficult to register.

Why you Should Register and Apply Today for CAT 2023? 5 Key Reasons
It will be good enough in your own interest to finalise the registration early. You need to first gather the required documents in correct format to upload while applying for CAT 2023 online. Experts also suggest that early registration is good as you may face following issues at last minute:

1. Time needed to Read and Understand the process
CAT Centre 2023 has shared the registration guide in detail. It is better to go through the same and understand each step of registration process for CAT 2023. You can complete it in parts also. All this requires time, so start and complete the process early.

So, first you should complete your CAT 2023 registration form in all respects and submit the form as early as possible. You never know what might happen if you register late. It will therefore be in fitness of things to ensure CAT 2023 registration early.

Download 30 Minutes Step by Step CAT Registration Guide

2. Complete CAT Registration Process in 3 Steps
CAT 2023 registration steps are simple and can be completed within the specified time although candidate can login again and again to complete the process. It will be better to register and apply in parts as and when you get time. For this you need some time and unless you initiate the process early, you may find it difficult to fill accurate information in the application form in time.

• Create a Profile
• Log in with system generated User ID and Password
• Submit Application after entering details and making online payment   

CAT 2023 registration process is more ‘user friendly’ as the guidelines are clear and substantial changes have also been incorporated in the registration process.

Check the Step by Step CAT 2023 Registration process

3. Difficult to Gather, Scan & Upload Documents on Last day
You need to gather number of documents and scan many of them to upload in your CAT 2023 exam application form. It may become difficult to do all this exercise during last date. Following are the mandatory items of information you will need during the CAT 2023 registration process. Keep them ready

• Educational history
• Mark sheets (10th /12th/ Degree/Diploma)
• Work experience, if any
• Applicable Certificates to upload (Affidavits, Reservation certificates among others)
• Scanned images of your passport size photo and signature. (The photo should not be more than six months old and should have a white background)
• Prepare a list of the IIM programmes to which you wish to apply
• Prepare a list of centres also where you wish to attend the final selection round

Even if you are not able to complete the process before CAT 2023 Registration Last Date and get No Extension for IIM admission, you should complete the process in early hours. CAT 2023 Registration last day tips as shared by experts are that as you need sufficient time to gather various documents, photographs, fee payment instruments, so start early on the CAT 2023 Registration Last Date Today and complete the process before noon.

4. Option to Choose 6 Preferred Test Cities
You need to choose 6 preferred test cities for CAT 2023 Exam. Before opting for these test cities, you should be careful about your choice viewing the test city connectivity, your proposed journey plan among other factors. It is very much possible that you may not be allotted the 1^st preferred test city and are allotted 2^nd or 3^rd preferred one. If the test cities are not carefully chosen, you may get into hot water in case your expected test city is not allotted.

While you have to fill the option of 6 preferred test cities, the allotment of test centre will be on ‘random’ basis subject to availability.

5. Overcrowding May Slow Down Server on Last Date
A key reason behind the suggestion to register and apply for CAT 2023 early is the anticipated overcrowding for CAT 2023 registration on last date.  There is the risk of technical glitches coming up due to which it may become difficult to register and complete the application form as the server may go slow and may throw time out signal.

Sometimes, while making payment of in closing days, your CAT registration fee payment may also get stuck in transit. It should be noted that no refund of CAT 2023 application fee will be made to you, if your account is debited and the fee is stuck in transit. You need to register and apply again, but no time is available for the same.

Last Chance to Apply for CAT 2023: Don’t Miss CAT 2023
Many candidates who did not finalise their CAT registration early and left it for last minute, missed CAT exam as they could not apply due to one or other reason. So, despite the fact that all the candidates who register till last date of CAT application 2023 are treated at par, the earlier you apply the better you will be.

Important Dates for CAT Exam 2023
Following are the CAT 2023 important dates as announced by CAT Centre 2023 for different activities

CAT 2023 exam is proposed to be conducted in 160 cities at 400 Test venues. With the increased number of seats in IIMs and other B-schools, it is expected that more candidates would apply for CAT 2023. Last year CAT exam was conducted by IIM Bangalore with number of effective changes like increase in number of test takers, declaration of CAT result within three weeks of exam date among other changes. CAT 2023 registration process is more ‘user friendly’ as the guidelines are clearer and substantial changes have also been incorporated in the registration process. So avail this last chance to apply for CAT 2023 and complete the process today.

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