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CAT Registration Fees 2022: IIM Bangalore has started CAT 2022 Registration process on August 3, 2022. IIM Banglore has increased CAT Registration Fee 2022. GN/ EWS/ NC-OBC candidates have to pay INR 2300 and SC/ST/PwD candidates have to pay INR 1150 to apply for the exam. CAT registration fee can be paid via Debit Card. Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or online wallets. Other than CAT registration fees, there is no additional processing fee for making online fee payment.
Payment of CAT Registration Fees is the last step in filling the application form. CAT 2022 Registration is considered incomplete without the payment of the application fees. After completing the online payment process, candidates can check the status of CAT Registration fees paid by them on the official website- iimcat.ac.in.
CAT Form Correction 2022 will be open for 3-4 days after the last date of registration. IIM might also charge an additional CAT Fees during the time of CAT 2022 Form Correction depending upon the type of edits a candidate wishes to do in his application form.
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CAT 2022 Registration Fees Dates
Events of CAT Exam | Dates |
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CAT 2022 Application form release date | August 3, 2022 |
Last date to apply for CAT 2022 | September 14, 2022 (till 5 PM) |
Last date to submit CAT registration fees | September 14, 2022 (till 5 PM) |
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CAT Registration Fee 2022
CAT Exam Fees can be paid online only (Net banking, Credit Card, or Debit Card). The category-wise fee is given below:
Category | Application Fee |
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General/NC-OBC (Non-Creamy Layer Other Backward Classes) | INR 2300 |
SC (Scheduled Caste)/ST (Scheduled Tribe) | INR 1150 |
PwD (Persons with Disability)/DA (Differently Abled) | INR 1150 |
Additional Transaction Fee for CAT 2022
As per the instructions issued by IIM Bangalore for registration fees, there is no additional transaction processing charge.
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How to Pay CAT Registration Fee 2022?
First of all, candidates will be required to register and fill the online application form of CAT.
- Step 1: Register on the official website - Visit the official website of CAT and mention your email id, phone number, and date of birth.
- Step 2: Fill CAT Application Form - Mention your personal details, contact information, academic details, work experience, program preference and exam center preference at this stage
- Step 3: Upload Scanned Documents - Scan and Upload your documents (Photograph, Signatures & Required certificated) according to CAT Photo Size, Dimension, Format and Other Details
- Step 4: Payment of Application Fee - CAT 2022 Application Fee can be paid online via net banking/credit card/debit card.
Payment of CAT Exam Fees
- Select the desired payment method from the list.
- Go to the declaration box and Select I Agree.
- Click on the Submit and Pay button option.
- You will be redirected to the payment gateway for final transaction.
- Enter payment details as per your preference in the boxes.
- After successful payment candidates will receive a transaction number that should be noted down.
- Once the CAT Registration Process is complete, a confirmation email from CAT authorities stating that your application is submitted successfully.
Recommended Web Browsers to Pay CAT Exam Fees 2022
Candidates can use the following versions of web browsers to paying the application fee in a hassled freeway as the application portal is supported on these versions only:
- Mozilla Firefox (version 85 to 102)
- Google Chrome (version 80 to 103)
- Microsoft Edge (version 80 to 103)
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Modes of Payment of CAT Registration Fees 2022
The registration fee can be submitted via online mode only. The payment forms are as follows:
- Visa or MasterCard Credit Card/ Debit Card
- Net Banking
- American Express Card/ Diners Card
- UPI
- Mobile Wallets
How to Check CAT Exam Fees Status?
After the successful transaction of your payment, a Payment Successful message will be displayed on the screen along with the Payment Transaction Number. You will then be redirected to the CAT Official website.
Instructions for Online Payment of CAT Exam Fees
While making CAT registration fee via Debit Card, Credit Card or Net Banking, candidates need to:
- Cross Check the validity of the Debit/ Credit Card and keep it ready with them while logging on to the website for submitting the application form. Candidates should enter the information asked for and make payment through Debit/ Credit Card.
- Through Net Banking, candidates should check the minimum balance in their account and keep all credentials ready with them while logging on to the website for submitting the application form. Candidate should Login with his/her credentials of net banking and make payment through Net Banking.
- CAT Application fee includes fees for all participating IIMs and written exam fee as well. So make sure you are not disguised by fake websites and sources.
Mistakes to avoid during CAT Registration
- It is mandatory for the candidates to fill all the fields marked “*” during CAT 2022 registration
- No spelling mistakes should be made as some fields cannot be edited after registration.
- Since CAT form can be filled in multiple sessions, it is important to save after every session to avoid losing the information already entered
- No change in the category will be entertained after CAT registration; therefore pay close attention while registering for CAT and avoid mistakes. Also Check CAT Form Correction
- Use the recommended browsers to ensure successful CAT registration 2022.
- Before final submission of the CAT form, check all details twice. Make sure that the details in CAT exam registration match the academic documents.
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CAT Exam Fees Over the Years
Increase in CAT Application Fees over the years has been mentioned below:
- For 2022, CAT registration fee has been increased from INR 2200 to INR 2300 and from INR 1100 to INR 1150 respectively.
- In 2021, CAT Registration Fees was increased from INR 2000 to INR 2200 for GN category and from INR 1000 to INR 1100 for SC/ST/PwD.
- The registration fee for CAT exam witnessed a rise in 2018 when the application fee was increased from INR 1800 to INR 1900 for General candidates and whereas for SC/ST/PwD candidates the fee was increased from INR 900 to INR 950.
- Furthermore, new fee payment methods like PayTM and BillDesk were added to the list.
- In case of any query regarding CAT Registration Fee candidates may contact the authorities at 1800-2663-549 or cathelpdesk@iimcat.ac.in.
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CAT Registration Fees 2022 FAQs
Ques: What is CAT application fees 2022?
Ans: CAT Application Fees 2022 has been increased this year. GN candidates need to pay INR 2300 and SC/ST/PwD candidates need to pay INR 1150 as the application fee for CAT 2022.
Ques: Do I need to pay any extra amount while paying CAT Registration Fees 2022?
Ans: While paying an online application fee for CAT 2022, there is no additional Transaction Processing Charge like before. Candidates only need to make the online payment of CAT registration fees as decided by IIM.
Ques: What are the modes of payment for CAT Application Fees?
Ans: CAT Exam fees can be submitted via online mode only. The payment forms are as follows:
- Visa or MasterCard Credit Card/ Debit Card
- Net Banking
- American Express Card/ Diners Card
- IMPS
- UPI
- Mobile Wallets
Ques: Can I pay CAT Registration Fees during the time of form correction?
Ans: CAT form facility will only be provided to those candidates who will successfully register for the CAT exam by paying the online application fees. Otherwise, candidates will not be able to access such facilities.
Ques: Do I need to pay the CAT Application Fees for each participating IIM?
Ans: CAT Application fee includes fees for all participating IIMs and written exam fee as well. So make sure you are not disguised by fake websites and sources.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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