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CAT Exam Fee 2024 (Updates): Check Fees Structure, Last Dates & How To Apply

Author : Lalita Vishwakarma

October 10, 2024

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Overview: The provisional CAT exam date for 2024 is November 24, and IIM Calcutta is likely to oversee its administration. Registration for the CAT entrance exam 2024 has started, and the last date to apply is 20 September 2024. Read on to learn more!

  • The Common Admission Test (CAT) is one of the most prestigious entrance exams for MBA aspirants in India. 
  • You can fill out the CAT exam application form by 20 September 2024, and the admit card will be available on 5 November 2024.
  • The CAT application fee for the reserved category is INR 1250/, while for the unreserved category is INR 2500/-.

Continue reading here to learn the complete details about the CAT exam fees!

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CAT Exam Fees 2024: CAT Exam Form Fees

CAT 2024 registration fees for CAT application fee are different for various categories, which are as follows-

Category

CAT Exam Fees for Application

CAT exam fees for OBC and General

Rs. 2500/-

CAT exam fee for SC, ST and PwD

Rs. 1250/-

These are the CAT exam form fees; no additional charges are applicable. 

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CAT Exam Fees 2024: Top IIMs Fee Structure

The admission fees can include various components like Tuition and Academic Fees, Accommodation Fees, mess Charges and Other Miscellaneous Charges in addition to the CAT registration fees.

Here is the list of the top 5 IIMs with their NIRF rankings and the CAT exam form fees in India. 

IIM Ahmedabad MBA Fees (NIRF Ranking-1)

The CAT exam fees for the general category are as follows. The table below has the fee structure for Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad:

Entrance fee for CAT exam - Payment mode 1
Phase Married Student Hostel (MSH)* Single Accommodation*
First Commitment Fee INR 2,00,000 INR 2,00,000
Second Commitment Fee INR 12,00,000 INR 12,00,000
Balance Programme Fee INR 18,00,000 INR 16,00,000
Caution Money (refundable) INR 70,000 INR 35,000
CAT Exam Course Fee - Payment mode 2
Phase Married Student Hostel (MSH)* Single Accommodation*
First Commitment Fee INR 2,00,000 INR 2,00,000
Balance Fee: 1st Installment INR 14,40,000 INR 12,40,000
Balance Fee: 2nd Installment INR 10,66,000 INR 10,66,000
Balance Fee: 3rd Installment INR 5,33,000 INR 5,33,000
Caution Money (refundable) INR 70,000 INR 35,000

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IIM Bangalore MBA Fees (NIRF Ranking-2)

The table below has the fee structure for Indian Institute of Management Bangalore:

Components Fees
IIMB Fees for 2 years Rs. 24,50,000
Caution Deposit (General) Rs 15,000
Caution Deposit (Hostel) Rs 5,000

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IIM Kozhikode MBA Fees (NIRF Ranking-3)

The table below has the fee structure for Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode: 

Term First-Year IIM Kozhikode Fee Second-Year IIM Kozhikode Fee
Term I/ IV 4,25,000 4,25,000
Term II/ V 3,00,000 3,00,000
Term III/ VI 3,00,000 3,00,000
Total 10,25, 2000 10,25, 2000

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IIT Delhi MBA Fees (NIRF Ranking-5)

The table below has the fee structure for Indian Institute of Technology Delhi:

Fee Components Installment (INR) Total (INR)
I II III IV V VI
Tuition Fee 2,83,400 2,83,400 2,83,400 3,22,400 3,22,400 3,22,400 18,17,400
Text/Reading Material 14,300 14,300 14,300 15,450 15,450 15,450 89,250
Student Activities/welfare (incl. mediclaim) 4,410 4,410 4,410 4,750 4,750 4,750 27,480
Library Fee 8,820 8,820 8,820 9,490 9,490 9,490 54,930
Alumni - Life Membership 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 15,000
Security Deposit* 15,000 - - - - - 15,000
Total 3,28,430 3,13,430 3,13,430 3,54,590 3,54,590 3,54,590 20,19,060

IIM Calcutta MBA Fees (NIRF Ranking-5)

The table below has the fee structure for IIM Calcutta:

Components Fees
Commitment fee Rs 2,00,000
Second instalment Rs 10,00,000
Third instalment Rs 10,00,000
Fourth instalment Rs 9,00,000

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CAT Exam Fees 2024: Fee Waivers

A small number of qualified candidates will receive a waiver of the tuition fee portion of the academic costs from IMI New Delhi by AICTE standards. According to AICTE regulations, candidates must have a total household income of less than INR 8 lakhs per year in the financial year ending right before the year of admission, as attested by a government official.

Note that the CAT registration fees for candidates from the OBC category is INR 2500.

  • The eligible students in the admitted class will be chosen for the remission of tuition fees within a month of the start of the first term of school.
  • Candidates must present their CAT exam admit card during the admission process.
  • Selection will be based on merit in the IMI New Delhi admissions process for the small pool of qualified students for whom the tuition fee waiver may be available. 
  • IMI New Delhi shall have the sole power to determine which students will receive tuition price waivers. This decision will be final and binding on all parties, and the Institute will not accept any representations in this matter.

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Conclusion

The CAT exam is a gateway to some of the best MBA programs in India. While the CAT 2024 registration fees can seem hefty, viewing them as an investment in your future is essential. With options for fee waivers and financial aid, the governing bodies ensure that every deserving candidate gets a fair shot at their dream.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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