CAT Exam Reservation 2024: Category Wise OBC, SC, ST, EWS, and PwD

CAT Exam Reservation 2024: Category Wise OBC, SC, ST, EWS, and PwD

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CAT 2024 Reservation: 27% of IIM MBA seats are allotted for OBC candidates, 15% for SC, 7.5% for ST, and up to 10% of seats are reserved for EWS according to the CAT 2024 reservation policy set by the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India. Meanwhile, 5% of seats are reserved for PwD candidates. Candidates filling the CAT application form 2024 must fill the CAT 2024 reservation details appropriately in the form. Indian Institute of Management follows the CAT reservation policy for offering IIM MBA seats. Read this article to know about the CAT exam reservation policy, CAT reservation fees and CAT reservation documents.

CAT Reservation Criteria 2024

This Story also Contains

  1. Documents Required for CAT Reservation 2024
  2. CAT Reservation 2024: List of Documents
  3. CAT Reservation 2024 Fees
  4. IIM Admission Reservation Criteria
  5. CAT Reservation 2024 for General Category
  6. CAT Reservation 2024 for OBC Category
  7. CAT Reservation 2024 for SC/ST Category
  8. CAT Reservation 2024 for PWD Category
  9. CAT Reservation 2024: Eligibility Criteria
CAT Exam Reservation 2024: Category Wise OBC, SC, ST, EWS, and PwD
CAT Reservation

The reservation in the CAT exam, IIM reservation policy and list of documents are available on the CAT official website, iimcat.ac.in and also mentioned in the CAT notification 2024. The category-wise CAT 2024 reservation policy and certificates to be submitted for the CAT reservation 2024 verification documents pdf links are also listed in the table.

CAT 2024 Reservation Policy and Certificates

Category

Reserved Percentage

CAT Reservation 2024 Certificates

NC-OBC (Non-Creamy Other Backward Classes)

27%

NC-OBC Certificate

SC (Scheduled Caste)

15%


SC/ST Certificate

ST (Scheduled Tribe)

7.5%

Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)

up to 10%

EWS Certificate

PwD (Person with Disability)*

5%


  • PWD Certificate Form 5
  • PWD Certificate Form 6
  • PWD Certificate Form 7

*Based on the physical disability, candidates can download and fill out any one of the forms to avail of the seats under the CAT exam reservation for the PwD category.

Check out: IIM Admission Criteria

Documents Required for CAT Reservation 2024

To verify the category of the applicants, it is necessary to submit the relevant documents as proof of category certificate and income certificate. The certificate must be collected from the government officials. A copy of the category/caste certificates must be submitted at the time of document verification in front of the admission cell of the institution. The candidate must carry the original CAT reservation 2024 documents for verification. If the candidates fail to submit the CAT exam documents, the admission process of the candidates will be cancelled.

CAT Reservation 2024: List of Documents

Candidates must be ready with the following CAT exam reservation documents to apply for the CAT 2024 and further rounds of the admission process. The below documents are to be uploaded at the time of CAT registration 2024 in the prescribed size and format.

  • ID proof
  • OBC Certificate (applicable for OBC candidates only)
  • SC Certificate (applicable for SC candidates only)
  • ST Certificate (applicable for ST candidates only)
  • EWS Certificate (applicable for economically backward candidates only)
  • Disability certificate (applicable for specially challenged candidates only)
  • Income certificate
  • Identification affidavit
  • Scribe EducationalQualifications Affidavit
  • Academic certificates
  • CAT authorisation form
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CAT Reservation 2024 Fees

As per the CAT 2024 registration policy, there are no additional fees to be paid for the CAT registration to apply under any category. Based on the category where candidates are in can fill out the CAT application form. The below table the CAT registration fees to be paid by the candidates from various categories.

Category

CAT Exam Fees

General/OBC/EWS

Rs. 2500

SC/ST/PWD

Rs. 1250

Also Read: How to fill out CAT 2024 application form

IIM Admission Reservation Criteria

Indian Institute of Management reserves seats for the reserved candidates from SC, ST, OBC, EWS and PWD categories. Based on the IIM reservation policy, candidates from these categories also get reservations in the CAT cut off marks and a relaxation of 5% of marks in the bachelor's degree to get shortlisted for the next rounds of IIM Admission criteria.

See also: IIM Fees for MBA

CAT Reservation 2024 for General Category

There is no reservation for the general candidates in applying for the CAT exam, CAT cutoff marks and MBA admission criteria. As per the Government of India reservation policy, the candidates from the general category are not eligible for any reservation in getting seats at IIMs. General candidates can get the IIM MBA admission straightforwardly only without any reservation in the CAT exam.

CAT Reservation 2024 for OBC Category

CAT exam reservation for the OBC candidates is 27%. The reservation policy for the non-creamy layer backward class is mentioned in the CAT notification 2024. CAT reservation for OBC category is fully dependent on the central list of state-wise OBCs eligible for the reservation. For the latest updates on the Central Government list of OBC candidates, applicants can visit the official website of National Commission for Backward Classes - ncbc.nic.in. before filling out the NC OBC Certificate for CAT 2024.

CAT Reservation 2024 for SC/ST Category

The CAT reservation 2024 for SC and ST categories is 15% and 7.5% respectively. The candidates who meet the MBA eligibility criteria and submit the SC/ST certificate documents will get the benefits of IIM admission under the SC/ST category. Candidates from SC or ST categories can use the same certificate as proof to submit before the authorities of IIM MBA admission for reservation in CAT exam.

CAT Reservation 2024 for PWD Category

As per the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 Government of India, candidates with disabilities irrespective of any category will get 5% of seats for the IIM MBA admission. Based on the physical disability of the applicant, candidates can fill out the certificate from the CAT official website and attest it by the notified medical authority. The physical disabilities considered for the CAT exam under the CAT 2024 reservation policy for PwD category are below:

  • Blindness or low vision
  • Deaf
  • Locomotor disability
  • Autism or intellectual disability
  • Other disabilities are mentioned under 'The Schedule' of the RPwD Act 2016.
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CAT Reservation 2024: Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the CAT exam, the applicants must fulfil the minimum CAT eligibility requirements as mentioned below. The candidates who failed to meet the MBA eligibility requirements will not be allowed to attend the CAT 2024 exam.

  • Candidates from the general category must have a 3 year bachelor’s degree from an approved university with 50% of the minimum aggregate of marks.
  • As per the reservation in CAT exam, Candidates from the reserved category are eligible to apply for the CAT exam with 45% marks from a bachelor’s degree as minimum aggregate.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Can a candidate apply under both OBC and EWS categories for CAT 2024?
A:

No, the applicants can do the CAT registration 2024 only under one category. 

Q: What documents are required for CAT reservations 2024?
A:

Candidates who meet the CAT reservation criteria will get the favours in the CAT registration and IIM admission process. It is mandatory to submit the valid and latest documents given by the government authority to verify the candidate's category, income certificate for EWS and disability certificate for PwD applicants.

Q: How does the CAT reservation policy affect CAT cut off and IIM MBA admissions?
A:

Reserved candidates have to meet low CAT cut off marks compared to the general category. However, candidates from all categories must obtain minimum qualifying marks for the CAT exam. The CAT reservation policy is considered while releasing the shortlist and final IIM MBA admission offer letter.

Q: What are the CAT reservation percentages for different categories of candidates?
A:

The CAT 2024 exam follows the reservation criteria set by the Government of India. The CAT reservation policy says 27% for OBC, 15% for SC, 10% for EWS, 7.5% for ST and 5% for PWD.

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Hello dear candidate,

NO. your application for CAT will not rejected for wrong gender small mistake in the OBC NCL certificate. You will be considered as an OBC candidate.

you just need to get your OBC certificate corrected and need to inform the CAT helpdesk about this error.


Hello,

Here are some top MBA colleges in India with fees under Rs. 2 lakh and their exam/cutoff details:

  • SIMSREE, Mumbai – Fee around Rs. 1.3–1.4 lakh for 2 years. Accepts CAT, CMAT, MAH-CET, MAT, ATMA. Cutoff is very high, usually 99+ percentile in CAT/CMAT.

  • PUMBA (Dept. of Management Sciences, Savitribai Phule Pune University) – Fee around Rs. 1.2–1.3 lakh. Accepts CAT, CMAT, MAH-CET, ATMA. Cutoff approx. 75+ percentile in CAT, 90–95+ percentile in CMAT, high scores in MAH-CET.

  • TISS, Mumbai (MA HRM & other management-related programmes) – Fee around Rs. 1.7–1.9 lakh. Accepts CAT for some courses. Qualifying cutoff is around 60–70 percentile, but final selection cutoffs are higher.

These are the main government institutes where the full MBA/PG programme fee is within Rs. 2 lakh. Cutoffs vary slightly each year and by category, but SIMSREE and PUMBA generally need high scores, while TISS has its own process along with CAT shortlisting.

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Hey! With a NEET score of 344 in the ST category, it is highly unlikely to get admission in any government BDS college in Delhi through the All India Quota. The cutoff for government BDS seats in Delhi usually falls around 400–450 for ST category, so your score is below that range.

You can consider private dental colleges, state quota seats in other states, or reattempt NEET next year to improve your chances.

Hello dear candidate,

YES, with NEET score 344in the ST category you have high chances of getting admission in a BDS College in J&K through JKBOPEE counselling.

check the seat availability and next participate in JKBOPEE Counselling with all the necessary documents.

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