CAT 2022 Exam Day Guidelines (Out): Check Dos and Don'ts at Exam Center

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CAT Exam Day Guidelines have been released by IIM Bangalore at iimcat.ac.in. Candidates appearing for CAT 2022 exam need to follow the exam day guidelines issued by the exam conducting IIM. CAT 2022 Admit Card has been released online on October 27, 2022 and candidates can download the same till the exam day. Check CAT 2022 Admit Card

Candidates will also have submit a duly filled Self Declaration Form on the exam day. Other than that, carrying a valid photo Id proof is also mandatory to enter the exam hall. CAT 2022 exam day guidelines include details of frisking (security check before entry), document verification, and IRIS and photo registration at CAT 2022 Exam Centers.

Candidates should report at 7:00 AM for the forenoon session, 11:00 AM for the afternoon session, and 3:00 PM for the evening session. Entry will not be allowed after 8:15 AM, 12:15 PM, and 4:15 PM for the respective slots. Avoid carrying items prohibited in the exam hall- Mobile Phones, electronic gadgets, watches, calculators, stationery items, goggles, wallets, papers, jackets, etc.

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CAT 2022 will be conducted on November 27, in three shifts at 400+ test centers located in India. The article takes you through the exam day guidelines for CAT 2022 and will also help you understand do’s and don’ts for the exam day.

CAT 2022 Exam Day Work Flow

Candidates must be well aware of the process they have to follow on CAT 2022 exam day. Before starting with the exam, candidates will have to go through a few formalities.

On arrival at the test center, firstly the candidates need to locate their lab and go through the process of frisking.
Post completion of this task, document verification will be done and candidates will be assigned their systems.
Finally, candidates will have to complete the registration process and login to the test screen to begin the exam.

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Guidelines for Admit Card

CAT Admit Card 2022

The first and foremost thing a candidate needs to do is to download of admit card from the official website. Post downloading, the candidate needs to check all particulars including:

Name
Registration Number
Exam Date
Time / Session
PwD status
Test city
Test Center address
Reference Number

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CAT Exam Day Guidelines: Locate Test Center using Google Map Link Feature on the Admit Card

Often candidates have difficulty locating the exact location of their CAT test center and this leads to unavoidable delays on the exam day. To avoid such situations, IIM has introduced a new Google Map Link feature on the electronic version of CAT Admit Card using which the candidates can check the exact location of their allotted test center. To access the same, candidates just need to download their CAT admit cards and click on the google map link to get the directions to the exam center. Check CAT 2022 Mock Tests

Document Verification & Biometric

CAT 2022 Exam Day Guidelines: Frisking of Candidates

At the entry point, candidates will be frisked using handheld metal detectors. Separate enclosures and security personnel will be available for frisking male and female candidates.

Only socks and plain sweaters/cardigans without any pockets will be permitted inside the lab.
It is mandatory to bring supporting medical certificate if candidates have metal implants, pacemaker, etc. in their body.
No personal belongings will be allowed beyond this point.

CAT 2022 Exam Day Guidelines: Document Verification

The candidate’s admit card (affixed with the photograph), original ID proof, will be checked on the desk. The photograph and signature of the candidate should be clearly printed and visible on the ID proof and must match with the name printed on the Admit Card.

CAT 2022 Exam Day Guidelines: Biometric Verification

Post document verification, candidates will move inside the test lab.

They would be asked to proceed with biometric registration- IRIS and photo registration.
Candidate’s IRIS will be scanned and photograph will be captured.
Candidates will be required to sign the Attendance Sheet.

Do’s and Donts at Exam Center

CAT 2022 Dos and Don’ts at Exam Center

A list of the do's and don’ts for the exam day is tabulated below:

DO’S	DON'TS
Print the Admit Card on an A4 size paper with legibly printed Candidate’s photograph and signature.	Exam will be cancelled if a candidate is found to appear for the test multiple times
Carry and verify Original ID proofs as specified in the admit card before leaving for the test center.	Usage of Mobile phones, Electronic Gadgets, Watches, Calculators, own Stationery items, Wallets, and/or Goggles is prohibited.
Affix the photograph (same as used in the application process) in the space provided in the admit card before handing it over for verification at the Test Center.	Do not use the keyboard at any point of time; this will lock your computer system
Report at the test premises before gate closure timing.	Don’t request for a bio-break while inside the Exam Lab unless it is a Medical emergency and will not be entertained.
Deposition of all personal belongings such as mobile phone, bag, wallets, jackets, jewellery, watch, electronic gadgets, stationary items, etc. at the Test Centre Entrance Gate is necessary.	Do not wear any jewelry (or any item(s) containing metal), jackets and footwear inside the Exam Lab.
Reference Number printed on the Admit Card helps in checking the location of Exam Lab from the List displayed on the Notice Board.	Wastage of writing pad pages is not allowed as sheets are distributed only once.
At the Console, use the Mouse to select the right Option as answer for an MCQ and to use the on-screen Keyboard to answer a non-MCQ.
Mandatorily provide your attendance in the Form with signature when asked for in the Exam Lab.
After the Exam, handover the duly signed Admit Card to the Invigilator present in the Exam Lab.

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Guidelines for PwD Candidates

CAT 2022 Exam Day Guildelines for PwD Candidates

PwD candidates are given an additional 13 minutes 20 seconds to complete each section of CAT examination.

Separate rooms are assigned either on the ground floor or floors accessible by elevators.
Special coordinators are provided for PwD candidates.
PwD candidates with Scribe are required to carry the Scribe Affidavit duly signed by the candidate and the scribe.
For candidates specifying the requirement of a wheelchair (as indicated in their admit cards), the same will be provided.
‘Zoom’ feature will be enabled on the candidate’s test console (for visually impaired candidates) as per the requirement mentioned in the admit card.

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It is essential to appear for CAT 2022 in order to get admission to MBA in 20 IIMs and other top MBA colleges in India. The exam is therefore referred to as IIM CAT and is conducted by IIMs on an annual basis. Thus, getting nervous before examination is but obvious, out of which ignorance to ‘The’ day formalities is possible. Therefore, it is important to keep a check on the last moment preparation to appear for a great, hassle-free examination.

Exam Format Guidelines

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Virtual keyboard shall be used for Non-MCQ questions with the help of mouse.
Each section has to be completed in 40 minutes, which means 120 minutes in total.
No seat change requests will be entertained by the officials. Candidates can only sit on the seats assigned to them.
Bio-breaks are not permitted to candidates once they enter the assigned lab.
Candidates with Diabetes or other medical conditions need to produce a certificate showing the same.
Candidates cannot leave the test center before the completion of test time.
Before leaving the test center, candidates have to drop their Admit Card, pen and Scribble Pad in the boxes provided.
Candidates who have opted for the services of a scribe need to present the Scribe Affidavit duly signed by them and the scribe.

CAT 2022 Test Pattern: Key Points

Timer displayed at the top right hand corner will show the remaining time left for each section. On completion of 40 minutes, the answers will automatically get locked and submitted.
While answering questions, candidates can use the following information:
- Save & Next (save responses and move to next question)
- Clear Response (clears selected response)
- Mark for Review & Next (mark the question for review at later stage of exam)
On the right hand side, candidate can see the status of attempted questions.
- Green: answered and not marked for review
- Red: neither answered nor marked for review
- Grey: questions not visited
- Violet: questions marked for review without answers
- Violet with green tick: questions marked for review with answers.
Candidates will also be able to see the Question Paper, Profile, Instructions, and Online Calculator on their screens.
Once the paper is complete, candidates are required to fill in an online feedback form.

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CAT 2022 Authorization Form

Candidates need to carry the CAT 2022 Authorization Form provided by IIM if they wish to carry any prohibited or exceptional items to the Test Lab due to any medical reasons. The official link to download the authorization form is provided below:

CAT 2022 COVID-19 Guidelines

While appearing for CAT 2022 candidates will have to follow the COVID-19 guidelines.

Self Declaration Form for CAT 2022: Candidates are requested to download, fill and bring the self-declaration form on the day of the examination. Candidates reaching the examination center without a self-declaration form will not be allowed to take the examination.

Social Distancing will be followed at the exam center
All the equipment that a candidate will use will be sanitized.
Wearing a mask is mandatory to enter the exam hall. Also, candidates will have to wear the mask during the time of examination also.
The body temperature of candidates will be checked with thermal guns. If the body temperature is above normal or the candidate is showing any symptoms of flu, fever, etc will be detained in the other rooms for further checking.

Following these CAT 2022 Exam Day Guidelines would be mandatory for all aspirants. Not following the guidelines and instructions carefully may lead to disqualification from taking the exam.

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