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CAT 2022 Form Correction: The facility to make corrections in CAT Application Form is available online on the official website- iimcat.ac.in. The direct link to the form correction window for CAT 2022 is also provided below for your convenience.
- During CAT 2022 form correction window, you are allowed to edit or rectify uploaded images of photo and signature. Read CAT Photo Size & Signature Upload Guidelines
- Also, the option to change CAT 2022 exam city preferences is available.
- Modifications are not allowed in any other details like name, DOB, email id, state, and mobile number using the form correction facility for CAT.
- You do not need to pay any extra fees for editing your submitted application form.
For making changes in other details, applicants need to contact CAT helpdesk- cathelpdesk@iimcat.co.in. CAT 2022 exam will be conducted on November 27, 2022. CAT Admit Card 2022 will be released on October 27, 2022 for all the successfully registered candidates.
CAT Form Correction Date 2022
IIM Bangalore will soon announce CAT Form Correction Date 2022 on the official website- iimcat.ac.in. Tabulated below is CAT 2022 Form Correction date as per the official website:
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| CAT Registration Begins | August 3, 2022 |
| CAT Registration Last Date |
September 21, 2022 |
| CAT Correction window Start Date (Out) | September 23, 2022 |
| CAT Correction window Last Date | September 26, 2022 |
| Availability of admit card | October 27, 2022 |
| CAT 2022 Exam date | November 27, 2022 |
CAT Form Correction 2022: How to Edit CAT Application Form?
Candidates can follow these steps mentioned below to utilize the facility of CAT Form Correction.
How to Edit CAT Application Form?
- Step 1: Visit the official website of CAT 2022- iimcat.ac.in.
- Step 2: Enter the login credentials i.e. User ID and password.
- Step 3: Now, you can see your CAT Application Form.
- Step 4: You can edit and re-upload your images of photo and sign and change the test city preference.
- Step 5: Click on I agree in the declaration window and Submit.
- Step 6: The process to edit CAT form is now complete. You can also take the printout of their updated application form.
CAT 2022 Application Correction Window: Key Points by IIM
The key points to keep in mind for CAT 2022 form correction are provided below for your convenience:
- CAT Form Correction is a one-time facility: You can re-upload the scanned images of your photo and signature only once during the correction window. Once you submit the application form after making corrections , you will not be allowed to login again for CAT form correction. So, it is important to be very careful before final submission of the edited CAT application form.
- No additional fee for CAT application correction: You will not be asked to make any additional fee payment for editing your application form.
- Cannot edit personal details: You cannot make any changes to your personal details during the 3 day CAT application correction window.
- Contact CAT helpdesk for errors in academic and work experience details: During the form correction window for CAT 2022, you cannot edit details of work experience and academics (like wrong graduation marks, percentage, etc.). For any queries related to these errors you can contact CAT helpdesk.
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CAT 2022 Application Form Correction: Details you can Edit
During CAT application correction window 2022, you will be given the opportunity to edit or modify only three details in CAT Application form. Mentioned below are the details that you can edit during CAT form correction facility provided by IIM Bangalore:
| Details that can be edited | Remarks |
|---|---|
| Photograph | You can re-upload the scanned copy of your passport-size photograph if the one uploaded before is not correct. |
| Signature | Similarly, the signature can be re-uploaded as per the guidelines specified by IIM. |
| Test City Preference | You can change the test city preference during CAT application form correction window. Recently, Imphal (Manipur) has been added a new city for CAT 2022. |
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CAT 2022 Application Correction Window: Details you cannot Edit
As per the official notification, apart from the details mentioned in the table above, you cannot edit any other details including:
- Applicant’s Full Name
- Date of Birth
- Mobile Number
- Email ID
- State
- Academic details
- Work experience details
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CAT 2022 Form Correction: Re-upload Photo and Signature
You have to upload the photograph and signature as per the guidelines issued by IIM in the registration notice. You must go through the CAT photo size guidelines before re-uploading these documents during CAT application edit window.
CAT 2022 Application Correction: Document Upload Guidelines
You must re-upload your CAT photograph and signature only as per the specification given in the table below:
| Specifications | Photograph | Signature |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 30 mm (width) x 45 mm (height) | 80 mm (width) x 35 mm (height) |
| Size | Less than 80 KB | Less than 80 KB |
| Format | .jpeg/ .jpg | .jpeg/ .jpg |
| Minimum Image Resolution | 150 px/ inch | 150 px/ inch |
CAT 2022 Form Correction: Dos and Don’ts for Re-uploading Photo and Signature
You must keep in mind the below-mentioned points while re-uploading the photo and signature during CAT 2022 application form correction window:
- The photograph should be a recent one and not older than 6 months.
- The photograph should have a white or off-white background.
- Make sure you are not wearing cap and sunglasses in the photograph.
- The head, face, and shoulders should be clearly visible in your recent photograph.
- Spectacles are allowed only if being regularly used.
- Polaroid photographs are not acceptable.
- Make sure that you upload the signature done in running hand.
- Do not upload a signature done in capital letters. The same will not be accepted under any circumstances.
Check CAT 2022 Document Upload Guidelines
Instructions for Scanning CAT Photograph & Signature
You can go through certain technicalities mentioned below for scanning the photographs and signature properly.
- Set your scanner resolution to a minimum of 200 dpi (dots per inch).
- Set Color to True Color.
- Ensure that the file size is as specified in the instructions.
- Crop the image in the scanner to the edge of the photograph/signature, then use the upload editor to crop the image to the final size (as specified).
- The image file should be in JPG or JPEG format. An example of the file name is: img1.jpg or img2.jpeg. You can check the Image dimensions by listing the folder files or moving the mouse over the file image icon.
- If you are using MS Windows/MS Office, you can easily obtain photo and signature in .jpeg format not exceeding 80 KB by using either MS Paint or MS Office Picture Manager.
- Scanned images of photograph and signature of any format can be saved in .jpg format by using 'Save As' option in the File menu. The size can be reduced below 80KB by utilizing the crop and then resize option available.
CAT 2022 Official Notice for Form Correction
CAT 2022 form correction notice is released by IIM on the official website. The official notification for CAT form correction provides the exact details of the dates, particulars that can be modified, and other important points, if any. The intimation of CAT Registration Form Edit Window is provided by IIM Bangalore in the notice provided below.
What After CAT Application Form Correction Window 2022?
After the closure of CAT 2022 Application Form Correction window, IIM will release CAT Admit Card on Oct 27, 2022. Only those candidates who have correctly filled in their CAT 2022 application form will be able to download CAT Admit Card 2022 at iimcat.ac.in. The admit card will contain the details of your allotted CAT test center and google map link. Candidates must make sure to utilize CAT form correction facility (if needed) as no changes are entertained after the release of the hall ticket.
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CAT 2022 Form Correction FAQs
Ques. What is CAT form correction date 2022?
Ans. CAT Form Correction date 2022 is Sep 23 to 26, 2022. The official announcement of CAT 2022 form correction date has been made at iimcat.ac.in.
Ques. How do you correct a mistake in a CAT form?
Ans. To correct a mistake in CAT form during the application correction window, visit the official website, login with your user id and password, make the necessary corrections, and click on submit.
Ques. Can we edit our CAT application form after submission?
Ans. Yes, you can edit a few particulars in your CAT application form after submission only during the CAT form correction period. The particulars that can be edited are the uploaded photograph, signature, and the exam city preferences.
Ques. Does CAT form get rejected?
Ans. Before issuing CAT Admit Card, IIM will screen your submitted application forms. If any errors are found in either the details, fee payment, or the uploaded documents, then your CAT application might be rejected.
Ques. How do I change my CAT form name?
Ans. Once you complete the registration for CAT, you can not change your name in CAT form. Even during CAT application form correction window, no changes are permitted in the applicant’s name, email address, mobile number, date of birth, and any other personal details.
Ques. Can I change my email ID during the time of CAT Form Correction 2022?
Ans. During the time of CAT Form Correction, no candidate will be allowed to change the Email Id. However, while filling application form, if you make some mistake in email id, name, DOB, etc., then you can create a new login id but if you have paid the fees and completed the online application process, that fee will not be refunded.
Ques. What happens if you enter the wrong percentage in CAT form?
Ans. You cannot modify the academic and educational details when CAT correction window opens. You can raise a query at CAT helpdesk if you need any assistance regarding changes in your academic details.
Ques. What is the fee for CAT Form Correction 2022?
Ans. Like previous year, no extra fee will be charged by IIM for making corrections in CAT application form 2022.
Ques. What are the details of CAT Form Correction Help Desk?
Ans. CAT candidates use the helpdesk facility during a specified time period only.
- Toll-Free Number - 1800-2090-830
- Email - cathelpdesk@iimcat.co.in
Ques. Can I change the exam center preferences during CAT Form Correction?
Ans. Yes, you can edit the exam center preferences during CAT form correction. Apart from this, you can also re-upload the images of photograph and signature.
*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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