Reporting for the Test

If you have registered for Session 1 (morning session), you must arrive at the test centre by 8:30 AM for security checks, identity verification and checking in. Testing will begin at 10 AM. If you have registered for Session 2 (afternoon session), you must arrive at the test centre by 1:45 PM. Testing will begin at 3:15 PM.

Candidates will need to bring their CAT 2012 Admit Card and original and valid photo identification to the test centre. SC/ST candidates will also need to bring along a valid document as proof of SC/ST eligibility and DA candidates requiring support during the test will need to bring along the authorisation of support from Prometric as well as a valid photo identification of scribe if applicable. Acceptable forms of photo identification are Driver's license, Passport, PAN Card, Voter ID, College ID (supplemented with an ATM, Debit or Credit Card with your name), Employee identification card, Unique Identification Card (UID) or a notarised Affidavit (in English) with Photo, Signature, Date of Birth and Residential Address. If in doubt, bring a notorised Affidavit. Photocopies of the original and expired identifications are not acceptable. Candidates will not be permitted to take the test if valid photo identification or Admit Card is not presented. If the name has been changed due to events such as marriage, you must show the documents such as Marriage Certificate, Divorce Decree, Legal Name Change etc. and submit a photocopy at the time of the test, interview and at the time of joining a programme.