CAT 2016 extends deadline for submission of application forms by 5 days

Bengaluru, 22 September, 2016: In a press release issued today, the office of the Convenor CAT 2016 has announced an extension of the deadline for submission of application forms by exactly 5 days. The new deadline is 5:00 p.m. on 27th September. “The primary reason for the extension is to facilitate the applicants who are still in the process of completing their applications. There are many applicants in this stage, and we have been getting a lot of requests from them,” said Professor Rajendra K Bandi, Convenor, CAT 2016.

“The total number of submitted applications (as at 3:30 p.m.) is 2.08 lakhs, which is far in excess of the applications for the comparable period last year. This number is expected to go up further by 5:00 p.m. today, the original deadline. The corresponding number last year was 1.83 lakhs,” Prof. Bandi added.

The extension of the deadline has been notified on the CAT website.

 

[Swaswati Borpuzari]

The Common Admission Test (CAT) 2016, a pivotal gateway for students aspiring to secure admissions into prestigious Indian management institutions, has announced an extension for the submission of application forms. Originally set to close on a specific date, the organizing committee has decided to extend the deadline by an additional five days. This decision comes as a relief for many aspirants who may have faced unforeseen challenges in completing their applications within the initial timeframe. The extension underscores the committee's commitment to ensuring that all eligible candidates have a fair opportunity to participate in the selection process. Aspiring students are now advised to utilize this additional time wisely to review and submit their applications, ensuring that all required documents and information are accurate and complete. This move is expected to increase the overall number of applications, thereby enhancing the competitiveness and diversity of the candidate pool for the academic year 2017-2018.