New Delhi: This year, it is mandatory for Common Admission Test (CAT) aspirants to carry their Photo I-Card. Numerous students across the country will appear in the month-long CAT exam for admission into the prestigious Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs).
Soumitra Roy, Managing Director, Prometric India, which will organize the tests, said that an original photo I-Card is a must. He said that the testing services provider wishes to remind the candidates about the importance of bringing original and valid photo identification. He also mentioned that those using college IDs must also produce a valid ATM, credit or debit card with their name.
Furthermore, he mentioned that those without proper identification will not be allowed to appear in the test. If in doubt, candidates may bring a notarized affidavit (in English) with photo, signature, date of birth, and residential address. The CAT tests started across the country on Oct 22. The tests, to be conducted at 78 centres across 33 cities in a spread out format, will conclude on Nov 24.