CAT To Go Online From November 2009

The CAT (Common Admission Test) will become online starting from November 2009, sources said. The online test will be based on the GRE/GMAT format. All questions will have multiple options. The IIM (Indian Institutes of Management) and other premier business schools have reportedly agreed to conduct the online test for CAT.

The new computer-based test (CBT) will be embraced by IIMs across Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Kolkata, Indore, Kozhikode, Lucknow and Shillong.

CBT will integrate the processes involving programme information, test delivery, receipt of admit cards and score reports apart from ensuring better security through online video monitoring and biometric identification of candidates.
A web-based examination system is also expected to help aspirants in remote towns take the test.