Hi,

No, you cannot change your category after the CAT examination during the IIM selection process. The category you mentioned in your CAT application form is considered final and will be used by IIMs for admission purposes. If you have applied under the General category, you will be evaluated as a General category candidate throughout the selection process, even if you belong to the OBC category.

To avoid such issues in the future, it’s essential to double-check your category details while filling out the application form for any examination.

Hello,

Once you have applied for CAT under the General Category, you will not be able to change your category after the exam, even during the IIM selection process. Category information that you would provide during the CAT application process would be used throughout the selection cycle, including shortlisting for interview and finally admitting candidates.

Here are a few key points to consider:

• Eligibility : If you are eligible for OBC category but mistakenly applied under the General category, it may affect your chances of availing benefits such as relaxation in cutoff marks, reservations, and other category-specific advantages.
• IIM Process : Based on the details you fill in your application, including the category, the IIMs (Indian Institutes of Management) shortlist you for the further selection procedure, which includes Personal Interviews (PI) and Written Ability Test (WAT) after the CAT exam.
• Correction/Update : Normally, after submitting the CAT application, there is no provision for category change. However, you should contact the CAT Helpdesk or the admissions office of the IIMs you are applying to, explaining your situation. They may guide you on whether any exceptional correction or update is possible.

Make sure your category is correctly selected for future reference during the application not to attract complications in your admission processes.