CAT Exam Dress Code 2023: Check Dress Code For Male And Female Candidates, Exam Day Guidelines

IIM Lucknow will conduct the CAT 2023 exam on Sunday, November 26, 2023. Eligible candidates appearing for the management entrance exam can check here the dress code to be followed, exam day guidelines, and other details 

Sherin Tressa Tomy
Nov 26, 2023, 08:45 IST
CAT 2023 Dress Code, Exam Day Guidelines
CAT 2023 Dress Code, Exam Day Guidelines

CAT 2023 Dress Code: The Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow is conducting the CAT 2023 exam today, Sunday, November 26, 2023.  Candidates appearing for the exams can check the slot details, dress code, and important instructions to be followed on the day of the exam. The CAT 2023 is being conducted across 150 cities in the country. Canddiates must note that the first session of the exam is scheduled to begin at 8:30 AM. 

The CAT exam 2023 is being conducted in the online mode. The first important instruction for candidates is to keep their CAT 2023 admit card with them. The admit card link is available on the official website. The CAT 2023 exam will be conducted in three slots. The CAT exam time slot is provided on the hall ticket of the students. The cat exam timing 2023 is as follows - Slot 1 (8:30 AM to 10:30 AM), Slot 2 (12:30 PM to 2:30 PM) and Slot 3 (4:30 PM to 6:30 PM).

Following the dress code for the CAT exam is mandatory for candidates. The CAT exam dress code for female and male candidates has been specified by the exam conducting authority for the smooth operation of the exam. Candidates are advised to abide by the dress code prescribed in order to make sure that there is no extra frisking before entering the exam hall. 

Things to Keep in Mind When Appearing for CAT 2023

As mentioned the CAT 2023 exam is being conducted in online mode. The exam will be conducted in three slots. Details regarding the schedule and slot to appear for the exam will be mentioned in individual admit cards. Students are also advised to keep the following points in mind for the exam day

  • Carry the hard copy of the CAT 2023 admit card 
  • Report to the exam centre at least an hour before the commencement of the exam
  • No electrical gadgets or calculators are allowed
  • Follow the appropriate dress code issued

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CAT 2023 Dress Code 

Following the prescribed dress code for the CAT exam is mandatory for students appearing for the exams. Students preparing to appear for the management admission test can check the CAT 2023 dress code for female and male candidates before reporting to the exam centre

  • Wearing any jewellry containing metal is strictly prohibited

According to the CAT exam guidelines issued, female candidates have been advised to wear simple clothing. Students are advised to avoid any fancy jewellery, necklace, bracelets, earrings or rings. Students wearing such items will be asked to remove them before entering the exam hall

  • Students are not allowed to wear shoes, caps, jackets, and clothes with large pockets and metal attachments

Students are not allowed to wear any type of footwear with thick soles. Dresses attached to caps or hoodies are also not allowed. Students are advised to avoid outfits that attract unnecessary attention leading to additional checking. Dresses with minimal pockets are advisable 

  • Students with a metal implant or a pacemaker are advised to carry medical certificates

Students with a pacemaker or any metal object inside their bodies are required to carry supporting medical documents to avoid extra checking before the exam commences.

  • Candidates are not allowed to carry bags or mobile phones or electronic items with them

Candidates are not allowed to carry electronic devices like mobile phones inside the exam hall. Laptops, smartwatches, and fitness bands are strictly prohibited inside the exam hall. Devices like pagers and calculators are also prohibited inside the exam hall.

Things to Carry on CAT 2023 Exam Day

When appearing for the CAT 2023 exams it is mandatory for students to carry the following items with them

  • CAT admit card 2023

The CAT 2023 admit card is available on the official website. Students appearing for the exams on November 26th need to download their admit card from the website. The admit card is a mandatory document to be presented at the exam centre

  • Valid photo ID proof

Along with the CAT admit card students are required to carry a valid photo ID proof. The od proof can be any government document with the candidate's photograph and signature on it. The approved documents include Aadhar card, Electoral ID, Driving License, PAN card, Passport, etc

  • Scribe affidavit and medical certificate

Students who require assistance on the day of the exam need to carry the documents supporting their claim along with the affidavit. 

  • Any other required document

In case of a name change or any other documentation that will be required on the exam day must be carried by students appearing for the CAT 2023 exam. 

List of Barred Items for the CAT 2023 Exam

Along with the list of things allowed inside the exam hall is the list of barred items that are not supposed to be carried by students appearing for the CAT exams. These include mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, electronic gadgets, calculators, wrist watches pouches for stationery items.

Sherin Tressa Tomy
Sherin Tressa Tomy

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Sherin completed her Masters degree in Communication from Madras Christian College, Chennai,. She has 5 years of experience in creating digital content and has previously worked as an assistant professor for 1.5 years. She later joined as a content writer at Careers360 working on education news, college, university and careers section. At Jagranjosh.com, she writes for the Education News section also working on the board results and other entrance exams like CUET, NEET, JEE Main.
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