I belong to the OBC-CL category, can I give the CAT exam through the General category?

Hello

Yes, you need to choose general Category.

This is because,

Reservation is only for non - creamy layer but you belong to cl i. e creamy layer.

• Creamy layer OBC candidates are those whose parents annual income is more than 8 lakhs  per annum and they are not eligible for reservation

• obc ncl i. e Obc non creamy layer are those candidates whose parents annual income is less than 8 lakh per annum and they are eligible for reservation

Important dates for CAT 2021 is the provided below:-

-----------) CAT 2021 application form release :- 4th August 4, 2021

-----------) CAT 2021 application form last date:- 22nd  September, 2021

-----------)Admit Card release:- October 27, 2021, at 5 PM

-----------)CAT Exam Date 2021 :- 28th November , 2021

Here's how you can fill the CAT application form:-

********* First of all visit the official website i. e iimcat.ac.in  and register yourself with the help of your email id, phone number etc to generate your login credentials.

********* fill the application form, you will have to fill your personal , academic and contact details

********* upload your documents

********* then you need to enter your work experience if you have any, choose the preferred examination centre city

********* pay the application fee

********* you will get a confirmation mail on your mail id and confirmation message on registered phone number.

For detailed information checkout:-

https://bschool.careers360.com/articles/cat-registration

You can fill the form only if you are eligible for it.

CAT eligibility criteria is given below:

To be eligible for CAT ,

• you need a  Bachelor's/graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised university.

• you must have got  at least 50 per cent marks or equivalent CGPA in your graduation . SC/ST/PH students need only at least 45 percentage in Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline to be eligible .

• Candidates who are in the final year of their graduation are also eligible for CAT examination.

• There is no age restriction to be  eligible

• It is not mandatory to have work experience to be eligible

For detailed information go through

https://bschool.careers360.com/exams/cat

Thank you