The first computer-based Common Admission Test, CAT is set to kick off tomorrow as over 2.4 lakh students are expected to appear in the entrance for admission into IIMs. The IIMs for the first time have entrusted the task of conducting the CAT to Prometric, an American firm, which is organising the computer-based test over a period of ten days. The test will be conducted at 105 centres in 32 cities across the country. Students can appear in the test at these centres during the 10-day window period.<br/><br/>A total of 2,41,582 students have registered for the exam this year, which is a marginal drop as compared to last year when 2,46,000 students appeared in for CAT. While the pattern of the exam the questions and the weightage of subjects will remain unchanged in the new format, the test does away with paperwork.<br/><br/>Directional maps detailing the locations of all test centres have been made available on the CAT website by Prometric.<br/><br/>The candidates have been asked to stay contactable by phone and email till they appear for the crucial test.