if a student is pursuing a 4-year graduation programme and currently is in 7th semester that is in 4th year and will be graduating in 2022, so the student is eligible to apply for CAT 2021?

Hello

Yes, you are eligible for CAT 2021.

This is because,
Those who are in final year in the academic session 2021 -2022 i. e will be graduating in 2022 are eligible, so you are eligible for CAT 2021.
You can check the same in the final year certificate available only cat's official website , for which direct link is provided below:-

https://cdn.digialm.com//per/g01/pub/756/ASM/WebPortal/17/PDF/Final_Year_Certificate_2021.pdf

As a  final year student you'll have to  submit final year certificate while filling the cat 2021 application form

Important dates for CAT 2021 is the provided below:-

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

-----------)CAT 2021 application form last date:- 15th September, 2021, at 5 PM

-----------)Correction of CAT application form:- 4th Week of 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