Hello,

For CAT (Common Admission Test) applications, a digitally signed caste certificate is accepted, but it's essential to ensure that it meets the following criteria:

1. The certificate should be issued by a competent authority.

2. It should be in the prescribed format.

3. The digital signature should be authentic and verifiable.

However, to avoid any potential issues during the admission process, it's recommended to get the digitally signed caste certificate countersigned or stamped by the issuing authority or a gazetted officer. This adds an extra layer of verification and authenticity.

hope this helps,

Thank you