This is a discussion on AfterGraduation new article "No GST On CAT 2017 Registration Fee But Bank Transaction Charges Applicable".
There will be NO GST (Goods and Service Tax) or any other taxes on CAT 2017 Registration Fee of INR 1800 (INR 900 for reserved categories) but it will attract the bank transactions charges in the range of 0.75% to 2.85%. While online payment of CAT 2017 registration fee, use of Credit card is the costliest mode while the cheapest mode is ATM cum debit card.
CAT 2017 Convener and faculty IIM Lucknow, Prof Neeraj Dwivedi confirmed that CAT 2017 registration and application fee of Rs. 1800/- and 900/- (For SC, ST, and PwD category candidates) will not attract additional GST or any other taxes, the only additional charge applicable on the CAT 2017 registration and application fee is the bank transaction processing fee.

