# Start a new CAT attempt

**POST /api/v1/cats/{id}/new-attempt**

Creates a new attempt for a student to take the CAT. Students can only attempt if within the allowed time window and attempt limits.


## Servers
- Local server: http://localhost:3500 (Local server)
- Production server: https://api.echoplain.social (Production server)



## Parameters

### Path parameters
- **id** (string)
  CAT ID to attempt



## Responses
### 201
CAT attempt started successfully

### 400
Cannot start attempt - CAT not available, time window passed, or attempt limit exceeded

### 404
CAT not found


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