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CAT registration 2025 begins on August 1,2025 at 9:45 AM. CAT 2025 application form is available on CAT official website, iimcat.ac.in. CAT 2025 application last date is September 20, 2025. MBA aspirants aiming for IIM admission and other B-schools must register before CAT registration 2025 last date, September 13, 2025. Before registering for the CAT 2025 exam, candidates must ensure that they have a valid email ID and mobile number. CAT login credentials will be sent on these which will be used for login throughout the CAT exam registration process, such as registration, admit card and result download. This year, IIM Kozhikode, will be conducting the CAT 2025 exam on November 30, 2025. Keep reading this article to find complete information on CAT registration 2025, CAT registration fees 2025, documents required for CAT registration 2025 and more.
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The official CAT 2025 website has been launched, iimcat.ac.in. Candidates appearing for the CAT 2025 exam will be able to visit this website to check any exam-related information.
Here is the screenshot of the official CAT 2025 website which has been launched today.

Here are the following CAT registration dates that were released via the CAT notification. All candidates must stay updated with all the upcoming events, starting with CAT registration which begins tomorrow.
CAT Exam Dates | Dates |
CAT Registration 2025 Start Date | August 1, 2025 (9:45 AM) |
CAT Registration 2025 Last Date | September 20, 2025 (5 PM) |
CAT Form Correction Window | September 20, 2025 (Tentative) |
CAT Admit Card Date | November 5, 2025 to November 30, 2025 |
November 30, 2025 | |
CAT official website | iimcat.ac.in |
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Before filling out the CAT application forms, it is essential for all candidates to go through the CAT 2025 eligibility criteria, based on which they will be able to take the CAT 2025 exam.
Candidates should have completed their undergraduate degree from a recognised university with a minimum of 50 percent marks. While, for SC, ST and PwD candidates, the minimum required marks are 45%.
Students in their final year of study can also apply for the CAT 2025 exam but they will have to meet the eligibility criteria upon graduation.
The CAT registration process is one of the most important steps for a candidate. Therefore, all MBA aspirants must keep in mind the following steps before filling out the CAT application forms.
Step 1: Visit the official CAT 2025 website, iimcat.ac.in.
Step 2: You will now need to click on ‘New Candidate Registration’ and will have to enter basic information such as your name, date of birth, nationality, phone number and email ID.
Step 3: After entering all the information, you will have to complete the Captcha and verify your registration with OTP which will be sent to you on your registered phone number.
Step 4: In the last step, you will have to pay the CAT application fee which will vary for SC,ST, PwD and General categories.
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The following is the list of documents required for the CAT registration form for the upcoming CAT 2025 exam.
Class 10 and 12 marksheets
Bachelor’s degree/diploma or higher education (if any)
Work experience certificate (if applicable)
Scanned images of passport-size photo and signature. (Keep in mind that the photo should not be more than six months old and must have a white background).
CAT registration fee payment slip
Here are the CAT registration 2025 fees that all candidates appearing for the CAT 2025 exam will need to pay at the time of registration.
CAT 2025 Registration fees for SC, ST and PwD candidates | Rs. 1,300 |
CAT 2025 registration fees for all other categories | Rs. 2,600 |
Aspirants must note that CAT exam fees will be a one-time payment and are non-refundable. After paying these fees, candidates will be able to apply to multiple IIMs.
In case you not receive a Confirmation email after completing the CAT application form or you have queries regarding CAT registration, application, documents or payment process, the candidate can connect with Candidate Help Desk via email (cathelpdesk@iimcat.co.in) or call 1-800-210-0175 (Toll Free Number).
Make sure you have your User ID and/or Payment Transaction Number details for reference.
Once the deadline for the CAT registration form is over, all candidates will be given a period for form correction. The CAT registration form window will be open for a specific time period. However, candidates will only be able to change the photograph, signature and test city preference.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes, CAT does allow candidates to use calculators but it is through an on-screen calculator which is provided during the CAT exam. Candidates will not be allowed to use physical calculators during the CAT 2025 exam.
Candidates aiming for an older IIM and in General category will require above 98% to get admission. Whereas, for other IIMs, the percentile range can vary from 94% to 97%, although some students can even get called at scores as low as 89% to 90%.
CAT 2025 registration will commence from August 1, 2025 at 9:45 AM and will conclude by September 13, 2025.
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