CAT 2025 Registration Ongoing @iimcat.ac.in: All About NC-OBC, SC/ST, Scribe Certificates; List of Documents

The Common Admission Test 2025 (CAT) is set for November 30, 2025 and the exam will be conducted by IIM Kozhikode. All interested candidates can now register themselves for the CAT 2025 exam till September 13. To register for the same, candidates claiming category-benefits will need to submit some essential documents and certificates such as NC-OBC Certificate for CAT , PWD certificate for CAT, category certificate for SC/ST among others. PwD candidates will also be required to submit a Scribe Affidavit along with their disability certificate. Only those applicants who will provide accurate information related to Personal Details, Academic and Work Experience will be considered for participation in the admission test. Keep reading this article to find further details about the documents required for CAT registration 2025 and tips for smooth CAT registration.

Category Certificates Required for CAT 2025 Registration

Other than major documents, the CAT application also asks candidates for several certificates to prove that they have the mentioned qualifications and experience. For the CAT 2025, one will need the following certificates to be filled during the online application process and will be used in the later stages of selection (like interview).

Educational Qualification Marksheets/Certificates:

• Class 10 and 12 marksheets/certificates

• Graduation marksheets/degree certificate

• Candidates in the final year can also submit their Final year of Bachelor’s degree, certificate from the Principal, HoD, Registrar or Director of their institution - stating that they meet the minimum mark requirement and will complete the degree within the stipulated time.

• Post-graduation certificates (if applicable)

• Work Experience certificate (if applicable)

• Photo Identification Proof: Aadhar Card, PAN Card, Passport, Driving License, Voter ID, College ID or Employer ID.

Here is the link to the final year certificate that students will need to get filled from their University before applying for the CAT 2025.

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Reserved Category Certificates:

CAT Exam Certificate for SC/ST

Your caste/tribe must be listed in the Government of India schedule, the certificate must be issued by a competent authority in the GOI format. Following is the category certificate affidavit for SC/ST categories which all candidates belonging from this category must have.

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NC-OBC Certificate for CAT 2025

You must belong to the non-creamy layer as has been defined by the GOI and have a valid OBC-NCL certificate issued on or after April 1, 2025. All candidates must note that the NC OBC certificate for CAT validity is one year. If the certificate is older than one year, then it is recommended that the candidate get a new one when applying for CAT. As for the format, CAT follows the reservation policy of the Government of India. Therefore, the certificate must be in the format prescribed for Central Educational Institutions.

Here is a link to the NC-OBC certificate for CAT.

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Category Certificate for EWS

To be eligible, your family' s gross income must be below Rs. 8 Lakhs. You must possess a valid EWS certificate issued by an authorised GOI body.

Category Certificate for PwD

You must have at least 40% disability as defined in the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. You must have a valid PwD certificate or UDID card. Additionally, you might also need a Scribe Affidavit to get access to a scribe.

Here is a link to the Scribe Affidavit that the candidate will need to get filled.

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