CAT 2025 registration starts on August 1 at iimcat.ac.in. Check important dates, eligibility, exam schedule, and application process details here
The Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025
registration process will officially begin on August 1, 2025, at 10:00 AM, as
announced by the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kozhikode, which
is conducting the exam this year. Aspirants can apply through the official
website — iimcat.ac.in. The last
date to register is September 13, 2025, by 5:00 PM.
CAT is a national-level entrance exam
for admissions into MBA/PGDM programmes across the prestigious IIMs and
several top B-schools in India.
📅 CAT 2025 Key Dates
|
Event |
Date & Time |
|
Registration Start Date |
August 1, 2025 (10:00 AM) |
|
Registration Deadline |
September 13, 2025 (5:00 PM) |
|
CAT 2025 Exam Date |
November 30, 2025 (Sunday) |
|
Official Website |
✅ Eligibility
Criteria for CAT 2025
Candidates must meet any of the following criteria:
|
Qualification Category |
Requirement |
|
Bachelor’s Degree (any stream) |
With minimum required marks |
|
Professional Degree (CA/CS/ICWA/FIAI) |
With required percentage |
|
Final Year Bachelor’s Student |
Eligible if required marks expected |
💰 Application Fee (Expected)
|
Category |
Fee (INR) |
|
General/EWS/OBC-NCL |
₹2,400 (Approx.) |
|
SC/ST/PwD |
₹1,200 (Approx.) |
Note: Final fee details will be available on the official
website after August 1.
📝 CAT 2025 Application Process Highlights
·
Domestic candidates must verify mobile &
email via OTP.
·
Overseas candidates receive OTP & login
via email only.
·
Once credentials are received, candidates can
log in, fill the form, and save progress anytime before final submission.
·
After payment, no edits are allowed.
·
Applicants can choose five preferred exam
cities from around 170+ test cities across India.
·
CAT 2025 will be conducted in three sessions
on November 30.
🚨 Important Advisory from IIM Kozhikode
Prof. PN Ram Kumar, Convenor of CAT 2025,
urges applicants to use only the official website — iimcat.ac.in — for all CAT-related updates. If you come
across fraudulent portals or suspicious activity, report immediately to cat2025_helpdesk@iimk.ac.in.
📊 CAT 2024 Stats (Last Year Recap)
·
Conducted by: IIM Calcutta
·
Total Applicants: 2.93 lakh
🔍 Summary of the news
CAT 2025 is your gateway to premier B-schools like IIMs. With registrations starting on August 1, 2025, it’s crucial to keep an eye on deadlines, eligibility, and the official website. IIM Kozhikode will oversee this year's exam, scheduled for November 30 across 170+ cities. Prepare early and apply carefully to avoid last-minute hassles.
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