CAT 2025 Notification Out: Registration (Open till Sep 13), Important Dates, Eligibility Criteria, Application Details

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CAT 2026 admit cards will be available for download from Nov 4, 2026, ahead of the Nov 29 exam.

CAT 2025 Notification released on July 27, 2025. The exam is scheduled to be held on November 30, 2025, and will be conducted by IIM Kozhikode in online mode across 170 test cities. The official notification was released on July 27, 2025, on the website iimcat.ac.in, outlining important dates and details. The registration process began on August 1, 2025, and will remain open until September 13, 2025. The admit card can be downloaded between November 5 and November 30, 2025.

CAT 2025 Notification PDF

The official CAT 2025 notification is yet to be released. But you can refer to the previous year's notification to be familiar with the exam structure:

CAT Exam 2025 Notification

CAT Exam 2025 Important Dates

CAT 2025 notification will be released by the end of July 2025 (tentatively). Check out the expected dates of the CAT exam 2025:

CAT 2025 Events	CAT 2025 Dates
CAT 2025 Notification Publish	27th July 2025
CAT 2025 Registration Starts	1st August 2025
CAT 2025 Registration Ends	13th September 2025
CAT 2025 Admit Card	5th Nov 2025 - 30 Nov 2025
CAT 2025 Exam Date	30th November 2025
CAT 2025 Result Date	December 2025

CAT Exam 2025 - Photo Guidelines

The notification will provide some guidelines for the photographs submitted with the application process. The digital copy of the passport-size photograph with a white background and in JPEG format. The dimensions of the photographs should be 35mm x 45mm, and the file size should not exceed 80KB. Make sure that the photograph is clear and shows your face clearly.

CAT Eligibility Criteria 2025

You must meet the following CAT exam 2025 eligibility criteria to appear for the exam:

Candidates should have a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA. In the case of SC, ST, or PWD candidates, 45% of marks are required in a bachelor's degree.
Final year bachelor's students and those who are waiting for the result are also eligible to appear for the CAT exam 2025.

You can learn more from CAT Eligibility Criteria.

CAT Application Details 2025

CAT exam 2025 application process will be conducted online, and you have to follow these steps to complete the application:

Registration: You have to complete the registration for the CAT exam 2025 on the official website. This involves providing basic personal details and creating a User ID and password.
Filling out the Application Form: After registration, you have to fill out the CAT application form with your academic details, work experience, etc.
Document Uploads: You must upload your scanned copies of the photograph, signature, and other relevant documents as specified in the official CAT notification 2025.
Payment of Application Fee: In the final step, you have to pay the application fee. Make sure that the payment is completed successfully to avoid any issues with your application.
Application Correction: An application form correction window will be provided after the application process is over. You can rectify any mistakes you have made in your application form.
Admit Card Download: The CAT 2025 admit card will be available only for the registered candidates. Your admit card is mandatory for taking the exam.

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