CAT 2025 Registration Deadline is September 13, Apply Today by the Direct Link Here and Check the Details Again

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Somdatta Roy

Senior Content Writer | Updated on - Sep 10, 2025

CAT 2025 exam will be held on November 30, 2025, by conducting IIMs. It is one of the entrance tests for admission to leading MBA and postgraduate management programs across India's top business schools.

The application window for the CAT 2025 exam closes in just three days, on September 13, 2025. If you haven't already, you should register as soon as possible on the CAT website: iimcat.ac.in.

Direct Link: CAT 2025 Online Application (ACTIVE)

The registration process began on August 1, 2025. To be eligible, you must have a bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks (or 45% for candidates in the SC, ST, or PwD categories) or be in the final year of your degree program.

IIM Kozhikode will conduct the exam on November 30, 2025, in approximately 170 cities across India. Up to five preferred test centers are available for you to choose from during the application process.

CAT 2025 Registration Process

The CAT 2025 registration process presented in a table format:

Step	Description
1: New User Registration	Go to the official IIMCAT website, iimcat.ac.in. Click on "New Registration" and provide your basic contact information.
2: OTP Verification	A one-time password (OTP) will be sent to your registered mobile number for verification.
3: Log In	Use the generated login credentials to access the CAT 2025 application form.
4: Fill Application Form	Fill all the personal and academic details.
5: Upload Documents	Upload your recent passport-sized photograph and a scanned signature as per the specified format and size.
6: Select Test Cities	Choose up to five preferred test cities from the provided list in order of priority.
7: Review and Submit	Review all the information you've entered, pay the application fee, and submit the form to complete the process.

Also check: CAT Exam Age Limit: Is There Any Update for 2025?

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Image credit: Official CAT 2025 Website; iimcat.ac.in

What is CAT Exam 2025 Registration Fees?

Check the following table of revised CAT 2025 exam fees and pay according to their category:

Category	Fee
General/EWS/OBC	INR 2,600
SC/ST/PwD	INR 1,300

Also Check: CAT Form Fees for OBC: Know Registration Fee for 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ans: Applicants must keep these following documents ready during CAT 2025 registration:

Class 10 marksheet
Class 12 marksheet
All graduation mark sheets/degree certificate
Birth certificate
Valid address proof (Aadhaar/Passport/Driving License)
Final year undertaking signed by Principal/HoD
Category certificate (If applicable)
PwD certificate (If applicable)
Scribe approval letter (If applicable)
Work experience certificate

Ans: There is no limit on the number of attempts for the CAT exam. If you match the eligibility requirements, you are free to retake the exam as often as you like. Some candidates also take the exam to improve their scores, while others may appear only once.

Ans: If you’re targeting IIMs (95–99+ percentile), it’s best to start preparation around Aug–Oct of the previous year of the CAT exam. You will have 12 to 14 months to develop your ideas, practice, and take a lot of practice exams. Beginning in January or March, concentrated study sessions and frequent mock exams may be sufficient for top non-IIMs (85–95 percentile). While late beginnings should use a mock-first strategy to swiftly identify and improve on weak areas, early starters can advance from the fundamentals to mock-based refining. Timed tests and regular practice are essential in both situations.

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