Interested applicants must complete their online application at the official CAT website, iimcat.ac.in, before the deadline.
CAT 2025, administered this year by the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode, will be held on November 30 in three separate slots. The computer-based test serves as the primary gateway to postgraduate management programs at all IIMs and over 1,200 non-IIM institutions nationwide.
This year, CAT is expected to see applications surge past previous records, reflecting the growing demand for quality management education amid a competitive job market. The exam will be conducted in more than 170 cities across India, giving candidates unprecedented access and convenience.
Key details for CAT 2025 registration and exam:
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Registration deadline: September 13, 2025, 5:00 PM IST
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Examination date: November 30, 2025
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Exam mode: Computer-based Test (CBT)
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Test slots: Three—morning, afternoon, and evening
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Cities: 170+ centers nationwide
Eligibility criteria remain unchanged: candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree with at least 50 percent marks (45 percent for SC/ST/PwD) or be in the final year of their degree program. A valid email address and mobile number are required for the registration process.
Steps to register:
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Visit iimcat.ac.in and click on “New Registration.”
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Fill in personal and academic details.
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Upload a recent photograph and signature as per specifications.
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Pay the application fee (₹2,400 for General/OBC-NCL; ₹1,200 for SC/ST/PwD) through net banking, credit card, or UPI.
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Download the confirmation page for future reference.
Candidates are advised to complete the process well before the deadline to avoid last-minute website congestion. For technical support, the CAT helpdesk is available via email and telephone, details of which are listed on the CAT website.
With only 24 hours left, management aspirants should act immediately to secure their slot in CAT 2025’s record-breaking cohort.
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