CAT 2025: Exam Date (Out), Notification (Out), Registration (Aug 1 to Sep 20), Syllabus, Eligibility

CAT 2025 will be conducted on November 30, 2025, since the exam is conducted on the last Sunday of November each year. The CAT 2025 conducting body is IIM Kozhikode. On July 27, 2025, the official CAT 2025 notification was released, and it contains all the important details like the exam schedule, reservation policy, eligibility criteria, and more. The CAT 2025 application form was released on August 1, 2025, and the last date to register for the CAT examination 2025 was extended to September 20, 2025. Earlier, the last date to register for CAT 2025 exam was September 13, 2025. The CAT 2025 application form correction window will be opened in the last week of September 2025. Students must visit the official website of CAT 2025 @ iimcat.ac.in to get latest updates about the CAT 2025 examination, important dates, application process, and more.

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CAT 2025 Highlights

The CAT exam is administered each year for individuals seeking admission to top MBA colleges and B-schools in India. Find the major highlights of CAT 2025 mentioned below:

CAT Exam Date 2025

The CAT exam date 2025 is released along with the official notification on the official website. Along with the exam date, registration dates, admit card date, result date, and the entire schedule, it is also released. Check out the CAT exam dates 2025 mentioned below:

CAT Notification 2025

The CAT 2025 notification marks the beginning of the MBA admission process since the official website is updated for the academic year once the notification is released. Also, many top management institutes in India release their MBA application forms based on the CAT exam timeline. The CAT notification will inform you of the exam dates, application form, registration fees, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, number of test centers, reservation policy, and syllabus. The direct link to download the official CAT 2025 notification will be updated below once it is released on the official website at iimcat.ac.in.

CAT Registration 2025

The CAT application form 2025 will be released on the official website only and you will be able to access the application form only at iimcat.ac.in. CAT registration is the first step in the MBA admission process through CAT and you must complete the same before the stipulated deadline. Check the steps to register for CAT 2025 mentioned below:

Step 1: Generate the User ID and Password

Make sure you meet the CAT eligibility requirements before registering. Go to the official website and select "Register" under "New Candidate Registration" if you qualify. Enter your information, including your name, country, email address, mobile number, and birthdate. CAT registration ID and password will be sent to you via email and SMS after you verify your application form with an OTP. In order to fill out the application form, individuals who have already registered must click 'Login' under 'Registered Candidate Login'.

Step 2: Complete the CAT Application Form

Using the newly created User ID and password, return to the official website and complete the application form. You will need to provide your academic information (Classes 10+2 scores, UG/PG details, etc.), work experience information (if any), name of the IIMs and programs you want to pursue, test city preferences (up to four), and personal information (name, gender, nationality, category, address, DOB, email ID, mobile phone number, etc.).

Step 3: Verify the Details and Pay the Application Fee

Check all the information you entered on the CAT application form, then pay the fee. General category applicants must pay an application fee of INR 2400 while reserved category applicants must pay INR 1200 as CAT application fees. Credit cards, debit cards, net banking, and UPI can all be used to pay the fees. Candidates will receive a confirmation email on their registered email address following successful payment of the CAT application fee.

CAT 2025 Total No. of Questions

The CAT 2025 exam pattern is expected to remain the same as 2024 and the total number of questions is also expected to be 68. You can check the distribution of questions in CAT mentioned in the table below:

CAT Expected Difficulty Level 2025

The CAT exam is considered to be one of the toughest entrance exams in India. If you plan to prepare for CAT, you must be aware of the expected difficulty level of the exam which can be predicted using the current year’s exam analysis. Check the expected CAT 2025 difficulty level based on the previous year’s exam analysis mentioned below:

CAT Syllabus PDF Download 2025

The CAT syllabus is vast and consists of various topics and concepts from a variety of subjects. However, the CAT syllabus can be divided into three broad categories which include Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Ability. The IIMs will not release an official CAT 2025 syllabus, however, based on previous year’s data we have curated a list of topics that have the highest probability of appearing in the CAT 2025 exam below:

CAT Admit Card 2025

The CAT admit card 2025 will be released by the first week of November. It is an important document that is necessary for every candidate since it allows you to be admitted to the exam center and appear for the test. The CAT hall ticket is released only on the official CAT website and can be downloaded using the proper credentials. Follow the steps below to download the admit card once it is released:

• You must first visit iimcat.ac.in., which is the official IIM CAT website
• Click on the 'Registered Candidate Login' link in order to log in using your User ID and Password.
• Once logged in, click on the CAT Admit Card 2025 link present on your account page and download the same.
• The CAT 2025 Admit Card PDF will be displayed on the screen which can be downloaded or printed directly.

Details Mentioned on the CAT Admit Card

• Candidate’s Name
• Candidate’s Category
• Date of Birth
• Application Number
• PwD Status
• Exam Date and Slot Timing
• CAT Exam Centre Address
• Reporting and Entry Time
• Google Map Link

You should check all CAT admit card details and ensure all the information is correct. Any discrepancies should be immediately reported to the concerned authorities and rectified before the exam day.

MBA Colleges Accepting CAT 2025

Over 1300 MBA colleges in India will accept the CAT 2025 scores for admission to various postgraduate management courses in the 2025-26 academic year. Take a look at the IIMs and Non-IIM MBA CAT participating colleges 2025 mentioned below:

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