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CAT 2025 registration began on August 1 at 10 AM on the official website, iimcat.ac.in, and will conclude on September 13. IIM Kozhikode will conduct the CAT 2025 exam on November 30.
CAT Application Form 2025 Today @iimcat.ac.in, Live UpdatesCAT Application Form 2025 LIVE Updates: For the academic year 2025-26, the IIM Kozhikode has commenced the CAT Registration 2025 today, on August 1. The CAT 2025 Application Form link has been activated on the official portal at 10 AM. Candidates aiming for top business schools, including the IIMs, will be able to register for CAT 2025 through the official website: iimcat.ac.in. The CAT registration cum application process 2025 will include online registration, application form filling, uploading documents and payment of fees. The registration window will remain active until September 13, 2025, at 5 PM. As per the official schedule, the CAT 2025 exam will be conducted by the IIM Kozhikode on November 30, 2025.
The application fee is INR 2,600 for General, EWS, and NC-OBC candidates, and INR 1,300 for SC, ST, and PwD aspirants. Only those who complete all registration steps, including fee payment, will be issued admit cards for the exam.
CAT Application Form 2025: Registration Link
This year, CAT 2025 exam is conducted by the IIM Kozhikode in online mode. Aspirants can register themselves by clicking on the CAT Application Form 2025 Link provided below.
CAT Registration 2025: How to apply online?
Registration for CAT is a fully online, user-friendly process. Here’s a stepwise guide to ensure a smooth application:
Step 1: Visit (iimcat.ac.in) to access the registration portal.
Step 2: Click on ‘New Candidate Registration’ to create a profile. Enter your details as asked by the authority.
Step 3: Verify these details via OTP sent to your mobile/email.
Step 4: After registration, log in using the received User ID and Password.
Step 5: Complete the six-section application form, which requires personal details, academic history, work experience (if applicable), programme and campus preferences, and selection of up to six preferred test cities.
Step 6: Upload scanned copies of your photo, signature, category certificate (if applicable), and academic documents as per the mentioned format and size.
Step 7: Pay the exam fee online and submit your application.
CAT Application Form 2025 LIVE Updates
05 00 PM IST - 01 Aug'25
CAT Application Form 2025: What if I Face Technical Glitch?
The CAT helpline and email support are available on the official portal. You can also use the “Contact Us” section for prompt resolution. Take screenshots of errors for reference.
04 30 PM IST - 01 Aug'25
CAT Application Form 2025 Live: Can I Fill Form Online?
No, the CAT application form can only be filled out online on the official website iimcat.ac.in. There is no option to submit the CAT form in offline mode.
04 00 PM IST - 01 Aug'25
CAT Application Form 2025 Live: Duration of Exam
The CAT 2025 exam will be of 120 minutes (2 hours), divided into three sections: VARC, DILR, and QA, with 40 minutes allotted to each.
03 40 PM IST - 01 Aug'25
CAT Application Form 2025 Live Updates: How many Attempts allowed?
There is no restriction—you may take CAT as many times as you wish, provided you meet basic eligibility each year.
03 20 PM IST - 01 Aug'25
CAT Application Form 2025: How to Ensure Smooth Registration Process?
Use a desktop/laptop with a stable internet connection, keep documents ready in the specified format, and apply early to avoid server issues due to heavy traffic.
03 00 PM IST - 01 Aug'25
CAT Application Form 2025 LIVE: Test Cities
As per the official CAT 2025 notification, the exam will be conducted in 170 cities across India. Candidates will get the option to select 5 cities for test centre allotment.
02 40 PM IST - 01 Aug'25
CAT 2025 Registration Live: Can Final-year students Apply?
Yes, students who are in the final year of their bachelor’s degree program are eligible to apply. They must provide a certificate from their institution during the admission process.
02 20 PM IST - 01 Aug'25
CAT Registration 2025: Any Changes in Syllabus or Pattern?
There is no change in CAT syllabus or pattern for 2025 exam. The test will be of 2 hours, in which candidates will have to attempt 66 questions. Topics will be from VARC, DILR and Quantitative Aptitude.
02 00 PM IST - 01 Aug'25
CAT Registration 2025 Live: Previous login not valid
Candidates who have appeared for CAT exam before must note that previous login credentials are not valid for CAT 2025 registration. They will have to register as new user.
01 40 PM IST - 01 Aug'25
CAT 2025 Application Form Live: How will test centres be Allotted?
Your test city preference is allotted based on your choices, but actual assignment is subject to seat availability.
01 20 PM IST - 01 Aug'25
CAT 2025 Application Form Live: Documents to Keep Ready
You should have these ready:
Valid email ID and mobile number
Recent passport-size photograph and scanned signature
Class 10 and 12 marksheets, graduation certificate/marksheet
Category/PwD/EWS certificate (if applicable)
Work experience certificate (if available)
01 00 PM IST - 01 Aug'25
CAT 2025 Application Form: Correction Window Process
CAT 2025 form correction date will be announced after the closure of registration process. During form correction, candidates will be able to edit the following in their CAT application form 2025:
- Photo
- Signature
- Test City
12 40 PM IST - 01 Aug'25
CAT Application Form 2025 LIVE: Mode of Fee Payment
CAT registration fee can be paid in online mode only, through debit card, credit card, net banking and e-wallets. Candidates must ensure the fee has been remitted successfully for acceptance of CAT form 2025.
12 20 PM IST - 01 Aug'25
CAT Application Form 2025 LIVE Updates: Details required to create ID
Candidates will have to mention their name, date of birth, nationality, state, phone number and email ID to register for CAT 2025.
12 00 PM IST - 01 Aug'25
CAT Application Form 2025 Live: Is Work Experience Mandatory?
No, work experience is not mandatory. However, candidates with full-time experience as of July 31, 2025, can add details to strengthen their profile for IIM selections.
11 40 AM IST - 01 Aug'25
CAT Registration 2025: Application Process
The form has six sections: Personal Details, Academic Details, Work Experience, Programmes (IIM and course selection), Test City Preferences, and Payment. All sections must be completed for successful submission.
11 20 AM IST - 01 Aug'25
CAT Registration 2025 Live: Reservation Criteria
There is no reservation criteria for CAT; however, for admission to MBA programme, the IIMS follow the Reservation criteria prescribed by the Government of India.
- 15% of the seats are reserved for Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates
- 5% for Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates
- 27% of the seats are reserved for Other Backward Classes candidates belonging to the “non-creamy” layer (NC-OBC).
- Up to 10% of the seats are reserved for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) candidates
11 00 AM IST - 01 Aug'25
CAT Registration 2025 Live: Participating Institutes
All 21 IIMs and over 1,200 B-schools across India accept CAT scores for MBA/PGDM admissions.
10 40 AM IST - 01 Aug'25
CAT 2025 Registration Live: Negative Marking
MCQs carry +3 marks for correct answers and -1 for incorrect ones. Non-MCQs (TITA) have +3 marks for correct answers with no negative marking.
10 20 AM IST - 01 Aug'25
CAT 2025 Registration: Number of Attempts
There is no limit on the number of attempts. As long as you meet the eligibility criteria, you can appear for CAT as many times as you want.
10 00 AM IST - 01 Aug'25
CAT Application Form 2025 Live: Official Website
The official website for CAT 2025 registration is iimcat.ac.in. Candidates are warned to avoid fraudulent websites and use only the official portal for all exam-related activities, including registration and fee payment.
09 40 AM IST - 01 Aug'25
CAT Application Form 2025 Live: Courses Available through CAT
Candidates have to appear for CAT exam to be eligible for PGP, MBA, E-MBA, PGPEX, EPGDSM, PhD, E-PhD and Doctoral Program (WP) offered by the 21 IIMs.
09 20 AM IST - 01 Aug'25
CAT Application Form 2025: Number of Cities to Select
This year, candidates can select up to 5 cities in the CAT application form 2025 for test centre allotment. The examination authority will strive to allot an exam centre in the first city of preference.
09 00 AM IST - 01 Aug'25
CAT Application Form 2025 Live: Age Limit
No, there is no age limit. As long as you meet the graduation and percentage criteria, you can appear for CAT.
08 40 AM IST - 01 Aug'25
CAT 2025 Application Form Live: Number of Questions
Based on last year’s pattern, CAT 2025 is expected to have 66–68 questions, split across VARC (22–24), DILR (20–22), and QA (22–24), with a mix of MCQs and non-MCQs.
08 20 AM IST - 01 Aug'25
CAT 2025 Application Form: Number of Sections
The CAT 2025 exam comprises three sections: Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR), and Quantitative Ability (QA), with a total duration of 120 minutes.
08 00 AM IST - 01 Aug'25
CAT 2025 Registration: Admit Card Date
The CAT 2025 admit card will be available for download from November 5, 2025, on iimcat.ac.in, using candidates’ login credentials.
07 40 AM IST - 01 Aug'25
CAT 2025 Registration Live: Documents Needed for Registration
You will need a recent passport-size photo, scanned signature, category certificate (if applicable), PwD certificate (if applicable), and academic documents.
07 20 AM IST - 01 Aug'25
CAT Application Form 2025 Live: Steps to Register
Visit iimcat.ac.in and register as a new candidate
Fill in six sections of the application
Upload required documents in correct format
Select up to six test cities
Pay the fee and submit the application
Download and save your confirmation page
07 00 AM IST - 01 Aug'25
CAT Application Form 2025: Exam Date
CAT 2025 is scheduled for November 30, 2025, and will be conducted in three sessions as a computer-based test (CBT) across 170 cities in India.
06 40 AM IST - 01 Aug'25
CAT 2025 Registration: Application Fees
The CAT registration fee has been specified below.
Category
CAT Exam Fee
General, EWS and NC-OBC
INR 2,600
SC, ST and PwD
INR 1,300
06 20 AM IST - 01 Aug'25
CAT 2025 Registration Live: Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD) from a recognised university. Final-year undergraduate students and those awaiting results may also apply, but must meet the eligibility criteria at the time of admission confirmation
06 00 AM IST - 01 Aug'25
CAT 2025 Application Form Live: Exam Conducting Authority
CAT 2025 is being conducted by IIM Kozhikode. It will be responsible for the entire process including notification, registration, admit card, and result.
05 40 AM IST - 01 Aug'25
CAT Registration 2025: Last Date to Register
The last date to register for CAT 2025 is September 13, 2025 (up to 5 PM).
05 20 AM IST - 01 Aug'25
CAT Application Form 2025 Live: Where to Access Registration Link?
The CAT 2025 registration link will be available on the homepage of iimcat.ac.in. Once you click "Register," you need to create a login by entering your basic details, and then proceed with filling out the application form.
05 00 AM IST - 01 Aug'25
CAT Application Form 2025: Registration to Begin Today
The CAT registration process 2025 will commence today, August 1, at 10:00 am. The process of CAT 2025 registration is online. Candidates can fill out the form by creating a login ID.
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