Post Title: CAT 2025 Notification OUT @iimcat.ac.in: Registration, Dates, Eligibility & Live Updates
Official Portal: iimcat.ac.in |
Brief Description:
The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) have released the CAT 2025 official notification for the Common Admission Test (CAT) for MBA/PGDM admission to IIMs and 1000+ B-schools across India. This year, IIM Kozhikode is conducting CAT 2025. The exam will be held in three sessions on November 30, 2025. Registration opens August 1, 2025 (10:00 am), and closes September 13, 2025 (5:00 pm). |
| Important Dates |
| Notification Release |
July 27, 2025 |
| Online Registration Start |
August 1, 2025 (10:00 am) |
| Registration Last Date |
September 13, 2025 (5:00 pm) |
| Admit Card Release |
November 5, 2025 |
| CAT 2025 Exam Date |
November 30, 2025 |
| Answer Key Release (Tentative) |
December 3, 2025 |
| Result Declaration (Tentative) |
First week of January 2026 |
| Registration Fee (Non-refundable) |
| General / NC-OBC / EWS |
₹2,600/- |
| SC / ST / PwD |
₹1,300/- |
| Payment Mode |
Online (Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI) |
| Eligibility Criteria (CAT 2025) |
| Education |
- Bachelor’s Degree with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD) from a recognized university or equivalent.
- Final year students (graduation) can also apply. If selected, candidates must submit proof of graduation on or before the date stipulated by the respective IIM.
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| Other Requirements |
- There is no age limit to appear for CAT.
- Candidates must maintain a valid and unique email and mobile number throughout the process.
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| Exam Pattern CAT 2025 |
| Number of Sessions |
Three (Morning, Afternoon, Evening) |
| Mode |
Computer Based Test (CBT) at test centres across 170+ cities |
| Duration |
2 hours (120 minutes) |
| Sections |
- Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC)
- Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR)
- Quantitative Ability (QA)
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| Sectional Timing |
40 minutes per section (sequential order, no switching) |
| Total Questions |
66–68 (approximate, may vary slightly) |
| Question Type |
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) & Type In The Answer (TITA), no negative marking for TITA |
| Marking Scheme |
+3 for correct, -1 for incorrect (MCQs only) |
| How to Apply |
- Visit the official website: iimcat.ac.in
- Register with valid email, mobile & details to generate a User ID & Password.
- Log in, fill out the online application, upload documents, photo & signature.
- Select preferred exam cities (up to 5 choices; allocation as per availability).
- Pay fee online and submit the application. Save/print the confirmation page.
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| Participating Institutions |
| All 21 IIMs |
Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Bangalore, Bodh Gaya, Calcutta, Indore, Jammu, Kashipur, Kozhikode, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Raipur, Ranchi, Rohtak, Sambalpur, Shillong, Sirmaur, Tiruchirappalli, Udaipur, Visakhapatnam |
| Others Accepting CAT |
IITs, FMS (Delhi), MDI (Gurgaon), SPJIMR (Mumbai), IIFT, IMI, IMT, and 1000+ top B-schools |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
- Q1: When is CAT 2025 exam?
November 30, 2025 (Sunday), in three sessions
- Q2: CAT 2025 registration dates?
August 1 – September 13, 2025
- Q3: What is the eligibility?
Bachelor’s degree with 50% (45% for SC/ST/PwD); final year students can apply
- Q4: Application fee?
₹2,600 (Gen/OBC/EWS), ₹1,300 (SC/ST/PwD)
- Q5: Where to apply?
iimcat.ac.in
- Q6: Participating IIMs?
All 21 IIMs
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Best wishes to all CAT 2025 aspirants!
