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The official website for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025, iimcat.ac.in has now been launched. As per the CAT notification, CAT 2025 registrations will commence from August 1, 2025 (9:45 AM) and will conclude by September 13, 2025, tentatively. Following this, all candidates will be able to download the CAT admit card 2025 from November 5, 2025 onwards till November 30, 2025 by visiting the official website. CAT 2025 exam date has officially been confirmed and is November 30, 2025 and will be conducted by IIM Kozhikode. Earlier, CAT 2025 notification was released on July 27, 2025 in several leading newspapers, announcing CAT exam dates. Keep reading this article to find the complete CAT 2025 schedule, eligibility criteria, notifications and more.
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Through the official CAT 2025 website, candidates will be able to register themselves for the upcoming CAT exam from August 1, 2025. Furthermore, this website will serve as the official platform for candidates to get timely updates about the exam.
CAT notifications mention that the exam will be conducted across 170 test cities in India. All candidates will be given the option to select any five test cities in order of their preference.
Take a look at the following CAT 2025 exam schedule which will help candidates stay updated with all the upcoming events and avoid missing on any deadline.
CAT Exam Dates | Tentative Dates |
CAT Registration 2025 Start Date | August 1, 2025 (10 AM) |
CAT Registration 2025 End Date | September 13, 2025 (5 PM) |
CAT Form Correction Window | September 20, 2025 (Tentative) |
CAT Admit Card Date | November 5, 2025 to November 30, 2025 |
CAT 2025 Exam Date | November 30, 2025 |
CAT official website | iimcat.ac.in |
To be eligible for the CAT 2025 exam, all candidates must ensure the following:
They have completed their undergraduate degree from a recognised university or institution with a minimum of 50 percent marks. For SC, ST and PwD candidates, the minimum required marks are 45%.
Candidates in their final year of study can also apply, but they will have to meet the eligibility criteria upon graduation.
Take a look at the following CAT 2025 registration fees that candidates will be required to pay after completing the registration form.
CAT 2025 Registration fees for SC, ST and PwD candidates | Rs. 1,300 |
CAt 2025 registration fees for all other categories | Rs. 2,600 |
All candidates must note that CAT exam fees will be a one-time payment and are non-refundable. Through these fees, candidates will be able to apply to multiple IIMs.
Common Admission Test (CAT) is a crucial step for aspiring MBA students in India. All interested MBA aspirants who wish to register for the CAT 2025 exam must follow the below steps:
Begin by visiting the official CAT 2025 website, iimcat.ac.in.
Next, you will need to click on ‘New Candidate Registration’ wherein you will be required to enter basic information like your name, date of birth, nationality, phone number and email ID.
Once you have filled in all the details, you will have to complete the Captacha and verify your registration with the OTP sent on your registered phone number.
Finally, you will receive a unique User ID and password via email and SMS.
Once the above steps have been completed, you will need to fill out the application form and upload important documents such as: recent passport-size photograph, a scanned signature and other relevant category certificates in PDF format. Lastly, you will need to pay the application fees.
The CAT 2025 exam will be a 2-hour computer-based test with around 68 questions which will be distributed across three sections: Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR) and Quantitative Ability (QA). Each section will have a 409-minute time limit.
The evaluation criteria will be as follows:
+3 marks | Correct answers |
-1 marks | Incorrect answers |
Negative marking | Type In The Answer (TITA) questions |
With the official launch of the CAT 2025 website, also marks the commencement of the MBA admission cycle for IIMs and other top B-schools via CAT 2025 exam. Through this website, MBA aspirants will get timely announcements regarding the CAT 2025 exam and help in easing the application process for aspirants.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
It’s impossible to confirm if CAT 2025 will be ‘easy’ or ‘difficult’ as the difficulty level of the CAT exam can vary depending on the specific IIM conducting the exam and individual strengths and weaknesses.
IIM Kozhikode will be conducting the CAT 2025 exam on November 30, 2025. CAT 2025 registration will commence from August 1, 2025.
No, CAT 2025 registration will commence from August 1, 2025 and will conclude on September 13, 2025.
On Question asked by student community
Hey! With a NEET score of 344 in the ST category, it is highly unlikely to get admission in any government BDS college in Delhi through the All India Quota. The cutoff for government BDS seats in Delhi usually falls around 400–450 for ST category, so your score is below that range.
You can consider private dental colleges, state quota seats in other states, or reattempt NEET next year to improve your chances.
Hello dear candidate,
YES, with NEET score 344in the ST category you have high chances of getting admission in a BDS College in J&K through JKBOPEE counselling.
check the seat availability and next participate in JKBOPEE Counselling with all the necessary documents.
Thank you.
Hey! With an All India Rank (AIR) of 302,821 in NEET and belonging to the BCE category, it is highly unlikely to get a BDS seat in Telangana under the state quota, as the closing ranks for BCE are usually below 50,000. You may consider applying to private colleges under management quota or explore BDS seats in other states, but the chances remain very limited with this rank.
At KIMS Amalapuram, the internship stipend for MBBS students is generally reported to be around 20,000 per month, though some students have mentioned that in certain years no stipend was provided at all, which means it can vary depending on the policies in place at the time of your internship. To get the most accurate and updated information, it is always best to confirm directly with the college administration or recent interns, but on average, you can expect a stipend in the range of 18,000-20,000 per month during the compulsory rotating internship.
Hello Aspirant,
Since your payment status shows "S" , it means your payment is successful. The "payment unsuccessful" message on the form is likely a temporary system error or a delay in updating.
Do not make another payment.
Making a second payment could cause a double debit, which is difficult to get a refund for. You should:
Wait 24-48 hours for the status to update automatically.
Download and save a copy of your form and a screenshot of the "S" payment status as proof.
Check your bank statement to confirm the money has been debited.
If the issue is not fixed after 48 hours, contact the official CAT helpdesk immediately with your transaction details.
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