The official CAT 2025 registration number are yet to be released, but social media is buzzing with speculation. A lot of social media posts are hinting towards a drop in the CAT 2025 registrations. As per these posts, the number of CAT registrations have dropped by 46000 compared to last year. On the other hand, some CAT coaching experts are stating that the number of CAT 2025 registration has surpassed last year's CAT registration number. According to one such social media post, the number of CAT registration 2025 stood at 3,42,598, as of September 20, 2025 (4:37 PM).
Last year, 3.29 lakh candidates registered for the CAT exam, out of which 2.93 lakh appeared—resulting in an approximate participation rate of 89%. The table below shows both the CAT registration numbers and the count of candidates who actually took the exam.
Year | Number of candidates registered for CAT exam (Lakh) | Number of candidates appeared for CAT exam (Lakh) | Attendance Rate (%) |
2024 | 3.29 | 2.93 | 89 |
2023 | 3.28 | 2.88 | 87.8 |
2022 | 2.55 | 2.22 | 87 |
2021 | 2.3 | 1.92 | 83.4 |
2020 | 2.27 | 1.9 | 83.4 |
2019 | 2.44 | 2.09 | 85.9 |
From the data above, it is evident that a significant number of candidates who register for the CAT exam actually appear for it. The gap between CAT registration and appearance is usually due to personal reasons, last-minute cancellations, or changes in the aspirants’ career plans. However, with the growing demand for management education, we can expect a rise in CAT 2025 registration numbers.
CAT registrations have been steadily rising over the past few years. For 2025, experts anticipate that over 3.5 lakh candidates are likely to register for CAT 2025. This prediction is based on current trends, which show consistent growth in the number of applicants each year. The table below has the number of CAT 2025 registrations up to the last date, based on numbers circulating on the internet and social media.
CAT 2025 Registration Dates | Number of CAT Registration 2025 |
CAT 2025 registration till September 8, 2025 | 2,00,013 |
CAT registration till September 10, 2025 | 2,27,750 |
CAT 2025 registration till September 11, 2025 | 2,45,350 |
CAT registration till September 12, 2025 | 2,65,709 |
CAT registration till September 13, 2025 | 2,95,045 |
CAT 2025 registration till September 20, 2025 (Till 12:11 PM) | 3,35,927 |
CAT registration till September 20, 2025 (Till 4:37 PM) | 3,42,598 |
CAT 2025 registration closed on September 20, 2025, at 5:00 PM. IIM Kozhikode is expected to open the CAT 2025 application correction window tentatively in the last week of September 2025. During this correction window, candidates will be able to update certain details such as their photograph, signature, and test city preferences.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
CAT 2025 registration began on August 1 and eligible candidates can register for CAT 2025 till September 13, 2025.
Last year around 3.28 lakh candidates registered for the CAT exam out of which 2.93 lakh candidates appeared for the same.
The last date to register for CAT 2025 is September 13, 2025. However, candidates can expect the extension of five days or a week.
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