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CAT 2025 admit card will be issued on November 5, 2025 and will be available till November 30, 2025 (exam date). Following this, all candidates will be able to download CAT admit card 2025 from the official website, iimcat.ac.in. To download, all candidates will need to enter their valid CAT login ID and password. Candidates who successfully submitted their CAT 2025 form will get the CAT 2025 admit card. Without a CAT admit card, no one is allowed to appear in a CAT exam. Read this article to know how the CAT admit card download, details mentioned on CAT admit card 2025, how to rectify errors in the CAT exam admit card, etc.
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The CAT 2025 admit card is a mandatory document required to appear for the Common Admission Test (CAT). Candidates are advised to bring a printed copy of their CAT admit card to enter the exam centre. The CAT admit card 2025 includes the candidate's details, exam date and time, exam centre address, and guidelines.
The CAT 2025 exam date is November 30, 2025, in 170+ cities across the country. It is expected more than 3,50,000 candidates took the national-level MBA entrance exam.
Events | Details |
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CAT exam admit card release time | November 5, 2025 |
CAT 2025 admit card download end date | November 30, 2025 |
CAT exam 2025 date | November 30, 2025 |
CAT admit card release mode | Online |
CAT 2025 admit card official website | iimcat.ac.in |
Credentials required to download CAT admit card | CAT login ID and Password |
CAT exam time 2025 |
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Browser required for CAT admit card download | Latest version of Google Chrome, Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox |
CAT 2025 helpline number | 1800-2090-830 |
CAT aspirants need to produce the admit card for CAT exam verification during the test. Candidates failing to do so, students are not permitted to take the CAT exam. Candidates must take note of the following points:
Check all the events and dates related to the CAT 2025 exam, such as the CAT admit card release date, exam date, and CAT result declaration date.
Events | Dates |
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CAT admit card 2025 release date | November 5, 2025 |
CAT admit card release time | 6:30 pm |
CAT 2025 exam date | November 30, 2025 |
Declaration of CAT 2025 result | January 2026 |
Download CAT 2025 score card | After the announcement of CAT result |
Here's the step-by-step process to download the CAT exam admit card:
Candidates are suggested to check all the details mentioned on the admit card and in case of any error, they must contact the CAT helpline for correction. CAT 2025 hall ticket will have the following details:
Candidates can carry any one of the following photo IDs (original) with the CAT 2025 hall ticket to the test centre for verification purposes-
Note: The photo identification proof should not be damaged or smudged.
Registered candidates who wish to download the CAT admit card 2025 may face troubles while downloading the CAT hall ticket from the official website. Candidates must ensure a good internet connection and use the supported versions of internet browsers to download the CAT admit card. Apart from these issues, Any problems related to the CAT admit card download can be reported to the CAT exam help desk by explaining the problem via email or phone immediately. If the issues are not resolved, candidates can also send a follow-up email to get the admit card downloaded before the CAT admit card 2025 download date. Some of the technical issues that commonly arise at the time of CAT admit card download are listed below.
After downloading the CAT admit card from the official website, candidates must check whether all the details printed on it are correct or not. A few days would be left for the CAT exam, and thus, that would be the right time to analyse the CAT preparation for the entrance exam with the help of the CAT mock test that will help candidates understand the probable questions and then perform well in the exam.
Post the conclusion of the CAT exam, the CAT answer key will be available on the official website. Also, those candidates who wish to challenge the CAT answer key will be able to raise objection against the same by paying the adequate fee online.
Candidates must reach the test centre of CAT 2025 at least one hour before the start of the session. Candidates should follow several guidelines on the day of the exam:
Candidates who will appear in the CAT exam for an MBA should not do some of the things discussed below.
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Candidates are advised not to carry any of the following electronic gadgets and not to wear any jewellery.
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Here are the answers to some of the common problems that candidates face while downloading the CAT exam admit card.
1. What to do if I have forgotten CAT user ID and password?
NOTE: Regenerated passwords will not be sent as an SMS.
2. What to do if I have multiple CAT login passwords?
Candidates need to use the CAT 2025 login password that was sent in the most recent SMS. In case they are not able to login, they can create new user id and password using 'forgot password’ tab.
3. What to do if the CAT admit card download window is not loading?
This can happen due to a weak internet connection, outdated browser, cache issues etc. Candidates must use good-speed internet and updated internet browsers like Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome to download the CAT admit card 2025. They must also clear the browser history and cache before beginning the download.
4. If I do not get CAT exam admit card in the login, what should I do?
If the candidates are unable to view the admit card after logging in, they are suggested to immediately contact the CAT helpdesk:
If the details on the CAT exam 2025 admit card are incorrect or missing then the candidates can reach out to the CAT examination helpline. CAT candidate helpdesk will be available on call from Monday to Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The helpdesk will be closed on Sundays and on National/Public holidays.
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A candidate might face some common issues at the time of downloading the CAT exam hall ticket. These problems are as follows:
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The CAT 2025 exam will be held in three slots on the same day. Candidates will be allotted slots for the examination on a first come first served (submission of application) basis. Check below for detailed information about shift-wise CAT exam timings.
Time | Activities | Approximate time | Remarks |
Shift 1 | |||
7.00 am | Arrive at the Test Centre | The gate closes 15 minutes before the Test | |
7.05 am | Scrutiny of Admit Card | 1-5 minutes. | First scrutiny of the documents done at the |
7.10 am | Locate your Test Lab number | 1-5 minutes. | The candidate checks the location of the |
7.15 am | Deposit personal belongings (Phone, bag, etc.) | 1-10 minutes. | Candidates deposit their personal |
7.25 am | Frisking of candidates | 3-5 minutes. | Assigned Security staff to frisk candidates. |
7.30 am | Candidates reach their Test Labs | 1-10 minutes. | Candidate reaches Test Lab. |
7.30 am | Document (id card and Admit Card) checking at the Test Lab entrance | 1-10 minutes. | Document verification is to be done at the Lab entrance. |
7.40 am | Candidates go to the Registration Desk and signs (manual) on the attendance sheet | 1-5 minutes. | Candidate signs on the Attendance Sheet available at the Registration Desk. |
7.45 am | Registration Process | 1-20 minutes. | The candidate photograph was captured and IRIS scanned as per process. |
8.05 am | Candidates check their photo on the registration desk & ensure it is their photo | 1-5 minutes. | The candidate verifies the captured photo at the Registration desk. |
8.10 am | The candidate sits at the allotted system | 1-5 minutes. | The candidate checks the allotted system in the test Lab. Pen and scribble pad placed at the desk. |
8.15 am | Gate Closure and log in to the Test screen | 1-5 minutes. | Final entry time for candidates. Candidates complete the first login. |
8.20 am | Verify & confirm profile information | 1-5 minutes. | The candidate verifies and confirms the profile |
8.25 am | Read & agree to Declaration | 1-5 minutes. | The candidate reads all the instructions given for the Test and clicks on “Accept”. |
8.30 am | Test Starts | 120 minutes. | Test starts |
10.30 am | Test ends & candidate shares the feedback online | 1-5 minutes. | After 120 minutes. The test is over and the feedback page is displayed on the screen. The candidate shares his/her feedback. |
10.35 am | Return Admit Card, pen, and Scribble Pad | 1-5 minutes. | Candidate drops the Admit Card, pen, and scribble pad in the boxes provided for the same |
10.40 am | Exit the Test Lab and collect the deposited belongings | 1-5 minutes. | Candidate exits the Test Lab and collects belongings (if any) from the baggage counter |
10.45 am | Exit the Test Centre | - | The candidate leaves the Test Centre. |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Candidates can check and download the CAT 2025 admit card from the CAT official website using the CAT login credentials. Only printed version of CAT admit card will be accepted at the examination centre.
IIM Kozhikode will conduct CAT 2025 exam.
Yes, candidates can download a CAT 2025 admit card on their mobile phone, but you must ensure that you take a printout of the CAT admit card to show it at the exam centre.
Tentative CAT 2025 exam dates suggest that the CAT 2025 admit card will be released in November 2025. All candidates can download the same by visiting the official website, iimcat.ac.in
The primary purpose of the reference number is to help the candidate know the floor/wing/laboratory at the test center so that he or she can easily identify the system of the test. After the test, the reference number is not used.
This situation arises if you have registered multiple times on the day of the exam. The exam authority will only take into account the latest registration and can download the CAT admit card 2025 using the last generated user ID and password.
CAT 2025 admit card release date will be announced along with the CAT notification 2025. IIM has not sent the hard copy of the CAT admit card by post.
First, candidates need to check if they have successfully registered for CAT 2025. Only then can can download the admit card. If candidates have successfully completed the CAT application form but are still unable to download the CAT admit card 2025, in such a case you should call the CAT Helpline number or write to them.
No, the CAT 2025 Examination Center cannot be changed after completing the CAT 2025 application form and paying the application fee.
It is not mandatory to take the color print of the CAT admit card 2025.
On Question asked by student community
Yes, you can fill the CAT form even if you currently have a backlog. CAT eligibility requires you to be in your final year of graduation or already graduated backlogs don’t stop you from applying.
While filling the form:
Enter the aggregate percentage/CGPA of marks you have obtained up to the latest semester for which results are declared (in your case till 4th semester).
There will be an option to mention that you have a backlog.
If you clear the backlog later, you’ll just need to show the updated marks during admission.
Hello Aspirant,
Yes, you can apply for the CAT exam as a final-year student. You must declare your backlog on the online application form. You do not write about it on the final-year student certificate; that document is to certify your enrollment status. You must clear all backlogs before the final admission process to any MBA college.
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Here's the link:
CAT Previous Year Papers by CAREERS360
Sample paper of DILR:
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