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IM Kozhikode conducted the CAT 2025 entrance exam on November 30, 2025. In a latest update, the IIM CAT conducting body will soon be releasing the CAT 2025 answer key. Candidates will be able to access the same using their CAT login ID and password. Keep reading this article to find the CAT login ID and CAT login password, how and where to use the CAT candidate login credentials, etc.
IIM will release the CAT answer key on its official site on December 4, 2025. Candidates can use their CAT login details to download it. Along with the answer key, they can also download the candidate's CAT response sheet. The objection window will be activated from December 8-10, 2025, and candidates can use it to raise objections against any answer that they are not satisfied with.
Candidates will get a unique registration ID and a user-specific password after they have registered for the CAT 2025. The CAT login credentials are the most important information for candidates, as they are used at various stages of the entire CAT exam process, from application to result. The CAT user ID is an 8-digit number that is unique and allotted to every candidate immediately after registration, while the CAT login password is a 7-digit number that is generated by the computer during the CAT registration process.
Snapshot of CAT login window
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After filling out the CAT registration form 2025, IIM provides the CAT login ID and password to the candidates. The CAT applications are accepted in online mode. More details, like the CAT 2025 registration fee, result declaration date, CAT exam date, etc., are available in the official notification of CAT 2025. After creating the CAT login, the candidates have to log in again, fill in all the required details, and register. Check out the steps below to learn how to register for the CAT exam 2025.
To register for the CAT exam, students need to follow the steps below.
| In case the candidates forget or lose their candidate login ID of CAT 2025 and CAT login password and are facing a problem in logging in, then in such a case, they need to follow the steps that are listed below: |
In case a candidate forgets their CAT Candidate Login 2025 credentials, like password, user ID, etc., they can recover it by following the steps below. To retrieve CAT user ID and password, the candidates can follow the process given below:
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Candidates who appear for the Common Admission Test (CAT) are required to fill out the CAT application form using their first registered login ID and password.
Recommended: Participate in CAT mock test in online mode.
Question: What to do if your registered email as CAT login is inaccessible?
Answer: In case, you face issues accessing the email registered for your CAT login, you must contact the CAT Candidate Helpdesk directly through their email (cathelpdesk@iimcat.ac.in), phone or the support portal via the official CAT website.
Check out the importance of the CAT 2025 login here.
CAT Candidate Login 2025 is the most important information candidates should keep with them. They will need it several times, be it by filling out the application form or for the CAT admit card download 2025 and the result.
It can also be used for making corrections in the CAT 2025 application form. By logging in using the CAT login credentials, candidates can access their application form and make corrections to the CAT form wherever required. The window to make changes in the CAT application form is meanwhile closed.
Check out the snapshot below, which shows how your CAT application form will look once you create your own CAT login.

Candidates can use their CAT login credentials to download the CAT admit card. As they clicked the admit card link given on the official website, the admit card download page will be open. Candidates need to enter login credentials sent to their registered email ID and download the CAT admit card.
After downloading the CAT admit card 2025, make sure all the important details are present in it or not. The CAT admit card is an important document that candidates should take with them on the day of the exam; otherwise, they are not allowed to appear for the entrance exam.
Candidates must specify the CAT login ID and password to log in to the computer provided to them on the day of the exam. This will enable them to access the CAT questions asked in the different sections of CAT 2025, and the candidates will be able to answer them as per the instructions and guidelines provided.
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Candidates have to use their registered CAT login credentials and password to check the CAT result. The CAT results will be announced on the official website. The CAT results will be declared in the form of a scorecard. A CAT score is valid for one year. The CAT scorecard includes the overall score/percentile and the sectional score/percentile that the candidate scored in the CAT exam.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
You must use the latest password you received to log in and verify or provide the required information.
There are only sections where you can make changes in the CAT application form. If we follow the trends of the past year, you will get the opportunity to make changes in the photo, according to the guidelines laid down by the authorities.
IIM provides the facility to recover a password or candidate login if one forgets or loses it. The verification code would be sent to the registered email address and mobile number of the candidate to be verified.
First and foremost candidates have to generate the CAT Candidate Login ID and Password, after which they have to log in again and then fill in all the details in the CAT Application Form.
The CAT scorecard is generally valid for one year from the date of the announcement of the CAT result.
On Question asked by student community
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With a projected CAT percentile of 87% but not clearing sectional cutoffs, your chances at top IIMs are limited because they require both overall percentile and sectional minimums. However, you still have a good shot at other reputed management institutes and non-IIM B-schools. Consider colleges like NMIMS, SPJIMR, IMT, TAPMI, Great Lakes, and other well-ranked private or state-level B-schools that accept CAT scores and weigh your profile holistically. Your academic record, BSc in Animation with 80%, and 5 years of work experience at Ubisoft India are strong points and may help in institutes that value work experience in their selection process. Also, explore institutes that accept XAT, MAT, or CMAT, where your profile can be competitive.
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NIT Rourkela CAT cutoff range is between 70-85 percentiles for the general category. 70 is the minimum percentile needed to apply, and 85 is the highest percentile. However, the maximum percentile depends on the particular year competition. It can be changed.
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And no, this won’t make your form “invalid” or “illegal.” It just means you won’t get the EWS benefit.
So yes — you can still go for General category posts and Professor recruitment. Just don’t try to submit a fake/invalid certificate; that will get you disqualified.
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If your CAT admit card shows your surname first followed by your first name as entered in the form, it is correct. You do not need to worry about this format as long as it matches the details you provided. Ensure all other information on the admit card is accurate and carry it to the exam along with the required identification documents.
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If your CAT admit card has a different date of birth than your Aadhaar card, you should get it corrected immediately . Here’s what you can do:
Check the CAT website : Log in to your candidate portal and look for the option to correct personal details.
Contact the CAT helpdesk : Email or call them explaining the issue. Attach a copy of your Aadhaar card as proof.
Do not ignore it : The date of birth must match your ID, otherwise you may face problems at the exam or during admission.
Usually, the CAT authorities allow corrections before the exam, so act quickly.
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