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The payment of the CAT exam fees 2025 is a must for all candidates who wish to appear for the CAT examination. CAT 2025 exam fees is out as the official CAT notification 2025 has been released. CAT 2025 fees for general candidates are Rs. 2600/-, while the CAT 2025 fees for ST/SC candidates are Rs 1300/-. Last year, the CAT exam fees for OBC and the General category were Rs 100 and the CAT exam fees were Rs 2500. Meanwhile, for reserved categories, the CAT exam fee was Rs. 1250. Candidates must note that the CAT exam fees will be paid only online via debit/credit card, net banking, and UPI transactions. The last date for CAT 2025 registration is September 13, 2025. Keep reading this article to find more information on CAT exam fees, CAT registration 2025 fees, CAT exam fees for OBC category students and more.
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The CAT exam fee for registration is a one-time payment to be made to register for the CAT examination. The CAT registration fees will be paid at the time of filling out the online application form, which is expected to start in the first week of August 2025.
The CAT exam fees 2025 for MBA are different for different categories. For General category candidates, the CAT exam fee is Rs. 2500, whereas for candidates from SC, ST, and PwD categories, the CAT exam fee is Rs. 1250.
Category | CAT Exam Fees for Registration |
CAT registration 2025 fees for General, EWS and NC-OBC candidates | Rs. 2600 |
CAT registration 2025 fees for SC, ST and PwD | Rs. 1300 |
*Note that the CAT 2025 exam registration fees might differ slightly from last year. We will update the fees accordingly.
The above-mentioned fees include both the CAT registration fees and the IIM application fees. Keep in mind that the CAT registration 2025 fees are non-refundable.
Payment of the CAT exam fees will be the last step in the CAT registration 2025 process. Candidates applying for the CAT examination can pay the CAT exam fees by following the steps given below.
The transaction fees for each payment method are mentioned in the table below.
Mode of Payment | Transaction Charges |
Credit Card (Master/ Visa) | 1.20% of the transaction amount, subject to a minimum of Rs 5. |
Credit Card (American Express) | 2.85% of the transaction amount, subject to a minimum of Rs 5. |
Debit Card (Master/ Visa) |
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Net Banking | Rs 20 per transaction |
Candidates taking the CAT exams will have to pay the application fees in addition to the CAT exam fee for every IIM they apply to. It is a mandatory part of the application process for every IIM application. The CAT MBA fees for various IIMs are given in the table below.
IIM | CAT MBA Fees |
Rs. 25 Lakhs | |
Rs. 24.5 Lakhs | |
Rs. 23 Lakhs | |
Rs. 26.5 Lakhs | |
Rs. 21.17 Lakhs | |
Rs. 22.5 Lakhs | |
Rs. 21 Lakhs | |
Rs. 18.9 Lakhs | |
Rs. 21.01 Lakhs | |
Rs. 21 Lakhs | |
Rs. 18 Lakhs | |
Rs. 17.5 Lakhs | |
Rs. 18.5 Lakhs | |
Rs. 22.2 Lakhs | |
Rs. 17 Lakhs | |
Rs. 22.71 Lakhs | |
Rs. 17.5 Lakhs | |
Rs. 17.9 Lakhs | |
Rs. 21 Lakhs |
No, there is no provision for a late fee or extra charges to apply for the CAT exam. However, CAT has a specific registration window where the application and the fees must be submitted within the stipulated time frame. Any application submitted after the deadline will not be accepted by the conducting body. Therefore, it is advised that all candidates must register and pay the CAT application fee before the closing date to avoid any last-minute technical glitches or hassles.
All MBA aspirants must note that the fee paid for the CAT exam applications is non-refundable under any circumstances. Post payment of the CAT exam fees, the fees will not be transferable to another candidate or adjusted for future exams.
Therefore, it is advised that candidates ensure they make the payment carefully. In rare cases, if the candidate makes a double payment due to technical glitches, they might be able to get their CAT exam fees refunded. In case your CAT exam fee payment fails, but the amount is still deducted, you must contact the CAT helpdesk immediately.
Once the CAT application form has been submitted and the payment has been made, there is no option to cancel your CAT registration or receive a refund. Or, if you decide not to take the CAT 2025 exam, your registration fee will still NOT be refunded.
Here are some of the common mistakes to avoid while paying the CAT exam fees:
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
A 70 percentile in the CAT exam is considered to be moderate to good score which can open doors to manu reputable B-schools in India.
The CAT exam fee is Rs. 2500 for candidates of the General and OBC categories. For SC, ST, and PWD category candidates the CAT exam fee is Rs. 1250. The CAT exam fee is to be paid online via credit/debit card, net banking, and UPI.
No, a CAT score is valid for one year only. This means that the score from a particular CAT exam can be used for admission in the academic year immediately following the exam.
Yes, the CAT exam duration is 2 hours (120 minutes). Each section is timed for 40 minutes, resulting in a total time duration of 2 hours.
To be eligible for the Common Admission Test (CAT) exam, candidates need a Bachelor's degree or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD category. There is no upper age limit for CAT exam, but candidates should have completed their graduation or should be in the final year of graduation.
No, the CAT exam fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.
No, the CAT exam fee must be paid online through credit/debit cards, net banking, or UPI.
The CAT exam fee for General and OBC candidates is ₹2,500.
The lowest MBA fee stands at Rs. 17 lakhs at IIM Bodh Gaya. It is the cheapest among all the IIMs. Other than IIM Bodh Gaya IIM Ranchi, IIM Sirmaur, and IIM Vizag are also some of the more pocket-friendly options for candidates seeking an MBA from IIM.
One of the reasons for IIM being so expensive is that they are not completely government-funded educational institutions. Apart from this the infrastructure, faculty, and placement records also make the IIMs very expensive.
On Question asked by student community
Hello
If you are looking to take admission in the MBA programme with a CAT score of 73, check out the list of MBA Colleges accepting 70-80 percentile .
All the best!
You can find all the information here:
CAT- https://bschool.careers360.com/articles/cat-exam-dates
SNAP- https://bschool.careers360.com/articles/snap-exam-dates
Hi Minakshi,
You can find the details related to IIM Kashipur admission criteria by clicking on the link below:
Dear Saloni,
May i know which college you are looking to apply for? Because the MBA fee varies from one college to another. Please check MBA fees colleges wise here:
MBA Fees in India 2025: Top Colleges, Fee Structure, Courses, Cost of MBA
Check your devices and email; you may still have the soft copy of the Admit card. If not, don't panic, the CAT 2025 admit card may not be a huge requirement after the exam; the CAT scorecard is usually asked for the admission formalities.
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