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CAT registration fees 2025 is Rs.2600 for General, EWS, NC-OBC, and Rs. 1300 for SC, ST and PwD. CAT 2025 exam date is November 30 and the CAT registration 2025 window will remain open till September 13. CAT exam fee has been increasing consistently from the past 2-3 years. MBA aspirants interested in taking CAT this year must fill the form and pay the CAT application fee 2025 before the last date for duly submission of the application. All candidates will need to pay the fees in an online mode. Read this article to get complete information about CAT 2025 registration fees.
The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIM Kozhikode) will declare the CAT 2025 result in January 2026. As per the marking scheme, candidates will be awarded three marks for right answers, one mark will be deducted for wrong response. There will be no negative marking for non-MCQs.
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All candidates must note that the CAT registration fees for 2025 will vary depending on the category of the candidates, which could, General, EWS and NC-OBC candidates will need to pay Rs. 2,600. Candidates from SC, ST and PwD categories will need to pay Rs. 1,300. The registration fees will only be paid via online modes and is non-refundable under any circumstances.
The CAT 2025 application fees will vary for each category. Moreover, the exam fees will be payable only through online modes such as credit/debit cards or mobile net banking. All candidates must note that the CAT 2025 exam fees are non-refundable.
In a latest update, CAT 2025 exam conducting body, IIM Kozhikode has revised the CAT registration fees for all categories, continuing the trend of annual fee hike. Following is the CAT exam fees as per the official CAT notification:
Category | CAT 2025 Exam Fees | CAT 2024 Exam Fees | Increased by how much? |
CAT Exam Fees 2025 for General | Rs. 2,600 | Rs. 2,500 | Rs. 100 |
CAT Exam Fees 2025 for EWS | Rs. 2,600 | Rs. 2,500 | Rs. 100 |
CAT Exam Fees 2025 for NC-OBC | Rs. 2,600 | Rs. 2,500 | Rs. 100 |
CAT Exam Fees for SC | Rs. 1,300 | Rs. 1,250 | Rs. 50 |
CAT Exam Fees for ST | Rs. 1,300 | Rs. 1,250 | Rs. 50 |
CAT Exam Fees for PWD | Rs. 1,300 | Rs. 1,250 | Rs. 50 |
All candidates will be required to pay the CAT 2025 registration fees through online mode only. Other than this, no other payment method like cheque, cash or demand draft will be accepted. Some of the commonly accepted payment methods will include credit cards, debit cards, UPI, mobile banking and mobile wallets. Additionally, all candidates must note that transaction charges may also apply based on the payment option they choose.
Following is the breakdown of CAT 2025 application fees which will be accepted by the following payment methods:
Payment Mode | Transaction Charges |
Credit Cards (MasterCard/Visa) | 1.20% of the amount (minimum Rs. 5) |
Credit Card (American Express) | 2.85% of the amount (minimum Rs. 5) |
Debit Cards (MasterCard/Visa) | 0.75% for payments up to Rs. 2000, 0.90% for payments made above Rs. 2000 |
Net Banking | Flat Rs. 20 per transaction |
UPI/Mobile Wallets | No extra charges will be applicable. But chargers may vary depending on the wallet provers (make sure you check individually) |
Note: Make sure you confirm the final payable amount (including charges) before making the payment. Ensure that you have a stable internet connection and valid cards to avoid any transaction failure.
As discussed earlier, the CAT registration fees once paid are non-refundable. This clause is applicable to all cases, whether the candidate will appear for the exam or if they withdraw themselves.
Furthermore, the CAT application fees will not be used to reapply in case the candidates wish to submit a fresh form due to mistakes and they will be required to pay the full fees again.
However, MBA aspirants will get an option to edit certain fields in the CAT application form during the form correction window. This will be applicable for options like test center, photograph and signature once the application form has been submitted.
CAT 2025 registration process commenced on August 1, 2025 (10 PM onwards) and will conclude by September 13, 2025 (5 PM). During this period, all candidates will be required to complete the application process by visiting the official CAT website, iimcat.ac.in.
The CAT registration form will include the following sections which must be filled:
Personal Details
Academic Details
Work Experience (if applicable)
IIM Program Preferences
Test City Selection (up to 5)
Online Payment of CAT 2025 fees
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
It is considered that both IIM Bodh and IIM Sirmau are said to have lower MBA fees as compared to other IIMs. Moreover, these institutes are considered to offer good value for money due to their competitive placement records and modern infrastructure.
As per CAT refund policy, the authority has clarified that CAT registration fees are non-refundable under any circumstances. Therefore, all candidates must ensure that they carefully make the payments.
Candidates from General, EWS and NC-OBC category will need to pay Rs. 2,600. Whereas, candidates from SC,ST and PwD categories will be required to pay Rs. 1,300.
On Question asked by student community
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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 DOB is different from your Aadhaar card DOB, here is what you should do step by step:
If the error is in Aadhaar, apply for correction at an Aadhaar Seva Kendra.
If the error is in CAT application/admit card, only IIM CAT authorities can correct it. That’s why contacting them is essential.
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