CAT 2025 Registration Ongoing @iimcat.ac.in: All About NC-OBC, SC/ST, Scribe Certificates; List of Documents

CAT 2025 Registration Ongoing @iimcat.ac.in: All About NC-OBC, SC/ST, Scribe Certificates; List of Documents

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CAT Admit Card Date:05 Nov' 25 - 30 Nov' 25

Malvika ChawlaUpdated on 05 Aug 2025, 06:42 PM IST

The Common Admission Test 2025 (CAT) is set for November 30, 2025 and the exam will be conducted by IIM Kozhikode. All interested candidates can now register themselves for the CAT 2025 exam till September 13. To register for the same, candidates claiming category-benefits will need to submit some essential documents and certificates such as NC-OBC Certificate for CAT , PWD certificate for CAT, category certificate for SC/ST among others. PwD candidates will also be required to submit a Scribe Affidavit along with their disability certificate. Only those applicants who will provide accurate information related to Personal Details, Academic and Work Experience will be considered for participation in the admission test. Keep reading this article to find further details about the documents required for CAT registration 2025 and tips for smooth CAT registration.

Category Certificates Required for CAT 2025 Registration

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  1. What are the Documents Required for CAT Registration 2025?
  2. Key Details Required for CAT Registration 2025
  3. How to Register for CAT 2025 Exam?
  4. Tips for Smooth CAT 2025 Registration
CAT 2025 Registration Ongoing @iimcat.ac.in: All About NC-OBC, SC/ST, Scribe Certificates; List of Documents
CAT 2025 Registration Ongoing @iimcat.ac.in

Other than major documents, the CAT application also asks candidates for several certificates to prove that they have the mentioned qualifications and experience. For the CAT 2025, one will need the following certificates to be filled during the online application process and will be used in the later stages of selection (like interview).

Educational Qualification Marksheets/Certificates:

  • Class 10 and 12 marksheets/certificates

  • Graduation marksheets/degree certificate

  • Candidates in the final year can also submit their Final year of Bachelor’s degree, certificate from the Principal, HoD, Registrar or Director of their institution - stating that they meet the minimum mark requirement and will complete the degree within the stipulated time.

  • Post-graduation certificates (if applicable)

  • Work Experience certificate (if applicable)

  • Photo Identification Proof: Aadhar Card, PAN Card, Passport, Driving License, Voter ID, College ID or Employer ID.

Here is the link to the final year certificate that students will need to get filled from their University before applying for the CAT 2025.

Link

Reserved Category Certificates:

CAT Exam Certificate for SC/ST

Your caste/tribe must be listed in the Government of India schedule, the certificate must be issued by a competent authority in the GOI format. Following is the category certificate affidavit for SC/ST categories which all candidates belonging from this category must have.

Link

NC-OBC Certificate for CAT 2025

You must belong to the non-creamy layer as has been defined by the GOI and have a valid OBC-NCL certificate issued on or after April 1, 2025. All candidates must note that the NC OBC certificate for CAT validity is one year. If the certificate is older than one year, then it is recommended that the candidate get a new one when applying for CAT. As for the format, CAT follows the reservation policy of the Government of India. Therefore, the certificate must be in the format prescribed for Central Educational Institutions.

Here is a link to the NC-OBC certificate for CAT.

Link

Category Certificate for EWS

To be eligible, your family' s gross income must be below Rs. 8 Lakhs. You must possess a valid EWS certificate issued by an authorised GOI body.

Category Certificate for PwD

You must have at least 40% disability as defined in the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. You must have a valid PwD certificate or UDID card. Additionally, you might also need a Scribe Affidavit to get access to a scribe.

Here is a link to the Scribe Affidavit that the candidate will need to get filled.

Link

What are the Documents Required for CAT Registration 2025?

Prior to registering yourself for the CAT 2025 exam, it is essential that all candidates keep all the necessary documents handy so as to register themselves successfully. Following is the list of details required for CAT registration 2025 or the application process which we have provided.

Passport-size photograph and signature

  • The dimensions of the scanned passport-size photograph must be within 1200 pixels x 1200 pixels at the time of uploading.


  • The dimensions of the signature must be within 80 mm x 35 mm when uploading.


  • The format of the document file must be .jpg or .jpeg, while the file size should not exceed 80 KB each.

Valid EWS/NC-OBC/SC/ST Certificate

All caste certificates must be uploaded in PDF format in the application form.

Valid PwD Certificate

The document/certificates must be scanned and uploaded in the PDF format in the CAT 2025 registration form

Thing to Keep in Mind with Passport-Size Photograph and Signature

Following is the list of things that a candidate must keep in mind while uploading images:

  • Make sure you upload a clear image with a resolution of no less than 150px/inch.

  • You must upload a recent photograph which should be taken within the last six months with a white background.

  • Ensure that the same photograph is posted on your admit card which you will carry on the day of the exam, November 30, 2025.

  • Finally, you must have enough copies of your photograph ready in advance.

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Note: Candidates must ensure that they do not use a mobile phone or other mobile applications to scan or photograph.

Key Details Required for CAT Registration 2025

Here is the list of documents that will be required from candidates to fill during the CAT 2025 registration form:

  • Name of Candidate

  • Date of Birth

  • Mobile Number

  • Email ID

  • Father’s/Guardian Name

  • Mother’s/Guardian Name

  • Gender of the candidate

  • Nationality

  • Category of the candidate

  • Permanent Address

  • Emergency Contact Details

  • Passport-size photographs and signature

  • Caste certificates (if applicable)

  • Academic and Work Experience certificates

  • Graduation and Post-Graduation certificates

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How to Register for CAT 2025 Exam?

To register for CAT 2025 registration, there are various steps which are involved, which includes registering, logging in, filling out the application form, uploading of documents, paying CAT 2025 exam fees and final submission of the CAT 2025 form. Below are the following steps guide you how to register for the CAT 2025 exam for your reference:

  • Visit the official IIM CAT 2025 website, iimcat.ac.in and click on ‘New Candidate Registration’ link mentioned on the homepage.

  • Next, you will need to register details like name, date of birth, email address and mobile number to generate User ID & Password.

  • Once you have filled in your basic details, you will need to log in as ‘Registered candidate’ on the website using valid login credentials.

  • Make sure you fill out the CAT online form with academic and professional details, upload necessary documents, select programmes, test cities and other details.

  • Finally, in the last step, you will need to make the payment of the CAT 2025 exam fees and successfully submit the CAT application form 2025.

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Tips for Smooth CAT 2025 Registration

Take a look at the following steps for quick tips for smooth CAT 2025 registration:

  • Since the CAT 2025 registration is now open, all candidates must start gathering their documents well in advance. Starting early will reduce the risk of missing deadlines and any last-minute hassles.

  • Make sure you double-check all scanned documents that they meet the required specifications such as format, size and clarity.

  • Maintain digital and physical copies of all submitted documents for future reference.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Is calculator allowed in CAT 2025?
A:

Yes, a calculator is allowed in the CAT 2025 exam, but only the on-screen calculator can be used which will be provided during the exam. 

Q: What is the last date of registration for MBA CAT 2025?
A:

The last date to register for the CAT 2025 registration is September 13, 2025, tentatively. Once can expect the last date to register for the CAT 2025 registrations to extend.

Q: What are the requirements for CAT 2025?
A:

Candidates from General and NC-OBC categories must have a minimum score of 50% in their bachelor’s degree. While, for Sc,ST and PwD candidates must have a minimum score of 45%.

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With a 70 percent in CAT Examination, you can go for various B-Schools or private collages. The S. K. Patel Institute of Management in Gandhinagar is an option for those who score 70-80 percent in their CAT examination or The Gujarat Institute of Management (GIM) in Goa with a cutoff of 60-80 percentage. These are the collages you can look for in Gujarat or nearby.

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Hello dear candidate,

NO. your application for CAT will not rejected for wrong gender small mistake in the OBC NCL certificate. You will be considered as an OBC candidate.

you just need to get your OBC certificate corrected and need to inform the CAT helpdesk about this error.


Hello,

Here are some top MBA colleges in India with fees under Rs. 2 lakh and their exam/cutoff details:

  • SIMSREE, Mumbai – Fee around Rs. 1.3–1.4 lakh for 2 years. Accepts CAT, CMAT, MAH-CET, MAT, ATMA. Cutoff is very high, usually 99+ percentile in CAT/CMAT.

  • PUMBA (Dept. of Management Sciences, Savitribai Phule Pune University) – Fee around Rs. 1.2–1.3 lakh. Accepts CAT, CMAT, MAH-CET, ATMA. Cutoff approx. 75+ percentile in CAT, 90–95+ percentile in CMAT, high scores in MAH-CET.

  • TISS, Mumbai (MA HRM & other management-related programmes) – Fee around Rs. 1.7–1.9 lakh. Accepts CAT for some courses. Qualifying cutoff is around 60–70 percentile, but final selection cutoffs are higher.

These are the main government institutes where the full MBA/PG programme fee is within Rs. 2 lakh. Cutoffs vary slightly each year and by category, but SIMSREE and PUMBA generally need high scores, while TISS has its own process along with CAT shortlisting.

Hope it helps !

Hey! With a NEET score of 344 in the ST category, it is highly unlikely to get admission in any government BDS college in Delhi through the All India Quota. The cutoff for government BDS seats in Delhi usually falls around 400–450 for ST category, so your score is below that range.

You can consider private dental colleges, state quota seats in other states, or reattempt NEET next year to improve your chances.

Hello dear candidate,

YES, with NEET score 344in the ST category you have high chances of getting admission in a BDS College in J&K through JKBOPEE counselling.

check the seat availability and next participate in JKBOPEE Counselling with all the necessary documents.

Thank you.