CAT registration start date has been announced by IIM Kozhikode in the official CAT notification. As per the released CAT 2025 schedule, the CAT 2025 registration start date is August 1, 2025. CAT application window will last till September 13. IIM Kozhikode released CAT 2025 notification as a newspaper advertisement. Those who have a bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks in total aggregate are eligible to take CAT 2025. The CAT registration form will be available on the official website only- iimcat.ac.in. CAT 2025 is scheduled to be held on November 30, 2025. Read this article by Careers360 to know the CAT 2025 registration start date, past 5 years’ CAT registration trends, guide to filling out the CAT exam form, and more details below.
The CAT 2025 results are scheduled to be released in the first week of January 2025. Based on trends from the previous year, the results could potentially be announced in the last week of December.
Here we have listed CAT 2025 registration start date along with the entire schedule.
Particulars | CAT 2025 Dates |
CAT registration start date 2025 | August 1, 2025 |
CAT registration last date 2025 | September 13, 2025 |
CAT admit card release date | November 5, 2025 |
CAT 2025 exam date | November 30, 2025 |
To better understand the CAT registration patterns and candidate engagement, here is a review of CAT exam registration details from the past five years.
Year | CAT registration start date | Last date for CAT registration | Number of CAT registrations |
2024 | August 1, 2024 | September 20, 2024 | 3.29 lakh |
2023 | August 2, 2023 | September 21, 2023 | 3.28 lakh |
2022 | August 3, 2022 | September 21, 2022 | 2,55,501 |
2021 | August 4, 2021 | September 22, 2021 | 2,29,969 |
2020 | August 5, 2020 | August 23, 2020 | 2,27,835 |
While filling out the CAT registration form, candidates are required to follow the provided steps.
Go to the official website: iimcat.ac.in
Click on the option ‘new registration.’
Next, you will be required to enter your name, date of birth, nationality, phone number, and email ID.
Complete the CAPTCHA code and verify registration with the OTP received.
Login using the CAT 2025 ID received via email to complete the form.
Provide personal and academic details.
Upload a recent passport-size photo and a scanned signature.
Select preferred IIMs, courses, and test cities.
Pay the CAT application fee using a credit/debit card or net banking.
After a significant drop in the number of registrations during the pandemic years 2020-2022, the number of CAT registrations bounced back in 2023 and 2024, nearing pre-pandemic levels of around 3.8 to 3.9 lakhs. The increasing number of CAT registrations reflects the expanding popularity of MBA programs and IIMs.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Post closing of CAT 2025 registration window, authorities will begin the correct window for a specific period. Candidates can edit certain details during CAT correction window.
Candidates can register online through the official CAT website: https://iimcat.ac.in. A valid email ID and mobile number are required for the registration process.
The last date to register for CAT 2025 is September 13, 2025. Although candidates can expect the extension of 5 to 7 days.
CAT 2025 registration will take place from August 1 onwards on the official website- iimcat.ac.in.
On Question asked by student community
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For a raw score of 56 in CAT 2025 Slot 3, your expected overall percentile is likely to be in the range of the 90th-95th percentile. The exact percentile can vary slightly on the final normalization process and the process and performance of all test-takers. In this article you'll find more about the CAT result.
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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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If you filled the UGC NET form under EWS but you don’t have a valid EWS certificate, then forget using the EWS category. They won’t accept it. You’ll automatically be treated as General category during document verification.
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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