CAT 2025 Registration OPEN @iimcat.ac.in; Exam Fees, Documents Required, How To Fill CAT Application

CAT 2025 Registration OPEN @iimcat.ac.in; Exam Fees, Documents Required, How To Fill CAT Application

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CAT Application Date:01 Aug' 25 - 13 Sep' 25

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Himanshu ShekharUpdated on 30 Aug 2025, 04:07 PM IST
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CAT 2025 registrations are ongoing on the official website, iimcat.ac.in and will be available till September 13, 2025. CAT application form 2025 is available online on IIM CAT official website and a direct link to access the CAT form is available on this page. To register for CAT 2025, all candidates will need to click on 'New Candidate Registration' and create an account using your name, date of birth, email ID and phone number. MBA aspirants having a recognised Bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks are eligible to apply for CAT 2025. Every year, over 2-3 lakh candidates appear for CAT exam. CCAT 2025 will be held on November 30. Find CAT registration fees details, payment modes, documents required for CAT registration 2025, step-by-step guide to fill CAT exam form 2025, and more details below.
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This Story also Contains

  1. CAT Registration 2025 Dates
  2. CAT 2025 Registration Eligibility
  3. How to Register for CAT 2025: Step-by-Step Guide
  4. CAT Registration Fees 2025
  5. CAT Application Form Correction Window 2025
  6. Common Mistakes to Avoid During CAT Registration
  7. Important Guidelines for CAT Registration 2025
  8. CAT Registration Year-Wise Trends
CAT 2025 Registration OPEN @iimcat.ac.in; Exam Fees, Documents Required, How To Fill CAT Application
CAT Registration 2025

CAT Registration 2025 Dates

The following table mentions the list of dates of CAT registration.

CAT Exam Dates

CAT Dates

CAT Registration 2025 Start Date

August 1, 2025

CAT Registration 2025 End Date

September 13, 2025

CAT Form Correction Window

September 20, 2025 (Tentatively)

CAT Registration 2025 Fees

  • Rs. 1300 (Reserved categories)
  • Rs. 2600 (Other categories)

CAT Admit Card Date

November 5, 2025

CAT 2025 Exam Date

November 30, 2025

CAT official website

iimcat.ac.in

CAT 2025 Registration Eligibility

Before you apply for the CAT 2025 registration, you must ensure that you fulfil the required CAT 2025 eligibility criteria. Let us look at the following points.

  • All candidates must have a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% marks (or equivalent CGPA) from a recognised university. Students in their final year of graduation or those awaiting results can also apply for the exam.
  • There is no upper age limit for taking the CAT 2025 exam. Moreover, professional degree holders like CA/CS/ICWA are eligible to apply.
  • Having work experience is not mandatory for the CAT application; however, candidates having some work experience will be considered a plus point.
  • There are no specific nationality restrictions mentioned in the CAT eligibility criteria.
  • Lastly, 5% of seats are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD) as per the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.

How to Register for CAT 2025: Step-by-Step Guide

Candidates are advised to follow the steps given below in order to complete, right from registering to making the payment, the entire application process in a hassle-free manner. CAT exam form fill-up procedure to follow:

Step 1: First, candidates have to go to the CAT official website, i.e. iimcat Registration Tab.
Step 2: Next, click the “New Candidate Registration” button on the right side of the CAT 2025 official website.

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Step 3: It will carry the applicant to the "CAT 2025 registration" page. From there, aspirants will have to enter the below essential details such as,

  • Name of the Candidate
  • Date of Birth
  • Email Address
  • Country
  • Mobile Number and
  • Captcha

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Step 4: After entering all the required details, click on the “Generate OTP” button. The OTP will be sent to the applicant's registered email address. By using the OTP, candidates will have to complete the CAT 2025 registration process.
Step 5: Then log in to the candidate's dashboard and fill out the CAT exam application form 2025 with required details, like,

  • Personal Details
  • Other Personal Details
  • Communication Address
  • Emergency Contact Details
  • Upload Documents (in a prescribed format and size)

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Step 6: Fill in the academic and qualification details of SSC/Class 10, HSC/ Class 12, Bachelor’s Degree Details, Master’s Degree Details, and Other Professional Degree Details.
Step 7: Once the above process is done, the applicants will need to enter the work experience details if any.
Step 8: Enter other personal details, communication details, and emergency contact details and upload all the required documents in a prescribed format.

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Step 9: Then select the work experience details (if any), IIM Programmes & Interview Cities. Choose any five preferred CAT 2025 test cities.

The only work experience considered relevant during your CAT exam registration will be undertaken after the completion of your graduation. Candidates should enter their total work experience in months.

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Step 10: The final process of the CAT 2025 registration is to make the payment application fee, which needs to be paid online.

CAT Registration Fees 2025

While filling CAT application form, candidates have to pay the CAT exam fee as well. The following are the CAT registration fees that candidates need to pay at the time of filling out the CAT exam form 2025.

CategoryCAT registration fees
General Category CandidatesRs 2,600
SC/ ST/ PwDRs 1,300
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CAT 2025 Registration - Transaction Fees

Mode of payment

Transaction Charges for CAT 2025 Registration

Credit Card (Master/ Visa)

1.20% of the transaction amount and subject to a minimum of Rs 5.

Credit Card (American Express)

2.85% of the transaction amount and subject to a minimum of Rs 5.

Debit Card (Master/ Visa)

0.75% of the transaction amount for value up to Rs 2000 and subject to a minimum of Rs 5.
0.90% of the transaction amount for value above Rs 2000.

Net Banking

Rs 20 per transaction

Other payment methods

PayU, BillDesk, and Paytm


Question: What is the last date for cat registration 2025?
Answer: The CAT 2025 registrations has taken place from August 1 to September 13, 2025.

Question: What is the fee for CAT registration?
Answer: CAT registration fee is Rs. 2,600 for unreserved categories and Rs. 1,300 for reserved category students. All must note that the registration fee must be paid through debit/credit card or net banking.

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Documents Required for CAT Registration 2025

Candidates should have the following details ready before filling out the CAT online registration form. Candidates are advised to scan the documents prior to filling out the CAT form 2025. The following CAT exam registration required documents are listed below.

  • Email Address
  • Mobile Number
  • Passport Size Photograph
  • Signature
  • Personal Details
  • Academic Details
  • Work Experience Certificate (if any)
  • Payment Details

Make sure the photo and signature that you submit are in the specified format (.jpg or jpeg) and are in the size (less than 80 KB). The passport-size photograph should not be more than six months old and should have a white background.

CAT Application Form Correction Window 2025

The CAT application form correction window will be provided to the candidates in the last week of September 2025. The motive behind the opening of CAT correction window to rectify the mistakes made with the time of CAT exam form filling. Mistakes in scanned images of photographs, signatures, or CAT exam centre preference can be modified during this period of the CAT application form correction window. Also, applicants can make changes to the test city option. Aspirants must log in and adjust the images as needed.

CAT 2025 Registration: Elements that cannot be edited in the application form

  • Once the CAT 2025 form is submitted, candidates can make a change in the personal details such as:
    • Candidate Name
    • Date of Birth (DOB)
    • Email Address
    • Mobile Number
  • If they make a mistake in these details they will have to register again with a new email id.
  • Details entered in the latest CAT exam registration 2025 will be considered in such a case. CAT admit card 2025 will be issued for that.
  • Failure to re-register in such circumstances may result in the cancellation of the candidature.

How to Edit CAT Application Form 2025?

CAT application form correction is a one-time process. During the CAT correction window, candidates can upload a better photograph and image of their signature in the submitted CAT form or change the test city preference. Rest, no other section can be editable. Check out the process of how you can edit the CAT application form 2025.

  • Log on to the IIM CAT 2025 official website- iimcat.ac.in.
  • Click on the "Login" tab
  • Enter the required credentials such as User ID and Password
  • Click on the Application Form tab
  • Click on the relevant section (Photo, Signature, Test City) and make changes
  • Enter the required CAPTCHA code and click on continue to complete the process

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CAT Exam Form 2025: Size/Format of CAT Registration Required Documents

Image/ DocumentDimensionsFormat/ Size

Colour Passport Photograph

30 mm (width) x 45 mm (height)

JPEG/JPG in 150 px/inch (min)

Maximum 80 KB

Signature (Black/ Blue)

80 mm (width) x 35 mm (height)

PwD Certificate to be uploaded during CAT Registration

Download the Certificate of Disability (PwD) forms to fill up the CAT exam registration and click on the given links

  • Disability Certificate (PwD) Form - V: Click here
  • Disability Certificate (PwD) Form - VI: Click here
  • Disability Certificate (PwD) Form - VII: Click here

SC/ ST/ EWS/ NC-OBC Certificate to be uploaded during CAT registration

Click on the links provided to download the official certification forms for IIM CAT exam registration

  • Scribe Affidavit
  • Identification Affidavit
  • Final Year Certificate
  • NC-OBC Certificate
  • EWS Certificate
  • SC/ST Certificate

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Preview CAT Registration 2025 form

Preview filled CAT 2025 form before the payment of the CAT registration fee as no changes are allowed once the fee is paid. So candidates are advised to must check all the details entered before submission of the application form.

Confirmation email after successful CAT registration 2025

Candidates will receive a confirmation mail and also sent on registered mobile no. once the CAT registration fee is paid. This should be kept safe as it is proof of payment for the CAT Exam 2025 registration.

Forgot CAT Login ID?

Candidates might forget their CAT login ID, do not panic. Follow the information below to retrieve a user ID.

  • Click the "Forgot User ID/ Password" button and enter the registered email ID and captcha to get the CAT user ID in the registered email id.

Forgot CAT Login Password?

Candidates should follow the same procedure we discussed for retrieving the CAT login ID.

Click the "Forgot User ID/ Password" tab on the CAT 2025 official website and enter the registered email ID and captcha. The new password will be sent to the candidate's registered email address. If multiple passwords are used, candidates should use the password contained in the most recent SMS received from IIM.

NOTE: Regenerated CAT login passwords will not be sent as SMS.

CAT Registration 2025 Last Date

The CAT registration last date is September 13, 2025. Going by past year trends, IIMs usually extend the CAT registration window for 4 to 5 daysbut candidates are advised to fill out the CAT registration form as per dates specified in the CAT notification.

Common Mistakes to Avoid During CAT Registration

Some of the common mistakes that one must avoid during CAT registration include providing inaccurate personal or academic information, using an inactive email or phone number, choosing unsuitable test cities, forgetting to save the payment receipt and waiting until the last day to register.

Additionally, candidates must also ensure that they have the correct documents with the correct specifications.

Important Guidelines for CAT Registration 2025

The following are some of the essential instructions for a smooth and error-free CAT 2025 registration process.

Use Valid Contact Information

Make sure you enter a working email ID and mobile number, which will be used for all official communication (login credentials, adit card alerts, result updates). You must avoid using someone else’s email ID or a temporary email service.

Accurate Personal Details

Ensure that your name, date of birth and academic details match with your official documents (Class 10, 12 and Graduation mark sheets). Any incorrect data will lead to the cancellation of candidature at later stages.

Document Upload Requirements

Make sure you upload your passport-size photographs and signature as per the specified size and format. If you are submitting category or disability certificates, they should be self-attested and in PDF format.

Choose Exam Cities Wisely

At the time of filling out the CAT application form, you can only fill in 6 test cities at a time. However, the allotment will depend on availability, so it is suggested that candidates register early to increase their chances of getting their top choice.

Work Experience (if any)

If you have professional experience, you must enter the accurate months that you worked, the organisation name and the industry types. Keep in mind that this information will be verified at the time of WAT/PI rounds of IIMs.

Final Review before Submission

Before hitting the ‘Submit’ button, make sure you review the entire application form for errors. However, CAT does provide a limited correction window

Secure Payment

At the time of making a payment, make sure you have a secure internet connection. Once the payment is made, you must save the transaction receipt and final application confirmation for your records.

No Multiple Registrations

All candidates must note that ONLY ONE registration will be accepted per candidate and that they should refrain from multiple registrations.

Browser Compatibility

Lastly, candidates must ensure that they are using an updated version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox for a smoother experience. You can disable auto-fill plugins to avoid accidental overwriting of fields.

CAT Registration Year-Wise Trends

As per the last 17 years of CAT registration trends, the number of registrations has been very high. Take a look at the CAT registration trends over the last thirteen years.

Year

Total Number of Applications

20243.29 lakh

2023

3.28 lakh

2022

2,55,501

2021

2,29,969

2020

2,27,835

2019

2,44,169

2018

2,41,000

2017

2,31,000

2016

2,32,292

2015

2,18,664

2014

2,18,664

2013

1,94,516

2012

2,14,000

2011

2,05,000

2010

2,04,000

2009

2,41,000

2008

2,90,000



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is the last date to apply for CAT 2025?
A:

The last date to apply for the CAT 2025 exam is September 13, 2025. CAT 2025 exam registrations began on August 1, 2025.

Q: Is CAT held twice a year?
A:

No, the CAT exam is only conducted once in year for MBA admissions in top B-Schools in India.

Q: How much does a CAT exam cost?
A:

CAT exam fees is Rs 2600 for General and NC-OBC candidates and Rs 1300 for SC/ ST/ PwD categories.

Q: When can I apply for CAT exam 2025? What is the CAT registration fee?
A:

CAT 2025 registration will take place from August 1 to September 13, 2025. While filling CAT form, candidates will have to pay the CAT form fees. Candidates belonging to the general category need to pay Rs 2600 while it is Rs 1300 for candidates belonging to reserved category.

Q: How to get admission in IIM Ahmedabad?
A:

To get admission in IIMA, then you have to crack the CAT 2025 with the required percentile. The IIM Ahmedabad minimum cutoff for CAT 2025 is expected to be 80+. Common Admission Test (CAT) is not compulsory for MBA, candidates can take other national level entrance exam to pursue MBA course.

Q: How to edit CAT application form after submission?
A:

Registered candidates can do modifications in the submitted CAT application probably in the last week of September 2025. Candidates must note that not all data will be edited.

Q: How much is the CAT exam fee? What is IIM CAT official website?
A:

The CAT exam fees come to around Rs. 2500 for General and OBC and Rs. 1250 for other reserved categories. The official website of IIM CAT is iimcat.ac.in.

Q: How to fill CAT form 2025?
A:

Interested and eligible candidates will be able to fill out the CAT 2025 application form by visiting the official IIM CAT website- iimcat.ac.in. After opening of CAT application form window, candidates will be able to fill the same probably till second week of September. 

  • Step 1: Visit the CAT official site 2025.
  • Step 2: Find and click the "New Register Candidates" link.
  • Step 3: Next, fill the registration form with your name, mobile number, and email id.
  • Step 4: Fill the CAT application form 2025 with academic details, personal details, communication details and etc.
  • Step 5: Choose the CAT test centre and Upload the required documents.
  • Step 6: Pay the CAT application fee and click the submit button.
Q: Is CAT exam compulsory for MBA?
A:

Yes, to get MBA/PGP/PGDM admission to the top IIMs, IITs and other B-schools in India, Candidates must have a valid score in the CAT 2025 exam and meet the CAT cutoff marks prescribed by the institutes.

Q: What is the difference between a CAT registration and an application form?
A:

CAT registration 2025 is the creation of the login ID and account used to fill out the application form. Applicants details should be entered in the CAT application, which is available only when a candidate registers.

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As you said you by mistakenly done that,  you don't need to get worry regarding that ,

Just inform the help desk and carry the correct certifications , the state certificate will not disqualify you .

The steps you can follow is -

1. You can check if the correction window is available or not

2. Contact the CAT desk immediately.

Hope this helps

In CAT registration, you cannot create a new user ID with the same mobile number, even if you use a different email ID. Each mobile number and email can be linked to only one account. If you already registered once, the system will not accept a duplicate with that number. To register again, you must use a new mobile number and new email ID. If you lost your old login, you can recover it through the forgot password/user ID option on the CAT portal.



Yes, you can fill the CAT form even if you currently have a backlog. CAT eligibility requires you to be in your final year of graduation or already graduated backlogs don’t stop you from applying.

While filling the form:

  • Enter the aggregate percentage/CGPA of marks you have obtained up to the latest semester for which results are declared (in your case till 4th semester).

  • There will be an option to mention that you have a backlog.

  • If you clear the backlog later, you’ll just need to show the updated marks during admission.

Hello Aspirant,

Yes, you can apply for the CAT exam as a final-year student. You must declare your backlog on the online application form. You do not write about it on the final-year student certificate; that document is to certify your enrollment status. You must clear all backlogs before the final admission process to any MBA college.

Hello,

Thank you for your question!

KL- MAT syllabus: Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, English/Verbal Ability, and General Awareness (similar to MAT/CMAT pattern).

CAT scores are valid in many private universities including KL University, but always check the year’s admission notification.

CAT vs other exams: CAT is toughest (IIMs + top B-schools), while MAT/CMAT/ATMA are relatively easier and accepted by many mid-level private universities.

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