The CAT centre code is mentioned on the CAT 2025 admit card. Candidates who are appearing for the CAT exam are advised to check their CAT centre code in the Assessment details section of the CAT admit card 2025. The CAT 2025 will be held across around 375 CAT exam centres with varying CAT centre codes in 170 exam cities on November 30, 2025. The CAT exam centre will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, along with seat availability and proximity for the aspirants. Additionally, candidates are advised to download and print their CAT admit card once released on the CAT 2025 admit card date of November 12, 2025. Keep reading this article for more information related to the CAT centre code and exam centre.
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The CAT 2025 exam will be conducted in three slots across the country at 375 CAT 2025 exam centres. Candidates are advised to check the CAT centre code and the CAT slot timings on the CAT admit card before the CAT exam on November 30, 2025.
CAT Exam Years | Number of CAT Exam Cities | Number of CAT Exam Centres |
CAT 2025 Exam | 170 | 375 |
CAT Exam 2024 | 156 | 400 |
IIM CAT has released 375 test centres in over 170 CAT exam cities. Candidates are required to check the CAT centre code and exam centre locations before the CAT 2025 exam. The following table highlights the CAT 2025 exam centres and their cities. Please refer below table:
CAT 2025 Exam Centres | CAT 2025 Test Cities |
CAT Exam Centre in Andaman and Nicobar Islands |
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CAT Exam Centre in Arunachal Pradesh |
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CAT Exam Centre in Andhra Pradesh |
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CAT Exam Centre in Assam |
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CAT Exam Centre in Bihar |
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CAT Exam Centre in Chhattisgarh |
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CAT Exam Centre in Chandigarh |
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CAT Exam Centre in Delhi |
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Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu |
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CAT Exam Centre in Gujarat |
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CAT Exam Centre in Goa |
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CAT Exam Centre in Haryana |
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CAT Exam Centre in Himachal Pradesh |
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CAT Exam Centre in Jharkhand |
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CAT Exam Centre in Jammu and Kashmir |
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CAT Exam Centre in Kerala |
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CAT Exam Centre in Karnataka |
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CAT Exam Centre in Ladakh | Leh |
CAT Exam Centre in Lakshadweep | Kavaratti |
CAT Exam Centre in Maharashtra |
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CAT Exam Centre in Madhya Pradesh |
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CAT Exam Centre in Manipur | Imphal |
CAT Exam Centre in Meghalaya | Shillong |
CAT Exam Centre in Mizoram | Aizawl |
CAT Exam Centre in Nagaland | Kohima |
CAT Exam Centre in Odisha |
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Puducherry | Puducherry |
CAT Exam Centre in Punjab |
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CAT Exam Centre in Rajasthan |
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CAT Exam Centre in Telangana |
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CAT Exam Centre in Tamil Nadu |
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CAT Exam Centre in Uttar Pradesh |
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CAT Exam Centre in Uttarakhand |
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CAT Exam Centre in West Bengal |
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Candidates are required to fill in the five CAT exam state-city preferences during the CAT 2025 application process. The IIM CAT authorities allot the CAT centre code as per the candidates' preference and availability of seats in that particular CAT exam centre. The allocation of the CAT exam centre is based on a first-come, first-served basis, which means if you applied early, you will get your first choice.

Candidates who are appearing for the CAT 2025 exam are requested to thoroughly read and check their CAT admit card details, including their CAT centre code, CAT exam centre, slot details, etc. The following points highlight the step-by-step instructions to check the CAT exam centre and slot details.
Visit the IIM CAT official website - iimcat.ac.in
Log in with your CAT User ID and Password on the CAT candidate login page.
Navigate to the CAT dashboard and download the CAT 2025 admit card.
Scroll down to the “Assessment Details” Section and look for the CAT centre code.
Check and verify your CAT centre code, exam centre, and slot details.
In case any of the above is wrong or missing, contact the CAT official helpdesk immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The CAT exam centre can be anywhere in the country, among the specific list of state-city exam centres. Candidates can fill five CAT state-city exam centres in their CAT application form.
The CAT exam centres are allotted on a first-come, first-served basis by the IIM CAT authorities. The authority considers candidates' preferences, seat availability and proximity while allotting the CAT exam centre.
Candidates are required to log in to the CAT candidate portal with their CAT User ID and Password and navigate to the CAT dashboard to download the CAT admit card for the CAT exam centre details.
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