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CAT registration 2025 ends soon!! The last date to apply for CAT 2025 is September 13, 2025. CAT 2025 Registration is underway, and candidates only have 1 more week to complete their CAT application 2025, as per the CAT Notification 2025. CAT 2025 Registration started on August 01, 2025, but its CAT 2025 last date is nearing. Though the last date for CAT 2025 application is September 13, 2025, it is expected that the last date for CAT 2025 registration will be extended for a week. The CAT 2025 application forms are available at the official CAT website 2025 - iimcat.ac.in. Candidates aiming to get admission in the top business school of India are required to fill out the CAT 2025 form before its last date. This year CAT 2025 registration is expected to be done by more than 3 lakh candidates. This year, CAT 2025 is scheduled to take place on November 30, 2025.
No. The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIM Kozhikode) has not announced the result date for the Common Admission Test 2025 (CAT 2025) results.
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As the last date for the CAT 2025 form is approaching soon, here are some of the CAT 2025 application dates that need to be remembered by the candidates for CAT Exam 2025.
CAT 2025 Registration Start Date | August 01, 2025 |
CAT 2025 Form Last Date | September 13, 2025 |
CAT 2025 Admit Card Download Date | November 5, 2025 |
CAT 2025 Form Correction Window | Last week of September 2025 (Tentative) |
CAT 2025 Exam Date | November 30, 2025 |
CAT Registration 2025 Link | iimcat.ac.in/ |
While applying for the CAT 2025, candidates must ensure to check the CAT 2025 eligibility criteria. Here are the CAT 2025 eligibility criteria that need to be matched by the candidates.
Education Qualification: Candidates who have completed their bachelor’s degree.
Students in their final year of graduation can also apply.
Minimum Marks Needed: CAT 2025 Minimum marks for general/EWS/NC-OBC is 50% while minimum marks for SC/ST/PwD candidates is 45%
Upper Age: There is no upper age limit for taking the CAT 2025 exam.
Reservation criteria: Reservation criteria are mentioned in the CAT 2025 eligibility criteria, containing the legal percentage of reservation for each Category (make sure to upload the relevant certificate in the application form)
Work Experience: Prior work experience is not mandatory for CAT MBA.
Interested candidates can complete the online CAT 2025 registration in a hassle-free manner by simply following the step-by-step process to
Step 1 - Go to the official CAT website, iimcat.ac.in.
Step 2 - Click on the "New Candidate Registration" link to start the registration process as a new user.
Step 3 - It will carry you to the registration page, here fill out the required details such as Name, date of birth, email address, country, mobile number and lastly captcha.
Step 4 - After entering all the required details, click on the “Generate OTP” button.
Step 5 - Enter the OTP received on your registered mobile number and email ID to verify your details.
Step 6 - Once your details are verified, you will receive a User ID and password (often via email) to log in to the application portal.
Step 7 - Log in to the candidate's dashboard and fill out the CAT exam application form 2025, which includes several sections like:
Personal details
Communication address
Emergency contact details
Upload documents
Academic details
Step 8 - Fill in the academic details.
Step 9 - Add CAT work experience details.
Step 10 - After that, choose your preferred IIMs and Management courses in the CAT 2025 application form.
Step 11 - Choose any five preferred CAT 2025 test cities.
Step 12 - Complete the final step by paying the mandatory CAT 2025 application fee through the online payment gateway.
The CAT form last date 2025 is September 13, 2025. The CAT registration 2025 will close on Saturday at 5:00 PM IST. However, looking at the past trends it is expected that the CAT 2025 registration last date for MBA will be extended for another week. However, CAT 2025 applicants are advised to complete their CAT 2025 registration before the last date which is September 13, 2025 to avoid any last-minute hustle. After the closing, CAT form correction window will be opened for the candidates, who wish to rectify the mistakes made during the time of CAT exam form filling 2025.
Candidates are advised to keep all their CAT 2025 documents updated and handy prior to filling the form. Also make sure the documents are in the correct size and format to avoid any last-minute fallout.
Colour Passport Photograph
Signature (Black/ Blue)
Authorization Form
Scribe Affidavit
Identification Affidavit
Final Year Certificate
SC/ST/EWS/NC-OBC CertifiCATe
Disability Certificate (PwD) Form - V
Disability Certificate (PwD) Form - VI
Disability Certificate (PwD) Form - VII
For Photograph - 30 mm (width) x 45 mm (height)
JPEG/JPG in 150 px/inch (min) Maximum 80 KB
For Signature - 80 mm (width) x 35 mm (height)
JPEG/JPG in 150 px/inch (min) Maximum 80 KB
The CAT registration 2025 fees for General/EWS/NC-OBC candidates are Rs 2600, and registration fees for CAT 2025 SC, ST, and PwD Candidates are Rs. 1300. CAT 2025 registration fees are non-refundable. This year CAT 2025 fees were increased compared to that of last year's. The non-refundable fee is paid regardless of the number of IIMs a candidate applies to.
CAT 2025 Category | CAT 2025 Registration Fee |
General Category Candidates | Rs 2600 |
EWS and NC-OBC Candidates | Rs 2600 |
SC/ ST/ PwD | Rs 1300 |
After the last date for the CAT application 2025, IIM Kozhikode will allow CAT candidates to correct their CAT 2025 form. Looking at the trends of the previous years, it is expected that the CAT 2025 form correction window will be activated during the last week of September 2025. The CAT 2025 form correction window is usually open for 2-3 days only, so candidates are advised to be mindful of the same.
The CAT application form correction window will allow candidates to rectify any mistakes that occurred during the form filling process. Mistakes in scanned images, signatures, or CAT exam centre preference can be changed in the correction window.
But the applicants must note that there are certain fields that cannot be corrected even during the correction window. Once the application form is submitted, applicants will not be able to make changes in the personal details, such as,
Candidate Name
Date of Birth
Email Address
Mobile Number
If there is any mistake in the above mentioned personal information fields, the candidate will have to register and submit a new form with a new email ID.
Mistakes To Avoid At The Time Of Filling The Application Form
Filling wrong information whether personal or academic.
Using an inactive number or email address.
Not checking the list of documents prior to filling the form.
Forget to save the payment receipt or confirmation.
Filling the form with an unstable internet connection.
Waiting for the very last day to fill the form.
Not checking the official website regularly for updates.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Approximately 3 lakh applications are received for the CAT Exam each year.
Candidates who have graduated or are in their final year of graduation can apply for CAT 2025.
CAT exam fee is Rs 2600 for General and NC-OBC candidates and Rs 1300 for SC/ ST/ PwD CATegories.
CAT 2025 application can be corrected during the correction window, which will be open in the last week of September (Tentative).
The last date for CAT 2025 form is September 13, 2025.
On Question asked by student community
Hello,
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.
Hope this helps you.
Good Morning,
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.
Thank You.
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.
Hello,
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.
Hope this helps you.
Hello,
If your CAT admit card has a different date of birth than your Aadhaar card, you should get it corrected immediately . Here’s what you can do:
Check the CAT website : Log in to your candidate portal and look for the option to correct personal details.
Contact the CAT helpdesk : Email or call them explaining the issue. Attach a copy of your Aadhaar card as proof.
Do not ignore it : The date of birth must match your ID, otherwise you may face problems at the exam or during admission.
Usually, the CAT authorities allow corrections before the exam, so act quickly.
Hope it helps !
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