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The CAT 2025 notification is expected to be released on July 28, tentatively. IIM Kozhikode, which last conducted the CAT exam in 2019, released the notification on July 28 that year. If a similar timeline is followed, we can expect the CAT notification 2025 on Monday, July 28.
CAT 2025 exam will be conducted on November 30, 2025. CAT exam notification 2025 will have details such as official CAT exam dates 2025, CAT registration dates, CAT registration fees, CAT exam centres, and more. The CAT application form 2025 is expected to be released in the first week of August, 2025, on the official IIMCAT website, iimcat.ac.in. Keep reading this article to find more information about the upcoming CAT notification and application form dates.
The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIM Kozhikode) will declare the CAT 2025 result in January 2026. As per the marking scheme, candidates will be awarded three marks for right answers, one mark will be deducted for wrong response. There will be no negative marking for non-MCQs.
CAT 2025 notification release date can be July 28 and below are some of the reasons why this date is a strong possibility.
Last year, CAT 2024 notification was released on July 28, 2024 (Sunday), following the late-July release trend.
CAT 2019 notification was also released on the same date - July 28, which adds credibility to the cat notification release date pattern.
With IIMs releasing the notification on July 28 makes it the most likely date for CAT 2025 notification release.
Upon the release of the CAT 2025 notification by IIM Kozhikode, it will provide aspirants with several key information. Let us look at some of the key points that will be official via the notification.
CAT 2025 Registration Timeline: This will be one of the key information through which all CAT candidates will get acquainted with the upcoming timeline.
CAT Exam Dates: Upon the release of the official notification, CAT 2025 exam date will be confirmed. Up till now, the CAT 2025 is expected to be held on November 30, 2025, the last Sunday of the November month, going by previous year’s trends.
CAT Eligibility Criteria: It will include information of the minimum marks and accepted degrees based on which the candidates will be able to sit for the CAT 2025 exam.
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With the release of the Common Entrance Test notification, IIM Kozhikode will soon release the CAT registration form which will officially be available iimcat.ac.in starting in the first week of August 2025. Until now, it is expected that the CAT registration form will be available till the third week of September. During this timeline, all interested candidates will be able to register, upload their documents, choose test cities and pay the application fee.
Every year, the CAT exam fee is said to increase slightly. Take a look at the expected CAT exam fees which students will need to pay.
CAT Registration fees for General, NC-OBC and EWS categories | Rs. 2,500 |
CAT Registration fees for SC, ST and PwD candidates. | Rs. 1,300 |
Following is the list of the upcoming CAT 2025 exam dates which will be helpful for everyone.
CAT Exam Dates | Dates |
CAT Registration 2025 Start Date | August 1, 2025 ( from 10 AM) |
CAT Registration 2025 End Date | September 13, 2025 (from 5 PM) |
CAT Form Correction Window | September 2025 |
CAT Registration Fees | November 2025 |
CAT Admit Card Date | November 5, 2025 to November 30, 2025 |
CAT 2025 Exam Date | November 30, 2025 |
CAT official website | iimcat.ac.in |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
CAT 2025 registration will commence from August 1, 2025. All candidates will be able to register themselves for the exam by visiting the official website, iimcat.ac.in.
This year, IIM Kozhikode will be conducting and be responsible for all CAT related duties.
All those candidates with a bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD) from a recognised university will be eligible. Those students in their final year can also apply for the CAT exam.
On Question asked by student community
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.
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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.
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