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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.
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.
Make sure you keep an eye on all our CAT-related articles to find the latest information on CAT exam dates.
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.
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.
This year, IIM Kozhikode will be conducting and be responsible for all CAT related duties.
On Question asked by student community
Hello Amgothu
With 305 marks in ICAR PG and being from ST category, your chances of getting an AIEEA (CAT) seat is good, especially in plant sciences and less competitive subjects
Hello
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.
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