CAT 2025 Notification Out: Registration Begins at iimcat.ac.in

The Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025 notification has been officially released by IIM Kozhikode, with the exam scheduled to be held on November 30, 2025.

CAT 2025 Notification Released at iimcat.ac.in: Key Dates, How to Register, Eligibility & Fee Details

Candidates aspiring to pursue postgraduate management programs like MBA/PGDM from prestigious IIMs and other B-schools can now begin the registration process from August 1, 2025, via the official website - iimcat.ac.in.

CAT 2025 - Important Dates:

Events	Dates
CAT 2025 Registration Begins	August 1, 2025
Last Date to Apply	September 13, 2025
Admit Card Release Date	November 5, 2025
CAT 2025 Exam Date	November 30, 2025
CAT 2025 Expected Result Date	January, 2026

Eligibility Criteria

Graduation (Bachelor's degree) with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD)

Final year students can also apply

There is no age restriction

CAT 2025 Application Process

1. Visit the official site: iimcat.ac.in

2. Register with a valid email ID and mobile number

3. Fill in personal, academic, and work experience details

4. Upload passport-size photo and signature as per specifications

5. Choose preferred programs and test cities (up to 6 options)

6. Pay the application fee online

CAT 2025 Application Fees

₹2,600 for General / EWS / NC-OBC category

₹1,300 for SC / ST / PwD candidates

Exam Pattern Overview

Mode: Online (Computer-Based Test)

Duration: 2 hours (120 minutes)

Sections:

Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC)
Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)
Quantitative Aptitude (QA)

Marking Scheme: +3 for correct answers, -1 for incorrect MCQs, no negative marking for TITA questions

Why CAT Matters

CAT is not only the gateway to the 21 IIMs, but is also accepted by top-tier B-Schools including FMS, MDI, SPJIMR, IMT, XIMB, IITs, and many private institutes. A good CAT score can lead to interviews for programs like: