IIM CAT 2025 Registration Closes Tomorrow at iimcat.ac.in

Published: Friday, September 19, 2025, 13:47 [IST]

The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) will close the registration window for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025 tomorrow on 20 September, 2025 at the official website - iimcat.ac.in.

IIM CAT 2025 Registration Closes Tomorrow

Candidates aspiring to pursue MBA/PGDM programs at prestigious IIMs and other top B-schools must complete the registration process before the deadline. CAT 2025 is the gateway for admission into over 20 IIMs and several premier management institutes across India.

IIM CAT 2025 Registration Closing Tomorrow

The Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025 registration process will close tomorrow on the official portal - iimcat.ac.in. The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) conduct this highly competitive entrance exam every year for admission to MBA/PGDM and other postgraduate management programs in IIMs and several top business schools across the country. Candidates who have not yet registered are advised to complete the process at the earliest to avoid last-minute technical glitches.

CAT 2025 Exam Overview

The CAT 2025 examination is scheduled to be conducted later this year in computer-based test (CBT) mode. The test evaluates aspirants on three main sections:

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

Each section carries equal weightage, and candidates must perform well across all sections to secure a good percentile. The CAT exam is known for its rigorous difficulty level, making it one of the most challenging entrance exams in India.

Eligibility for CAT 2025

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks (45% for SC, ST, PwD categories).
Final-year students of bachelor's programs are also eligible, provided they meet the required percentage before admission.
There is no age limit for CAT registration.

CAT 2025 Registration Process

To register for CAT 2025, candidates must:

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

2. Click on the 'New Candidate Registration' link.

3. Fill in details such as name, email ID, and mobile number.

4. Login with credentials and complete the application form.

5. Upload scanned copies of the required documents (photograph, signature, category certificate if applicable).

Pay the registration fee:

₹2,300 for General, EWS, and NC-OBC candidates
₹1,150 for SC, ST, and PwD candidates

Documents Required for CAT 2025 Registration

Scanned photograph and signature
Academic certificates (Class 10th, 12th, graduation, etc.)
Caste/Category certificate (if applicable)
Valid ID proof such as Aadhaar Card, PAN, or Passport

Importance of CAT 2025

CAT 2025 is a gateway to 20 IIMs including IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta, IIM Lucknow, and IIM Kozhikode. Apart from IIMs, more than 1,000 business schools in India accept CAT scores, making it one of the most widely recognized management entrance exams. Performance in CAT, combined with Written Ability Test (WAT), Group Discussion (GD), and Personal Interview (PI), plays a crucial role in final selection.

Key Dates to Remember

Events	Dates
CAT 2025 Registration Deadline	20 September, 2025
Admit Card Release Date	05 November, 2025
CAT 2025 Exam Date	30 November, 2025
Result Announcement	January 2026 (Tentative)

Conclusion

With the CAT 2025 registration window closing tomorrow, aspirants must ensure that they complete their applications on time at iimcat.ac.in. The CAT exam opens doors to India's top management institutes, making timely registration crucial. Candidates are advised to carefully fill in details, upload required documents, and keep a copy of the confirmation page for future reference.