According to the official notification released by the authorities, the application process for CAT 2025 has commenced today. The CAT application form 2025 can be filled by students on the official CAT website. CAT Exam is held every year for the candidates to apply for admission in Indian schools of management, including the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) and other top B-schools. Candidates need to fill the CAT 2025 application form within the specified time frame since no candidate will be able to register if it is closed.
CAT 2025 will be conducted on 30th November, 2025 in CBT mode. CAT 2025 application process will include several steps such as online registration, document uploading, fee payment, preference entry, etc. The students must note that the authorities will only consider such applications of the students where the minimum CAT eligibility is fulfilled and failure to provide proof of eligibility will render it ineligible for the test. The students must check the official website of CAT 2026 for accurate information about the application process and other important events.
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Steps to Register for CAT 2025
Students can follow the steps given below to register for the CAT exam.
→ Visit Website: First students have to open the official website for CAT 2025 exam i.e., www.iincat.ac.in.
→ Find the Registration Button: Students need to find the option of new users to register for the exam on the homepage under the ‘New Candidate Registration’ button.
→ Register: Students will have to enter personal information about themselves as part of the registration process. Personal information includes the student’s name, email id, phone number and date of birth. After registering, students will receive a registration number and password.
→ Fill the Application Form: Then students will have to complete the CAT application form. It is very important that students enter current and correct information in the CAT application form. The information required in the form are personal details, academic details and work experience details.
→ Upload Documents: After filling out the application form, students will need to upload scanned documents. The documents required are a passport-sized photograph of the student, a scanned signature of the student and caste/disability certificate if applicable.
→ Registration Fee: Once students finish the document uploading process, they will be required to make the fee payment. Only after the payment of the registration fees will students be able to complete their registration process.
→ Submit the Form: After making the fee payment, students will be able to submit and download their CAT application forms. It is recommended for students to download and print their application forms for future reference.
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Required Documents for CAT Registration
Students must keep the following documents ready before starting to register for the CAT examination. Students must note that failure to submit valid documents can result in disqualification from the exam.
- Class 10 mark sheet
- Class 12 mark sheet
- Graduation mark sheets
- Degree certificate or provisional certificate
- Valid photo ID proof such as Aadhaar card, PAN card, voter ID, etc.
- Scanned recent passport-size photograph in JPEG or JPG format
- Scanned signature in JPEG or JPG format
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- Income certificate
- EWS certificate (if applicable)
- PwD certificate (if applicable)
- Work experience documents (if applicable)
- Valid mobile number and email ID for communication
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CAT Eligibility Criteria 2025
Check out the following table to find out who is eligible to apply for the CAT exam.
Criteria | Details |
Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or equivalent |
Minimum Marks (General/EWS/OBC) | 50% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA |
Minimum Marks (SC/ST/PwD) | 45% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA |
Final Year Students | Eligible to apply; must complete degree with required marks by June 2026 |
Degree Equivalency | Must be recognized by UGC/AICTE or declared equivalent by Ministry of HRD |
Age Limit | No age limit |
Number of Attempts | No restriction on number of attempts |
Nationality | Indian nationals and foreign candidates are eligible |
Can Students Register for CAT Exam Offline?
No, CAT registration can only be done online. This is ensured to only confirm application to be seamless and free of errors for each candidate registered in any Indian state whether in a metro town or remote distant town or village. More than two lakh aspirants appear for CAT every year to get into one of the top business schools in India. Since most National level exams are computerized and numerous candidates submit forms online, CAT also has an online application process.
CAT Resources & Helpdesk Info
Students can get official contact resources of CAT 2025 available below.
- Official Website: https://iimcat.ac.in
- Helpdesk Email: cathelpdesk@iimcat.ac.in (based on previous years, subject to update)
- Helpdesk Phone Number: 1800-209-0830 (toll-free, based on past CAT helplines)
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