What is the difference between CAT registration number and CAT User ID?

Common Admission Test (CAT)

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30th November, 2025

Ridhima Jindal
Ridhima Jindal

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The CAT 2025 examination is expected to take place in November 2025. The registration window for the exam is set to begin in August 2025. The registration number and user IDs are important credentials that are required throughout the CAT registration and exam process. This article answers the question whether the CAT registration number and user-ID are one and the same thing.

Are the CAT Credentials the Same?

To put it shortly, yes, the CAT registration number and user-ID are the same credential. After students have completed their registration process for the CAT examination, they will receive their registration which also acts as a user-ID. Along with the CAT registration number, students will receive a password through which they will be able to login to their CAT exam accounts using their registration numbers as the main form of identification.

How to Download CAT Registration Number/ User ID

Provided below is a simple step-by-step process for students to be able to download their registration numbers for the CAT examination. The steps are as follows:

  1. Visit the Website: First, students must visit the official website for the CAT 2025 examination at iimcat.ac.in.
  2. Find the Registration Button: On the homepage, students should find an option for new users to register for the examination under the ‘New Candidate Registration’ button.
  3. Register: Students will be required to enter various personal details about themselves as part of the registration process. These details include a student’s name, email address, phone number and date of birth. Upon completing this, students will receive their registration number and password.
  4. Find Your ID: After completing the initial steps of registration, students will be able to view their registration number/ user ID. These details will be sent to a student’s registered email address or phone number for their reference.

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CAT 2025 Uses of Registration Number

There are several uses for the CAT registration number/ user ID. The registration number is a very important credential that students must not lose or forget. Provided below is an overview of some of the uses of the CAT registration number:

  • CAT Portal Login
  • CAT Application Form Editing
  • CAT Admit Card Download
  • CAT Scorecard Viewing and Download
  • CAT Shortlist Process
  • CAT Counselling Process

CAT 2025 Important Dates

As of now, a lot of the key dates for the CAT exam have not yet been revealed. However, provided below is an overview of some of the important tentative dates for the CAT 2025 examination. It is very important for students to keep these key dates in mind. Keeping up with these dates ensures students are updated on all key events and deadlines about the CAT exam.

The important dates for the CAT 2025 examination are as follows:

Event

Dates (tentative)

CAT 2025 Notification Out

30th July 2025

CAT 2025 Registration Date

1st August - 13th September 2025

CAT Form Correction

Last Week of September 2025

CAT 2025 Admit Card Release

First Week November 2025

CAT Exam Date

30th November 2025

CAT 2025 Answer Key Release

First Week of December 2025

CAT 2025 Results

December 2025

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