The CAT 2025 exam will be conducted by IIM Kozhikode this year and the CAT registration is expected to begin in the first week of August. The CAT 2025 notification will likely be released in July, and most probably around 30th July 2025. Candidates will be able to register themselves for the CAT 2025 exam through the official website once it is launched by IIM Kozhikode.
To register for the CAT exam, candidates must enter their personal, contact, academic, and qualifying examination details in addition to uploading relevant documents like their marksheets, certificates, and the scanned copies of the photograph and signature. Before registering for this widely popular MBA exam, the candidates must check if they are eligible to apply for the exam. Non-eligibility for the exam shall lead to disqualification from the CAT and IIM admission process. While filling the CAT Application Form, candidates can choose up to 5 cities as test city as per their preference.
The candidates who register for the exam successfully and complete the CAT application form by paying the set amount will be entitled to recieve their CAT 2025 admit card. The CAT 2025 exam date has been fixed for 30 November 2025 and will be conducted across various exam centres. The list of CAT exam centres 2025 will be released along with the official notification and the official CAT portal. For more information on the CAT 2025 registration, candidates can scroll through this page.
CAT 2025 Registration Dates
It is important for candidates to keep track of the schedule in which the events take place so as to not miss out on them. Since the official notification is not yet out, the tentative CAT schedule based on last year's dates have been given below. Candidates can check the CAT Important Dates. Check below the CAT Form Date 2025, CAT Admit Card Date, and other related dates.
CAT Exam Registration | CAT Exam Form Dates (tentative) |
CAT Form 2025 Start Date | August 1, 2025 |
CAT 2025 Registration Last Date | September 20, 2025 (Revised Date) |
CAT Application Form Correction Date | September 22, 2025 |
CAT 2025 Exam Date | November 30, 2025 |
Similar to the trend of past years, the examination body has extended the deadline i.e. the last date to apply for CAT Exam by almost a week. The last date to apply for the exam was September 20, 2025. The candidates were advised to apply for the exam at the earliest in order to avoid any inconvenience and get the exam city of your choice.
CAT 2025 Registration Highlights
Particulars | Description |
Bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks in aggregate (45% in case of SC/ST category candidates) | |
CAT Registration Mode | Online |
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CAT Registration Website | iimcat.ac.in 2025 |
CAT Application Form 2025 - Who Can Apply?
CAT Eligibility Criteria → Candidates willing to apply for CAT 2025 Exam must ensure that they fulfill the minimum eligibility criteria defined. Candidates who are not eligible for the exam will not be allowed to fill the CAT Application Form. They must go through the CAT Eligibility before they apply for the exam. Read the criteria mentioned below to check if you are eligible for the exam or not:
- Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in any field from a recognized university. They must have secured at least 50% marks in aggregate (45% for SC/ST/PwD candidates).
- No work experience required.
- CAT Age Limit – No minimum CAT age limit to fill CAT Application Form 2025.
- Candidates in their final year can also apply for the exam given they must submit their passing certificate by the stipulated time for the same.
IIM CAT 2025 Registration Process
The registration process for CAT Exam 2025 will begin on the CAT Official Website by first week of August (as expected). The direct link to fill the CAT Application Form will also be given on this page. The IIM CAT 2025 Registration process includes several steps such as registration, filling out of application form, uploading of documents, and paying of CAT exam fees. A brief of CAT 2025 Registration Process is mentioned below.
- Visit the iim cat 2025 official website - iimcat.ac.in 2025.
- Navigate to and click on “New Candidate Registration”
- If not already registered, click on “Registered Candidate Login”.
- Enter basic details and proceed to fill out the cat application form.
- Enter your personal and academic details.
- Upload scanned passport size photograph and signature.
- Pay your cat exam fees.
- Submit the duly filled application form.
- Download and save the cat application form for future reference.
Having understood the basics of the CAT application form, let us now understand the CAT registration process 2025 in detail step-by-step.
Step 1 - CAT 2025 Registration
The first step to apply and reach the CAT application form is to register for the CAT exam. In order to register for the CAT exam, MBA aspirants are requested to follow the below steps.
- Go to the official CAT Website iimcat.ac.in.
- Navigate to and click on ‘New Candidate Registration'.
- Enter personal details such as name, date of birth, email id, mobile number, and nationality.
- Click on the ‘Generate OTP' tab.
- After the successful registration, an OTP is generated and sent to your registered mobile number.
- Verify CAT 2025 Registration by entering the OTP sent to you in the given field.
New Candidate Registration for CAT 2025
Click on New Candidates Registration for CAT 2025 to generate CAT Application Number and Password. CAT Login Credentials – CAT Application Number and Password will be used to fill CAT Application Form. Communication details that need to be filled are mentioned below.
- Name of Candidate – This should be the same as it is in 10th class certificate.
- Date of Birth – Candidates must use the calendar icon to select their date of birth.
- Email Address – Enter the correct email address which is valid and unique as the OTP and any related information will be sent to the registered email id.
- Mobile Number – The number entered should be valid and unique. Candidates will receive an OTP for verification on their registered mobile number.
- OTP – Enter the OTP received on your registered mobile number or email address to proceed for filling CAT Application Form.
- I Agree – Click on ‘I Agree' Checkbox in the declaration section.
Confirmation of CAT 2025 Registration
Right after the submission of CAT Registration form, candidates will receive their login details through an email on their registered email address with the subject line “CAT 2025 Successful Registration”.
Step 2 - Filling Out of CAT 2025 Application Form
After verifying the registered mobile number, you will receive a User ID and Password on your registered mobile number and email ID. To fill the CAT Exam Form 2025, you will have to log in using the CAT 2025 User ID and Password.
Note* In case you forget your user id and password, click on the “Forgot User Id and Password” button to recover the same. The user id and password will again be sent to your registered email id. It will not be sent to your registered mobile number.
After you have logged in to the website, you will be redirected to the application details page. There are several sections in the CAT Form and you are required to fill the relevant and correct details in all the sections of the form. If the details are correct, only then the form filling will be considered successful. Check below "How to Fill CAT Application Form 2025?”.
- Personal Details - In this section of CAT Exam Form, the candidates must fill in the details such as:
- Permanent Address details
- Emergency Contact Details - Candidates must provide the emergency contact details that will come in handy in case of emergency.
- Educational Details - This CAT Form section demands details such as 10th and 12th class marks, bachelor's degree details, and all the marksheet obtained. Don't forget to mention your grades, CGPA, percentage of marks or board/university and other related details.
- SSC/10th/Equivalent Details
- SSC/10th/Equivalent Board Name
- Month/Year of Completion
- Maximum Marks
- Total Marks Obtained
- Aggregate Percentage
- HSC/12th/Equivalent/Diploma Course Details
- Course Type such as 12th/Equivalent or Diploma
- Maximum Marks
- Total Marks Obtained
- Aggregate Percentage
- SSC/10th/Equivalent Details
- Work Experience - It is NOT MANDATORY. This section of CAT Application Form is only relevant for candidates who have relevant work experience. They can fill in the details such as the name of the company they worked for, duration of their employment, designation, etc. Following are the instructions one must know or follow.
- MBA Program - Here, the candidate has to select their preferred IIM Institutes and the MBA Program they wish to pursue their education.
- Test City - In CAT Exam Form, candidates can mark their preferred CAT Exam City. They can select up to six CAT Exam Cities in order of preference from the dropdown. They must choose cities in their order of preference.
- Payment - Pay the CAT Exam Fees using credit/debit card, internet banking or Paytm/PayU mobile wallets.
Step 3 - CAT Registration Fees Payment
This is the last step towards filling out the CAT Application Form. Candidates must make the payment of cat application fee. After finishing the details in the first five sections of the cat exam form, navigate to and click on the ‘Save and Continue' tab to proceed to make the payment on the fee payment window.
What is CAT Exam Fees?
CAT Exam Fees is the amount that candidates must pay at the time of registration which completes the registration process. The registration will not be considered complete without the payment of cat registration fee. Below mentioned is the fee for cat registration:
Category | CAT Exam Fees |
General, EWS, and NC-OBC | INR 2500 |
SC, ST, and PwD | INR 1250 |
Acceptable Payment Modes
The candidates can use any one of the following methods to pay the CAT application fees. It must be noted that the CAT application fees can, and must be paid online only.
- Credit Card (Master/Visa)
- Credit Card (American Express)
- Debit Card (Master/Visa)
- Net Banking
- PayU, BillDesk, and Paytm
How to Pay CAT Exam Fees?
Below mentioned are the steps to make the payment of CAT Registration Fees.
- Select the preferred mode of payment from the list.
- Check the declaration box and select ‘I Agree'.
- Click on the ‘Submit and Pay' button.
- The payment gateway will appear on the screen.
- Enter payment details as per your choice.
- Candidates will receive a transaction number after the successful payment. Candidates must note that down for future reference.
CAT 2025 Registration - Additional Transaction Fees
Mode of Payment | Transaction Charges for CAT 2025 Registration |
Credit Card (Master/ Visa) | 1.20% of the transaction amount and subject to a minimum of Rs 5. |
Credit Card (American Express) | 2.85% of the transaction amount and subject to a minimum of Rs 5. |
Debit Card (Master/ Visa) | 0.75% of the transaction amount for value up to Rs 2000 and subject to a minimum of Rs 5. 0.90% of the transaction amount for value above Rs 2000. |
Net Banking | Rs 20 per transaction |
Other payment methods | PayU, BillDesk, and Paytm |
Step 4 - Confirmation Email for CAT Registration 2025
Once the candidate has successfully completed filling the CAT Application Form and made payment of CAT Registration Fees, he/she will receive a confirmation email on their registered email id from the concerned CAT authorities regarding the successful submission of CAT Application 2025.
Note* This email is very important for further correspondence, do not delete this email in any case.
Documents Required for CAT 2025 Application Form
“What are the documents to be uploaded in CAT 2025 Application Form?” → Candidates applying for the exam must mention personal as well as academic details while filling the CAT Application Form 2025. So, candidates must keep the below mentioned documents at hand to enter the accurate details.
- Class 10 marksheet
- Class 12 marksheet
- Graduation marksheets/certificate
- Date of Birth certificate
- Address proof
- Candidate identification certificate
- Scanned Passport Sized Photograph
- Scanned Signature
- Final year certificate from principal, HoD or Director (if applicable)
- Caste category certificate (if applicable)
- PwD category certificate (if applicable)
- Scribe certificate (if applicable)
- Credit/debit card or net banking credentials
- Work experience document
Candidates must note that the documents must be uploaded as per the specifications to avoid cancellation of the CAT application form. The specifications for the CAT documents have been tabulated below.
Required Documents for CAT Registration | Dimension | Minimum Resolution of Scanned Image | Format | File Size |
Photograph | 30 mm X 45 mm | 150 px/ inch | .jpg or .jpeg | <= 80 Kb |
Signature | 80 mm X 35 mm | 150 px/ inch | .jpg or .jpeg | <= 80 Kb |
NC-OBC/SC/ST Certificate | Self-attested Scanned Copy | - | PDF | <=200 Kb |
PwD Certificate | Self-attested Scanned Copy | - | PDF | <=200 Kb |
CAT Application Form Correction Window 2025
The application correction window of CAT Exam opens right after the successful completion of CAT Exam Registration. It is usually scheduled to open during the last week of September. The main objective behind opening of the CAT correction window is to allow candidates to rectify the mistakes made during the cat application form filling. Candidates must note that not every detail can be edited but only a few options will be provided. Candidates can rectify the mistakes made in scanned images of photographs, signatures, or CAT Exam City preference during the time cat application form correction window is open. Also, candidates can make changes to the test city option.
CAT 2025 Registration - Details that can not be edited in the CAT Application Form
Once the application form of cat exam has been submitted, below mentioned are the details that can not be changed in the personal details:
- Candidate Name
- Date of Birth
- Email Address
- Mobile Number
In case there is a mistake in the above mentioned details, candidates will have to register for the CAT Exam again from a new/different email ID. Failure to re-register in any circumstances will result in cancellation of candidature.
Forgot CAT 2025 User ID and Password?
In case any candidate has forgotten CAT Registration / User ID and password, they must follow the below mentioned steps in order to recover the same.
- Visit the CAT 2025 Official Website and click on the Candidate Login Tab.
- Navigate to and click on ‘Forgot Password or Forgot Registration ID'.
- Candidates will be redirected to the password or registration ID generation page.
- Reset your password by generating and OTP. This can also be done by answering the security question.
- Similarly, in order to recover the registration ID, an OTP will be sent to the registered mobile number.
CAT 2025 Registration - Selection of Test Cities
While filling the CAT Exam Form, candidates are to mention the preferred test location by selecting up to five options from the list of 170 cities. They must keep in mind that the allotment of the CAT Test City is subject to the availability of seats at the chosen centre. The details of exam city and centre will be mentioned on candidate's CAT Admit Card 2025.
Candidates can change the exam test city after the submission of the cat application form only when the CAT Application Form Correction window is open. Candidates must choose the exam with utmost care.
CAT Exam Registration 2025 - Things to Keep in Mind
While filling out the CAT application form, the candidates should be mindful of a few things. Below is the list of all the things that the aspirants must keep in mind while filling out the details.
- DO NOT fill the CAT Application Form on your mobile. Use a laptop or a desktop for filling registration form of CAT 2025.
- Cross check all the duly filled information before hitting ‘Submit/Save Key'.
- You cannot edit the cat application form after submitting it on the official website.
- Candidates will have to create a new login ID and fill the application form and make the payment of application fee again.
- Save a copy of CAT Application Fee acknowledgement slip and a copy of duly filled CAT 2025 Application Form for future reference.
- Keep the CAT Registration confirmation mail safe until the end of MBA Admission Process. Candidates are advised to take a printout of the confirmation email.
Preferred web browsers for CAT application form
For best results and smooth transaction process, the following browsers are advised to be used.
- Mozilla Firefox (version 85 to 102)
- Google Chrome (version 80 to 103)
- Microsoft Edge (version 80 to 103)
CAT 2025 Registration - Instructions for Reserved Category Candidates
Candidates belonging to a reserved category and wish to apply under Reserved category must follow the instructions mentioned.
- Candidates will have to upload the relevant certificates attended by the competent authority.
- They must read the requirements/instructions carefully.
- To check Caste/Tribe name applicable, they can visit the official website of the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) - http://www.ncbc.nic.in/Home.aspx
- Submission of the reserve category form along with the cat registration form is mandatory.
- If the category is Person with Disability (PwD) then candidates can visit the official CAT website and download the Person with Disability (PwD) Certificate.
- If you plan to use a scribe to help you appear in the exam, fill out the Scribe Affidavit form on the CAT exam registration page as soon as possible, and make your own scribe arrangements.
Mistakes to Avoid During CAT 2025 Registration
Candidates must keep a check on the points mentioned below to avoid making any mistakes in the CAT 2025 Application Form:
- Candidates must fill all the details marked with asterisk (*) sign during CAT Registration. The sign indicates that the field is mandatory.
- There should be no mistake in spellings as some of the fields can not be edited after the registration of cat exam.
- Click on the option “Save & Continue” after completing each section of the cat exam form.
- Try using mouse to click (if possible) instead of using the “Tab” key.
- Since you can fill the cat form in several sessions, it is still advisable to save the information already filled after each session.
- You can make the changes in your duly filled cat application form only up to the point where the payment of cat exam fees is still pending. No edit is allowed after the cat exam fees is paid.
- Use the recommended browsers for hassle free CAT Registration 2025.
- Double check all the details filled in by you in the CAT Exam Form before finally submitting it.
- Make sure that the details are correct and match the educational documents.
What After CAT Registration 2025?
The last date to apply for CAT Exam 2025 will most probably fall in September 2025. After closing the registration window, IIM Kozhikode will release CAT Admit Card 2025 in November 2025. Candidates with successful registration will be able to download their respective CAT Admit Card by visiting the official website of CAT - iimcat.ac.in 2025. Candidates will have to enter their CAT Registration ID and password sent to them on their registered email id. They can download it till the date of examination. It is an important documents that candidates must carry at the examination centre along with the other documents.
CAT Registration Year-Wise Trends
Below mentioned is the CAT Registration trend of the past 10 years. The number of registration is increasing with every passing year. Take a look at the CAT Registration Trends over the past few years:
Year | Total no. of applications |
2025 | 3,50,000 (Expected) |
2023 | 3,30,000 |
2022 | 2,55,501 |
2021 | 2,29,969 |
2020 | 2,27,835 |
2019 | 2,44,169 |
2018 | 2,41,000 |
2017 | 2,31,000 |
2016 | 2,32,292 |
2015 | 2,18,766 |
2014 | 2,18,664 |
2013 | 1,94,561 |
2012 | 2,14,000 |
2011 | 2,05,000 |
2010 | 2,04,000 |
2009 | 2,41,000 |
2008 | 2,90,000 |
