The admit cards for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025 will be released on November 5 . Students who registered for the exam can download their admit cards from the official website, iimcat.ac.in . The CAT 2025 exam is set to take place on November 30 . This admit card is a very important document for all candidates appearing for the exam.
Students must download their admit card as soon as it is available. It is important to check all details like your name, test city, and exam slot. This card works as your main identity proof at the exam centre.
Key Dates for CAT 2025 Admit Card and Exam
| Event | Date |
| CAT 2025 Admit Card Release | November 5 |
| CAT 2025 Exam Date | November 30 |
| Last Day to Download Admit Card | November 30 (Exam Day) |
How to Download Your CAT 2025 Admit Card
You can download your admit card from the official CAT website, iimcat.ac.in . You will need to log in with your details. The admit card will be available for download until the exam day, November 30 .
Important Rules for Your Admit Card
- You must affix a recent passport-size photo on your CAT 2025 admit card.
- Check all information on the admit card carefully. If you find any wrong information, contact the IIM CAT help desk right away. Make sure to do this before the exam day.
- You must carry a printed copy of your admit card to the exam hall. A digital copy (on phone or tablet) will not be accepted.
- Do not damage your admit card. A damaged card will not be accepted at the exam centre.
- Carry two printed copies of your admit card to the exam centre.
- Your admit card will show a specific time and slot for your exam. You can only appear for the exam in the slot mentioned on your card. You cannot change your test city, centre, or exam slot.
- The reporting time for the exam will be clearly mentioned on your admit card. You must reach your test centre at the exact reporting time.
What to Carry to the Exam Centre
On the day of the CAT 2025 exam, you must carry a few important documents:
- Two Printed Copies of Your CAT 2025 Admit Card: Make sure both are clear and undamaged.
- Two Recent Passport-Size Photos: These should be the same as the one you pasted on your admit card.
- Original Photo ID Card: You must carry one of these original ID proofs:
- Aadhaar card
- PAN card
- Voter ID card
- Passport
- Driving License
Without an original photo ID and your admit card, you will not be allowed to enter the exam centre.
Special Documents for Certain Candidates
For Persons with Disabilities (PwD)
If you are a PwD candidate and need a scribe (someone to write the exam for you), you must carry a scribe certificate. This certificate needs to be approved by a proper official.
For Name Change
If your name has changed, you must carry an affidavit. This document also needs to be approved by a proper official.
For Medical Conditions
If you have any specific medical condition that requires special attention, you must carry a relevant document. This document needs to be approved by a proper official.
Remember to follow all these guidelines to avoid problems on your exam day. Prepare well and reach your centre on time.
