The CAT registration is near its end and it is closing tomorrow (soon). Candidates who have not registered for the exam yet must register on immediate basis as this is the last chance to register. To register for the CAT exam, applicants must visit the official website - iimcat.ac.in. Read on this page the last minute things to remember during CAT 2025 registration.
How to register for CAT exam?
To register for the CAT exam applicants must follow the below steps -
- Visit the official CAT website - iimcat.ac.in
- On homepage, click on the new user registration link
- Enter the details as requested and click submit
- Upload the necessary documents
- Pay the CAT application fees and download the confirmation
- Save and Print your Application Form
Documents to upload during CAT registration
If you are filling the CAT form on the last day of registration, then you must be careful while uploading the documents. Following documents are required to be uploaded in specific format.
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 |
Things to remember in the last minute registration
Since you are registering in the last minute, there are some important things that one must remember. Check out the important things here.
Step | Things to Remember |
1. Documents Ready | Keep scanned copies of passport-size photograph, signature, and category/disability certificates (if applicable) in the prescribed size/format. |
2. Academic Details | Double-check Class 10th, 12th, graduation marks and year of passing; keep certificates handy to avoid mistakes. |
3. Work Experience (if any) | Mention only full-time paid experience (internships, training, articleships not counted). |
4. Category Selection | Ensure correct category (GEN/EWS/OBC/SC/ST/PwD). Wrong selection may cancel candidature. |
5. Test City Preferences | Choose six exam cities carefully; you cannot change them after submission. |
6. Email & Mobile Number | Provide an active email ID and mobile number for all communication till admission. |
7. Payment | Keep debit/credit card or net banking details ready; payment failures are common in last hours. |
8. Review Application | Use the preview option before final submission; spelling errors or wrong entries cannot be edited later. |
9. Save Confirmation | Download and print the payment receipt & application summary for future reference. |
10. Don’t Delay | Server load is heavy on the last day — register at least a few hours before deadline. |
