The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) will close the CAT 2025 registration window on September 13, 2025. Candidates seeking admission into postgraduate management programs at IIMs and other top B-schools must apply online through the official website —iimcat.ac.in.
CAT 2025 Registration Process
The registration link for CAT 2025 is live at iimcat.ac.in. Candidates can complete the process by following these steps:
- Visit the official website – iimcat.ac.in
- Click on ‘New Candidate Registration’ and enter personal details to generate OTP verification.
- Log in with the generated credentials and fill in personal, academic, and communication details.
- Upload scanned passport-size photograph, signature, and relevant certificates.
- Pay the application fee and submit the form.
CAT 2025 Application Fee:
- General/EWS/NC-OBC: ₹2,600
- SC/ST/PwD: ₹1,300
CAT 2025 Important Dates
Documents Required for CAT 2025 Registration
Applicants must keep the following documents ready before filling the form:
- Passport-size photograph
- Scanned signature
- Class 10 and 12 mark sheets
- Graduation certificate or provisional certificate
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- PwD certificate (if applicable)
- Work experience proof (if applicable)
CAT 2025 Exam Pattern
The Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025 will be conducted on November 30, 2025, across 170 cities in India. Candidates may select up to five preferred test centres during registration. The exam will be held in three shifts, with a duration of 120 minutes (40 minutes per section). The sections include:
- Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC)
- Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)
- Quantitative Ability (QA)
