The registration window for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025 will close today, September 13, at 5:00 PM. Candidates aspiring for admission into the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) and other leading B-schools must complete the process by the deadline. The CAT application form 2025 has been available since August 1 on the official website, iimcat.ac.in. The CAT 2025 exam will be conducted on November 30, 2025, in computer-based mode across 170 test cities in India. The exam is one of the most competitive MBA entrance tests, with over 3 lakh registrations expected this year.
CAT 2025 Registration Highlights
The key details regarding the CAT 2025 registration are provided below:
How to Apply for CAT 2025?
The CAT 2025 application process is completely online. Candidates need to register, fill in details, upload documents, and pay the exam fee. The step-by-step process is as follows:
- Visit the official website, iimcat.ac.in.
- Click on “New Candidate Registration”.
- Enter personal details such as name, email ID, mobile number, and date of birth.
- Verify registration using the OTP sent to the registered email and mobile number.
- Fill in academic qualifications, work experience (if applicable), and category details.
- Upload a recent passport-size photograph and scanned signature in the prescribed format.
- Select up to five preferred test cities for exam centre allocation.
- Choose IIMs and MBA/PGP programmes along with interview city preferences.
- Pay the application fee online using debit card, credit card, or net banking.
CAT 2025 Exam Fee
The CAT exam fee is non-refundable. Candidates must ensure the form is filled accurately before submission. The fee structure for different categories is given below:
Important Points to Remember
While applying for CAT 2025, candidates should keep the following points in mind:
- Once submitted, the form cannot be edited.
- Only the photograph, signature, and test city preference can be changed during the correction window.
- Application will be considered valid only after payment of the exam fee.
- Details filled in the form must match the official documents to avoid cancellation at the admission stage.
- Documents must be uploaded in the specified size and format, otherwise the application may be rejected.
- In case of an error, a fresh form needs to be filled with a new payment.
CAT 2025 Exam Overview
The CAT 2025 exam pattern will remain unchanged. It will be a two-hour test divided into three sections:
- Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC)
- Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR)
- Quantitative Aptitude (QA)
Each section will have a fixed time limit, and candidates will not be allowed to switch between sections during the exam. The exam will be conducted in three sessions on the same day. Performance in CAT will determine eligibility for admission to 21 IIMs and several top B-schools across India, including FMS Delhi, SPJIMR Mumbai, MDI Gurgaon, and IMT Ghaziabad.
