Today is the last day. It is essential for aspiring MBA candidates to fill out the application form on iimcat.ac.in by 5 PM. Along with information on application fees, the correction window, and important dates, candidates must correctly fill in the exam center and section details. Submitting the form on time is crucial.
CAT 2025 Registration: Today, September 20, 2025, is the last opportunity to apply for IIM CAT 2025. MBA candidates across the country can visit iimcat.ac.in and fill out the form by 5 PM. The application process is entirely online, and candidates must correctly fill in the fees, exam center, personal, and educational details. The correction window will be available from September 25 to 28. Applying on time will ensure candidates secure their registration for the CAT exam and take the first step towards admission into prominent IIMs.
Application Fee and Categories
CAT 2025 application fee: Rs 2,600 is set for General and OBC candidates, while Rs 1,300 is for SC, ST, and PwD (Persons with Disability) candidates. Once submitted, the fee will not be refunded under any circumstances, so it is crucial to fill in all information correctly and completely when filling out the form.
Correction Window Opportunity
If the photo, signature, or exam center preferences were filled incorrectly during the application, a correction process is available from September 25 to 28, 2025. During this period, candidates can correct their errors. Please note, this is the final opportunity, and no changes will be possible thereafter.
Important Dates
- Last date for application: September 20, 2025, by 5:00 PM.
- Admit card release date: November 5, 2025.
- Exam date: November 30, 2025.
- Tentative result release date: First week of January 2026.
Exam Pattern and Centers
The CAT 2025 exam will be conducted in over 170 cities across the country. Candidates must prioritize at least five exam centers during the application. The exam will be a total of two hours and will be conducted in three shifts. It will comprise three main sections: Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR), and Quantitative Ability (QA).
Admission to Prestigious Institutions
The CAT exam is not just an entrance test; it is the primary gateway for admission to the country's leading IIMs. The IIMs participating in CAT 2025 this time include Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Bengaluru, Bodh Gaya, Kolkata, Indore, Jammu, Kashipur, Kozhikode, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Raipur, Ranchi, Rohtak, Sambalpur, Shillong, Sirmaur, Tiruchirappalli, Udaipur, and Visakhapatnam.
How to Apply
- Go to iimcat.ac.in and click on "New Candidate Registration."
- Fill in basic information such as name, email, and mobile number.
- Enter personal and educational details.
- Upload passport-sized photo, signature, and other documents.
- Pay the application fee and submit the form.
- Save a printout of the form for future reference.
