The last date for CAT 2025 registrations is today, September 13, 2025, until 5 PM. The examination will be held on November 30 across 170 cities nationwide. Students aspiring to pursue an MBA from IIMs must apply on the official website iimcat.ac.in. Details regarding fees, eligibility, and examination centers are available on the website.
CAT 2025: The final date for CAT 2025 registrations for MBA admissions at IIMs is today, September 13, 2025, at 5 PM. The examination is scheduled for November 30 and is being organized by IIM Kozhikode. Interested candidates can apply by visiting iimcat.ac.in, where selecting five preferred examination cities is mandatory. Eligibility, application fees, and other details are provided on the official website.
Organized by IIM Kozhikode
This year, the CAT examination is being organized by the Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode. Professor P N Ramkumar is serving as the Examination Coordinator. The registration process began on August 1, and candidates are now required to apply on the final day. The CAT examination will be conducted at various designated examination centers across the country.
Selection of Examination City
During registration, candidates will need to select five examination cities of their preference from a drop-down menu. After the registration deadline, candidates will be allocated an examination slot in one of these five cities based on availability. If, for any reason, a seat is not available in the preferred city, the examination will be conducted in a nearby alternative city.
Application Fee
The application fee for CAT 2025 has been set differently for various categories. The application fee for Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Differently-Abled candidates is ₹1300, while for all other categories, the fee is ₹2600. To register, candidates must possess a graduate degree with at least 50 percent marks. For SC, ST, and Differently-Abled candidates, the minimum marks required are 45 percent.
Examination Centers and Pattern
The CAT 2025 examination will be conducted in approximately 170 cities. The exam will be held across three sessions. All registered candidates will be issued an admit card at the scheduled time to appear for the examination. No student will be allowed entry into the examination center without their hall ticket.
Application Process
The application process for CAT 2025 is straightforward. Candidates need to visit the official website iimcat.ac.in. On the homepage, click on the CAT 2025 Registration tab and fill in the required details. Subsequently, upload the requested documents and submit the form after paying the application fee.
CAT Score and IIM Admissions
Each IIM shortlists candidates for admission based on a combination of CAT score, academic records, work experience, and diversity factors. While the CAT score is crucial, its weightage varies among institutions. Older IIMs like Ahmedabad, Bangalore, and Calcutta typically give more importance to the CAT score. Following the CAT examination, an interview process is also conducted by the respective institutes.
