CAT Application Form Correction 2025 (Soon): Registration (Closed), How to Edit CAT Form @iimcat.ac.in

CAT form correction is a one time process. Candidates can upload a better photograph and image of their signature in the CAT form or change the test city preference. No other section is editable. CAT 2025 form correction window was open between Septembe 26, 5:00 pm and September 27, 5:00 pm. Check the process of CAT 2025 form correction below:

• Log on to CAT 2025 website: iimcat.ac.in
• Click on ‘login’ tab
• Enter User ID and password
• Click on Application Form
• Go to relevant section (photo, signature, test city) and make changes
• Enter CAPTCHA code and click on continue to complete the process

CAT registration and application process is a one-time activity and it is a mandatory activity as there is no provision to submit the form offline. CAT exam applicants must not make errors in the form as the fee is non-refundable. Candidates will have to fill a fresh form if they make mistake. Given below are the key highlights of CAT exam registration cum application process 2025:

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CAT exam registration 2025 is a three-step process which includes online registration, filling up the CAT form 2025 and payment of fees. Check below the step-by-step process of IIM CAT 2025 registration: 

CAT registration window

Step 1: Register for CAT 2025

Follow the steps given below for online registration for CAT exam:

• Open the official CAT website iimcat.ac.in
• Click on 'Register' tab under 'New Candidate Registration' tab
• Enter name, date of birth, email ID, mobile phone number and nationality
• Click on 'Generate OTP' tab 
• On successful registration, an OTP will be sent on the registered mobile number and email ID 
• Verify CAT 2025 registration by entering the OTP in the given field 

CAT application form

The CAT form has six sections. Candidates are required to fill relevant details in all the six pages of the form for successful submission. Check below details related to the six sections of CAT exam registration form 2025:

1. Personal Details: In this section of CAT application form, the candidates are required to enter details such as name, date of birth, father’s name, category, gender, nationality, communication address, email ID, mobile phone number, etc. They also have to upload a passport size photo and scanned signature.
2. Academic Details: In this section, the candidates have to enter class 10 and 12 exam scores, bachelor’s degree details and marksheet and details of other professional courses (if any).
3. Work Experience: If a candidate has relevant work-experience, they need to fill in details such as name of the company, duration of employment, designation, etc., in this section.
4. Programmes: In this section, the candidate has to select IIM institutes of their choice and the MBA programmes they wish to pursue.
5. Test City: In this section, test city preference is to be marked. Candidates can select up to five cities in order of preference from first to last in the CAT application form.
6. Payment: To pay the CAT application fee, candidates can use Credit/Debit Card, Internet Banking or Paytm/PayU mobile wallets.

Step 3: Payment of CAT Registration Fees

The third and last step in CAT exam registration 2025 is payment of application fee. After furnishing details in the first five sections of the form, click on 'save and continue' to proceed to fee payment window.

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CAT exam fee is to be paid at the time of form submission. Until the fee is paid, the CAT application form will not be submitted. Candidates must pay the fee and submit the application form before the deadline. Given below is the latest CAT registration fee. 

Candidates have to mention personal as well as academic details in the CAT application form 2025. So, before filling the CAT form, candidates must keep the following documents by their side to mention accurate personal and academic details in it:

• Class 10 marksheet
• Class 12 marksheet
• Graduation marksheets/certificate
• Date of Birth certificate
• Address proof
• Final year certificate from principal, HoD or Director (if applicable)
• Caste category certificate (if applicable)
• PwD category certificate (if applicable)
• Scribe certificate (if applicable)
• Credit/debit card or net banking credentials
• Work experience document

What are the Documents to Upload with CAT Form?

Candidates have to upload certain documents with the CAT form. Given below are the details of the documents to be uploaded in the CAT application form 2025. Forms uploaded without these documents will be rejected.

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CAT application process- image upload

 CAT 2025 Application: Documents PDFs

Given below are the proforma of certificates and documents required to be uploaded in case a candidate wishes to avail any relaxation:

Authorization form	EWS_Category_2025
Disability_Certificate_(PwD)_Form_V_2025	Final_Year_Certificate_2025
Disability_Certificate_(PwD)_Form_VI_2025	Identification_Affidavit_2025
Disability_Certificate_(PwD)_Form_VII_2025	NC-OBC_2025
CAT Registration Guide	SC_ST_Certificate_2025
Scribe_Affidavit_2025	Undertaking_NC_OBC_and_EWS_Certificate

CAT 2025 Application Process: Selection of Test Cities

At the time of filling the CAT form, it is mandatory for candidates to mention preferred test lcentre location by selecting up to five options from the list of 170 cities. However, allotment of the CAT test city will be subject to availability of seats at the centre.So, sooner a candidate submits the CAT application form, higher the chances of getting preferres test cituy.

The exam city and centre will be mentioned on candidate's CAT admit card 2025. The option to change the test city is given only once after form submission, during the CAT form correction process. Once the admit card is released, the test city cannot be changed. Thus, candidates should make sure they choose their home city or the closest one to their current location. 

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Check below a few important points to keep in mind while filling the CAT 2025 application form:

• The preferred web browsers to fill CAT 2025 application form are Edge Chromium or Mozilla Firefox (version 56 and above) and Google Chrome (version 59 and above) 
• Do not fill the CAT application form on a smart phone. Use a laptop or a desktop for filling the application form.
• Cross-check all the information filled in the CAT application form thoroughly before hitting ‘submit/save key’.
• Once submitted, the form cannot be edited. You will have to create a new login ID, fill the form and pay the fee again.
• Save a copy of CAT application fee acknowledgment slip and a copy of duly filled application form for future reference.
• Preserve the CAT registration confirmation mail until the end of MBA admission process. It is advisable to take a printout of the confirmation mail.

CAT 2025 Registrations: Instructions for Reserved Category Students

• Candidates who wish to apply under Reserved category must strictly follow the instructions mentioned specifically for such candidates.
• Such candidates may have to upload relevant certificates attested by competent authority. Candidates must the check the requirements carefully. 
• To check Caste/Tribe name applicable, they can check the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) website: http://www.ncbc.nic.in/Home.aspx.
• Submission of Reserved category form along with the CAT form is mandatory. Download the EWS, NC-OBC, SC/ST Certificate from the CAT 2025 official website, fill and self-attest, scan as PDF document and upload on the CAT website.
• If you are applying under Person with Disability (PwD) category, download the Person with Disability (PwD) Certificate from the CAT website, enter the required information and self-attest, and scan as PDF document to upload the certificates on the CAT website.
• Do not forget to select details under PwD Category - Wheelchair Support and Scribe Requirement, in the CAT application form 2025.
• If you will be taking assistance of a Scribe for appearing in the exam, fill the Scribe Affidavit form available on the CAT exam registration website before the deadline and arrange a scribe yourself.

CAT Application Process: Errors to Avoid

The CAT form correction window gives opportunity to edit only a few fields, so it is better to fill the form error free in the first attempt. Check below a few points to avoid errors in CAT form 2025:

• Use a functional email ID and mobile phone number for CAT 2025 registration as all the communication will be done on email and mobile.
• Select CAT test city carefully as once the exam centre is allotted, no request for change will be entertained.
• Choose your current city as first preference for allotment of exam centre. Keep in mind your convenience of reaching the test centre on the exam day, before selecting five cities in order of 1 to 5.
• Select IIMs carefully as you will be eligible for WAT-PI of only those IIMs which you shall have selected in the CAT application form.
• Select IIM interview cities also carefully. Only two options are available for each IIM so make the selection as per your convenience.
• Enter accurate academic scores for class 10, 12, Graduation. Also, make sure you furnish information of PG or professional degree as the IIMs will refer to CAT application forms for candidate’s academic record for WAT-PI shortlisting.
• Enter work experience details carefully too, as it will be analysed by the IIMs for shortlisting students for WAT-PI.
• Upload valid caste/PwD/Scribe certificates along with the CAT application form. If the certificates turn out to be fake, candidates may be barred from appearing in the exam.
• Ensure that fee payment is successful and you receive the acknowledgement in email. If the fee payment is not successful, the form submission will remain incomplete and CAT admit card will not be issued.

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