CAT Exam Date 2025 (Nov 30): Registration (Ends Sep 20), Admit Card, Exam & Result Dates

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CAT 2025 exam date is November 30, 2025. Registration process for CAT exam 2025 is over. CAT application form submission last date was September 20, 2025. Earlier, the last date to apply was September 13, 2025. CAT 2025 admit card will be released on November 5, 2025. Check here CAT 2025 exam dates.

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  • CAT 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • CAT Exam 2025: Key Highlights
  • CAT 2025: Important Events
  • FAQs on CAT Exam Dates

CAT 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of CAT 2025 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
05 Nov ' 25 - 30 Nov ' 25

CAT 2025 admit card download

30 Nov ' 25

CAT 2025 exam

Dec ' 25

CAT 2025 answer key challenge

TENTATIVE
Dec ' 25

CAT 2025 result announcement

TENTATIVE
DatesPast Exam Dates
Oct ' 25

CAT 2025 form correction

Sep ' 25

CAT 2025 form correction process

01 Aug ' 25 - 20 Sep ' 25

CAT 2025 registration

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CAT Exam 2025: Key Highlights

IIM Kozhikode will conduct the CAT 2025 exam in three shifts. About 3 lakh candidates are expected to appear for the exam. Check below key highlights of CAT 2025 exam:

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Details 

CAT 2025 date

November 30, 2025

CAT application process

Online (iimcat.ac.in)

CAT fees

INR 2,600 (General category) and INR 1,300 (Reserved category)

CAT eligibility 

Bachelor's degree with 50 % aggregate or equivalent from a recognised university (45 % for SC/ST/PwD students)

CAT syllabus

CAT exam pattern

  • CBT mode exam having 68 questions (MCQs and non-MCQs)
  • Four options to choose the right answer 
  • Sectional time limit 
  • Questions to be answered in given order
  • Screen calculator allowed for calculation

Marking scheme

  • +3 for correct attempt
  • -1 for incorrect attempt
  • No negative marking for non-MCQs and unanswered questions

CAT difficulty level

Moderate to High

Exam duration

2 hours ( 40 minutes per section)

Extra time for PwD candidates

Number of slots

3 (morning, afternoon and evening)

Number of applications

3.32 lakh (in 2024)

No. of test cities

150

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What are the important topics of CAT syllabus from which maximum questions are asked?
A: 

CAT lays a lot of emphasis on analytical skills so the questions are asked mostly from those topics which require deep learning and practice. The three sections of CAT question paper are designed in such a way that candidates have to use their ability of minute observation and fast calculation. Shared below are the section wise main topics from which questions are asked in CAT. Verbal Ability: Parajumbles, Parasummary, Sentence Completion and Inferences

  • Reading Comprehension: Questions based on passages, Para meaning, Order of sentences 
  • Data Interpretation: Tables, Graphs, Pie Charts, Venn Diagram, Data Sufficiency
  • Logical Reasoning: Blood Relation, Seating Arrangement, Syllogism, Coding-Decoding, Sets and Caselets, Family Tree, Assumptions
  • Quantitative Aptitude: Geometry, Algebra Number System Modern Math, Arithmetic, Mensuration

The difficulty level of CAT questions is usually moderate to high. Only a few questions are easy and quick to solve. To crack the CAT exam, one needs to pay attention to the abovementioned topics.

Q:   Where can I get official CAT mock test?
A: 

The official CAT website (iimcat.ac.in) provides two official CAT mock tests for free. To access these mock tests, you need to follow these steps: 1. Go to the official CAT website iimcat. AC. In 2. Click on the "Registered Candidate Login" button. 3. Enter your CAT login credentials (User ID and Password) and click on the "Login" button. 4. Click on the "Mock Test" button on the left-hand side of the screen. 5. You will be directed to the page with the links to the official CAT mock tests. 6. Click on the "Mock Test 1" or "Mock Test 2" link to start the test. The official CAT mock tests provide a real exam-like experience and are a great way to assess your preparation level. They also help you get familiar with the exam pattern and test-taking interface. It is recommended that you take these mock tests to get an idea of what to expect on the exam day and identify areas where you need to improve.

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CAT 2025: Important Events

Given below are the key events for CAT exam 2025:

  • CAT registration 2025: The application window was open till September 20, 2025. To fill the applicaton form, candidates had to create a CAT registration ID at the exam website. The CAT exam fee had to be paid at the time of form submission. 
  • CAT form correction: The examination authorityl provides a chance to candidates to edit a few fields in the already submitted application form. Candidates are allowed to update photo, signature and test city preference in their CAT application form. No other field is editable.
  • CAT admit card release date: CAT 2025 admit card will be issued by the second week of November 2025. CAT admit card download date 2025, will be mentioned in the exam notification. Candidates will be able to download their CAT admit cards from the official website by using their login credentials.

  • CAT mock test release: The official CAT mock test will be released a few days before the exam. Every aspirant must attempt the official CAT mock test 2025 to know the exam pattern and test form navigation. The official CAT mock test is also helpful in assessing the time taken to solve a question.
  • CAT 2025 exam: The test will be conducted in computer based test mode at various exam centres across India. Timing of the exam will be:
    • Morning slot: 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
    • Afternoon slot: 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
    • Evening slot: 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
  • CAT answer key release and objection dates: The official CAT 2025 answer keys and response sheets of candidates will be released within a week of the exam. In case any candidate wants to challenge the official answers, they can do so by filling the answer key obejction form. The examination body will verify the candidate's claim and revise the CAT answer key if required. 
  • CAT result date: The result of CAT 2025 will be announced by the third week of December 2025. The link to download CAT scorecard will be available for download at the iimcat.ac.in website. Test takers will be able to download their CAT scorecards from the official website by using their login credentials for IIM admissions. 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What makes CAT tougher than other MBA entrance exams?
A: 

CAT exam is a national level MBA entrance exam conducted by the IIM. Every year, over 2.3 lakh candidates apply for it. Since the last two years, the competition has increased further with oveer 3 lakh candidates applying for the exam.

The CAT score is accepted by the Iims and all top MBA colleges in India. To select the best candidates from over 3 lakh test takers there is a need for stringent criteria. That's why, the CAT exam is tougher than other MBA entrance exams. Even though the syllabus of CAT is same as that of other MBA entrance exams, the question paper set by the IIM faculty always has tough questions. Moreover, CAT has sectional time limit for each section which is not there in any other exam except XAT. Having a time limit for each section adds pressure on candidates to complete solving adequate number of questions in a section within the time limit. If a student is weak in a particular subject, they can't use the time as per their need. CAT's Reading Comprehension passages are long and dense unlike other MBA exams. This is one more reason why most candidates feel CAT is tougher than any other MBA entrance exam.

Q:   What are the important topics of CAT syllabus from which maximum questions are asked?
A: 

CAT lays a lot of emphasis on analytical skills so the questions are asked mostly from those topics which require deep learning and practice. The three sections of CAT question paper are designed in such a way that candidates have to use their ability of minute observation and fast calculation. Shared below are the section wise main topics from which questions are asked in CAT. Verbal Ability: Parajumbles, Parasummary, Sentence Completion and Inferences

  • Reading Comprehension: Questions based on passages, Para meaning, Order of sentences 
  • Data Interpretation: Tables, Graphs, Pie Charts, Venn Diagram, Data Sufficiency
  • Logical Reasoning: Blood Relation, Seating Arrangement, Syllogism, Coding-Decoding, Sets and Caselets, Family Tree, Assumptions
  • Quantitative Aptitude: Geometry, Algebra Number System Modern Math, Arithmetic, Mensuration

The difficulty level of CAT questions is usually moderate to high. Only a few questions are easy and quick to solve. To crack the CAT exam, one needs to pay attention to the abovementioned topics.

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FAQs on CAT Exam Dates

Check here Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on CAT Important Dates:

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the age limit to appear for CAT?
A: 

There is no age limit to appear for CAT. The CAT exam is open for fresh graduates as well as working professionals. Since CAT is accepted by over 1300 B-schools across India for their full-time as well as executive MBA or online professional courses, a lot of working professionals appear for the CAT to pursue such courses. CAT score is accepted by Iims for full time MBA, executive MBA and FPM programmes.

Other top MBA colleges in India also shortlist candidates for executive MBA or part-time MBA on the basis of CAT score. The minimum age limit for has to be 20 years as the minimum qualification for CAT exam graduation. Any candidate who has completed Graduation with 50 per cent aggregate (45 per cent for SC/ST candidates).

Any candidate in final year of Bachelor's degree course can appear in CAT exam. Any candidate having a professional degree like CA/CS/ICWAI with a minimum of 50 per cent in aggregate.

Q:   Will CAT exam 2025 also be conducted in three shifts?
A: 

Yes, the CAT 2025 exam will be conducted in three shifts. The exam was earlier conducted in 2 shifts, but since 2020, the CAT is conducted in three shifts - morning, afternoon and evening. In CAT 2025 too, there will be three slots which will be allotted to applicants in no particular order.

The CAT exam slot timings will be -

  • First shift: 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM, 
  • Second shift: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and 
  • Third shift: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Q:   Can I fill the CAT registration form before, and submit the fee later?
A: 

Yes, candidates can fill out the CAT application form on one day and pay the fee on another day, as it is not mandatory to register for the CAT exam, fill out the application form, or pay the fee in one go. The registration and application window will remain open for candidates who have registered for the exam and created an ID until the last date of form submission. The applicant can log in and check/fill/edit the CAT application form anytime during the form-filling period. Only the phone number and email ID will not be editable once registration is complete. However, candidates need to submit the CAT form and application fee before the deadline to be eligible to appear for the exam. The CAT application form will not be submitted until the fee payment is completed. The fee can be paid via debit card, credit card, net banking, and UPI wallet.

Q:   From where can I download CAT result?
A: 

CAT result is announced at the iimcat.ac.in website. Candidates who appear for the test can download their scorecards from the official website by using their login credentials. The CAT result download link is made live about 20 days after the exam. Candidates can download their scorecards by using their login credentials.

Given below is the process to follow for downloading the CAT result.

  • Visit the official website of CAT exam
  • Click on CAT scorecard download
  • Enter your CAT ID and password 
  • Click on the scorecard tab
  • Download the CAT result PDF 

Process to check the CAT result on smart phone:

  • Open a web browser on the mobile phone
  • Type the url of CAT exam: iimcat.ac.in
  • Click on CAT scorecard tab 
  • Enter your CAT application number and password
  • Click on the scorecard tab to open the document
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