CAT 2025 exam is scheduled on November 30 (tomorrow). So, as part of your last day plan check here exam timing, things to carry and important guidelines.
CAT 2025 is all set to be held tomorrow. The exam will be conducted in three slots in 170 cities across India. About 2.95 lakh candidates will appear for the national level MBA entrance exam. The CAT 2025 will be conducted in computer based test mode and under strict vigilance. IIM Kozhikode has already shared important guidelines for candidates to follow at the test centre.
Candidates must take out a print of their CAT 2025 admit card and go through all the guidelines for exam day. We have listed here key highlights of the CAT exam day guide for you.
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CAT 2025 Exam Timings
The exam will be held for 2 hours in every shift. There will be sectional time limit of 40 minutes. PwD candidates will get extra time.
| CAT exam slot |
Exam timing |
Reporting time |
Last entry allowed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slot 1 |
8:30 AM to 10:30 AM |
7:00 AM |
8:15 AM |
| Slot 2 |
12:30 PM to 2:30 PM |
11:00 AM |
12:15 PM |
| Slot 3 |
4:30 PM to 6:30 PM |
3:00 PM |
4:15 PM |
CAT 2025 Exam Day Guidelines: Things to Carry
Apart from the CAT admit card 2025, candidates will have to carry any of the following documents to the CAT test centre tomorrow.
- Aadhaar card
- Voter ID
- Passport
- PAN card
- E-Aadhaar
- Ration Card
- College/University ID
- Driver's license
Other documents required (if applicable) are:
- Name change affidavit
- PwD certificate
- Scribe certificate
Candidates are also required to carry a blue/black ball point pen for signing the attendance sheet and passport size photo. Diabetic students can carry fruits, with permission letter.
CAT 2025: Important Guidelines
- Candidates must reach the test centre as per the reporting time
- They must not carry any electronic item or blue tooth device
- They must not wear any jewellery/accessory having metal
- They must not wear any jacket or hoodie and big pockets
- They must not wear boots or closed shoes
- They must present the document for verification at the entry and inside the exam centre
- They must cooperate with the CAT test centre staff during the exam
- They must take their seat as instructed and complete the test on time
- They must carefully listen to instructions by the invigilator
- They must sign the attendance sheet and leave rough sheet at the test lab before leaving
- They must not disturb anyone or create ruckus in the test lab.
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