IIM Kozhikode has released important exam day instructions for CAT 2025 scheduled on November 30. Check here.
CAT 2025 exam day guidelines
IIM Kozhikode has today released important CAT 2025 exam day instructions. In an email sent today to registered candidates, the exam convener Professor Ram has shared key tips and instructions for November 30, the big day. This year, 2.95 lakh students are expected to appear for the exam, which is scheduled in three sessions and at 170 cities across India.
Along with the last week CAT 2025 preparation, candidates must pay attention to the following instructions for a smooth passage of the exam day and for optimum performance.
CAT 2025 Exam Day Instructions
CAT Admit Card 2025: Carry two copies of the CAT 2025 admit card. Affix a recent passport size photo on both copies where indicated. The CAT hall ticket is session specific and any candidate found attempting to appear for the test more than once or in the slot not allotted to them will be disqualified.
Photo ID card: Candidates will have to carry one government-issued photo identity card, such as PAN, Driving License, Voter ID, Passport, Aadhaar (with photo), E-Aadhaar, Ration Card, or ID Affidavit with CAT admit card 2025.
Reporting time at CAT test centre: Candidates have to reach their examination centre as per the reporting time mentioned on the CAT 2025 admit card. Entry will not be allowed after gate closing time. Thus, they must visit their test centre a day prior to the exam.
Electronic Gadget: Mobile phones, electronic gadgets, watches, calculators, stationery, papers, wallets, goggles, etc., will not be allowed inside the CAT 2025 exam centre. Candidates must also not wear jewellery, metal items, thick-soled shoes, or garments with large buttons. Also, they should not carry bags or valuable items to the test centre.
Writing pad: Candidates will be provided a writing pad and pen for rough work. Candidates will have to write their name and CAT 2025 application number on it and submit before leaving the test lab.
Bio Breaks: Candidates should avoid bio break during the exam as the time lost in it will not be compensated. In case of emergency, they can take the break but will be frisked upon re-entry to the lab.
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Every candidate must carry a blue/black ball point pen and a few copies of their passport size photo to the exam centre. They must not carry any stationary item other than the pen. Candidates who have diabetes can carry fruits as per medical prescription. No other item will be allowed inside the exam venue. Candidates must not carry bags or valuables as there will be no arrangement for depositing while candidates appear for the exam. Candidates must also not carry notebooks or rough paper to the CAT exam centre. Any candidate found with an unauthorised item will be disqualified.
On CAT exam day, candidates have to follow a number of guidelines like cooperating with the exam centre staff during identification process, etc.:
CAT exam day dos:
- Reach examination centre at the reporting time mentioned on your CAT admit card. 2.
- Carry two copies of the CAT admit card, one photo ID card, passport size photos
- PwD candidates should carry relevant certificates and documents.
- Carry a blue/black ball point pen for signing attendance sheet
- Cooperate with test centre staff and follow instructions
- 7. While entering answers, use only computer mouse.
- Do not touch keyboard as doing so will lead to screen locking.
CAT exam day don'ts:
- Do not carry items such as bags, purses, pencil box, beepers, wrist watch, calculators, mobile phones, electronic devices, scanners, cameras, wireless/Bluetooth transmission or any such communication devices.
- Don't wear closed shoes, jewellery made of metal, jackets, clothes with pockets, mehendi on palms. Socks are allowed inside it.
- Don't wear caps, hoodies or jackets/shirts with pockets
- Don't be late for exam. Entry gates will be closed 15 minutes before the commencement of exam.
- No candidate will be allowed to enter the exam centre after that.
- Don't cheat or indulge in mal practice. You can be disqualified due to any such ACT.
- Don't create a ruckus inside the test lab
- Don't leave your seat until the exam duration gets over and the invigilator announces exit.
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