The CAT 2025 notification was released by the CAT Conducting body on 27th July 2025. As CAT 2025 exam date approaches, it is beneficial to ensure one is ever in sync with any news of current CAT 2025 notification so as to plan a strategy on how to face exam preparation.
This guide will present the ultimate place to obtain all the information on CAT 2025, the diversification of the information on CAT 2025 notification, CAT 2025 registration date and CAT 2025 exam timeline. The official CAT 2025 notification is out on July 27, 2025, and the CAT 2025 exam will be conducted on November 30, 2025. We are determined to keep track of the current state of information on this paper in order to make it as updated as possible on the official information that is released related to CAT 2025 notification and registration procedures.
CAT Exam 2025 – Overview
The Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025 is a yearly management entrance exam in India required to get into all 21 IIMs and best B-schools of the country. The CAT 2025 exam will be a computer-based test consisting of the three segments where the CAT 2025 pattern will be consistent since previous years but with the recent changes in technology that will be embraced.
CAT 2025 Exam: Highlights
- Conducting Body: IIM Kozhikode
- CAT 2025 exam date: November 30, 2025 in three shifts
- Mode: Computer-based test
- Duration: 2 hours (40 minutes per section)
- Total Questions: 68 questions
- Sections: VARC, DI & LR, QA
- Cities: 170+ test cities across India
- Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree with minimum required percentage
- Application Fee: ₹2,600 (General/OBC), ₹1,300 (SC/ST/PwD)
CAT Exam 2025 – Important Dates
Here’s the comprehensive CAT 2025 important dates timeline for aspiring candidates:
| Event | Expected Date |
| CAT 2025 Notification Released | 28 July 2025 |
| CAT 2025 Registration Date (Start) | August 1, 2025 |
| CAT 2025 Registration Date (End) | 13 September 2025 (5 pm) |
| CAT 2025 Admit Card Download | November 05 to November 30 2025 |
| CAT 2025 Exam Date | November 30, 2025 |
| CAT 2025 Result Declaration | First week of January 2026 (Tentative) |
The CAT 2025 important dates follow the traditional timeline where registration begins in August following the notification release, with the exam conducted on the last Sunday of November.
CAT 2025 Admit Card
The CAT 2025 admit card will be released on 5th November 2025 on the official website for all registered candidates. Candidates must download their CAT 2025 admit card using registration credentials and login details. The admit card contains essential details including the CAT 2025 exam date, reporting time, test center information, and candidate photograph. Candidates can download admit cards till the exam date i.e. last date to download CAT 2025 admit card is 30th November 2025.
Key Points:
- Available only online at iimcat.ac.in
- Contains candidate photo, signature, and exam details
- Must be carried to the examination center
- Download using registration number and password
- No hard copy will be sent by post
CAT Exam 2025 Registration Date
The CAT 2025 registration is to begin on August 1, 2025, following the CAT 2025 notification release by the conducting body – IIM Kozhikode. The CAT 2025 registration process will be conducted entirely online through the official CAT website, with the last date for registration being September 13, 2025 (5 pm).
Registration Timeline:
- Start Date: August 1, 2025
- End Date: September 13, 2025 (5 pm)
- Mode: Online only
- Website: iimcat.ac.in
- Duration: Approximately 45 days
Candidates are advised to complete their CAT 2025 registration early to avoid last-minute technical issues and ensure proper document verification.
CAT 2025 Eligibility Criteria
The CAT 2025 eligibility is a very crucial step to consider before making an application. The eligibility criteria are as follows and are similar to that of last years:
Academic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD candidates)
- Degree from a recognized university or equivalent
- Final year students can also apply (degree completion required before admission)
Category-wise Requirements:
- General/OBC: 50% minimum marks
- SC/ST/PwD: 45% minimum marks
Age Limit: No age limit for CAT 2025 – candidates of all ages can apply
Additional Requirements:
- Indian nationality or foreign national meeting specific criteria
- Valid email ID and mobile number for registration
- Scanned documents as per specifications
CAT Exam 2025 Registration Process
The CAT 2025 registration process follows these systematic steps for smooth application submission:
- Visit the official CAT website (iimcat.ac.in)
- Click on “Register for CAT 2025” link
- Fill in personal and academic details accurately
- Upload required documents in specified format
- Pay the application fee through available methods
- Submit the form and save confirmation receipt
Application Fee Structure:
- General/OBC: ₹2,600
- SC/ST/PwD: ₹1,300
Payment Methods:
- Credit/Debit cards
- Net banking
- UPI payments
- Online wallets
CAT Exam 2025 Registration Important Documents
For successful CAT 2025 registration, candidates need the following documents ready in digital format:
- Recent passport-size photograph (JPG format, 10KB-200KB)
- Scanned signature (JPG format, 5KB-100KB)
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- PwD certificate (if applicable)
- Academic certificates/mark sheets
- Valid ID proof (Aadhaar/PAN/Passport)
All documents must meet the specified size and format requirements as mentioned in the CAT 2025 notification.
CAT Exam 2025 – Key Pointers to Remember While Filling Out the Form
- Double-check all personal information before submission
- Ensure photograph and signature meet technical specifications
- Select test cities carefully as changes are not permitted later
- Keep payment receipt and transaction details for reference
- Save registration confirmation and note application number
- Complete registration well before the deadline
- Verify email and mobile number for future communications
CAT Syllabus 2025
The CAT syllabus 2025 covers three main areas with comprehensive topics:
Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC): Reading comprehension passages, para jumbles, sentence completion, picking the odd sentence, verbal reasoning, critical reasoning, and language usage
Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DI & LR): Data interpretation from charts/graphs/tables, logical reasoning puzzles, venn diagrams, games and tournaments, seating arrangements, and mathematical reasoning
Quantitative Ability (QA): Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, number systems, modern mathematics, probability, permutation and combination, and statistical analysis
CAT 2025 Exam Pattern
It is an MCQ and non-MCQ exam of 120 minutes. As per CAT 2024, the CAT exam consists of 68 (May vary) questions of the VARC, DILR and QA sections that a candidate is required to solve. The key highlights of the CAT 2025 exam pattern are as under:
- The time of a single session is 120 minutes and the CAT test will be done under three sessions.
- The test paper consists of three parts VARC, DILR and QA.
- There are 68 questions in the exam and each section has a sectional time of 40 minutes.
- The candidates will get three marks on every correct response and for each wrong reply they will lose 1 mark.
- No non-MCQ negative marking No penalty on non-response of questions.
- The highest mark that one can get in the exam is 204 and one is not required to answer all the questions.
Marking Scheme:
- Correct answer: +3 marks
- Wrong MCQ answer: -1 mark
- No negative marking for TITA questions
- Sectional timing with no switching between sections
Latest Changes in the CAT 2025 Exam Pattern
Recent updates in the CAT 2025 pattern include:
- There were 66 questions initially in CAT 2023 and the number of questions increased to 68 in CAT 2024. CAT 2025 is expected to follow the pattern of either CAT 2023 or CAT 2024.
- DILR irrespective of the number of questions was increased to 22. Unlike in the previous ones where 4 sets of 5 questions each were included, CAT 2024 included 3 sets of 4 questions and 2 sets of 5 questions.
- The level of difficulty of the overall CAT 2024 exam was not as high as the CAT 2023 exam as per the CAT exam analysis as per our expert mentors, particularly in the DILR and Quant sections.
- The level of the difficulty also differed in the three slots. Slot 1 was the simplest and slot 3 was the most difficult.
- The overall VARC level was more or less at the same level as in previous year whereas the DILR and the Quant sections were easier.
- Similar to CAT 2021, our expert mentors found the level of difficulty of the CAT 2024 to be of moderate level.
- The aggregate cutoffs of the best colleges will rise and the CAT score vs. percentile report will turn out to be different as well. The 90 percentile mark and the 95 percentile mark should follow an upward trend to 47-51 and 58-61 marks respectively.
CAT Response Sheet
The CAT response sheet shows:
- Candidate’s marked answers for all questions
- Correct answers with detailed explanations
- Section-wise performance analysis
- Available after exam completion
- Helps in accurate score estimation and preparation review
CAT 2025 Results
As per the CAT 2025 notification, CAT 2025 results will be tentatively declared in first week of January 2026, featuring:
- Overall percentile ranking
- Section-wise percentiles for VARC, DI & LR, and QA
- Scorecard download facility from official website
- Validity for current admission cycle
- Used by 21 IIMs and 1200+ B-schools for admission processes
Conducting Body and Official Website
IIM Kozhikode is expected to conduct CAT 2025, following the rotating pattern among Indian Institutes of Management. The institute has previously conducted CAT with excellence and technological expertise.
Official Website: iimcat.ac.in
All official updates, notifications, and registration processes will be available exclusively on this portal.
Frequently Asked Questions About CAT 2025
1. When will the official CAT 2025 notification be released?
The CAT 2025 notification was released on 27th July 2025, on the official website.
2. What is the expected CAT 2025 registration date?
CAT 2025 registration date is to begin on August 1, 2025.
3. Who is conducting CAT 2025 this year?
IIM Kozhikode is expected to conduct CAT 2025 following the rotational system.
4. What is the tentative CAT 2025 exam date?
CAT 2025 exam date is scheduled for November 30, 2025 to be conducted in 3 sessions.
5. What are the CAT 2025 eligibility criteria?
Candidates need a Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD).
6. Will there be changes in the CAT 2025 pattern?
No major changes are expected in the CAT 2025 pattern structure. Either it will be on the lines of CAT 2023 with 66 questions divided in three sections as 24 in VARC, 20 in DILR & 22 in Quants or CAT 2025 paper pattern will be on the lines of CAT 2024 with 68 questions divided in three sections as 24 in VARC, 22 in DILR & 22 in Quants.
7. What is the duration and marking scheme of CAT 2025?
2 hours duration with +3 marks for correct answers and -1 for wrong MCQs.
8. How many sections are in CAT 2025?
CAT 2025 has three sections: VARC, DI & LR, and QA.
9. Where can I find the CAT 2025 notification?
The CAT 2025 notification will be available on iimcat.ac.in.
10. How to register for CAT 2025?
Registration will be online through the official CAT website with required documents and fee payment.
Stay Updated: This article will be continuously updated with the latest CAT 2025 information. Bookmark this page for regular updates on CAT 2025 notification, registration, and exam details.
Important Links:
- Official CAT Website: iimcat.ac.in
- IIM Kozhikode Official Website: iimk.ac.in
Disclaimer: Information is based on expected patterns and available sources. Please refer to the official CAT website for accurate updates.
