CAT 2025 registration from August 1 at iimcat.ac.in, exam on November 30; notification released

CAT 2025: This year, Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kozhikode is the organising institute. The notification has been released.

Updated on: Jul 27, 2025, 18:35:01 IST

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IIM CAT 2025: Common Admission Test or CAT 2025 will be conducted on November 30 and the online application process will begin on August 1 (10 am) at iimcat.ac.in.

IIM CAT 2025 notification released, apply from August 1 (Representational image) (Unsplash)

This year, Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kozhikode is the organising institute.

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CAT 2025 will be held in a computer-based test (CBT) mode in three sessions and the detailed notification will be released soon on the official website.

This year, CAT registration fee is ₹1,300 for SC, ST and PwD candidates and ₹2,600 for all other candidates.

Key dates for CAT exam 2025

Application process starts on: Ausut 1 (10 am)

Application process ends on: September 13 (5 pm)

Admit card release date: November 5

Exam date: November 30

Result expected: First week of January, 2026 (tentative)

This year, the exam will be held in around 170 cities. Candidates will be allowed to select five cities as per their preference.

CAT 2025 is for admission to postgraduate and fellow/doctorate courses offered by IIMs and other participating institutions. However, it is only one of the criteria for admission as candidates need to participate in further rounds, details of which will be shared in due course on the institute websites.

Candidates are advised to regularly visit the official website for further details.

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