CAT 2025 notification has been released in the newspaper by IIM Kozhikode in the newspaper. This year the exam will be conducted across 170 test cities. CAT exam notification mentions important details such as registration dates, admit card download date and the exam date. With more than 3 lakh aspirants, this CAT exam is a major national-level entrance test. The official website of CAT examination notification is – iimcat.ac.in. Through CAT, one gets a chance to take admission to any one of the 21 IIMs in India which guarantees a great career in management. Since the admission rate at the IIMs is quite low, therefore one should aim to secure as high a percentile as possible in the CAT examination. CAT exam date 2025 is out and will be conducted on November 30, 2025. Check out the complete details about CAT 2025 notification here.
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What is CAT 2025 Notification About?
CAT notification 2025 is about the official announcement of important events of the CAT exam. Details such as the CAT exam date, registration commencement, last date to apply for the exam, dates for the release of admit card, etc. are mentioned in the CAT 2025 official notification. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website for updates related to the CAT examination date and other key events.
Is the CAT 2025 Notification Released?
CAT 2025 exam date notification is out. IIM Kozhikode has released the official notification in the newspaper. The registration for CAT will start from August 1, 10.00 AM. The last date to register for CAT exam is September 13, 2025.
CAT 2025 Registration Fees 2025
This year CAT exam fee is Rs 2600 for the general category and all other categories except for SC, ST and PwD. The fee for these reserved categories is Rs 1300.
CAT Notification 2025 – Who will conduct CAT 2025?
CAT exam is conducted by the IIMs on a rotational basis. IIM Kozhikode will conduct the CAT exam in 2025.
CAT Conducting IIMs
| Year | Conducting IIM |
| 2024 | IIM Calcutta |
| 2023 | IIM Lucknow |
| 2022 | IIM Bangalore |
| 2021 | IIM Ahmedabad |
| 2020 | IIM Indore |
| 2019 | IIM Kozhikode |
| 2018 | IIM Calcutta |
| 2017 | IIM Lucknow |
CAT Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA (45% for SC/ST/PwD categories).
- Those appearing for the final year of their graduation in 2025 are also eligible to apply for the CAT exam, provided they complete their degree within the specified duration.
- The degree must be from a recognized university or educational institution as per UGC/AICTE standards.
- There is no upper age limit for appearing in the CAT 2025 examination.
- Candidates selected for admission through CAT 2025 must provide all necessary documents to verify their CAT eligibility criteria at the time of admission.
What after CAT Notification 2025?
- Understand the CAT exam pattern, important dates, eligibility, and instructions mentioned in the CAT 2025 notification.
- Ensure you meet the CAT eligibility criteria 2025 before proceeding with registration.
- Note key dates such as registration start, last date to apply, admit card release, and CAT exam date 2025.
- Visit the official website iimcat.ac.in and complete the CAT registration 2025 before the deadline.
- Keep scanned copies of photograph, signature, caste certificate (if applicable), and ID proof ready for uploading.
How to Stay Updated for CAT 2025?
Staying updated about the CAT 2025 is crucial to avoid missing important deadlines like registration, admit card release, and the CAT exam date. The official source for all updates is the IIM CAT website – iimcat.ac.in, where the notification PDF and detailed information bulletin will be published. Aspirants should regularly visit the website and enable email alerts or subscribe to official announcements if available.
Additionally, joining reliable CAT preparation communities on Telegram, WhatsApp, and platforms like iQuanta can help you stay informed about key updates and expert analysis. Following trusted education portals and coaching institutes on social media can also provide timely alerts as soon as the CAT notification 2025 is released.
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CAT 2025 Notification Registration Date
CAT 2025 registration will strat from August 1, 2025. The last date to register for CAT 2025 is September 13, 2025. The official website to register for CAT 2025 is iimcat.ac.in. In 2024 there were more than 3 lakhs registrations in CAT exam.
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CAT Exam Notification Application Form Correction
Aspirants get a chance to make corrections in their CAT application form. So if you have made any mistake in the CAT form, then you can correct it through the application form correction window. Errors in photographs, signatures, exam center preference, and other details can be fixed during this CAT examination correction window.
CAT 2025 Notification Live Update
CAT 2025 Notification : All Important Dates of CAT – 11:47 AM- July 28, 2025
| Events | CAT Important Dates 2025 |
| CAT Application 2025 | August 1, 2025 |
| Last date to apply for CAT | September 13, 2025 |
| CAT admit card 2025 | November 5 to 30, 2025 |
| CAT 2025 exam date | November 30, 2025 |
| CAT 2025 result declaration | First week of January 2026 |
IIMCAT Notification 2025 : Total Marks in CAT 2025 – 10:02 PM- July 28, 2025
This year it is expected that the total marks in CAT 2025 will be 204.
CAT 2025 Live Updates: What is the CAT Registration Fee?- 16:02 PM- July 27, 2025
The CAT registration fees should be paid by all applicants to complete the application process. Check the category-wise registration fees for CAT shared below;
| Category | Fees |
| SC, ST, and PwD | Rs 1300 |
| All Other Categories | Rs 2600 |
CAT 2025 Live Updates: What are CAT Test Centres?- 15:58 PM- July 27, 2025
CAT will be held in exam centres across around 170 test cities. Applicants will get the option to choose any 5 cities in order of their preference. The list of cities will be updated soon on the official website.
CAT 2025 Live Updates: CAT Registration Dates- 15:55 PM- July 27, 2025
Check the detailed CAT registration and other important dates shared below for the reference purposes.
| Events | Dates |
| Registration Opens | August 1, 2025 |
| Registration Closes | September 13, 2025 |
| Admit Card Download | November 5- November 30, 2025 |
| Test Date | November 30, 2025 |
| Result Declaration | 1st Week of January, 2025 |
CAT 2025 Live Updates: When will CAT 2025 Exam Be Conducted?- 16:05 PM- July 27, 2025
The computer-based Common Admission Test 2025 (CAT) will be conducted on November 30, 2025, in three sessions. The detailed information will be released on the official website.
CAT 2025 Form Correction Window- 14:10 PM- July 27, 2025
The CAT 2025 form correction window link will typically open two-three days the completion of the CAT application process. Candidates can make changes only in the allowed field during the correction window.
CAT 2025 Live Updates: How to Pay Fees for CAT Application form: 14:05 PM- July 27, 2025
Applicants can pay the fees for CAT application form through online mode. The prescribed modes for CAT 2025 exam fees are as follow;
- Debit Card
- Credit Card
- Net Banking
- UPI wallet
CAT 2025 Live Updates: IIM Courses through CAT- 14:00 PM- July 27, 2025
The list of IIM courses available through CAT exam is discussed below;
| Institute | Programmes |
| IIM Ahmedabad | PGP, PGP-FABM, ePGD-ABA (ePost Graduate Diploma in Advanced Business Analytics) |
| IIM Amritsar | MBA, MBA-Business Analytics, MBA-HRM, EMBA, M.Sc. in Data Science (MSDSM) |
| IIM Bangalore | PGP, PGPEM, PGPBA |
| IIM Bodh Gaya | MBA, MBA (Digital Business Management), MBA (Hospital and Healthcare Management) |
| IIM Calcutta | MBA |
| IIM Indore | PGP, PGP-HRM, MSDSM (Master of Science in Data Science and Management) |
| IIM Jammu | MBA, MBA (Hospital Administration & Healthcare Management), Executive MBA |
| IIM Kashipur | MBA, MBA (Analytics), EMBA, EMBAA (Executive Master of Business Administration Analytics) |
| IIM Kozhikode | PGP, PGP-BL, PGP-F, PGP-LSM, EPGP-IL, EPGP Kochi |
| IIM Lucknow | MBA, MBA-ABM, MBA-SM, PGPWE |
| IIM Mumbai | MBA, MBA (Operations and Supply Chain Management), MBA (Sustainability Management) |
| IIM Nagpur | MBA, E-MBA |
| IIM Raipur | MBA |
| IIM Ranchi | MBA, MBA-HRM, MBA (Business Analytics) |
| IIM Rohtak | PGP, EPGDSM, PGPx |
| IIM Sambalpur | MBA, Executive MBA, MBA for Working Professionals |
| IIM Shillong | PGP, PGPEX, PGP (WE) |
| IIM Sirmaur | MBA, MBA (Tourism Management), MBA (Travel, Tourism and Hospitality), ExMBA, ExMBA (Digital Transformation & Analytics), MBA (Family Business) |
| IIM Tiruchirappalli | PGPM (MBA), PGPM-HR (MBA-HR), PGPBM (MBA for Working Executives in Chennai) |
| IIM Udaipur | MBA, MBA-DEM (Digital Enterprise Management), MBAGSCM (Global Supply Chain Management), Executive MBA (Online) |
| IIM Visakhapatnam | PGP, EMBA, PGPMCI |
CAT 2025 Live Updates: CAT Eligibility- 14:00 PM- July 27, 2025
The CAT 2025 eligibility is an important element of the exam. Candidates who have completed their graduation with the minimum required marks can apply for CAT 2025 Exam.Howerver, applicants should note that mere fulfillment of the minimum eligibility will not ensure considerations for shortlisting by IIMs.
CAT Notification Out – How to Register for CAT Exam – 12.16 PM – July 27, 2025,
Step 1: Go to the official CAT website – iimcat.ac.in.
Step 2: The registration for CAT will start from August 1, 2025. Click on ‘new registration’
Step 3: So using your mobile number and email id you need to register for CAT.
Step 4: You will receive the verification code via mail.
Step 5: Now click on CAT 2025 application form.
Step 6: Enter your personal and academic details mentioned in the CAT form.
Step 7: Upload your photo and signature.
Step 8: Select CAT test cities for centre allotment. You can select up to 5 cities as per your preference.
Step 9: Select IIMs and courses as per your choice.
Step 10: Pay the CAT exam fee to complete the registration process.
CAT Official Notification – Is the IIM CAT Website Updated? – 11.47AM – July 27, 2025,
The official website of CAT 2025 – iimcat.ac.in is not yet updated. The notification of CAT has been released in the newspaper.
CAT Exam Notification – CAT Registration Dates – 11.03 AM – July 27, 2025,
According to the official notification CAT registration will start from August 1, 2025. The last date to register for CAT 2025 is September 13, 2025.
CAT 2025 Notification – Top IIMs to Target – 11.17 AM – July 27, 2025
| Name | Rank |
| IIM Ahmedabad | 1 |
| IIM Bangalore | 2 |
| IIM Kozhikode | 3 |
| IIM Calcutta | 5 |
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CAT Official Notification 2025 – FAQs
Yes the official notification about CAT 2025 is out. IIM Kozhikode has released the CAT exam notification in the newspaper.
CAT 2025 official notification website is – iimcat.ac.in.
IIM Kozhikode will conduct CAT 2025. The exam is scheduled to be conducted on November 30, 2025.
