Every July, the CAT notification kick‑starts India’s B‑school admission season. Missing a single deadline can cost you an IIM interview call. Below is a one‑stop, clutter‑free guide written in the crisp, no‑fluff InsideIIM style you’re used to. Let’s dive in.
Quick Highlights
| Item | Details |
| Exam Conducting IIM | IIM Kozhikode |
| Notification Release | 27 July 2025 |
| Registration Window | 1 Aug – 13 Sep 2025 (till 5 PM IST) |
| Admit Card Download | From 5 Nov 2025 |
| Exam Date | Sunday, 30 Nov 2025 (three slots) |
| Mode | Computer‑based test in 170+ cities |
| Official Website | iimcat.ac.in |
CAT 2025 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification PDF & newspaper ad | 27 Jul 2025 |
| Registration opens | 1 Aug 2025 (10 AM) |
| Registration closes | 13 Sep 2025 (5 PM) |
| Form‑correction window | 25 – 27 Sep 2025* |
| Admit card release | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Mock test on official site | Mid‑Nov 2025* |
| Exam day | 30 Nov 2025 (Sun) |
| Answer‑key challenge | 3 – 6 Dec 2025* |
| Result declaration | Second week of Jan 2026* |
*Tentative — exact dates will be confirmed in the detailed brochure.
Who Can Apply? — Eligibility Snapshot
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Bachelor’s degree with ≥ 50 % aggregate (45 % for SC/ST/PwD).
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Final‑year UG students can apply; admission remains provisional until proof of graduation is produced by 31 Dec 2026.
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No age limit or attempt cap.
(Same criteria as last year; check clause 4 of the notification for fine print.)
CAT 2025 Registration Fees
| Category | Fee |
| General / NC‑OBC | ₹ 2,600 |
| SC / ST / PwD | ₹ 1,300 |
Online payment is mandatory and non‑refundable. Only one fee is charged even if you select all 21 IIMs.
Step‑By‑Step Application Process
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Create User ID
— Use a valid mobile number & email (no change possible later). -
Fill the Form
— Academic scores, work‑ex, program & interview‑city preferences. -
Upload Docs
— Photo, signature, category/EWS/PwD certificates (PDF under 1 MB). -
Pay Fees
— Net‑banking, UPI, credit/debit card. -
Preview & Submit
— Download the confirmation page; note your Payment Txn ID.
Exam Pattern & Syllabus At A Glance
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3 sections | 66 questions | 120 minutes.
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VARC — 24 Qs
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DILR — 20 Qs
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QA — 22 Qs
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+3 / –1 marking for MCQs; no negative for TITA.
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Slot pattern and sectional time limits remain unchanged since CAT 2020.
👉 Deep‑dive: Check our Topic‑wise Weightage Analysis 2021‑24 and download free chapter‑wise practice PDFs.
City Choice & Admit Card Logistics
Choose any 6 test cities in order of preference. Final allotment depends on real‑time capacity, so register early. Admit cards will go live on 5 Nov 2025; please carry a government-issued photo ID and the same passport-size photo used in the form.
InsideIIM Free Prep Ecosystem
| Resource | Link |
| Free CAT VARC Course By Gejo Sir | Click Here! |
| Free Mock Tests For CAT | Click Here! |
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