Everything you need to know about CAT 2025
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Quantifiers CAT Academy, Chandigarh
Registration Dates: August 1 to September 13, 2025 (5:00 PM IST)
Official Website: iimcat.ac.in
Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree with 50% (45% for SC/ST/PwD); final-year students eligible
Application Fees: ₹2,600 (Gen/EWS/NC-OBC), ₹1,300 (SC/ST/PwD)
Documents Needed: Photo, signature, academic certificates, valid ID/email
Exam Date: November 30, 2025 (Sunday)
Admit Card: Available from November 5, 2025
Form Correction Window: Tentatively September 22–25, 2025
Selection Process: CAT score + WAT/GD/PI by IIMs
The registration process will continue until 5:00 PM IST on September 13, 2025. In this blog, you’ll find everything you need to complete your CAT application — including eligibility criteria, required documents, step-by-step form instructions, fees, correction window, and tips to avoid errors.
Before filling out the application, make sure you meet the following requirements:
Education: Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution.
Minimum Marks:
General, EWS, NC-OBC: 50% aggregate
SC, ST, PwD: 45% aggregate
Final-Year Students: Eligible with a provisional certificate by June 2026.
Age Limit: No upper age limit.
Attempts Limit: No cap on the number of attempts.
| Category | Fee (INR) |
| General / EWS / NC-OBC | ₹2,600 |
| SC / ST / PwD | ₹1,300 |
✅ Note: Fees are non-refundable. Payments must be made online through debit/credit cards, UPI, or net banking.
Recent passport-size photograph (as per specifications)
Scanned signature
Class 10, 12, and graduation certificates
Category certificate (if applicable)
PwD certificate (if applicable)
Valid email ID and mobile number
Provisional/final degree certificate for final-year students
Follow these steps carefully to avoid errors:
Visit iimcat.ac.in
Click on “New Candidate Registration”
Fill in your name, date of birth, email, and mobile number
Verify OTP sent to your mobile/email
Log in with the provided credentials
Fill Application Form:
Personal details
Academic qualifications
Work experience (if any)
Upload Documents
Choose Test Cities (Up to 5 preferences)
Select IIM Programs and courses
Pay the Application Fee
Submit the Form
Download Confirmation Page & Payment Receipt
👉 Start early: 5-Month CAT 2025 Prep Plan for Working Professionals
Form Correction Window: Opens tentatively from Sept 22–25, 2025 for editing specific fields.
Admit Card Download: From November 5, 2025, using CAT login credentials.
Exam Day: Sunday, November 30, 2025, in 3 slots.
Result Declaration: Likely in the first week of January 2026.
IIM Shortlisting Process: Based on CAT score + WAT/GD/PI rounds.
Register Early: Don’t wait till the last day. Website traffic may cause delays.
Use Proper File Sizes: Stick to official specifications for photos/signatures.
Double-Check Entries: Especially email, category, academic scores, and city preferences.
Save Confirmation: Take screenshots and download PDFs for future reference.
Stay Updated: Visit iimcat.ac.in regularly for alerts and official mock tests.
August 1, 2025, at 10:00 AM IST on iimcat.ac.in.
September 13, 2025, by 5:00 PM IST.
Anyone with a recognized Bachelor's degree (final-year students included) and the minimum percentage requirement.
Yes, during the form correction window tentatively from September 22–25, 2025.
You can choose up to 5 test cities based on your preference.
November 30, 2025 (Sunday), conducted in 3 time slots.
Check it here: CAT 2025 Notification – Released by IIM Kozhikode
Use the helpdesk on iimcat.ac.in or email the support team listed in the official brochure.
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