CAT 2025 Exam Notification Released : Apply Online at iimcat.ac.in – Check Dates, Fees & Eligibility

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The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kozhikode has officially released the CAT 2025 Notification on its official website — iimcat.ac.in. MBA aspirants across the country can now gear up for one of the most prestigious management entrance exams in India — the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025. This examination serves as the gateway to 21 IIMs and several other top business schools in India. Here’s everything you need to know — from key dates and eligibility criteria to the application process and participating IIMs

CAT 2025 Exam Notification Released

CAT 2025: Important Dates

  • Registration Begins: 1 August 2025
  • Last Date to Apply: 13 September 2025
  • Admit Card Release: 5 November to 30 November 2025
  • Exam Date: 30 November 2025 (conducted in three shifts)
  • Result Announcement: First week of January 2026 (tentative)

CAT 2025: Application Fees

  • General / OBC / EWS: ₹3,000
  • SC / ST / PwD: ₹1,300

Candidates must pay the application fee online through the official portal while completing the registration.

CAT 2025: Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must satisfy the following educational qualifications to be eligible for CAT 2025

  • General / OBC / EWS Candidates: The candidate belongs to this UR/OBC/EWS category should have a minimum 50% marks in Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent CGPA)
  • SC / ST / PwD Candidates: The candidate belongs to this SC/ST/PwD category should have a Minimum of 45% marks
  • Final-year Undergraduate Students are also eligible to apply, provided they meet the minimum criteria upon graduation.

IIMs Accepting CAT 2025 Scores

CAT 2025 scores will be accepted by all 21 IIMs, including:

  • IIM Ahmedabad
  • IIM Bangalore
  • IIM Calcutta
  • IIM Lucknow
  • IIM Indore
  • IIM Kozhikode
  • IIM Shillong
  • IIM Rohtak
  • IIM Trichy
  • IIM Udaipur
  • IIM Ranchi
  • IIM Kashipur
  • IIM Raipur
  • IIM Amritsar
  • IIM Bodh Gaya
  • IIM Sambalpur
  • IIM Sirmaur
  • IIM Nagpur
  • IIM Jammu
  • IIM Visakhapatnam
  • IIM Ahmedabad

Additionally, several top non-IIM B-schools also use CAT scores for admission

Step-by-Step Instructions to Apply for CAT 2025

Follow these steps to register for the CAT 2025 exam:

  1. Visit the official website: iimcat.ac.in
  2. Register using a valid email ID and mobile number
  3. Fill in personal, academic, and professional details
  4. Upload required documents (photo, signature, category certificate, etc.)
  5. Pay the application fee via online mode

Submit the form and download

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