CAT 2025 Notification: Check CAT Exam Dates, Registration, Admit Card Notification Here

CAT 2025 Notification

The CAT notification 2025 is expected to be released in July 2025. IIM Kozhikode is expected to schedule the CAT 2025 exam on November 30, 2025. The CAT 2025 official website will be launched soon. MBA aspirants can visit the website and check out the detailed CAT 2025 information bulletin, eligibility, registration process, etc.

The top six IIMs conduct the CAT exam rotationally every year. Last year, CAT was conducted by IIM Calcutta. The CAT 2025 notification will consist of important details about the exam, such as important dates related to the registration and admission process, the eligibility criteria for the CAT, reservation policy, etc. CAT 2025 registration is expected to begin in August 2025. The mock tests for different categories will also be made available in November 2025. Find all the details related to CAT 2025 and the CAT notification right here.

CAT Notification 2025 PDF Link

IIM Calcutta has released the CAT notification 2025, and the link for the same is available on the official website as 'CAT 2025 Advertisement'. The direct link to access the CAT 2025 advertisement and information bulleting PDFs has been updated below.

CAT Exam 2025 Notification Highlights

Aspirants must check the CAT 2025 major highlights before learning more about the different aspects of the exam. Check the CAT 2025 major highlights in the table below:

CAT Exam Dates Notification 2025

Check the important CAT 2025 exam dates mentioned in the table below:

CAT Notification 2025 for Registration

The CAT notification release will also mark the beginning of the registration process since the CAT application form 2025 is released shortly after the CAT notification 2025. Candidates will be required to visit the official website of IIM CAT to register for the exam by creating their official candidate account using a valid email address and phone number. Candidates must make sure they meet the eligibility requirements for CAT 2025 before applying for the exam. Aspirants must also pay the CAT application fee to complete the registration process.

CAT 2025 Notification Admit Card

Important details regarding the CAT admit card will be mentioned in the CAT notification 2025. Candidates will get to know the admit card release date, and details mentioned on the CAT hall ticket through the notification. The CAT 2025 admit card consists of the following details:

• Name of the Candidate
• Candidate's photograph & signature
• Candidate's Date of Birth
• CAT 2025 Date and Time Slot
• Assigned CAT Exam Center
• Candidate Category
• CAT 2025 Registration Number
• Exam Day Instructions
• Google map link to locate the exam centre
• Emergency contact number

CAT 2025 Exam Slot Timings

The CAT exam is conducted on a single day in three different shifts every year. If previous year trends are to be followed, the CAT 2025 exam will be held in the following exam slot timings:

CAT Eligibility Criteria 2025

The CAT 2025 eligibility criteria will also be covered in the CAT notification 2025. Check the CAT 2025 eligibility criteria mentioned below:

• A bachelor's degree with at least 50% aggregate marks (5% relaxation for SC/ST and PwD candidates).
• Professional degrees (CA/CS/ICWA) with over 50% aggregate score (45% for SC/ST/PwD) are also accepted.
• Candidates appearing for the final year of their bachelor's degree/equivalent qualification or awaiting their Bachelor’s degree result are also eligible to appear for CAT.

CAT 2025 Exam Pattern

The CAT 2025 exam pattern will also be covered in the CAT notification 2025. Check the CAT 2025 exam pattern mentioned below:

CAT Marking Scheme 2025

Aspirants will also get to know the CAT marking scheme through the CAT 2025 notification.  The marking scheme for CAT has remained the same for many years and it is expected that there will be no major changes to the marking scheme this year as well. The CAT marking scheme is as follows:

• Candidates will receive 3 marks for every correct answer.
• Candidates will lose one mark for every wrong answer for MCQ questions. 
• There will be no negative marking for Non-MCQ questions or unattempted questions.

CAT 2025 Syllabus

One of the most crucial aspects of CAT 2025 covered in the notification will be the CAT 2025 syllabus. Check the CAT 2025 syllabus highlights mentioned below:

CAT 2025 Reservation Policy

The CAT reservation policy 2025 is expected to remain the same as previous years. Check the CAT reservation policy 2025 mentioned below:

CAT Exam Centers 2025

The CAT 2025 exam centres will also be intimated to candidates through the CAT 2025 notification. Candidates must make an informed decision based on this information while choosing their test city during the CAT 2025 application process. 

There are several CAT test centres in each test city. In 2025, there will likely be more CAT test cities than in the previous year, which numbered 150. After their CAT admit card is released, candidates will receive information about the designated CAT test location.

CAT Participating Institutes

The CAT 2024 notification will also inform candidates about the CAT participating institutes in detail. Apart from the Indian Institutes of Management, the CAT exam is accepted by over 1300 B-schools in India. Some of the most popular institutes accepting the CAT exam for MBA/PGDM admissions in India include: