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CAT 2025 Exam Day Instructions: Documents to Carry and Items Not Allowed

CAT 2025 is on November 30. Candidates must bring their admit card and valid ID, follow centre rules, and avoid all restricted items for a smooth exam-day process.
authorImageVarnika Srivastava29 Nov, 2025
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With the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025 set for November 30, candidates must follow the exam-day regulations and carry all compulsory documents. The management entrance test will be conducted in three two-hour slots, and IIM Kozhikode has released the admit cards on iimcat.ac.in.

The hall ticket includes the candidate’s name, application number, exam date, session, reporting time, gate closing time, allotted centre, and all exam-day instructions. Candidates should verify every detail and adhere strictly to the guidelines.

DOCUMENTS TO CARRY

  • A printed A4-size copy of the CAT 2025 admit card

  • A valid original photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN or Indian passport)

  • Scribe affidavit, only for candidates approved to use one

The photograph on the admit card must match the one submitted during the application.

PROHIBITED ITEMS

Candidates must not carry:

  • Mobile phones, Bluetooth devices or any electronic gadgets

  • Any type of watch

  • Metallic jewellery or accessories

  • Footwear with thick soles

  • Clothing with large buttons

  • Wallets or personal stationery

IMPORTANT DO’S AND DON’TS

Candidates must carry both the printed admit card and original ID for verification. The correct photograph must be affixed to the admit card beforehand. After the test, the admit card, pen and scribble pad must be dropped in the designated box.

The exam must be completed using only the mouse; any use of the keyboard results in the system locking. Personal pens, calculators, electronic devices, goggles or any restricted items are not allowed inside the hall.

Before beginning the test, candidates must agree to the Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), which bars sharing or storing any exam-related content in any form.

A valid CAT 2025 score qualifies candidates to apply for postgraduate management programmes at the IIMs and other participating institutions across India.

 

CAT 2025 Exam Day Instructions FAQs

What documents are mandatory for CAT 2025?

A printed admit card and a valid original photo ID such as Aadhaar, PAN or passport.

What items are not allowed inside the CAT exam hall?

Electronic devices, watches, metallic accessories, thick-soled footwear and personal stationery.

Do candidates need to affix a photograph on the CAT admit card?

Yes, the same recent photograph used in the application must be affixed.

Will candidates need to sign any declaration before the test?

Yes, they must accept the Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) before starting the exam.
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