How to Register for CAT 2025 Exam, Step by Step Process for Candidates

How to Register for CAT 2025 Exam?

The registration window for the CAT 2025 exam has been opened from August 1, 2025. The registration will remain active till September 13, 2025. Candidates aspiring to appear for the CAT 2025 Exam on November 30, 2025, should complete their registration at the official website, iimcat.ac.in. 

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CAT 2025 Registration Important Dates

Before completing the CAT 2025 Registration process, candidates should know about the important events and dates related to the CAT Exam. Candidates can check the table below to understand all details:

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How to Register for CAT 2025 Exam?

Candidates aspiring to appear for CAT 2025 Exam to be able to get admission into the IIMs and top B-schools in India will need to complete their registration process. It is the first step to be completed online at the official website. The CAT 2025 Notification released on July 27, 2025, mentions the CAT Registration start and end dates. Candidates wondering how to register for the CAT 2025 exam can check the official notification.

Steps to Register for CAT 2025 Exam

Candidates preparing to appear for the CAT 2025 Exam can start their registration process from August 1, 2025. Before starting the process, candidates must keep all the required documents in hand and ensure that they meet all their eligibility criteria. Candidates can follow the steps mentioned below to register for CAT 2025 Exam:

Step 1: Visit the CAT 2025 official website at iimcat.ac.in.

Step 2: Choose the tab mentioning ‘New User’ and register with name, email ID, DOB and mobile numberStep 3: Verify through the OTP received and get the login credentials.

Step 3: Fill the application from with all required information, including personal, academic, and work experience.

Step 4: Choose the preferred IIM program and select 6 cities as test centers.

Step 5: Upload all the necessary documents and pay the application fees.

Step 6: Submit the application and download the confirmation page.

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Important Documents required for CAT 2025 Registration

Before filling the application form, candidates should keep all the required documents handy, include photo and signature, so that they can be uploaded when required on the official website. The important documents required for CAT 2025 registration are as follows:

• Class 10th and 12th Marksheets

• Gradudation Certificate and Marksheets

• Final-Year Graduation certificate (if applicable)

• Passport-size Photograph (white background, <80 kb)

• Scanned Signature (<80 kb)

• Valid Photo Identification (Aadhar, Passport)

• Work Experience Certificate (if applicable)

Process after CAT 2025 Registration

The CAT 2025 Exam is scheduled to be conducted on November 30, 2025. After completing the registration process, candidates should look to complete their CAT 2025 preparation. To appear for the exam, candidates need to download their admit card from the official website, iimcat.ac.in, from November 5, 2025. The CAT 2025 Exam is being conducted by IIM Kozhikode this year. 

Trends in CAT 2025 Registration

The number of candidates registering for the CAT exam is increasing every year. In the past decade, the number of candidates appearing for the exam has gone from 2 lakhs to more than 3 lakhs. 2023 recorded the highest number of candidates registering for the CAT Exam at 3.30 lakhs. In 2024, the number of candidate registrations was 3 lakh plus.

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