CAT 2025 notification OUT: The CAT exam 2025 marks the beginning of the admission process for MBA programs across 21 IIMs and other top B-schools in India.
The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode has officially released the CAT 2025 notification. MBA aspirants can start registering on the official portal, iimcat.ac.in, from 1 August 2025. This marks the beginning of the admissions process for MBA programs across 21 IIMs and other leading B‑schools in India.
Registration & Important Dates
- Registration opens: 1 August 2025
- Last date to register: 13 September 2025
Application Fees
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹ 3,000
- SC / ST / PwD: ₹ 1,300
Exam & Admit Card Schedule
- Exam date: 30 November 2025 (CBT in three shifts)
- Admit card available: 5–30 November 2025
- Results expected: First week of January 2026
Eligibility Criteria
- Minimum qualification: Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks (or equivalent CGPA) for General / OBC / EWS candidates
- SC / ST / PwD candidates: Minimum 45% marks
- Final-year students are eligible to apply, subject to meeting eligibility after graduation
How to Apply
- Visit iimcat.ac.in
- Register using a valid email and mobile number
- Complete the form: personal, academic, and work experience details
- Upload documents: photo, signature, category certificate (if applicable)
- Pay the application fee online
- Submit and download the confirmation page
Participating IIMs
- Prestigious IIMs: Bangalore, Calcutta, Lucknow, Punjab, Indore, Kozhikode, and more
- Newer campuses included: IIM Bodh Gaya, Jammu, Visakhapatnam, among others
Stay focused and start your CAT 2025 preparation early. Need guidance on preparation strategy, mock tests, or colleges? I’d be glad to help!
