CAT registration cum application is likely to end by mid or late September of 2025. Online Registration, submission of the CAT application form and uploading of the candidate documents are to be done during the process. Successful payment (₹2,500 for General, ₹1,250 for reserved classes) will ensure that the registration process is completed. 

Highlights of the CAT 2025 Exam Registration

The Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025 is the doorway to top-ranked management courses run by the IIMs and other leading B-schools of India. The official announcement for CAT 2025 will come out in August 2025 and will be followed by the opening of the registration procedure.

Applicants will get approximately a month to complete and submit the application form with the exam being held on Sunday, November 30, 2025. The applicants may take a quick glance at all the key (tentative) CAT 2025 registration and exam dates.

CAT 2025 Application Fees

Fees for payments (depending on the method):

• Net Banking: ₹20.00 per transaction.

• Debit Card: 0.75%–0.99% of the amount.

• Credit Card: 1.2% of the amount.

• UPI, Paytm, PayU: As per the provider charges.

CAT 2025 Registration: Documents Needed

Documents to Keep Ready Before Filling the CAT Application Form 2025

Prior to filling out the CAT 2025 form, have the following documents ready.

• High school and intermediate mark sheets.

• Graduation mark sheets or degree certificates.

• Birth certificate, which serves as evidence of the date of birth.

• Address proof.

• Final year certificate (if you are already in college).

• Category certificate (for SC/ST/OBC aspirants).

• PwD certificate (if applicable).

• Scribe certificate (if applicable).

• Valid work experience proof (if any).

• Net banking/debit card details for payment.

Documents to be Uploaded in the 2025 CAT Application Form

The candidates are required to upload some documents along with the CAT form. If they miss any step their application can get rejected. See below for the necessary documents which are required:

• Passport-size Recent Photograph: No older than 6 months, JPEG/JPG type, 1200x1200 pixels and not more than 80 KB.

• Signature: White background and correct signature in JPEG/JPG and not more than 80 KB.

• Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC): Download the form from the CAT website, fill and sign and upload a scanned PDF.

• PwD Certificate: If relevant, download, fill, sign and upload as scanned PDF.

• Final Year Certificate: Final year students must upload a certificate (as per CAT format) from the Head of Department or Principal as per which they have a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD).

Registration Procedures for CAT 2025

Complete the 2025 CAT Exam Form

• Open official website: iimcat.ac.in. 

• Click on "Register".

• Details like your name, DOB, email address and contact details to be entered.

• Use the OTP that was sent to your phone to confirm your contact information.

• You'll receive a User ID and password to log in after verification.

Filling the CAT Application Form

Once logged in complete the form in six sections:

• Personal Details – Name, DOB, category, contact info.

• Academic Info – Class 10, 12, graduation and any other courses.

• Work Experience – Company name, job title, time period (if applicable).

• Program Selection – Choose IIMs and MBA programs you’re interested in.

• Choose from a maximum of six cities for the test city preference.

• Payment options include UPI, net banking, and credit/debit cards.

Common Mistakes that CAT Applicants Must Avoid

• Don’t skip mandatory (*) fields.

• Review every section for typos or incorrect entries.

• Upload a proper-sized and high-quality photograph and signature.

• Utilise recommended browsers to prevent glitches.

• Cross-check details with your documents before final submission.

In what ways can applicants make corrections in their CAT 2025 application form?

After submission, applicants will get a short window to correct: the uploaded photograph, Signature and Test city preference. By following the steps given below they can correct their forms: 

• Go to iimcat.ac.in 

• Log in using your User ID and Password

• Open your application form

• Make allowed changes

• Submit by entering CAPTCHA

Things to Remember Before Registration

• Check if you qualify for CAT 2025 (terms and conditions on iimcat.ac.in).

• Use a genuine email ID and phone number—this will be used for all formal communication.

• Always keep your documents on hand and carefully review these six sections: Programs, Test City, Academics, Work Experience, Personal Details and Payment.

• Use only current versions of the browsers such as Chrome, Firefox or Edge.

• Make sure to carry the photograph uploaded by you in printed form too while appearing for the exam.