The Common Admission Test (CAT) is a national-level management entrance exam conducted every year by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) for admission to MBA and PGDM programs. For candidates preparing for CAT 2025, the most important update is the CAT 2025 admit card release date, which is officially set for 5 November 2025. The exam will be on 30 November 2025 in multiple sessions across the country.
The admit card is a mandatory document to appear in the exam, and candidates who have completed their CAT 2025 admission form and paid the registration fee will be able to download it from the official website (iimcat.ac.in). It is crucial for candidates to stay updated with all the important dates related to CAT, including the CAT 2025 admission date and exam schedule, to avoid last-minute confusion.
CAT 2025 Admit Card Release Date
The CAT 2025 admit card release date is 5 November 2025. From this day, candidates will be able to log in to the official CAT website using their registration ID and password to download the hall ticket. The admit card will remain available for download until the CAT 2025 exam date (30 November 2025).
Details in the Admit Card
- Candidate’s name and photograph
- Exam center address and reporting time
- Exam slot (morning, afternoon, or evening)
- Exam guidelines and instructions
Candidates are advised to download the admit card early to avoid technical issues on the last day.
CAT 2025 Admission Date and Process
The CAT 2025 admission date primarily refers to the timeline for registration and the admission process of IIMs and other top B-schools. The registration process for CAT 2025 began on 1 August 2025 and ended on 13 September 2025. After the exam is conducted on 30 November, the results are expected to be released in January 2026.
Based on the CAT 2025 scores, candidates will be shortlisted for the admission process, which includes:
- Group Discussion (GD)
- Written Ability Test (WAT)
- Personal Interview (PI)
Each IIM releases its own admission criteria and cut-off scores. Therefore, candidates need to stay informed about individual institutes’ admission notifications once the results are announced.
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CAT 2025 Admission Form
The CAT 2025 admission form was available online from August 1 to September 13, 2025. During this period, candidates had to complete the registration by filling in their personal details, academic qualifications, and work experience (if any). They also had to select their preferred test cities and pay the application fee.
Only candidates who filled the CAT 2025 admission form within the deadline are eligible to download the admit card on 5 November 2025. Any discrepancies in the form or incorrect details could lead to issues in downloading the hall ticket or appearing for the exam.
CAT 2025 Admit Card Release Date And Others
| CAT 2025 Notification Release | 27 July 2025 |
| CAT 2025 Admission Form Start Date | 1 August 2025 |
| CAT 2025 Admission Form Last Date | 13 September 2025 |
| CAT 2025 Admit Card Release Date | 5 November 2025 |
| CAT 2025 Exam Date | 30 November 2025 |
How to Download the CAT 2025 Admit Card?
Follow these steps to download the admit card:
- Visit the official website – iimcat.ac.in.
- Click on the ‘Download CAT 2025 Admit Card’ link.
- Log in using your user ID and password.
- Download and print the admit card for future reference.
