CAT 2025 Registration Closes Today at 5 PM: Final Call for Aspirants

The registration window for CAT 2025 is set to close today at 5 PM. This is the last and final opportunity for management aspirants to apply for the gateway exam to the prestigious IIMs and other top B-schools.

The registration window for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025 will officially close today, September 13, 2025, at 5:00 PM (IST). This is the absolute final deadline for candidates to submit their applications for the national-level entrance exam that serves as a prerequisite for admission to the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) and numerous other top-tier business schools.

IIM Kozhikode, the coordinating body for this year's exam, has consistently advised students to complete their applications well in advance to avoid any last-minute technical glitches or server issues due to the expected high volume of traffic on the official website. The CAT 2025 exam is scheduled to take place on Sunday, November 30, 2025, across multiple cities in three different sessions.

Essential Documents and Fees

Before initiating the online application, aspirants must ensure they have all the required documents and information ready. A single error can lead to disqualification at a later stage, and the application fee is non-refundable.

• Application Fee: The registration fee is ₹2,600 for General, EWS, and NC-OBC candidates. A reduced fee of ₹1,300 is applicable to candidates from the SC, ST, and PwD categories. The payment must be made online via credit/debit card or net banking.
• Required Documents: You will need to upload scanned copies of a recent passport-sized photograph and a scanned signature. The photograph should not be more than six months old and must have a white or off-white background. For candidates belonging to reserved categories, a valid category certificate is mandatory and must be uploaded in the specified format. Final-year graduation students must also upload a certificate from their college principal or registrar.

Important Steps for a Smooth Application

Given the limited time, aspirants should follow these steps for a swift and error-free application process:

1. Register: Visit the official CAT website, iimcat.ac.in, and click on "New Candidate Registration" to create your unique User ID and password.
2. Fill Application Form: Log in using your credentials and fill in all personal, academic, and professional details carefully. Ensure all information matches your official documents.
3. Upload Documents: Upload the required photograph, signature, and other certificates as per the specified file size and format.
4. Pay Fee & Submit: Review the entire form one last time, pay the application fee, and click submit. You will receive a confirmation email upon successful submission.

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