CAT Application Form 2025 – The registration for CAT 2025 is expected to open in August 2025. The application form will open online at iimcat.ac.in. The direct application link will also be provided here.
Candidates who meet CAT 2025 eligibility criteria must apply before the last date. The CAT application fee is INR 2500 (SC, ST, and PwD candidates need to pay INR 1250).
To apply for CAT 2025, candidates must register using email ID and mobile number, fill in academic, personal, and contact details, select FIVE test centers for CAT 2025, upload documents, and pay the application fee.
CAT 2025 exam will be conducted tentatively in November 2025.
Keep reading to learn the full details about the CAT application form 2025.
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CAT Application Form 2025 – Highlights
| Particulars | Description |
| When will CAT 2025 registration START | August 2025 |
| Mode of application | Online |
| Official registration portal | iimcat.ac.in The application link will also be updated on this page. |
| CAT 2025 application fee | INR 2500 SC, ST and PwD – INR 1250 |
| CAT registration guide | Download Here – CAT 2024 Registration Guide |
| Documents required | Recent passport size photograph and signature. The photo must not be more than six months old and have a white background. Caste/PwD/Scribe certificate |
| CITY options candidates need to select | 5 The options must be entered in the order of priority |
CAT Application Form 2025 – Checklist before filling the form
The candidate must ensure they have the following items in place before proceeding to fill out the CAT 2025 application form.
- Check your eligibility for CAT 2025
- Ensure that you have a valid and unique email address and mobile number. You must retain this email ID and mobile number until the CAT Admission process is completed as all official communications will be done using them.
- Scanned images of your passport size photo and signature are required for uploading. The photo must not be more than six months old and have a white background. NOTE that you are required to bring printed copies of the same photograph on the examination day.
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How to Fill CAT Application Form 2025
The registration process for CAT 2025 will be conducted online. The stepwise process to register for the exam is explained in detail below.
- Register for CAT 2025 – The candidate has to initiate the application process by first registering for the exam using their date of birth, country, email ID, and mobile number. On entering the details, an OTP will be generated and sent to the registered email id and mobile number. On confirming the OTP, the candidate account will be activated.
- Fill in the form – The candidate needs to log in to the applicant account using CAT 2025 user ID and password. Fill in personal, academic, and contact details. Select FIVE city options from the drop-down menu in the order of priority. Also, select your program of study (Combination of academic institute and MBA program).
- Pay the CAT 2025 application fee – The candidate has to next pay the category-specific registration fee to complete the application process.
CAT Application Fee 2025
The category-specific registration fee for the CAT exam is given in the table below. Fees once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.
| Category | CAT Exam Fee |
| SC, ST and PwD | INR 1,250 |
| All other candidates | INR 2,500 |
Note: The candidate needs to pay the registration fee only once, irrespective of the number of institutes he/she is applying for. SC, ST and PwD candidates must upload a copy of their SC/ST/PwD certificates at the time of registration.
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CAT Application Form 2025 – Required Documents, Format, Size
The candidate must upload the following documents when filling out the CAT 2025 application form.
| Document | Size | Format |
| Scanned Passport Size Photograph The photo should not be more than six months old and should have a white background. Note: The candidates must bring printed copies of the same photograph on the examination day. So, ensure that you have sufficient copies of this photo. | Up to 1200 pixels x 1200 pixels (80KB) The image should be clear with a minimum resolution of 150px/inch. | .jpg or .jpeg |
| Scanned Signature | Up to 80mm X 35mm (80KB) The image should be clear with a minimum resolution of 150px/inch. | .jpg or .jpeg |
| EWS/NC-OBC/SC/ST Certificate Download the caste certificate from the CAT website, enter the required information, self-attest it and upload the scanned copy. | – | |
| PwD Certificate Download the PwD certificate from the CAT website, fill it, self-attest it and upload the scanned copy. | – |