CAT Admit Card 2025 (November 5) – Download Link, Fix Discrepancy, Exam-day Instructions

CAT Admit Card 2025 – The hall ticket for CAT 2025 will be released on November 5, 2025. It will be released online at iimcat.ac.in. The direct link to download the CAT 2025 admit card will be provided here.

Log-in using your CAT login ID and password to download the admit card. 

The admit card will be issued to all candidates who duly fill out the application form of CAT 2025. It will carry information like CAT 2025 exam center details, roll number, date and time of the exam, exam center reporting time, and guidelines to be followed inside the exam center.

On the day of the exam, bring the admit card and a valid photo ID proof. Without these documents, entry will not be allowed inside the exam center.

CAT 2025 exam will be conducted on November 30, 2025, in THREE slots. Keep reading to learn the full details of the CAT 2025 admit card.

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How to download the CAT Admit Card 2025

The hall ticket-cum-admit card for CAT 2025 will be released online at iimcat.ac.in. To download the admit card, follow these steps.

1. Go to the CAT exam portal – Click Here
2. If the admit card is OUT, the download link will be activated
3. Click on the admit card download link
4. In the log-in window that opens, enter your registration ID and password
5. On log-in, the admit card will open in downloadable PDF format
6. Download and take a printout of the admit card

Note that hardcopies of the CAT 2025 admit card will not be sent to the candidate.

Sample CAT Admit Card

This is what the CAT admit card looks like:

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Details mentioned on CAT Admit Card 2025

The admit card of CLAT 2025 will contain the following information.

• Name of the candidate
• Application number
• Date of birth
• Category
• PwD status
• Emergency contact number
• Date and day of the test
• Test Times and Session
• Reporting/ Entry Time at Center
• Gate closing Time of Center
• Test City
• Test Center
• Candidate’s signature and photograph
• CAT 2025 exam-day guidelines

Difficulty in downloading the CAT Admit Card 2025

The candidate may face difficulty in downloading the admit card for any of the following or similar circumstances:

• The exam server is not responding – If there are some technical issues with the server or there is heavy traffic, the website may not respond. In such cases you need to try after some time.
• Wrong password – If you enter the wrong password, you can’t log-in. So, ensure that you are using the correct log-in credentials.
• Slow internet connections – If your internet connection is slow or disconnected, you can’t assess the server. Fix the connection and try again.

If the issue is still unresolved, the candidate needs to contact exam officials without any delay and get the necessary help.

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• Best Books to Prepare for CAT 2025 – Section-wise Study Material, How and What to Study
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CAT Admit Card Issue – Helpline Numbers

The candidate can contact CAT exam officials at the following address:

CAT helpline: 1-800-210-0175(Toll Free)
Email at cathelpdesk@iimcat.ac.in

Mistakes in the CAT Admit Card 2025

The admit card of CAT may have any of the following or similar issues:

• The name of the candidate is incorrectly spelled
• Some information is blurred
• The wrong exam center has been allocated
• Missing information, for instance, the application number or parts of it are missing.

In any of the above or similar issues, contact the CAT helpline given above.

CAT 2025 – Documents Required on Exam Day

On the day of the CAT 2025 exam, you need to bring the following documents:

• CAT Admit Card 2025
• Photo ID proof – PAN card, Aadhaar card, Voter ID, Passport, Driving license, or College/university ID card.
• PwD Scribe Affidavit (if applicable)
• Name change certificate (if applicable)
• Medical certificate – There will be no bio-breaks during the CAT 2025 exam, unless there is a medical emergency. Exceptions are only applicable to candidates with a medical condition (e.g., diabetic candidates). Further, candidates with medical issues much carry a medical certificate issued by an MBBS doctor to avail bio-breaks.

Further, the candidate must sign a Test-day “Exception Form” in case there is an emergency during the examination. The CAT exam center stuff will help the candidate fill out the form.

CAT Admit Card 2025 – Exam Center Reporting, Gate Closing Time

Key Highlights:

• The candidate is recommended to reach the exam center at least 1 hrs 30 minutes before the test start time. 
• Entry gates will close 15 minutes before the test starts.
• The test log-in will START around 15 minutes before the exam. After logging in, the candidate must verify and confirm their profile and other information entered when filling the application form. Read and agree to the declaration.
• The candidate must complete these formalities before the test starts. The duration of the CAT 2025 exam is 120 minutes.

Preserve the CAT Admit Card 2026 until the admission process is over

You must preserve the CAT 2026 admit card until the admission process is over.

Note that exam officials may ask for the admit card at the time of counseling. If you fail to display it, you may be disqualified.

Also, note that the exam officials may put the seal of the exam center and signature of the invigilator on the CAT 2026 admit card. So, you can’t use any printouts of the admit card.

Last-minute tips to organize and get ready for CAT 2025 exam

• Safely store your login credentials for quick access.
• Download and print your admit card well in advance to prevent last-minute issues.
• Use a laser printer on plain white paper for sharp, smudge-free prints.
• Visit your exam centre a day earlier if you’re not familiar with the location.
• Carry backups of all essentials—pens, notebooks, and even an extra phone if possible.
• Eat light before the exam to stay focused and energized.

Following these simple habits can ease anxiety and help you remain calm on test day.

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