CAT Application Form 2025 (Closing Sep 13) – Register Here, Step-wise Process, Fees, Documents Required

CAT Application Form 2025 – Registrations for CAT 2025 will close on September 13, 2025 (5 pm).

Candidates who haven’t yet registered for the exam may do so by following the application link given below. Confirm CAT 2025 eligibility criteria before applying. The CAT application fee is INR 2600 (SC, ST, and PwD candidates need to pay INR 1300).

CAT 2025 application form opened on August 1, 2025 (10 am) online at iimcat.ac.in.

To apply for CAT 2025, 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 on November 30, 2025. Keep reading to learn the full details about the CAT application form 2025.

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• CAT 2025 Application Form (OPEN) – Register Here

CAT Application Form 2025 – Highlights

CAT Application Form 2026 – Important Dates

The registration process for CAT 2025 will close on September 15, 2025. Check out the important dates for CAT registration below.

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.

1. 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.
2. 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).
3. 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.

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.

CAT 2025 Application Form Correction Window

The candidate will also be given the option to make corrections in the CAT 2025 application form after closure of the registration window. The edit window will be very short.

Using the CAT application form 2025 correction window, you can edit the following fields:

• Photograph
• Signature
• Test City Preference

NOTE: The correction facility will be valid only for those candidates who have completed the CAT 2025 application form, including payment of the application fee.

CAT Exam 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates planning to appear in the CAT 2025 exam must meet the specific eligibility criteria specified by the exam conducting body.

Key CAT 2025 eligibility criteria the candidate must meet include:

• Qualifying exam passed – The candidate must have passed Bachelor’s degree with minimum marks.
• Appeared/ awaiting results – Such candidates may also apply provided they meet the specific criteria by the given deadline.
• Age limit – There is no age restrictions for appearing in the CAT 2025 exam.

What after submission of CAT 2025 application submission

The candidate will be given an opportunity to edit the submitted application form once the registration process ends. The candidate must use the opportunity to may any corrections, if required.

Next, candidates who duly complete the application process will be issued the CAT 2025 admit cards November 5, 2025. On the day of the exam, the candidate must bring the admit card and a valid photo ID proof.

The admit card will contain details like exam date and timings, name and address of the allotted CAT 2025 exam center, roll number, exam-day instructions, etc.

CAT Application Form 2025 – Correction Window

The CAT 2025 application form correction window will open a day or two after the application form closes. The window is typically open for 2-3 days. Note that the using the application form edit or correction window, the candidate can edit only a few of the particulars.

For instance, the candidate is allowed to edit the following THREE fields:

• Photograph
• Signature
• Test city preference

Apart from these, no other particulars can be edited in the application form. So, it is important to bear caution when filling out the application form the 1st time around.