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The wait is finally over — the official CAT 2025 notification is here! If you’re aiming for an IIM or other top B-school in India, this is your moment. The Common Admission Test (CAT) is more than just an exam — it’s your gateway to MBA dreams. Here’s everything you need to know, broken down in the simplest way possible.
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🔎 What’s CAT Anyway?
CAT (Common Admission Test) is the most popular entrance exam for MBA/PGDM programs in India. Conducted by the IIMs on a rotation basis, this year’s test will be conducted by IIM Kozhikode (as per reports).
📅 CAT 2025 Important Dates (Mark These!)
- Notification Released: July 28, 2025
- Registration Starts: August 2, 2025 (10:00 AM)
- Registration Ends: September 13, 2025 (5:00 PM)
- Admit Card Release: October 25, 2025
- Exam Date: November 24, 2025 (Sunday)
- Result Declaration: 1st week of January 2026
💼 Who Can Apply? (Eligibility)
- Education: You must have a Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% (45% for SC/ST/PwD).
- Final Year Students: You’re also eligible to apply!
�️ CAT 2025 Application Fees
- General / OBC: ₹2300
- SC / ST / PwD: ₹1150
(Note: You can choose up to 6 preferred cities while filling the form.)
⚖️ CAT 2025 Exam Pattern (No Surprises)
- Total Questions: 66
- Total Marks: 198
- Duration: 120 Minutes (40 mins/section)
- Sections:
- VARC (Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension)
- DILR (Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning)
- QA (Quantitative Aptitude)
✏️ How to Register for CAT 2025 — Step by Step
- Go to the official website: https://iimcat.ac.in
- Click on “New Candidate Registration”
- Fill in basic details: name, DOB, email, mobile
- Verify OTP & generate login credentials
- Fill the full application form:
- Personal Details
- Academic Qualifications
- Work Experience (if any)
- Program & Interview Cities
- Test City Preferences
- Upload scanned photograph and signature
- Pay the application fee
- Submit & take printout of confirmation
✨ Final Thoughts — Your MBA Journey Starts Here
Look, CAT can feel overwhelming — but you’re not alone. If you’re someone who’s ever dreamed of sitting in an IIM classroom, leading boardroom meetings, or just levelling up your career — this is your starting point.
Stay calm, stay consistent, and start your prep today. I’ll be posting updates, tips, and strategy breakdowns here, so stay tuned. You’ve got this!
Written with ❤️ by someone who knows the struggle of prep stress and deadline drama.
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