The CAT Exam 2025 application form registration was open from 1 August 2025 to 20 September 2025. Aspirants need to visit the official CAT website to start their application by creating a new candidate registration account, where they will enter personal details and verify their identity through an OTP.
After registration, candidates log in with the provided credentials to fill out the detailed application form. This includes entering personal details, academic qualifications, and professional experience. Candidates must also upload scanned copies of required documents, including a passport-sized photograph, signature, category certificate (if applicable), and any necessary PwD or final year study certificates.
The CAT application form also requires candidates to select their preferred test centers from available cities to facilitate examination scheduling and interview location preferences. Next, candidates must pay the application fee online using secure methods such as debit/credit cards, net banking, or UPI. The application fee varies by category, like INR 2,600 for General, EWS, and OBC aspirants and INR 1,300 for SC, ST, and PwD candidates. Before final submission, candidates should check their registration form to ensure all details are correct.
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The following is the Step-by-Step guide for filling the CAT 2025 application form:
Step 1: Online Registration and Creating a User ID and Password
The first step is to visit the official CAT website: https://iimcat.ac.in
Click on the ‘Register’ button under the “New Candidate Registration” section.
Fill in basic personal details: full name (as per 10th certificate), date of birth, valid email ID, mobile number, and nationality.
Click ‘Generate OTP’ to receive an OTP on your mobile and email.
Enter the OTP for verification and submit the registration form. Upon successful registration, you will receive a User ID and Password via email and SMS.
Step 2: Log in and Fill Application Form:
Log in using your User ID and Password on the CAT website.
The application form is divided into six main sections: Personal Details, Academic Details, Work Experience, Programmes, Test City Preferences, and Declaration.
Step 3: Submit Documents: Upload scanned copies of required documents like photograph, signature, etc., in prescribed formats and size.
Step 4: Application Fee Payment: Now, pay the application fee based on your category using debit/credit cards, net banking, or UPI through authorized payment gateways like BillDesk or PayU. After successful payment, you will see a confirmation message and receive a transaction number. Save this for future reference.
Step 5: Final Submission and Confirmation: After completing all sections and payment, submit the application form.
CAT Exam 2025 Application Fee
The CAT Exam 2025 Application Fee varies for different categories, which can be paid online via various payment methods. For General and Other Backwards Class category students the application fee is INR 2600/-. The following is the latest application fee for all candidates applying for CAT this year-
Work experience proof when claiming experience
Government-issued photo ID proof (e.g., Aadhaar, Passport) for verification
Payment credentials for fee payment (debit/credit card, net banking, or UPI)
A recent passport-size photograph, which should have a white background, not older than 6 months
Scanned signature on white background
Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets and certificates
Graduation marksheets and degree certificates
Final year certificate (for candidates in the final year of graduation), issued by the Principal or HoD, as per the format on the official CAT website
Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS) if applicable, self-attested, and uploaded in PDF format
PwD certificate, if applicable, self-attested and uploaded in PDF format
Scribe certificate, if applicable
CAT Exam 2025 Correction Window
The CAT Exam correction window will tentatively open on 27 September 2025 for a limited period of time. Using this, the candidates can make modifications in certain aspects of the application form, such as photograph, date of birth, email ID, permanent address, and test city preferences. Candidates must stay updated on our website for the latest information on the CAT exam correction window to know the exact dates for the CAT correction window.
Frequently Asked Questions
The last date to fill out the CAT application form was 20 September 2025.
Registration is conducted online via the official CAT portal with form filling, document upload, and fee payment.
The exam fee is INR 2600 for general category candidates, with concessions for reserved categories.
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks (45% for reserved categories) or be final year undergraduates.
You can find the CAT application form at the official website www.iimcat.ac.in