CAT 2025 Admit Card: Release Date Announced, Check How To Download Here

The admit card for CAT 2025 will be released on 5 November 2025 just a few days before the exam. The exam is to be held on 30 November 2025 for the upcoming academic session. Candidates must carry a printout of the card on the exam day to be allowed entry into the exam hall. Registration for CAT started on 1 August and will remain open until 13 September 2025. Candidates planning to join one of the top B schools in India should fill out the registration form as soon as possible. While doing the registration the applicants are advised to keep all the documents ready for an easy registration form filling process. 

CAT is one of the toughest competitive exams in the country as more than 3 lakh students are expected to take the exam this year. CAT is also the gateway to the IIM institutes and the top business schools in India.

Important Dates For The CAT 2025 Exam

Steps To Download The CAT 2025 Admit Card

Applicants can follow the simple steps given below to download their CAT 2025 admit card.

Step 1- After the admit cards are released on 5 November visit the official CAT website at iimcat.ac.in.

Step 2- Look for the tab Registered Candidate Login link on the homepage.

Step 3- Candidates will then have to enter their CAT registration number and password.

Step 4- After logging in, look for the Admit Card option on the student dashboard.

Step 5- Click on the link to view your CAT 2025 admit card.

Step 6- Verify all details mentioned on the admit card for correctness.

Step 7- Download and save the admit card in PDF format on your device.

Step 8- Take at least two printed copies of the admit card to carry to the exam center.

Documents Required To Register For The CAT 2025 Exam

Given below is a list of mandatory documents required in order to successfully register for the CAT exam:

• A valid email ID and mobile number for registration and OTP verification.

• A recent passport size photograph with a white background.

• A scan of the candidate’s signature image in the prescribed format.

• Marksheets and certificates of Class 10.

• Bachelor’s degree, and any higher education or professional degrees.

• Marksheets and certificates of Class 12.

• Work experience certificate/details if applicable.

• Caste certificate, if applicable, such as SC, ST, etc.

• Credit card, Debit card, Net banking, or mobile wallets for the application form fee payment.