Updated on 25th January 2025 | 3:00 PM | #CATAdmitcard
The CAT admit card 2025 is most probably to be released in the first week of November 2025. The CAT hall ticket is provided by the IIMs, the CAT exam's governing body, and is a vital document for students taking the CAT 2025 since it is used to authenticate the candidate's details on the day of the test. Also, CAT admit card carries the candidates’ application number and exam slot details, along with the Google Map link directing you to your exam center.
Candidates must download their CAT exam admit card prior to the exam date and take two printouts to avoid any last-minute hassles. To obtain the CAT 2025 admit card, candidates must successfully complete the CAT 2025 registration process. To download it, they will have to use their CAT login ID and password. Those who do not bring their CAT 2025 hall ticket or ID card will not be permitted to take the exam.
The CAT admit card 2025 will be released in the first week of November, i.e. on November 5th, 2025, approximately 15-20 days before the examination. Some other important dates for the CAT admit card are in the table below.
CAT Hall Ticket 2025 |
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Event |
Dates |
CAT 2025 admit card download |
First week of November 2025 |
CAT 2025 exam date |
November 30, 2025 (Tentative) |
CAT 2025 admit card release mode |
Online |
CAT admit card login link |
iimcat.ac.in |
CAT admit card credentials required |
CAT login ID and password |
CAT 2025 admit card validity |
For CAT 2025 only |
CAT 2025 result date |
Third Week of December 2025 |
*Generally, CAT takes place on the fourth Sunday in November. Based on that logic, the CAT 2025 exam date should be November 23, 2025. However, because CAT 2020 took place on the fifth Sunday, it may be assumed that CAT 2025 will take place on November 30, 2025.
Once released, the CAT admit card can be retrieved from the official website, iimcat.ac.in. Candidates can download the CAT 2025 admit card using their CAT login ID and password.
Candidates must only download their CAT 2025 hall ticket after carefully ensuring that the information is correct. In the event of a discrepancy, contact the test helpdesk on the official website.
On the exam day, you must have a printed copy of your CAT exam admission card with you. To download the CAT hall ticket, follow these instructions.
Steps To Download CAT Admit Card 2025 |
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Steps To Be Followed |
Actions To Be Taken |
Visit the Official Website |
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Login |
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Access Your CAT Admit Card |
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Download and Print |
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Note: The examination authority will also email the direct link of CAT 2025 admit card PDF to candidates in the registered email IDs.
Also, in case of any discrepancy in the information on the admit card, it should immediately be corrected by contacting the CAT exam authorities using the helpdesk section on the official website. You can also contact officials using the information provided below.
For queries regarding CAT 2025 Registration, Application and Payment Processing, and Document uploading:
You can give a call from Monday to Saturday, only from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (excluding National holidays).
The Common Admission Test admit card contains essential details that candidates need to know for the exam day. The details mentioned on the CAT exam admit card typically include:
When applicants obtain their CAT hall ticket 2025, they should verify for errors to ensure that all of the information is correct. Here are some important errors to look for:
If any candidate discovers any errors in their CAT 2025 hall ticket, they should take immediate steps to rectify them. One of the best ways is to contact the CAT helpdesk immediately upon noticing any errors and use one of the following contact options:
Ideally, the CAT admit card should provide a Google Maps link or QR code leading to the exact location of your test center. Use this link to navigate to the center and familiarize yourself with the route.
Here's how to use the Google Map link to the CAT exam center on CAT Admit Card:
While downloading the CAT admit card 2025, candidates may face certain technical and other problems. Given below are the three possible problems candidates usually encounter while downloading the CAT admit card and their solutions:
Candidates must carry the following items along with their CAT admit card to their designated CAT exam center.
1) CAT Admit Card: Applicants need to download their admit card from the official CAT website, print it out well in advance, and make sure their signature and photo are on it.
2) Valid ID Proof: Carry any one of the following original and valid IDs:
3) Stationery: Bring black or blue ballpoint pens to mark answers on the rough paper. Avoid using gel pens or any other writing instruments not allowed by the exam guidelines.
Check that all documents are in good condition and that the information on your admit card corresponds to the details on your ID proof. Arrive at the exam center long before the reporting time to avoid last-minute tension and problems.
The CAT 2025 exam will be conducted on a single day in three slots. The exam slots will be allotted to candidates on a first-come, first-served basis, and also based on gender diversity. Here are the CAT exam timings for your reference:
CAT Exam Timings 2025 |
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CAT Exam Slot |
Exam Timing |
Reporting time |
Last Entry Allowed |
Slot 1 |
8:30 AM to 10:30 AM |
7:00 AM |
8:15 AM |
Slot 2 |
12:30 PM to 2:30 PM |
11:00 AM |
12:15 PM |
Slot 3 |
4:30 PM to 6:30 PM |
3:00 PM |
4:15 PM |
The exam instructions are mentioned on the applicants' admit cards. Furthermore, the conducting body publishes distinct CAT instructions for bell times, test conducting standards, and regulations. Some key test guidelines are provided below.
CAT 2025 will most probably take place on the last Sunday of November 2025 in 110 different cities. Candidates can choose up to six cities for CAT exam center allotment at the time of filling out the CAT application form 2025. Make sure one selects the test cities nearby to the candidate's place to avoid any hassle in case one gets their last preference.
Below is the list of CAT test cities for your reference. Check the list and make the necessary arrangements well before the exam.
List of CAT Test Centers |
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CAT Test Centers 2025 |
CAT Exam Test Cities 2025 |
Andaman & Nicobar |
Port Blair |
Andhra Pradesh |
Anantapur, Guntur, Kurnool, Rajahmundry, Visakhapatnam, Chirala, Kadapa, Nellore, Tirupathi, Vizianagaram, Chittoor, Kakinada, Ongole, Vijayawada |
Arunachal Pradesh |
Itanagar- Naharlagun |
Assam |
Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar, Tezpur |
Bihar |
Arrah, Darbhanga, Patna, Aurangabad, Gaya, Purnea, Bhagalpur, Muzaffarpur |
Chandigarh |
Chandigarh-Mohali |
Chhattisgarh |
Bilaspur CG, Bhilai Nagar, Raipur |
Delhi |
Other-New Delhi |
Dadra and Nagra Haveli Daman and Diu |
Silvassa |
Goa |
Panaji-Madgaon |
Gujarat |
Ahmedabad, Anand, Gandhinagar, Mehsana, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara, Vapi |
Haryana |
Ambala, Faridabad, Gurugram, Hisar, Kurukshetra |
Himachal Pradesh |
Bilaspur-HP, Hamirpur, Kangra, Shimla |
Jammu & Kashmir |
Jammu, Samba, Srinagar |
Jharkhand |
Bokaro Steel City, Dhanbad, Hazaribagh, Jamshedpur, Ranchi |
Karnataka |
Belagavi (Belgaum), Bengaluru, Hubli-Dharwad, Kalaburagi (Gulbarga), Mangaluru (Mangalore), Mysuru (Mysore), Shivamogga (Shimoga), Udupi |
Kerala |
Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Kannur, Kollam, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Palakkad, Thrissur, Trivandrum |
Ladakh |
Leh |
Lakshadweep |
Kavaratti |
Madhya Pradesh |
Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur, Sagar, Satna, Ujjain |
Maharashtra |
Ahmednagar, Akola, Amravati, Aurangabad (CS Nagar), Bhiwandi, Chandrapur, Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nanded, Nashik, Navi Mumbai, Palghar-Boisar, Pune, Raigad, Sangli, Satara, Solapur, Thane, Vasai, Wardha |
Manipur |
Imphal |
Meghalaya |
Shillong |
Mizoram |
Aizawl |
Nagaland |
Kohima |
Odisha |
Balasore, Berhampur, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Rourkela, Sambalpur |
Puducherry |
Puducherry |
Punjab |
Amritsar, Bhatinda, Jalandhar, Ludhiana- Phagwara, Patiala |
Rajasthan |
Ajmer, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Sikar, Udaipur |
Tamil Nadu |
Chennai, Coimbatore, Kanchipuram, Madurai, Salem, Tiruchirappalli, Tirunelveli, Vellore |
Telangana |
Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, Warangal |
Tripura |
Agartala |
Uttar Pradesh |
Agra, Aligarh, Bareilly, Ghaziabad, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Mathura, Meerut, Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar, NOIDA-Greater NOIDA, Prayagraj, Varanasi |
Uttarakhand |
Dehradun, Haldwani, Roorkee |
West Bengal |
Asansol-Durgapur, Bankura, Burdwan, Howrah, Kalyani-Hooghly, Kolkata, Siliguri |
Along with the CAT Admit Card, you must carry a valid government-issued photo ID proof such as Aadhar card, passport, driver's license, PAN card, or Voter ID card for identity verification on the exam day.
No, you cannot change your exam center after downloading the CAT Admit Card. Ensure to choose your preferred exam center during the registration process itself.
Prohibited items in CAT exam include electronic devices, study material, communication gadgets, wristwatches, bags, food, stationery, and accessories.
Yes, it is mandatory to affix a recent passport-sized photograph on your CAT Admit Card. The photograph should be clear and recognizable, reflecting your current appearance.
Yes, there is a dress code for the CAT exam. Candidates are advised to wear simple and comfortable clothing.CAT exam does not allow heavy jewelry, noisy or revealing clothing, electronic devices, hats, caps, scarves, high heels, or outerwear. Avoid inappropriate symbols or messages on clothing.