Earlier, the admit card was scheduled for release on November 5, but the date was postponed by a week. The CAT 2025 exam is set to be held on November 30, 2025, across 170 test cities in India.
CAT 2025 Admit Card — Steps to Download
Candidates can follow the below steps to download their admit card from the official portal:
1. Visit iimcat.ac.in
2. Click on ‘Registered Candidate Login’
3. Enter your CAT User ID and Password
4. Click on ‘Admit Card’ option
5. Download and take a printout of your CAT 2025 hall ticket
Key Details on CAT Admit Card 2025
- It is the primary identity document for the exam.
- Only printed copies will be accepted at the exam centre.
- Candidates must paste a passport-size photograph on the admit card.
- Do not sign the admit card beforehand.
- The signed and stamped copy should be preserved until admission is complete.
CAT 2025 Exam Details
The CAT 2025 exam will be held on November 30, with a total duration of 2 hours. The test will include three sections —
- Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC)
- Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR)
- Quantitative Aptitude (QA)
Each section will have a 40-minute time limit, while PwD candidates will receive an additional 13 minutes per section.
Latest Updates
November 12, 2025 – CAT 2025 Mock Test Released
IIM Kozhikode has also activated the official CAT 2025 mock test link at iimcat.ac.in. The mock test is available without login for all registered candidates.
November 12, 2025 – CAT 2025 Exam Pattern Reminder
The exam will be held in three sessions of 2 hours each, maintaining a sectional time limit of 40 minutes per section.