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Candidates who were expecting the hall ticket on November 5 will now be able to download it from November 12, 2025, through the official website www.iimcat.ac.in . The admit card will remain accessible until November 30, 2025, which is also the date of the Common Admission Test.

According to the latest update, the admit card will be issued to nearly 2.95 lakh candidates who successfully registered for the exam this year. The revised schedule comes amid technical preparations by the conducting authority.

Despite the delay in admit card availability, there is no change in the exam date. CAT 2025 will be held on November 30, 2025, in three sessions across designated centres nationwide.

How to Download CAT 2025 Admit Card

Candidates can follow these steps once the link is activated:

1. Visit iimcat.ac.in

2. Click on ‘Registered Candidate Login

3. Enter User ID and Password

4. Click the Admit Card download link

5. Save and take a printed copy for exam day

Candidates are advised to carefully check details on the hall ticket such as name, photograph, signature, exam centre address, reporting time, and exam guidelines. A valid photo ID will be required along with the admit card on the day of the examination.

With the CAT exam being one of the most competitive MBA entrance tests in India, management aspirants are encouraged to use the additional time to strengthen their preparations and plan their travel to the exam centre in advance.