The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kozhikode has released the CAT 2025 admit card for the upcoming Common Admission Test (CAT). Candidates who registered for the exam can now download their hall tickets from the official website iimcat.ac.in using their CAT ID and password.
The CAT 2025 examination will be conducted on November 30, 2025, across 170 cities in India. The test will be held in three sessions. This year, around 2.95 lakh candidates have registered for one of the most competitive MBA entrance exams in the country.
Key Takeaways On CAT 2025 Admit Card
- Admit Card Released: November 12, 2025
- Exam Date: November 30, 2025
- Conducting Body: IIM Kozhikode
- Exam Mode: Computer-based (CBT)
- Total Candidates: Around 2.95 lakh
- Exam Centres: 170 cities across India
- Duration: 120 minutes with 3 sections
Steps to Download CAT 2025 Admit Card
- Visit the official website iimcat.ac.in
- Click on the ‘Registered Candidate Login’ option
- Enter your CAT Application ID and Password
- Click on ‘Admit Card’ to view your hall ticket
- Check all details carefully and download the admit card
- Take a printout for the exam day
Candidates can download the admit card until November 30, the day of the examination. It is important to carry a printed copy of the admit card along with a valid photo ID proof to the exam centre.
CAT Exam Pattern and Key Details
The Common Admission Test (CAT) is a computer-based exam that assesses a candidate’s aptitude for management programs offered by IIMs and other top business schools. The paper consists of three sections:
- Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC)
- Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR)
- Quantitative Ability (QA)
Each section is timed for 40 minutes, and candidates cannot switch between sections during the test. The total duration of the exam is 120 minutes.
Also Read: UPSC CSE Mains Result 2025 Released: 2,736 Candidates Qualify for Interview
Important Instructions for Candidates
Candidates should verify all details on the admit card, including their name, photograph, test city, and reporting time. Any discrepancy must be reported immediately through the official helpdesk.
Mock tests and sample papers will be available on the official CAT portal to help students get familiar with the exam interface. The CAT 2025 result is expected to be declared in the first week of January 2026.
About CAT 2025
The CAT 2025 exam is being conducted by IIM Kozhikode, under the convenership of Professor P. N. Ram Kumar. The scores will be used not only by IIMs but also by non-IIM member institutions for their MBA and management programs.