Don’t Miss Out! CAT 2025 Registration Closes Today At 5 PM – Get Your Application In

As the clock winds down to 5:00 PM IST today, September 13, 2025, over 11 million aspiring management students across India scramble to complete registrations for the prestigious Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025. Conducted by the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode this year, CAT stands as the gateway to top Indian Institutes of Management and more than 1,200 other business schools, making this deadline crucial for thousands aiming to secure their seats.

Important Highlights About CAT 2025 Registration

Registration opened on August 1, 2025, and will close sharply today at 5:00 PM.

The exam is scheduled for November 30, 2025, across over 170 test centers nationwide.

The CAT will be held in three slots (morning, afternoon, evening) to manage the large number of candidates.

General and EWS/OBC candidates must pay a registration fee of Rs 2,600, while SC/ST/PwD candidates pay Rs 1,300.

Eligibility requires a bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks or residing in final graduation year (relaxed to 45% for reserved categories).

Candidates must upload scanned photographs, signatures, and input educational and personal details while completing their application.

The registration process requires verification via OTP on mobile and email, which grants access to the user ID and password to complete the application.

Up to five preferred exam cities can be selected, with city allotment based on availability and first-come-first-served basis.

Admit cards will be available for download from November 5 to November 30, 2025.

Navigating The Last Day Rush

With website traffic peaking on the final day, aspirants are urged to complete their application early in the day to avoid connectivity issues. Precise checking of details and document formats can prevent last-minute rejections.

Applicants can partially save and revisit incomplete application forms, ensuring flexibility for thorough completion before the deadline.

The exam pattern remains a 120-minute test with three sections testing Quantitative Ability, Verbal and Reading Comprehension, and Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning, each lasting 40 minutes.

A Milestone Year For CAT

Last year attracted over 3.3 lakh registrations, and this year’s figures promise to eclipse earlier records, signaling rising demand for management education amid India’s competitive job market and economic growth.

Enhanced test city proliferation reflects efforts to widen access and convenience to diverse geographic applicants, encouraging broader participation.

The Road Ahead

For those who successfully register at iimcat.ac.in, rigorous preparation awaits to tackle CAT’s challenging sectional tests that evaluate analytical, verbal, and data interpretation skills.

This registration deadline marks the last opportunity to join the pool aspiring for admission into elite management programs that shape India’s future business leaders and entrepreneurs.

Sources: iimcat.ac.in, Shiksha.com, MBAUniverse, Times of India, Dainik Jagran