CAT Admit Card 2025 – When and How to Download

Latest Updates – The CAT Admit Card for 2025 Exam can be downloaded from November 05 to November 30, 2025.

 📌 According to the CAT 2025 exam notification, IIM Kozhikode will conduct the exam on 30th November 2025, and candidates can apply for CAT registration till 20th September, 2025.

   📌 The registration for CAT 2025 exam is currently live from August 1 to September 20, 2025.

   📌 CAT 2025 exam will happen in 3 shifts in a computer-based test mode.

The notification contains all the most critical information about the exam – important dates, exam pattern, marking scheme, and other crucial details. The aspirants can download the admit card from the official website using their login credentials. Students who have successfully registered and paid the CAT registration fees can click the link below to download the admit card.

As most aspirants already know, the admit card is a crucial piece of documentation they must carry to their respective CAT centres to sit for the exam. Moreover, the admit card also contains key information about the test city and centre that students have been allotted. With the CAT 2025 admit card released, follow the simple steps in this blog to download it.

How to download the CAT admit card 2025?

The admit card for CAT 2025 exam will be available from 5th November to 30th November 2025. You can download it by logging into the official website. Here are the exact steps you need to follow to do so:

1. Open the official CAT 2025 website – iimcat.ac.in.
2. Click on the ‘Registered Candidate Login’ button.
3. You’ll be redirected to the login portal, where you must enter your user ID and password.
4. After you complete your CAT registration, ensure you input the correct user ID and password, as shared in your official email.
5. Once logged in, you’ll see the ‘CAT Admit Card’ tab on the top menu. Click on it.
6. Check all your details and download the admit card onto your device.
7. Don’t forget to keep two printouts of your admit card with you in case of emergencies.

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Details to check on your CAT admit card 2025

Your admit card is the most important document for the exam. Please make sure that all the details are correct and match your government-issued ID. Additionally, you can find the details about your test city and centre name with its location. Another aspect to keep in mind is your CAT slot. The CAT exam 2025 will happen in 3 slots – morning, afternoon, and evening. The time slots for the CAT exam are: 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM, and 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM.

You’ll have to reach your CAT exam centre based on your slot. The usual practice is to get the CAT exam centre at least one hour before exam time. 

Here are some of the other details you’ll find on the admit card:

1. Your name
2. Your category
3. Date of birth
4. Photo
5. Your signature
6. Registration number
7. Date and time of the exam
8. Exam slot
9. CAT 2025 exam centre address
10. Google map link to locate the exam centre
11. Emergency contact number
12. CAT exam day instructions

Don’t forget to read all the instructions before you sit for your exam. Keep a hard copy of the admit card ready along with your photograph and government-issued ID. You won’t be allowed to take anything inside apart from the admit card and ID. 

You’ll be given rough paper and a pen to work with, but remember – you cannot bring the rough paper outside the centre. 

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Facing problems while downloading your admit card

Downloading your CAT admit card from the official website, while straightforward, can become challenging when the website crashes. Here is how you can make sure you  don’t face issues while downloading your admit card:

1. Avoid attempting to download during periods of heavy traffic. The iimcat.ac.in website has a tendency to crash when the traffic becomes too much to handle. Instead, download your admit card a few days after it is released. Early mornings and late nights also work well.
2. Check your browser once. Using an incompatible browser can prevent the admit card from being displayed. The same goes for your internet connection. Poor connectivity and slow internet speeds can frustrate your download.
3. There have also been instances where students have used the wrong credentials to try and log into the portal. Ensure the credentials you are using are the same as the ones you received via email after you registered for CAT.
4. Sometimes, using an unsecured connection can also keep the captcha from loading. As long as your connection is secure and unmetered, you shouldn’t have an issue.
5. While corrections in your admit card are not possible at this time, the authorities have made provisions for genuine cases. If you find any discrepancies in your CAT admit card or are unable to download it despite your best efforts, reach out to the authorities using these channels:

• • Calling up the CAT toll-free helpline – 1-800-210-8720 (Toll-Free)
  • Sending an email to cathelpdesk@iimcat.ac.in

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Important documents for CAT 2025

There are only 2 key documents that you need to have with you on your exam day.

1. CAT admit card – Remember to affix your photograph to the admit card. Make sure the photo you attach is the same as the one printed on your CAT admit card.
2. Government-issued ID – Carry any one of the following valid IDs with you:

• • • Aadhaar card
    • Voter ID
    • Passport
    • PAN card
    • E-Aadhaar
    • Ration Card
    • College/University ID
    • Driver’s license

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FAQs

How to download the CAT admit card?

You can download the CAT admit card using the following steps:

1. Open the official CAT 2025 website – iimcat.ac.in.
2. Click on the ‘Registered Candidate Login’ button.
3. You’ll be redirected to the login portal, where you must enter your user ID and password.
4. After you complete your CAT registration, ensure you input the correct user ID and password, as shared in your official email.
5. Once logged in, you’ll see the ‘CAT Admit Card’ tab on the top menu. Click on it.
6. Check all your details and download the admit card onto your device.
7. Don’t forget to keep two printouts of your admit card with you in case of emergencies.

Do I have to carry the printout of the admit card to the CAT exam centre?

Yes, you must carry a hard copy of your admit card along with a government-issued ID to the exam centre.

Can I change the details on the CAT admit card?

No, you cannot change any details on the after it’s been issued.

When can I download the CAT 2025 admit card?

The admit cards for CAT 2025 exam will be available for download from November 5th to November 30th 2025. You can download it from the official website of  iimcat.ac.in.