CAT Registration Last Date (Extended): Check Eligibility Criteria for CAT exam, Registration, & Syllabus

The extended CAT registration last date is September 20, 2025. Previously, the last date to apply for CAT exam was September 13th. Interested and eligible candidates can access the CAT application form 2025 online at the official IIM CAT 2025 website- iimcat.ac.in. As per the CAT notification 2025, the CAT exam date is November 30th, 2025.

The CAT application process is online, and the registration link is currently available on iimcat.ac.in. In this blog, we’ve compiled all the most important dates of the CAT 2025 exam, including the registration date, CAT registration last date, and exam date. We’ve also included information on the CAT eligibility Criteria, Registration Process, Exam pattern, and Syllabus.

CAT Registration last date – Highlights

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CAT 2024 Exam Overview

CAT is the most competitive MBA entrance exam in India. Over 1,300 MBA colleges nationwide recognise the CAT exam and offer admission based on CAT scores. The CAT 2024 exam will be conducted in three sessions at nearly 375 examination centres in more than 167 cities nationwide. 

CAT Registration last date – Important Dates

IIM Kozhikode is going to oversee the CAT exam in 2025. The essential dates and timelines, including the CAT registration date 2025, the final date for CAT applications, the scheduled exam date and the expected result date, are detailed as follows:

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CAT Registration: Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for CAT 2025 include:

1. Candidates must have completed a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% aggregate or an equivalent CGPA (45% for SC, ST, and PwD/DA category).
2. Candidates in the final year of their bachelor’s degree or those awaiting results are also eligible to apply for CAT 2025.

• Aspirants with professional degrees like CA/ CS/ ICWA are also eligible for CAT 2025, provided they meet the minimum acceptable percentage.
• No upper age limit is specified, allowing working professionals to apply for CAT 2025.
• While work experience is advantageous for IIM admission, it is not compulsory for CAT application.

CAT Registration Process

CAT 2025 registration forms will be accessible on the IIMCAT website starting from the designated date. To enrol for the exam, candidates need to follow a simple process. Here’s a brief overview:

1. Visit the official website: iimcat.ac.in
2. Click on ‘new registration.’
3. Provide your name, date of birth, nationality, phone number, and email ID.
4. Complete the CAPTCHA code and verify registration with the OTP received.
5. Log in using the CAT ID shared via email to complete the form.
6. Enter personal and academic details.
7. Upload a recent passport-size photo and a scanned signature.
8. Choose preferred IIMs, courses, and test cities.
9. Pay the CAT application fee using a credit/debit card or net banking.

CAT Syllabus 

The CAT Syllabus includes three main sections: Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning, Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, and Quantitative Aptitude. The table below provides a breakdown of crucial topics for candidates.

Conclusion 

You should fill out the CAT application form 2025 soon and not wait for the CAT Registration last date. This will give you enough time to make any corrections, gather important documents, and focus on prep with a singular mind without worrying about anything else.