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Last Updated on October 9, 2025 by MBAUniverse.com News Desk

CAT admit card 2025 will be released on CAT official website iimcat.ac.in on November 5, 2025. To download the CAT 2025 admit card, candidates should login by using their CAT login ID and password. MBAUniverse.com will publish direct CAT admit card download link 2025 before the release date. CAT admit card is a mandatory document to enter the CAT exam centre. Read all about CAT admit card 2025 dates, download process, exam day guidelines, dos and don'ts and other important details in this article.

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What is CAT Admit Card?

CAT admit card 2025 is the passport to your CAT Exam as without carrying it, you will not be allowed to enter the CAT exam centre on CAT exam day. You must carry the hard copy of your CAT admit card 2025, with photo affixed on it, to CAT exam center otherwise you will not be allowed to enter the test center. CAT 2025 Admit Card is a mandatory document for taking the CAT 2025 examination. CAT 2025 admit card is also called as CAT 2025 hall ticket. 

CAT 2025 Admit Card Highlights

Read key highlights of CAT admit card 2025:

CAT 2025 Admit Card Highlights

CAT Admit Card 2025Details
CAT admit card 2025 download start date05-Nov-2025
CAT admit card 2025 download start time10:00 am (tentative)
CAT admit card 2025 download last date Available till exam day
CAT 2025 admit card release modeOnline
CAT admit card login linkAvailable on iimcat.ac.in
Login credentials required CAT login ID and password
Recommended Browsers Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer
CAT Admit Card Hardcopy by IIMsIIMs do not send admit card hardcopy. Candidates should download and carry. 
CAT help desk contact numbersCAT exam centre email: [email protected] 
CAT exam centre help line: 1-800-210-0175 (Toll Free)

Information available in CAT Admit Card 2025

CAT 2025 admit card will contain following formation, which you must check with your official records.  In case of any error, you should seek help of the examination authority for rectification to avoid any hassle during the identification process on the exam day.

  • Candidate name
  • Candidate caste
  • Candidate's date of birth
  • Candidate's photo
  • Candidate's signature
  • CAT Registration number
  • CAT Exam Date and time
  • CAT 2025 exam slot
  • CAT 2025 exam centre address
  • CAT exam related instructions
  • Emergency contact number

How to Download CAT 2025 Hall Ticket?

You can view and download CAT exam admit card from official CAT website in by following simple steps given below.

1. Logon to CAT official Website iimcat.ac.in 
2. Enter CAT Login ID & Password
3. Click on ‘Admit Card’ link. 
4. Click on PDF file 'Admit card', your admit card is downloaded now
5. Take print out of CAT Admit card and verify details

Read more details on each step below.

Step 1: Logon to Official CAT Website iimcat.ac.in
The first step to download your CAT admit card is to logon to CAT official website. On CAT admit card release date (Nov 5), CAT website can be slow to open. So be patient!

Step 2: Enter CAT Login ID & Password
Next, you should complete CAT admit card 2025 login by entering your CAT user Id and CAT password. Once you have logged in, you will be able to download your CAT admit card pdf document.

Step 3: Click on ‘Admit Card’ Link
After login, you will see ‘Admit Card’ link. Click on it and it will open the page with your admit card.

Step 4: Click on ‘Admit card’ Pdf 
At admit card page, click on the pdf file Admit card image on the right hand corner. Click on it to download your Admit Card.

Step 5: Take Print Out and Key Verify Details 
After downloading the Admit card, you should verify all the details mentioned on it. Then, take at least 2 prints on A4 size paper and affix your identical photo graph on the hard copy of the CAT Admit card. 

CAT 2025 Admit Card Download Dates

CAT admit card release dates are as below.

CAT Admit Card Event DateTime
Admit Card Upload by IIMsNovember 5, 202511:30 AM
CAT Admit Card Download Start DateNovember 5, 202511:30 AM onwards
Last date to download CAT Admit Card November 30, 2025Before test session start time 
CAT exam dateSunday, November 25, 2025Exam in 3 slots in Morning, Afternoon and Evening

CAT Admit Card Errors to Check, Verify

Immediately after downloading the CAT admit card, you should check all the information mentioned on it and match the information you filled in your CAT application form 2025:

  • Name of the candidate printed on the CAT admit card 2025 should be same as in CAT 2025 application form
  • Registration number of the candidate on the CAT admit card 2025 must be the same as the registered user ID
  • Date of birth should be the same as mentioned on the CAT application form and official documents
  • Caste category status should same as in CAT application form 2025
  • PwD/DA status should be same as mentioned in the CAT application form
  • Test centre location must be in one of the cities mentioned in your CATA application form
  • Candidate's photograph must be clearly visible on the CAT 2025 admit card
  • Candidate's signature must be clearly visible on the CAT 2025 admit card

Common Errors in CAT Admit Card
These are some common errors found in the CAT admit cards of candidates in past years:

  • Name Spelling Mistakes: Errors in your name, parent’s name, or other personal details.
  • Incorrect Date of Birth: An incorrect or mismatched date of birth
  • Discrepancies in Exam Date or Time: A mismatch in the assigned exam slot
  • Photograph/Signature Issues: Blurred, incorrect, or missing photograph or signature
  • Incorrect Category Details: Discrepancies in the category (General, SC/ST, OBC, etc.)

How to rectify the Admit Card Mistakes?
If you find any mistake in the admit card, don’t panic. You should immediately contact the CAT exam centre by mail and over phone for rectification.

CAT Exam Help Line

  • CAT exam centre email: [email protected]
  • CAT exam centre help line: 1-800-210-0175 (Toll Free)

CAT 2025 Exam Centre at IIM Kozhikode

  • Phone: Phone: +91 495 2809219 | +91 495 2809696
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Address: C/o Admissions Office, INDIAN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT KOZHIKODE, IIMK Campus P.O, Kozhikode, Kerala, PIN - 673 570

CAT Admit Card Delay 
While CAT admit card is expected to be released by IIM CAT on November 5, there can be an unexpected delay. Check admit card dates for last 10 years in the table below.

CAT exam year

Scheduled date of Release

Actual Date of release

Convening IIM

CAT 2014

October 16, 2014

October 19, 2014

IIM Indore

CAT 2015

October 15, 2015

October 25, 2015

IIM Ahmedabad

CAT 2016

October 18, 2016

October 24, 2016

IIM Bangalore

CAT 2017

October 18, 2017

October 25, 2017

IIM Lucknow

CAT 2018

October 24, 2018

October 24, 2018

IIM Calcutta

CAT 2019

October 23, 2019

October 23, 2019

IIM Kozhikode

CAT 2020

October 28, 2020

October 28, 2020

IIM Indore

CAT 2021

October 27, 2021

October 27, 2021

IIM Ahmedabad

CAT 2022

October 27, 2022

October 27, 2022

IIM Bangalore

CAT 2023

October 25, 2023

November 7, 2023

IIM Lucknow

CAT 2024

November 6, 2024

November 6, 2024

IIM Calcutta

CAT 2025

November 5, 2025

November 5, 2025 (Expected)

IIM Kozhikode

CAT Exam Day Instructions 2025

CAT exam day instructions and guidelines that the candidate must follow at the test centre and during the exam are given below:

  • Documents to carry: Candidates must carry two copies of the CAT 2025 admit card and a photo ID proof (original and photocopy). Remember that only CAT 2025 admit card and photo ID card are allowed inside the exam hall.
  • Affix Photo: Candidates must affix their photo on the admit card printouts. The photo should be same as uploaded in the CAT application form.
  • Reporting Time: Candidates must reach the CAT exam centre as per the reporting time mentioned in their admit card.
  • Locate Exam Hall: Candidates should use the Reference Number printed on the CAT 2025 admit card for identifying the exam hall door/wing/lab at the test venue on the day of the test.
  • Don’t Sign Admit Card Before Hand: Candidates are not supposed to sign their CAT admit card beforehand. The admit card is to be signed only inside the exam hall in front of the invigilator.
  • Don’t Carry Prohibited Items: Mobile phone, calculator, IPad or any other gadget is prohibited inside the examination hall. Candidates are advised not to carry bags or luggage to the CAT 2025 exam centre as there will be no provision of bag deposit. Jewellery that contains metal, clothes with pockets, jackets and footwear with big heals are prohibited inside the exam hall.
  • CAT Dress Code: While there is no CAT exam dress code, remember that big Jackets, hoodie, coats, cardigans with many pocket, caps and headgeard will not be allowed.
  • Metal Detector: Candidates with a metal implant, pacemaker, etc. in their body will be required to bring medical certificate of the same.
  • Writing pad and pen provided: Writing pad and pen will be provided by the authorities for rough work which will have to be submitted before leaving the test hall. Candidates will be required to write their name and registration number on the writing pad.
  • Submit CAT Admit Card copy after exam: Candidates must leave the invigilator's copy of their CAT admit card 2025 in the examination hall.

Given below is the list of documents that they can carry as ID proof:

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

CAT Admit Card FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

A. You can download CAT Admit Card on November 6, 2025.
A. No, you need to download the Admit Card from CAT exam website by using your CAT ID and Password.
A. You should contact the CAT help desk on phone 1800 210 1088 (Toll Free) or e-mail ([email protected]). Mention your CAT registration number and other details in correspondence.
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