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.
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.
Read key highlights of CAT admit card 2025:
CAT Admit Card 2025 | Details |
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CAT admit card 2025 download start date | 05-Nov-2025 |
CAT admit card 2025 download start time | 10:00 am (tentative) |
CAT admit card 2025 download last date | Available till exam day |
CAT 2025 admit card release mode | Online |
CAT admit card login link | Available 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 IIMs | IIMs do not send admit card hardcopy. Candidates should download and carry. |
CAT help desk contact numbers | CAT exam centre email: [email protected] CAT exam centre help line: 1-800-210-0175 (Toll Free) |
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.
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 admit card release dates are as below.
CAT Admit Card Event | Date | Time |
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Admit Card Upload by IIMs | November 5, 2025 | 11:30 AM |
CAT Admit Card Download Start Date | November 5, 2025 | 11:30 AM onwards |
Last date to download CAT Admit Card | November 30, 2025 | Before test session start time |
CAT exam date | Sunday, November 25, 2025 | Exam in 3 slots in Morning, Afternoon and Evening |
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:
Common Errors in CAT Admit Card
These are some common errors found in the CAT admit cards of candidates in past years:
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 2025 Exam Centre at IIM Kozhikode
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 |
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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 and guidelines that the candidate must follow at the test centre and during the exam are given below:
Given below is the list of documents that they can carry as ID proof:
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