CAT 2025 Registration Closing Soon: Important Dates, Exam Details, and Top MBA Colleges

The Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025, conducted by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), is one of the most prestigious entrance exams for MBA and management aspirants in India. If you are planning to appear for CAT this year, it’s important to keep track of the deadlines, exam pattern, and registration process.

CAT 2025 Registration Deadline

The CAT 2025 registration window will close on September 13, 2025. Eligible candidates can complete their registration on the official website iimcat.ac.in.

• Exam Date: November 30, 2025 (Sunday)
• Exam Mode: Online, conducted in three shifts
• Admit Card Release: November 5 – November 30, 2025
• Exam Cities: Across 170 cities in India
• Centre Selection: Candidates can choose up to five preferred test centres during registration

CAT 2025: Top MBA Colleges as per NIRF 2025 Rankings

A good CAT score can open doors to India’s leading management institutions. Here are the top-ranked universities and B-schools for MBA programs as per NIRF 2025:

1. Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad – Rank 1
2. Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore – Rank 2
3. Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kozhikode – Rank 3
4. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi – Rank 4
5. Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Lucknow – Rank 5
6. Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Mumbai – Rank 6
7. Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Calcutta – Rank 7
8. Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore – Rank 8
9. Management Development Institute (MDI), Gurgaon – Rank 9
10. XLRI – Xavier School of Management, Jamshedpur – Rank 10

How to Register for CAT 2025?

Follow these simple steps to apply for the exam:

1. Visit the official website: iimcat.ac.in
2. On the homepage, click “New Candidate Registration”
3. Fill in your name, date of birth, email ID, country, and mobile number
4. Generate and verify the OTP
5. Complete the application form by entering the required details
6. Submit and download the confirmation slip

Once successfully registered, candidates can start preparing strategically for the exam, keeping in mind the time management, sectional cut-offs, and mock test practice.

Also Read: CAT 2025 Registration Begins August 1: IIM Kozhikode to Conduct Exam on November 30

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