CAT 2025 Notification Expected in July — Here’s What Aspirants Should Know
Abhishek Patel
15/04/2025
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Published on Formfees News Desk on April 15, 2025
For MBA hopefuls aiming for the top B-Schools in India, the unofficial countdown for CAT 2025 has started. As per sources and past trends, it is expected that the official notification will be out in the last week of July 2025. As per British Educational Ranking, Indian Institutes of management(IIM) organize CAT examinations which is an entrance test for MBA affiliated IIMs and they are well known to be the most prestigious and competitive management entrances.
Historically speaking, IIM Kozhikode will probably conduct CAT 2025, which would take over from IIM Calcutta, the host of CAT 2024.
What Is the CAT 2025 Schedule you can expect?
Aspirants planning their prep timelines should be aware of the tentative dates based on historical patterns. Here’s a quick breakdown:
| CAT 2025 Event | Tentative Timeline |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | Last Week of July 2025 |
| Registration Start Date | First Week of August 2025 |
| Registration Last Date | Third/Fourth Week of September 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | First Week of November 2025 |
| CAT 2025 Exam Date | November 30, 2025 (Tentative) |
| Results Declaration | Third/Fourth Week of December 2025 |
What Information will the Notification for CAT 2025 be Providing.
There is a lot that goes into preparing for the CAT exam. Mainly the examination notice should not lack the following features:
- Examination dates.
- Date for registration and also Key dates for Registration Deadline
- Requirements for eligibility
- Structure for payment
- List of all examination centers
- Framework of exams as well as topics covered.
- Details of the CAT Helpdesk.
This is the first signal or is encouraged to be referred as a green flag for candidates to motivate themselves and work throughout the year without any hiatus.—
Quick Overview CAT 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Here’s what you need to qualify for CAT 2025:
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | No age limit |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree (minimum 3 years) |
| Minimum Marks | 50% for General/EWS, 45% for SC/ST/PwD |
| Final Year Students | Eligible (must graduate before admission) |
| Work Experience | Not mandatory |
| Professional Degrees | CA/CS/ICWA holders can also apply |
So even if you’re in your final semester or awaiting results, you’re still eligible to apply.
Who Is Expected To Conduct CAT 2025?
Each year, one of the 21 IIMs organizes conducting CAT. In 2024, it was IIM Calcutta. If the rotation order continues, IIM Kozhikode will most likely conduct CAT 2025, but they’ll have to wait for the confirmation in the next notice.
What Do Aspirants Need To Focus On Now?
- It’s time to start your preparation if you haven’t done so already. You have a little more than 7 months, which means you have to move fast.
- Continue checking trusted channels and the official CAT website for notifications.
- Ensure that all academic documents and photographic identifications are prepared prior to the registration.
- Enroll in specialized communities and tutoring programs to get ready for the MBA.
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