IIM Kozhikode will release the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025 admit card tomorrow, November 12, 2025 . Candidates registered for the exam must download their hall ticket from the official website, iimcat.ac.in. The CAT 2025 examination is scheduled for November 30, 2025 . This computer-based test serves as a key entrance exam for postgraduate management programs across India.
The admit card, also known as the hall ticket, is a mandatory document for entry to the test center. It will contain essential information for each candidate, including the assigned city, test center address, and specific exam slot. Candidates require their login credentials to access and download the document online.
CAT 2025 Examination Overview
The Common Admission Test (CAT) is a national-level management entrance examination. One of the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) administers it annually. For 2025, IIM Kozhikode is the conducting body. It serves as a prerequisite for admission to Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) programs at IIMs and various other business schools.
| Overview Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Event Name | CAT 2025 Admit Card Release |
| Exam Name | Common Admission Test (CAT) |
| Conducting Body | Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kozhikode |
| Academic Year | 2025-26 |
| Official Website | iimcat.ac.in |
| Exam Stream | Management |
| Exam Mode | Online, Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Exam Level | Postgraduate (PG) |
| Programs Offered | MBA, PGDM |
| Admit Card Release Date | November 12, 2025 |
| Exam Date | November 30, 2025 |
| Exam Duration | 2 hours |
| Exam Sections | Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR) Quantitative Aptitude (QA) |
| Exam Slots | 3 |
| Test Cities | 170 |
How to Download CAT 2025 Admit Card
The CAT 2025 hall ticket will be issued exclusively online. Candidates must follow these steps to download their admit card:
- Visit the official CAT 2025 website at iimcat.ac.in .
- Locate and click on the ‘login’ option on the homepage.
- Enter your CAT ID and password into the designated fields in the login window.
- Click on the ‘Submit’ button to access your applicant dashboard.
- View your admit card details. Verify all information for accuracy.
- Download the admit card. Print multiple copies for future use and exam day.
Candidates must carry a printed copy of the admit card to the exam center. Digital copies will not be accepted. Failure to produce a valid admit card will prevent candidates from appearing for the examination.
Information on Your Admit Card
Upon downloading, candidates must carefully check all details printed on their CAT 2025 admit card. Discrepancies should be reported immediately to the CAT helpdesk. The admit card will contain the following key information:
- Candidate’s Name
- Date of Birth
- Gender
- Category (e.g., General, SC, ST, OBC, PwD)
- Candidate’s Photograph
- Candidate’s Signature
- Candidate’s Address
- CAT 2025 Exam Date and Assigned Slot
- Exam Centre Address
- Reporting Time to the Exam Centre
- Important Exam Day Guidelines and Instructions
Candidates should ensure their name, photograph, and signature match their application details. The exam center and reporting time are specific to each candidate and must be noted carefully.