The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) will release the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025 hall ticket on November 12, 2025. Candidates who have registered for the exam can download their admit cards from the official website, iimcat.ac.in, using their login credentials. The hall ticket is a crucial document, as it contains important details about the exam date, time, and centre.
The CAT 2025 exam is scheduled to take place on November 30, 2025, in three sessions across 170 cities in India. It is one of the most competitive management entrance exams in the country and serves as the gateway to admission in prestigious IIMs and other top B-schools.
Candidates can easily download their CAT 2025 hall ticket by following the simple steps below:
Visit the official website of IIM CAT — iimcat.ac.in.
On the homepage, find and click on the link that says ‘Download CAT 2025 Admit Card’ or ‘CAT Hall Ticket 2025 PDF’.
Enter your application login ID and password in the given fields.
Once logged in, your hall ticket will appear on the screen.
Check all the details carefully, download the hall ticket PDF, and take a printout for future reference.
The hall ticket will include details such as:
Candidate’s name and photograph
Roll number and application number
Date of birth
Exam date and session timing
Exam centre name and address
Instructions for exam day
It is mandatory to carry a printed copy of the hall ticket along with a valid photo ID proof (such as Aadhaar card, PAN card, passport, or voter ID) to the examination centre. Without these, candidates will not be allowed to enter the exam hall.
The CAT 2025 will be conducted for admission into postgraduate management programmes offered by 21 Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) and several other top management institutes across the country.
The test will be conducted in three sessions on the same day — morning, afternoon, and evening — to accommodate lakhs of applicants. The exam will be computer-based, and the duration of the paper will be 120 minutes (2 hours). Each of the three sections will have a time limit of 40 minutes.
The three main sections of CAT 2025 are:
Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC)
This section checks the candidate’s language and comprehension skills.
It includes questions from passages, grammar, and sentence correction.
Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR)
This section tests a candidate’s analytical and reasoning abilities.
It involves interpreting charts, graphs, and solving logical puzzles.
Quantitative Ability (QA)
This section focuses on mathematical problem-solving.
Questions are based on topics like arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and data sufficiency.
The CAT 2025 question paper will have a total of 66 questions, presented in both Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and Type-In-The-Answer (TITA) formats. Each correct answer carries 3 marks, while 1 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer in the MCQ section. There is no negative marking for TITA questions.
Candidates are advised to prepare well for all three sections, as performance in each section holds equal importance. Strong time management and regular mock tests can significantly improve performance.
Candidates appearing for the CAT 2025 must follow all the exam guidelines mentioned on the hall ticket. Here are some key points to remember:
Reach the exam centre at least one hour before the reporting time to avoid any last-minute rush.
Carry your printed admit card and original photo ID proof without fail.
Do not bring prohibited items like calculators, mobile phones, watches, or study material inside the exam hall.
Follow all instructions given by the invigilators during the test.
Once the test starts, switching between sections will not be allowed, as each section is timed separately.
Candidates should double-check their exam centre location before the test day and plan their travel accordingly. Since CAT is conducted in multiple sessions, the question papers may vary slightly in difficulty, but the results are normalized to ensure fairness.
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The Common Admission Test (CAT) is one of the most popular and competitive exams in India for students aspiring to pursue an MBA or management degree. It is conducted by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) on a rotational basis every year.
Scores from CAT are used not only by IIMs but also by many leading private and public business schools across India. The test evaluates a candidate’s aptitude in areas such as logical reasoning, verbal ability, and quantitative skills — all key qualities needed for future managers and business leaders.
After the exam, the CAT results are expected to be announced in January 2026. Based on their scores, candidates will be shortlisted for the next stages of the selection process, which include Written Ability Test (WAT), Group Discussion (GD), and Personal Interview (PI).
A good CAT score can open doors to top IIMs like Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Calcutta, Lucknow, and Kozhikode, among others, making it one of the most sought-after exams for management aspirants.
For further updates, including the direct link to download the CAT 2025 hall ticket, candidates should regularly visit the official website — iimcat.ac.in. It is advisable to download the admit card as soon as it is released on November 12 to avoid last-minute technical issues.
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