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The Common Admission Test (CAT) is one of the most prestigious national-level entrance exams in India for those students seeking admission into MBA and other Management programs offered by the renowned Indian Institute of Management (IIMs) and several other top business schools. The CAT is conducted annually by one of the IIMs on a rotational basis. This year, CAT 2025 is being administered by the Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode (IIMK).
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The Indian Institute of Management will hold a computer-based Common Admission Test 2025 (CAT 2025) on November 30, 2025, in three sessions. CAT 2025 will offer admissions to IIMs’ Post-graduate and Fellow, and Doctorate programs.
The online application for online registration for the CAT 2025 will begin from August 1, 2025, and will conclude on September 13, 2025. The admit card will be available for download from November 5- 30, 2025. The result will be declared in the first week of January 2026 (tentative).
Dates | Events |
August 1, 2025 | Online registration begins |
September 13, 2025 | Online registration concludes |
November 5-30, 2025 | Admit card download dates |
November 30, 2025 | Exam dates |
First Week January 2026 | Result declaration tentative date |
List of IIMs Offering Admission through the CAT 2025
In the CAT 2025, all 21 Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) will participate in the admission process for their flagship MBA and PGDM programs. The Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025 will be administered in 170 cities spread across India, and candidates will only be given option to select five test cities in order of their preference.
These institutes are renowned for their academic excellence and experienced faculty, industry exposure and excellent placement records. From the oldest and most established IIMs like Ahmedabad, Bangalore, and Calcutta to the newer IIMs like Jammu and Bodh Gaya, each institute offers a different and unique learning experience.
List of Non-IIM Institutes Offering Admission through CAT 2025
While the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) are the most-sought after institutions for CAT aspirants, several top-ranked non-IIM institutions across India also accept CAT scores for admission into their MBA and PGDM programs. These institutes are known for their rigorous academic curriculum, strong industry connections and impressive placement records.
From public institutions like FMS Delhi and IITs to reputed private B-schools like MDI Gurgaon and SPJIMR Mumbai, CAT 2025 opens doors to a wide range of prestigious management colleges beyond the IIMs.
Below is the list of non-IIM Institutions offering admission to their MBA and PGDM programs through the CAT scores:-
List of Non-IIM Institutions | |
FAQs: CAT 2025 — Quick Answers
A: Registration starts on August 1, 2025 (10:00 AM) and ends on September 13, 2025 (5:00 PM).
A: No age or attempt restrictions—eligible candidates can take the exam multiple times.
A: All 21 IIMs and over 1,200 other institutions across India.
A: Bachelor’s degree holders with minimum required marks, plus final-year students meeting criteria.
