CAT 2025 Admit Card out: Check how to download hall ticket from iimcat.ac.in and other other guidelines

CAT Admit Card 2025 Released: The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kozhikode has released the CAT 2025 admit card on its official website, iimcat.ac.in. The Common Admission Test (CAT) is among India’s most competitive entrance exams for MBA and management programmes at top business schools, including the IIMs. Candidates who registered for the exam can download their hall tickets by logging in with their User ID and Password.

The admit card will contain crucial details such as the exam slot, reporting time, and test centre address. CAT 2025 is scheduled for November 30 and will be held in three sessions — morning, afternoon, and evening — across more than 150 cities in India.

Admit card release details

Candidates are advised to download the admit card well in advance from iimcat.ac.in and verify all information carefully. The card is a mandatory document for entry into the exam centre, and no candidate will be permitted without it.


Key details:

• Conducting body: IIM Kozhikode
• Admit card release date: November 12, 2025
• Exam date: November 30, 2025
• Exam mode: Computer-based test (CBT)
• Total slots: Three (Morning, Afternoon, Evening)

Steps to download CAT 2025 admit card

1. Visit the official website — iimcat.ac.in
2. Click on “Registered Candidate Login”
3. Enter your User ID and Password
4. Click on “Admit Card” to view and download
5. Print a clear copy for exam-day use

Candidates should ensure that the photograph and signature on the admit card are clear and match the details uploaded during registration. In case of any discrepancy, they must immediately contact the CAT helpdesk through the contact information provided on the website.

Details mentioned on the admit card

The admit card will include:

• Candidate’s name, photograph, and signature
• Registration number and roll number
• Exam date and slot (Session 1, 2, or 3)
• Reporting and gate closing time
• Test city and exam centre address

Exam day guidelines for CAT 2025

Candidates must follow the prescribed exam-day instructions to ensure a smooth process:

• Carry a printed admit card and valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar, passport, PAN card, or driver’s licence).
• Arrive at the exam centre at least 60 minutes before the reporting time.
• Items such as calculators, smartwatches, pens, and mobile phones are not allowed.
• Rough sheets will be provided inside the exam hall.
• The signature on the admit card must be done in front of the invigilator.