How to Register for CAT 2025 Error Free? Check Mistakes to Avoid While Filling CAT Application Form

CAT 2025 registration is now open on the official website, and students can fill out the CAT 2025 application form until 13 September 2025. Before proceeding with registering for CAT 2025, aspirants must be aware of the mistakes to avoid while filling out the CAT application form.

• Always verify the CAT 2025 URL and make sure it is the official website of CAT 2025.
• To register for CAT 2025, students must have a valid and unique Email ID and Mobile Number.
• Aspirants must check the CAT 2025 eligibility criteria before filling out the CAT 2025 application form.
• Six steps included in the CAT 2025 application process are Personal Details, Academics, Work Experience, Programmes, Test City, and Payment.
• Students must upload scanned images of a passport-sized photograph and signature.
• A passport-sized photograph must not be older than six months.

Browsers recommended for filling out the CAT 2025 application form error-free include Mozilla Firefox (version 122 to 141), Google Chrome (version 114 to 138), and Microsoft Edge (version 114 to 137).

Related Links

• CAT 2025 Eligibility
• CAT 2025 Registration
• CAT Exam Dates 2025

Key Summary

• CAT 2025 registration must be completed online on the official website only.
• Before CAT 2025 registration, students must check CAT 2025 eligibility criteria.
• Students must have a valid Email ID and Mobile Number for CAT 2025 Registration.
• The CAT application 2025 must be completed in 6 steps, including Personal Details, Academics, Work Experience, Programmes, Test City, and Payment.
• Students must upload documents required for CAT 2025 registration as per the specifications prescribed by IIM Kozhikode.
• Photographs of candidates must not be older than 6 months for the CAT registration 2025.

CAT 2025 Application Form- Common Mistakes to Avoid

Candidates need to provide a lot of information like qualifications, documents, certificates, photo & signature, work experience, and other details. Aspirants must check below the mistakes to avoid while filling out the CAT 2025 application form.

• Unverified URL- Before starting to fill out the CAT application form 2025, students must verify the URL and make sure the URL is the official website of CAT 2025.
• Unsecured Websites- Candidates must avoid submitting personal and payment information on unsecured websites during the CAT 2025 application form filling. Any suspicious activity must be reported to CAT help desk at cat2025_helpdesk@iimk.ac.in.
• Incorrect CAT 2025 Registration Details- Aspirants must register for CAT 2025 using a valid and unique Email ID and Mobile Number, and must add personal details as per the official documents.
• Incorrect CAT Application Form Details- The CAT application form 2025 must be filled out as per the official documents of the candidates. Filling in incorrect personal, academic, and other details in the CAT 2025 application form may result in rejection of the CAT application form.
• Uploading Incorrect Documents- Students must upload documents as per the guidelines prescribed by the concerned authority. Uploading defective documents may lead to rejection of the CAT application.

Before submitting the CAT application form, students must review the application form and then submit it, as no edits are allowed after submitting the CAT 2025 application form.

Steps to Register for CAT 2025 Application Form

Candidates can register for CAT 2025 online by visiting the official website – iimcat.ac.in till the registration window is open. Candidates are advised to follow the process to register for CAT 2025 error-free:

• Visit the official website of CAT 2025.
• Click on the ‘Register’ button available under the ‘New Candidate Registration for CAT 2025’ box.
• Fill out the required details, such as the Name of the Candidate, DOB, Email Address, Country, and Mobile Number, and click on the ‘Generate OTP’ button to complete the registration process.
• Now, fill in and submit the CAPTCHA code as shown in the image.
• Enter the OTP received on the registered mobile number and click on the ‘Validate the OTP’ tab to verify your Email ID and mobile number.
• After validation, click on ‘Reverify’ and verify your basic details by ticking the check box.
• Submit the registration form.
• After submitting the CAT 2025 Registration form, you will receive the User ID and Password on the registered email address and/or on the registered mobile number.
• Now, log in to the official website as a ‘Registered Candidate’ using your User ID and Password.
• After login, you will be redirected to the ‘Applicant Details Page’ with all your basic personal details.
• Navigate to the ‘Go to Application’ tab available at the top right side to fill out CAT 2025 application form.
• Add all the necessary details in the application form, such as personal details, academic details, work experience, programme details, and test city preferences.
• Candidates must attach all the required documents according to the prescribed specifications.
• Now, tick the checkbox in the declaration tab and enter the CAPTCHA, and proceed with payment.
• Pay the non-refundable amount of INR 2400 (INR 1200 for SC/ST/PwD category) as a CAT 2025 application fee through the available payment mode.
• After successful payment, the candidate will receive an application confirmation email at their registered email ID.

Also Check

• CAT 2025 Login
• CAT 2025 Notification

Use the Compatible Browsers Only

Candidates are advised to use a laptop or desktop for CAT 2025 Registration. The following are the recommended browsers to fill out the CAT 2025 application form:

• Mozilla Firefox (Version 122 to 141)
• Google Chrome (Version 114 to 138)
• Microsoft Edge (Version 114 to 137)

Keep These Documents Ready for CAT 2025 Registration

Candidates are required to upload all the necessary documents, such as educational qualifications documents, a photograph, a signature, and other documents inthe CAT 2025 application form. Candidates are advised to keep the following documents and information ready before starting the CAT 2025 Registration process:

• SSC/ 10th/ Equivalent mark sheet
• HSC/ 12th/ equivalent/ Diploma mark sheet
• Bachelor’s degree mark sheet
• Master’s degree mark sheet
• Other professional degree mark sheet
• Final-year candidate needs a mark sheet of the second year and a final-year certificate from the college
• Scanned passport-size photograph and signature
• Scanned PDF of certificate of category (EWS, NC-OBC, SC/ ST) issued by the competent authority (if applicable )
• Scanned PDF of PwD certificate issued by the appropriate medical authority (if applicable)
• Details of work experience (if any)
• Online banking details to pay application fees
• List of preferred IIM programmes
• List of preferred CAT exam centers

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Download Category and PwD Certificates PDFs

Upload Documents in the Correct Format and Size

The documents uploaded while filling out the CAT application form must be in the prescribed format issued by the authorities in Hindi/ English only. The following are the specifications of documents to fill out the CAT Application Form 2025:

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CAT 2025 Document Upload Guidelines by IIM

Use a Valid Email ID and Mobile Number for Registration

Candidates must provide a valid and unique email address and mobile number during CAT 2025 registration as the OTP for verification and notification for the CAT 2025 admit card & CAT 2025 results are received on this same email ID and mobile number. Candidates must note that the email ID and mobile number cannot be changed once submitted.

Review and Verify CAT 2025 Application Before Final Submission

Cross-check and verify all the details provided by you in the CAT 2025 application form. All information must be valid and the same as mentioned on the official documents, as this information will be verified by the allotted institutes at the time of admission.

However, if by any chance wrong information is furnished, then you can wait for CAT application form correction window to open for editing the uploaded photograph, signature, other documents, and test city preferences. In case of other wrong details, you can also fill out a new CAT 2025 application form using a new valid email ID and phone number before the last date of CAT 2025 registration.
 

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CAT Application Form Correction Window

Select the Test City Wisely

Although you can select up to six locations as your desired test city for CAT 2025, the actual allocation is done based on the seat availability in that specific center and location.

Additionally, you won't be able to select your own CAT 2025 exam time slot (morning, afternoon, or evening). So, pick your six CAT test city preferences wisely according to your location. The test cities you select must be ones you can visit and stay easily on exam day.

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List of CAT Exam Cities 2025

Application Fee Payment

CAT 2025 application submission will be completed only after the payment of the application fee. The CAT application form fee can be paid through credit card, debit card, UPI, or net banking.

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• CAT 2025 Application Fee
• CAT 2025 Admit Card
• CAT 2025 Reservation