CAT 2025 Admit Card & Exam Day Guidelines

Facts Regarding the CAT 2025 Admit Card

• Download: The release date of CAT Hall Pass 2025 is November 5, 2025.

• Release Date 2025: The CAT Hall Pass can be downloaded until the day of the test.

• Exam Date 2025: Sunday, November 30, 2025

• Login Credentials Needed: User ID and Password of the CAT 2025

• Best Browsers for Downloading: The Latest versions of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Internet Explorer

Ways to Download the CAT 2025 Hall Ticket

To download your CAT 2025 hall ticket, follow these simple steps:

1. Go to the official website – //iimcat.ac.in.

2. Click on “Registered Candidate Login”.

3. Put in your password and user ID.

4. Once logged in find the link that says “Download CAT 2025 Admit Card”.

5. You click the link and your admit card will appear on the screen.

6. Download it and take at least 2 printouts (A4 size, in colour or black and white).

Details to Look for on the 2025 CAT Admit Card

After downloading, check that all the details mentioned on the admit card are accurate and clearly visible:

Note: If any of these are incorrect or missing then candidates are required to immediately contact the exam conducting authorities.

Common Mistakes to Watch Out For in the CAT 2025 Admit Card 

Before exam day candidates are advised to carefully go through the admit card of the CAT 2025 and look for the following mistakes or errors:

• Spelling mistakes in your name.

• Wrong date of birth.

• Incorrect registration number.

• Blurry or missing photo/signature.

• Incorrect reservation category (General/OBC/SC/ST/PwD etc.)

How Can Applicants Fix Mistakes on Their CAT 2025 Hall Ticket?

If you spot any error or mismatch in your admit card, contact the CAT Helpdesk immediately:

• Call: 1800-2108-720 (Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM)

• Email: [email protected] 

Note: Avoid waiting until the last minute as corrections take time and must be done before exam day.

Exam Day Guidelines for CAT 2025

On the day of the exam which is November 30, 2025 candidates must adhere to the given instructions strictly:

• Bring two printed copies of your CAT 2025 admit card to the testing centre.

• Before exam day, check your exam centre location using the Google Maps link provided in your e-admit card.

• You cannot request a change of exam centre under any circumstances.

• At the exam centre entrance, your IRIS (eye scan) and photo will be taken by the exam officials.

• Your photo and signature must be visible on the admit card.

• If the photo is not printed on the admit card paste a passport-size photo on it before going to the centre.

• Carry two regular (ballpoint) pens and any required documents. No extra items (bags, electronics, papers etc.) are allowed inside.

• A rough pad will be provided at the centre for calculations which must be returned after the exam with all pages intact.

• Friends or family are not allowed inside the exam centre.

• If you use a pacemaker, metal implant or any medical device bring the proper medical certificate with you.

• After the exam ends you must submit the signed admit card and the rough pad to the invigilator.

Documents Required at the Test Centre along with the CAT Hall Ticket 2025

For the purpose of verification, candidates are asked to carry their government photo ID proof to the test centre on the day of the CAT exam 2025. The government IDs for verification can be:

• Driving License (DL)

• PAN Card

• Voter ID

• Hall Ticket with Identification Affidavit

• Ration Card

• Passport

• Aadhaar Card

Step-by-Step Process for CAT 2025 Exam Day

1. Reach the CAT testing facility on time.

2. Find your assigned lab or exam room using the directions at the centre.

3. Show your admit card for checking.

4. Submit personal items like mobile phones, bags, wallets, etc. at the designated area.

5. Go through the security check (frisking is mandatory).

6. Verify your documentation (valid photo ID and admit card).

7. Proceed to your assigned lab or block as directed by the staff.

8. Complete the registration process including biometric verification and photo capture.

Timetable for the CAT 2025 Exam (Activities by Shift)

CAT 2025 Exam Dress Code Recommendations

On the day of the exam, candidates must adhere to the strict dress code rules established by the CAT exam testing authority. Some of these are given below: 

• Footwear: Avoid wearing thick-soled shoes or footwear. Prefer simple slippers or flat sandals.

• Clothing: Do not wear clothes with too many pockets. Two or three pockets are acceptable but they will be thoroughly checked.

• Jewellery: Do not wear any jewellery or accessories like rings, earrings, bangles or chains.

• Female Candidates must keep the following things in mind: 

• Avoid applying mehendi (henna) or any kind of body art on your hands.

• Wear light makeup if needed.

• Dress modestly and avoid heavy or flashy outfits.

Items Restricted Inside the CAT Exam Room

Certain things are restricted inside the CAT exam hall. Candidates must not carry these things to the centre as it may have consequences: 

• Cell phones

• Smartwatches or fitness bands

• Bluetooth devices or earphones

• Cameras

• Handbags or purses

• Shades 

• Jewellery or metallic accessories

• Calculators or electronic gadgets

• Food items or drinks

Note: Only the admit card, ID proof and two pens are allowed. All other items must be left outside the exam hall.