CAT 2025 Notification Likely This Week (Jul 25): Key Dates & Brochure Highlights

July 22, 2025 | New Delhi — The CAT 2025 notification is likely to be released this week. As per updates, the tentative release date is July 25, 2025, along with the official brochure on iimcat.ac.in.

So, students who want to get into top MBA colleges, including 21 IIMs and more than 1,300 B-schools, should get ready now. Although the final dates will be confirmed in the brochure, here is what we expect. This year, IIM Kozhikode will conduct the CAT 2025 exam. So, students can also visit their website for any help or updates.

Expected Key Dates from the Brochure

Below is a simple list of important dates students must note. These will help plan better.

Even though these are not final, students must stay alert. The brochure will give clear details soon.

What Will the Brochure Include?

Once the brochure is released, it will explain many things. So, students must read it carefully. It will include:

• Eligibility criteria: Students must hold a bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks. For SC/ST/PwD, the required marks are 45%.

• Registration process: The brochure will guide how to register. It will also show the fee details. (₹2,500 for General/EWS/OBC and ₹1,250 for SC/ST/PwD).

• Exam pattern: There will be three sections – VARC, DILR, and QA. The total number of questions may be between 66 to 70, and students will get 120 minutes.

• Marking scheme: For each correct answer, students will get +3 marks. For each wrong MCQ, -1 mark will be deducted.

• Test centres and shifts: The exam will be held in over 150 to 170 cities. The brochure will give clear shift details too.

• Reservation rules: It will also explain seat reservations and rules for each category.

What Should Students Do Next?

Right after the notification is out, students should follow these simple steps:

• First, check the brochure on July 25 at iimcat.ac.in.

• Then, prepare your documents, such as your bachelor’s degree, photo, signature, and ID proof.

• After that, get ready to register online from early August to September 21, 2025.

• Also, start practicing mock tests and solve previous year papers.

• Lastly, mark the exam date – November 30, 2025 and plan your study section-wise.

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Why This CAT 2025 Notification Matters

This notification is very important. It helps students understand the rules and schedule. Moreover, it clears doubts about the exam pattern, fees, and who can apply. So, once students read the brochure, they can prepare with full focus.

The CAT 2025 notification is likely to be released around July 25, 2025. So, students should stay alert and ready. Once the brochure comes, read every part carefully. Then, register early and start studying smartly.

With the right steps, students can reach top MBA colleges in India. So, all the best to every CAT 2025 aspirant – your journey begins now!