CAT Exam Centers 2025: IIM Kozhikode will announce the list of CAT exam centers 2025 on the official website. CAT 2025 will be conducted in multiple test centers across 170 test cities in India on November 30, 2025. Note that Gurgaon and Faridabad have been clubbed as 1 city in Haryana along with Noida and Greater Noida in UP.
While filling CAT Application form 2025, candidates can choose 5 CAT Exam Center locations from the list of cities. The center allotted by the conducting IIM is final and absolute.
In case you fill in the wrong choices for CAT exam center, then you can edit the same during CAT application form correction. Read More
IIM will release CAT Admit Card 2025 in 5,November 2025. Exact location of CAT Exam Center allotted to the candidate will be mentioned on their CAT Admit Card 2025. Like last year, Google map link facility will be provided so that candidates can easily reach their CAT exam center on time.
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How to Select CAT Exam Center 2025?
While filling CAT Application Form 2025 candidates have the opportunity to select up to 5 exam cities. CAT Exam Center allotted to the candidates depends on the city of their preference filled in the application form. Candidates can opt for the CAT Exam Center by following these simple steps.
- Step 1: Register for CAT 2025 by visiting the official website – iimcat.ac.in
- Step 2: Create a login ID and fill the online application form.
- Step 3: Proceed to 'select test city'.
- Step 4: There you need to select up to 5 cities as per preference. The city mentioned first will mean that it is preferred the most and the last filled city means least preferred.
- Step 5: Continue with the rest of the application and make payment of the exam fee to submit the application form.
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Ques. How do I know my CAT exam centre?
Ans. You can check your CAT exam centre by downloading your amidt card from the official website: iimcat.ac.in. After logging in with your User ID and Password, your admit card will display the exact exam centre name, city, address, and reporting time.
During the registration, candidates can select up to 5 preferred test cities in order of priority and the final exam centre is allotted based on the preferences and seat availability.
Ques. How to see the CAT slot?
Ans. The CAT slot can be checked by logging in to the official CAT website: iimcat.ac.in. and downloading the CAT admit card or application PDF which will have information about your exam slot, date, and time under the section titled “Test Slot / Shift / Assessment Details.
Ques. Can I change my CAT Exam Centre?
Ans. No, you cannot change the CAT Exam Centre, if the admit card is released or if the final exam centre has been allotted.
You can only change the exam city or centre during a short correction window, which opnes right after the registration ends.
State Wise List of CAT Exam Cities 2025
The complete list of CAT Exam Center is provided on the official CAT website- iimcat.ac.in. Candidates can check the state-wise list of CAT exam cities given below.
| State / Union Territory | Test Cities |
|---|---|
| Andaman & Nicobar Islands | Port Blair |
| Andhra Pradesh | Guntur Kakinada Kurnool Nellore Rajahmundry Tirupathi Vijayawada Visakhapatnam Vizianagram |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Itanagar-Naharlagun |
| Assam | Dibrugarh Guwahati Silchar Jorhat Tezpur |
| Bihar | Muzaffarpur Patna Bhagalpur Darbhanga Gaya Arrah |
| Chandigarh | Chandigarh |
| Chhattisgarh | Bhilai Raipur Bilaspur |
| Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu | Silvassa |
| New Delhi | New Delhi |
| Goa | Madgaon Panaji |
| Gujarat | Ahmedabad Anand Gandhinagar Rajkot Surat Vadodara Mehsana |
| Haryana | Ambala Faridabad-Gurugram |
| Himachal Pradesh | Simla Bilapur Hamirpur |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Jammu Srinagar |
| Jharkhand | Dhanbad Jamshedpur Ranchi Hazaribagh |
| Karnataka | Belagavi(Belgaum) Bengaluru Hubli-Dharwad Mangaluru(Mangalore) Mysuru(Mysore) Udupi Kalaburagi(Gulbarga) Shivamogga(Shimoga) |
| Kerala | Ernakulam Kollam Kozhikode Thrissur Trivandrum Kottayam Kannur |
| Ladakh | Leh |
| Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal Gwalior Indore Jabalpur Sagar Satna Ujjain |
| Maharashtra | Ahmednagar Amravati Aurangabad\ Jalgaon Kolhapur Mumbai Nagpur Nanded Nashik Navi Mumbai Pune Raigad Satara Solapur Thane Vasai Palghar Bhiwandi Boisar |
| Meghalaya | Shillong |
| Manipur | Imphal Ukhrul |
| Mizoram | Aizawl |
| Nagaland | Kohima |
| Odisha | Balasore Berhampur Bhubaneswar Cuttack Dhenkanal Sambalpur Rourkela |
| Puducherry | Puducherry |
| Punjab | Bhatinda Jalandhar Ludhiana Mohali Patiala Amritsar |
| Rajasthan | Ajmer Jaipur Jodhpur Kota Sikar Udaipur Bikaner |
| Tamil Nadu | Chennai Coimbatore Madurai Tiruchirappalli Tirunelvelli Salem Vellore |
| Telangana | Hyderabad Karim Nagar Warangal |
| Tripura | Agartala |
| Uttar Pradesh | Agra Bareilly Ghaziabad Gorakhpur Greater Noida – Noida Kanpur Lucknow Mathura Meerut Muzaffarnagar Varanasi Aligarh Jhansi Moradabad Prayagraj |
| Uttarakhand | Dehradun Roorkee Haldwani |
| West Bengal | Asansol Bankura Burdwan Durgapur Hooghly Howrah Kalyani Kolkata Siliguri |
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Reporting timing at CAT Exam Centers
- CAT 2025 exam is going to be held in 3 sessions at each center- forenoon, afternoon, and evening.
- The forenoon session is from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM. Reporting time for the forenoon session is 7:30 AM.
- The afternoon session is from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM. Reporting time for the afternoon session is 11:30 PM.
- The evening session is from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Reporting time for the afternoon session is 3:30 PM.
- Entry in the exam centers will end at-
- 8:15 AM for the forenoon session
- 12:15 PM for the afternoon session
- 4:15 PM for the evening session
Ques. What are the centres for CAT exams?
Ans. The CAT exam is conducted at physical test-centers (computer labs) across India. The candidates can select upto 5 preferred test cities while filling out the application form, the final centre is then allotted based on the availability.
Ques. What percentile is 37 marks in cats?
Ans. The 37 marks in CAT can place you in the ~75-85 percentile bracket, which is competitive for a significant number of MBA programs in India like: Newer IIMs and good private B-schools such as Woxsen Business School, ISME Bangalore, UPES Dehradun, and BML Munjal University.
Ques. Is a CAT exam taken from home?
Ans. No, you cannot take the CAT exam from home, the CAT is not a home-based exam, it is a computer-based test (CBT), conducted at designated test-centres with physical infrastructure and supervision.
Ques. Which college has a 70 to 80 percentile in CAT?
Ans. If your CAT percentile lies between 70-80 then, there are many reputed private and Tier-2 B-Schools aross India provides admission in this percentile range like, BIMTECH, Greater Noida accepts candidates around the 70 percentile mark.
- Similarly, Amrita School of Business, Coimbatore, with a cutoff around 75 percentile, offers average placements as high as ₹24.84 LPA.
- Other reputed colleges like Jaipuria Institute of Management (cutoff ~75 percentile, ₹11.29 LPA average placement)
- XIME Bangalore (~75 percentile, ₹9.6 LPA average placement), and IFMR GSB (KREA University) (~78–80 percentile, ₹13.06 LPA average placement).
CAT 2025 Admit Card
CAT Admit Card will be released by the conducting IIM on 5,November, 2025. Candidates can download their hall ticket from the official website- iimcat.ac.in.
- Admit card is to be submitted to the invigilator at the end of the exam.
- CAT Admit Card contains the following details:
| Details on CAT Admit Card | |
|---|---|
| Name of the Candidate | Registration Number |
| Category and PwD Status | Date of Birth |
| Google Map Link | Date and Day of the Test |
| Test Time and Session | Test City and Center |
| Reference Number | Set of Instructions |
CAT 2025 Google Map Link Facility
- The e-version of CAT 2025 Admit card contains a google map link facility through which candidates can get to know the exact location of their CAT exam center.
- Such a feature is very helpful in eliminating the last-minute chaos during reaching the test center.
- Candidates are advised to visit the exam center once before the actual test day.
- A contact number of the center is also available through the link, candidates can use it for any sort of center related queries.
CAT Exam Center 2025: Important Instructions
- Details regarding the CAT Exam Center is mentioned in CAT admit card.
- For the convenience of the candidate, Google Map Link has been provided in the e-Admit Card which will guide the candidate to CAT exam center location.
- Candidates cannot change CAT Exam Center once allotted. Therefore all the CAT 2025 aspiring candidates are advised to fill the preferences carefully.
- An original valid ID proof- Aadhar Card, Passport, Driving License, PAN Card, Voter ID, College ID, Employer ID, or Identification Affidavit is to be presented at the gates of the exam centers.
- No item other than admit card and ID proof is allowed inside the exam centers.
- Candidates will be asked to remove their footwear before entering the examination hall.
- Jewelry, watches, electronic gadgets like mobile phones, calculators, etc. or any other metal item are not allowed inside the exam centers.
COVID-19 Guidelines for CAT Exam Centers 2025
Due to COVID-19 pandemic, candidates will be required to follow certain precautionary safety measures to ensure protection from COVID-19 on the exam day:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Wear a mask | Mandatorily wear a face mask. No candidate will be allowed to enter the exam center without the same. |
| Hand Sanitizer | Carry a 50 ml bottle of hand sanitizer for frequent sanitization. |
| Social Distancing | Follow all social distancing norms laid down at the respective exam centers. |
| Self Declaration Form | Submit a duly filled self-declaration form that will be available for download with the admit card. |
| Carry your water bottle | You can carry a transparent water bottle to the exam center. |
Documents Required at CAT Exam Centers
Candidates are required to carry the below-mentioned documents with them to their CAT exam centers 2025 on the exam day:
- A printout of CAT 2025 Admit Card
- COVID-19 Self Declaration form
- Any of the following ID proofs in photocopy and original:
| Voter ID | PAN Card |
| Aadhar Card | Passport |
| Driving License | College ID/ Employer ID |
Dos and Don’ts at CAT Exam Center
| Do’s at CAT Exam Center | Don’ts at CAT Exam Center |
|---|---|
| Report the exam center as per the timings mentioned in your admit card. | Late candidates will not be allowed to enter the exam hall. |
| Carry Admit Card, Id Proof | Do not take any electronic items with you. |
| Follow the instructions shown on your screen before starting the test. | Do not use keyword, however, a virtual calculator will be provided on the screen. |
| Cooperate with the staff for Biometric verification. | Candidates will not be allowed to exit the exam center before exam hours are over. |
CAT Interview Centers 2025
For candidates called for CAT Interview, given below are the interview cities for respective IIMs.
| IIM | Interview City/Center |
|---|---|
| IIM Ahmedabad | Ahmedabad, Bangalore, New Delhi, and Kolkata |
| IIM Bangalore | Bangalore, Kolkata, and New Delhi |
| IIM Lucknow | Bangalore, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, New Delhi, and Hyderabad |
| IIM Indore | Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Indore, Kolkata, Mumbai, and New Delhi |
| IIM Calcutta | Kolkata, New Delhi, Mumbai |
| IIM Kozhikode | Kozhikode, New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata |
| IIM Shillong | Shillong, Kolkata, New Delhi, Mumbai |
| IIM Rohtak | Chennai, Bangalore, Delhi, Kolkata, and Mumbai |
| IIM Ranchi | Chennai, Bangalore, Delhi, Kolkata, and Mumbai |
| IIM Raipur | Chennai, Bangalore, Delhi, Kolkata, and Mumbai |
| IIM Trichy | Chennai, Bangalore, Delhi, Kolkata, and Mumbai |
| IIM Udaipur | Chennai, Bangalore, Delhi, Kolkata, and Mumbai |
| IIM Kashipur | Chennai, Bangalore, Delhi, Kolkata, and Mumbai |
| IIM Nagpur | N/A |
| IIM Bodh Gaya | IIM Calcutta |
| IIM Vishakhapatnam | IIM Bangalore |
| IIM Amritsar | IIM Kozhikode |
| IIM Sambalpur | IIM Indore |
| IIM Sirmaur | IIM Lucknow |
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CAT Exam Center 2025 FAQs
Ques. Can we choose our exam centers and slot for CAT 2025?
Ans. Yes. Candidates can select 6 CAT exam centers as per their preference but only 1 exam center will be allotted to candidates. The decision of allotting the exam center rests with the authority. However, candidates can opt for the slot.
Ques. How to use the google map facility link given in the admit card?
Ans. The e-version of CAT 2025 Admit card will contain a google map link facility through which candidates can know the exact location of their exam center. Candidates just need to clcik on the link provided in their e admit card to navigate through the exam center address.
Ques. Till when can we expect CAT 2025 Admit Card?
Ans. CAT Admit Card 2025 will be released from November, 2025 on the official website. CAT 2025 exam will be conducted on November 24, 2025, in 3 slots.
Ques. Who will release the list of exam centers for CAT 2025?
Ans. The conducting body i.e. IIM has released the updated list of CAT exam centers 2025 on the official website. Last year, the authority increased the list of exam cities from 150 to 170.
Ques. Where can we check our final allotted exam center?
Ans. The final allotted exam center can only be checked on the CAT admit card. Candidates must note the exam centers once allotted cannot be changed.
Ques. Can we change our exam center?
Ans. Yes, you can edit the chosen exam centers during the application form correction 2025. CAT exam center once allotted on the admit card cannot be changed. Therefore candidates are advised to select 5 CAT exam centers as per their preference only.
Ques. In how many cities will CAT 2025 be conducted?
Ans. Based on the this year’s CAT notification, the exam will be conducted in about 170 cities across various states of India. The complete list is provided by IIM.
Ques. How many preferences for test cities can we provide?
Ans. Candidates can select 5 CAT exam centers as per their preference while filling the application form but only 1 exam center will be allotted to candidates. The exam center allotted on the admit card will be final and no changes will be allowed later.
Ques. Which documents are we supposed to bring to the exam center?
Ans. The following documents are required at CAT Exam center:
- CAT 2025 Admit Card
- Valid ID Proof- Aadhar Card, Voter ID Card, PAN Card, Driving License, Passport, College ID Card, Employee ID Card.
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No, there are no CAT Exam Centers availiable in Nagaland. This year the list of CAT Exam Centers is going to be released along with the official notification by the IIM in July/ August 2022. This year the CAT exam is going to be held in 438+ test centers situated in 158 test cities across India.
To know more, refer to this link: State Wise List of CAT Exam Cities 2022
The CAT 2022 exam is going to be conducted in three sessions. These three sessions will be held in the forenoon, afternoon, and evening. The timings for the forenoon session are from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM. Also, the reporting timing will be at 7:30 AM.
For more information, refer to this link: Reporting timing at CAT Exam Centers