CAT registrations have increased in previous years, with the highest increase in CAT registrations witnessed in 2023 (30%). Last year, registrations in CAT 2024 were less by 0.30% than in CAT 2023.
- In 2015, CAT witnessed 2,19,000 total CAT registrations, crossing the 2,00,000 mark for the first time.
- A total of 3,29,000 candidates registered for the CAT 2024 examination, including 1,19,000 female students, 2,10,000 male students, and 14 transgender candidates.
- As per the gender wise CAT registration statistics 2024, 67.53% belonged to the general category, 4.80% to EWS, 16.91% to NC-OBC, 8.51% to SC, and 2.25% to the ST category.
- In CAT 2023, a total of 3,30,000 candidates registered, and out of these, 2,88,000 candidates appeared.
- 3,40,000-3,50,000 registrations in CAT 2025 can be expected and out of these, over 3,00,000 students are expected to appear for CAT 2025 examination.
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Key Summary
- As per CAT registration trends from past years, number of CAT registrations increased by 11.25% in 2015, 11% in 2022 and 30% in 2023.
- CAT examination crossed 2 lakh CAT registrations in 2015, and 3 lakh registrations in 2022.
- Highest number of CAT registrations were witnessed in CAT 2023 with 3.30 registrations.
- This year, number of CAT 2025 registrations are expected to be around 3.50 lakh and a total of 3 lakh candidates are expected to appear for the examination.
Number of Students Registered/Appeared for CAT 2024
In CAT 2024, around 3,29,000 candidates registered for the examination, and out of these, 2,93,000 appeared.
- 2.10 lakh candidates were males and 1.19 lakh were females, and 14 were transgender.
- CAT 2024 witnessed 89% attendance.
- In CAT 2024, 14 candidates scored 100 percentile score.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Number of Candidates Registered | 3,29,000 |
| Number of Candidates Appeared | 2,93,000 |
| Attendance Rate | Approximately 89% |
| 100 Percentilers | 14 candidates achieved a 100 percentile score |
| Male to Female Ratio | 2.10 lakh males, 1.19 lakh females, 14 transgender |
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Category-Wise Number of Students Registered/Appeared for CAT 2024
The percentage of candidates registered for CAT last year is mentioned in the table below for each category.
| Category | Percentage of Candidates Registered | Percentage of Candidates Appeared |
|---|---|---|
| General | 67.53% | 67.20% |
| EWS | 4.80% | 5.09% |
| OBC | 16.91% | 17.5% |
| SC | 8.51% | 8.08% |
| ST | 2.25% | 2.12% |
| PwD | 0.44% (across categories) | 0.41% (across categories) |
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CAT Registration Trends Last 10 Years
As per the CAT registration trends in the last 10 years, CAT registrations crossed 2 lakhs in 2015 and 3 lakhs in 2023.
- The highest number of CAT registrations was witnessed in 2023 with 3.30 lakh registrations.
- From CAT 2022 to CAT 2023, CAT registrations increased by 30% highest so far.
- In 2024, 3.29 lakh candidates registered for the CAT examination.
| Year | Number of Students Registered (in lakhs) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.29 lakh |
| 2023 | 3.30 lakh |
| 2022 | 2.55 lakh |
| 2021 | 2.30 lakh |
| 2020 | 2.28 lakh |
| 2019 | 2.44 lakh |
| 2018 | 2.41 lakh |
| 2017 | 2.31 lakh |
| 2016 | 2.32 lakh |
| 2015 | 2.19 lakh |
| 2014 | 1.97 lakh |
| 2013 | 1.95 lakh |
CAT Gender Wise Registration Trends Last 10 Years
Aspirants can check the number of registrations category-wise in the last 10 years CAT examination in the table below.
| Year | Total Registered Students | Total Male Registered Students | Total Female Registered Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,29,000 | 2,19,000 | 1,19,000 |
| 2023 | 3,30,000 | 2,23,000 | 1,17,000 |
| 2022 | 2,55,501 | 1,44,417 | 77,763 |
| 2021 | 2,29,969 | 1,24,808 | 66,850 |
| 2020 | 2,27,835 | 1,15,143 | 75,000 |
| 2019 | 2,44,169 | 1,34,917 | 75,004 |
| 2018 | 2,41,000 | 1,36,075 | 73,326 |
| 2017 | 2,31,067 | 1,53,027 | 78,009 |
| 2016 | 2,32,436 | 1,30,839 | 64,503 |
| 2015 | 2,18,664 | 1,21,291 | 58,270 |
| 2014 | 1,96,951 | 1,37,740 | 59,211 |
| 2013 | 1,94,516 | 1,38,107 | 56,409 |
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CAT 2025 Total MarksNumber of Candidates Registered vs Number of Candidates Appeared for CAT
| Year | Number of Registered Candidates | Number of Appeared Candidates | How Much Increase/ Decrease? |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.29 lakh | 2.93 lakh | -0.30% |
| 2023 | 3.30 lakh | 2.88 lakh | +30% |
| 2022 | 2.55 lakh | 2.23 lakh | +11% |
| 2021 | 2.30 lakh | 1.91 lakh | +0.9% |
| 2020 | 2.28 lakh | 1.90 lakh | -6.6% |
| 2019 | 2.44 lakh | 2.09 lakh | +1.2% |
| 2018 | 2.41 lakh | 2.09 lakh | +4.3% |
| 2017 | 2.31 lakh | 1.99 lakh | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 2.32 lakh | 1.95 lakh | +5.9% |
| 2015 | 2.19 lakh | 1.79 lakh | +11.2% |
| 2014 | 1.97 lakh | 1.70 lakh | +1.0% |
| 2013 | 1.95 lakh | 1.73 lakh | -8.9% |
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CAT Registration trends FAQs
Ques. How many students apply for CAT every year?
Ans. As per the CAT registration trends from past years, CAT registrations increased from more than 1.5 lakh to more than 2 lakh students in 2015. Recently in 2023, CAT registrations crossed 3 lakh mark. As of now, more than 3 lakh candidates register for CAT examination per year.
Ques. How many students appeared for CAT 2025?
Ans. As per the CAT registered/appeared candidates statistics from past years, 2.93 lakh candidates appeared for CAT 2024 out of 3.29 lakh candidates. In 2023, out of 3.30 lakh candidates, 2.88 lakh candidates appeared for the examination. This year, in CAT 2025 3 lakh candidates are expected to appear for the examination out of 3.5 lakh registered candidates.
Ques. How many female candidates registered for CAT 2024?
Ans. In CAT 2024, 33.44% of females and 66.56% of males registered for the test out of the 3.29 lakh candidates who registered for the examination. A total of 1,19,000 female candidates appeared for CAT 2024.
Ques. How many people appeared for CAT 2024?
Ans. In CAT 2024, out of a total of 3.29 lakh candidates who registered for the exam, 2.93 lakh candidates appeared for the test.
Ques. What percentage of CAT takers are engineers?
Ans. The percentage of CAT takers from engineering backgrounds is always higher than the candidates from non-engineering backgrounds. According to last year’s data, almost 90% of test takers were engineers in CAT.
Ques. How many are registered for CAT 2025?
Ans. Number of candidates registered for CAT 2025 are yet to be known as the CAT 2025 is ongoing. However, based on the trends from past years, a total of 3.4-3.5 lakh candidates are expected to register for CAT 2025 examination and out of these 3 lakh candidates are expected to appear for the examination.
Ques. How many people appear for CAT every year?
Ans. As per the trends from past years, in 2023, 2.88 lakh candidates appeared for CAT examination. However, in CAT 2024, around 2.93 lakh candidates appeared. In CAT 2025, around 3.00 lakh candidates are expected to appear for the examination.
Ques. What CAT 2025 registration last date?
Ans. CAT registration date was 1 August 2025. As per the CAT 2025 dates released by IIM Kozhikode, CAT 2025 registration last date is 13 September 2025.
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