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IIM Kozhikode extends CAT 2025 registration deadline

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The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode has extended the registration deadline for CAT 2025. Aspirants now have extra time to apply. The new deadline is September 20, 2025, until 5:00 PM IST. Earlier, the last date was September 13, 2025.

Important Dates & Exam Details:

EventDate
Registration startsAugust 1, 2025
Old registration deadlineSeptember 13, 2025
Revised deadlineSeptember 20, 2025, 5:00 PM
Exam dateNovember 30, 2025
Admit card available fromNovember 5, 2025

Why the Extension?

IIM Kozhikode said the deadline was extended “to accommodate the significant volume of requests from MBA aspirants” so that interested candidates have “adequate opportunity to complete their applications.”

Who Should Apply & Fees

  • Candidates who haven’t yet registered should act quickly since the new deadline is near.
  • Fee for General / OBC / EWS candidates: ₹2,600.
  • Fee for SC / ST / PwD candidates: ₹1,300.
  • Applicants must upload relevant documents (photo, signature, academic certificates, category/PwD certificates if applicable).

How to Register

  1. Go to the official CAT website: iimcat.ac.in
  2. Click New Candidate Registration
  3. Fill out personal and academic details. Verify via OTP
  4. Choose up to five exam cities (in order of preference)
  5. Upload documents and pay the fee. Submit before the deadline

What’s at Stake

  • CAT is the key exam for admission into MBA / postgraduate management programmes at IIMs and many top business schools in India.
  • A high score in CAT 2025 will be needed to get calls from top institutes. Scores are used along with academic records, work experience, etc.