CAT 2025 Notification Out: Registration Starts August 1 at iimcat.ac.in

The official CAT 2025 notification has been released, and the online application process will begin on August 1, 2025. Candidates aiming for admission into the top IIMs and other reputed B-schools in India can now gear up to apply through the official website, iimcat.ac.in. This year, the exam will be conducted by IIM Calcutta, and

The official CAT 2025 notification has been released, and the online application process will begin on August 1, 2025. Candidates aiming for admission into the top IIMs and other reputed B-schools in India can now gear up to apply through the official website, iimcat.ac.in. This year, the exam will be conducted by IIM Calcutta, and the test date is set for November 30, 2025. The last date to register is September 13, 2025.

I’m writing about CAT 2025 because every year, lakhs of students prepare for this exam, hoping to secure a seat in top-tier management institutes like the IIMs, FMS Delhi, and SPJIMR. Many of them wait eagerly for the notification so they can start planning their schedule. As someone who has seen friends go through the entire CAT journey—from mock tests to final interviews—I know how important timely and accurate information is. Knowing the eligibility, important dates, syllabus changes (if any), and how to apply can make the process much smoother. That’s why this update matters—not just for aspirants but for parents and mentors too.

What is CAT and Why Is It Important?

CAT or the Common Admission Test is India’s most popular MBA entrance exam. It is conducted once a year for admission into the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) and over 1,200 other B-schools across India. The exam tests a candidate’s aptitude in three main areas:

Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC)
Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR)
Quantitative Ability (QA)

It’s a computer-based test (CBT), and your CAT score plays a big role in getting shortlisted for Group Discussions (GD), Personal Interviews (PI), or Written Ability Tests (WAT) conducted by various B-schools.

CAT 2025 Important Dates

Here are the key dates you should note:

Event	Date
Notification Release Date	15 July 2025
Online Registration Begins	1 August 2025
Last Date to Apply	13 September 2025
Admit Card Release	First or Second week of November 2025
CAT 2025 Exam Date	30 November 2025
Result Announcement	First week of January 2026

Who Can Apply – CAT 2025 Eligibility

To apply for CAT 2025, a candidate must:

Hold a Bachelor’s Degree with at least 50% marks or 45% for SC/ST/PwD
Students in their final year of graduation can also apply
There is no age limit
There is no limit on the number of attempts

CAT 2025 Application Process – Step-by-Step

Here’s how you can apply once registration opens on August 1:

Visit the official website: https://iimcat.ac.in
Click on ‘New Candidate Registration’
Enter your name, email ID, and mobile number to generate login credentials
Login and fill out the full application form
Upload necessary documents (passport photo, signature, category certificate if applicable)
Select your preferred test cities (up to 6 options)
Pay the application fee online
Submit the form and download a copy for your reference

Application Fee

General/EWS/OBC: ₹3,000
SC/ST/PwD: ₹1,300

Tips for CAT 2025 Preparation

If you’re planning to appear this year, here are some basic tips that can help:

Start with basic concepts of Maths and English
Practice mock tests regularly (at least 1 per week initially)
Focus on time management—many students struggle with this during the actual exam
Use previous year question papers to understand the trend
Don’t ignore RC (Reading Comprehension) and DI (Data Interpretation)—they can be scoring with practice

The release of the CAT 2025 notification officially kicks off the MBA season in India. For many aspirants, this exam is the first step toward a dream career in business, management, or entrepreneurship. Whether you’re a fresher or someone with work experience, planning and preparation is the key. With the application window opening on August 1, now is the best time to start preparing seriously. Make sure you register in time and stay updated through the official site.

I’ll keep posting updates if there are any changes in syllabus, exam pattern, or cut-offs. Until then, all the best to everyone preparing for CAT 2025!

Education and Employment Can Transform Society: Dinesh Gundu Rao Highlights the Way Forward

During a recent public address in Mangaluru, Karnataka’s Health and Family Welfare Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao stressed that education and employment are two powerful tools that can shape the future of any society. He pointed out that when people are educated and have meaningful jobs, they can rise above social divisions, poverty, and other long-standing issues. His statement came while addressing students and faculty at a function organised at Srinivas University, where he also touched on the importance of knowledge-driven growth.

I felt the need to write about this because it’s rare to hear such a strong political focus on the link between education, employment and overall societal transformation. We often hear about schemes, budgets and infrastructure, but rarely is the bigger picture discussed—how these two sectors can change the life of a common person. This topic matters to all of us, especially the youth, who are navigating a fast-changing job market while also dealing with rising academic pressure. By writing about this, I hope more people start thinking seriously about how education is not just about degrees, and employment is not just about money—it’s about dignity, stability and progress.

Why Education and Employment Matter Together

Education and employment are often treated as separate issues, but in reality, they go hand-in-hand. Education gives people the ability to think, create and contribute. Employment gives them the opportunity to apply what they know, support their families, and be part of the economy. According to Dinesh Gundu Rao, these two pillars must be developed together if we want a fairer and more productive society.

He stressed that:

Lack of access to education pushes people into poverty.
Unemployment leads to frustration, crime, and brain drain.
A society that fails to create job-ready youth will always remain unequal.

This is why investing in schools, colleges, and job-oriented courses is not just a policy decision—it’s a moral responsibility.

Government’s Role in Creating Equal Opportunities

During the event, Rao mentioned that governments should focus not only on building schools and colleges but also on ensuring the quality of education. He said students from rural areas often struggle because they don’t have the same access to English-medium teaching or computer labs as those in urban areas. This kind of inequality reflects in the job market too, where rural youth get fewer chances.

He also pointed out that:

Many graduates remain unemployed or underemployed because they are not industry-ready.
There is a big gap between what is taught in classrooms and what the job market demands.
Career counselling and vocational training should start at the school level.

According to him, if we want to see real change, we need long-term thinking and serious government commitment—not just one-time policies or election promises.

Importance of Social Harmony for Progress

One of the key messages Rao delivered was about unity. He said education should be a tool to unite people and not divide them. The minister raised concern about how communalism and polarisation are slowly taking attention away from important issues like job creation and educational reform.

He added that:

When youth are unemployed, they are more vulnerable to divisive ideologies.
Education can help people develop critical thinking and tolerance.
A strong education and employment ecosystem reduces dependence on populist politics.

He urged young people to stay informed, ask questions, and focus on real-life issues rather than distractions.