CAT 2025 Day is finally here, with lakhs of MBA hopefuls gearing up for the 3-slot national entrance marathon on Sunday, November 30. As candidates head to their designated centres, IIM has issued a strict set of do’s and don’ts, and missing even one of them could cost your attempt.
CAT 2025 Shift Timings (Confirmed)
The Cat Exam duration is of 2 hours (120 Minutes). Mentioned below are the CAT Exam 2025 shift timings:
- Shift 1: 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
- Shift 2: 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
- Shift 3: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
If you haven’t downloaded your admit card yet, this is your final call, grab it from the official portal here “iimcat.ac.in”
Also read: CAT 2025 Exam Centre Change Possible?
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CAT 2025 Exam Centre Guidelines
Mentioned below are some of the CAT 2025 Exam Centre Guidelines for the students, kindly adhere to them:
CAT Reporting Window
Reach 30–60 minutes before your slot begins:
- For 8:30 AM shift → Arrive by 8:00 AM
- For 12:30 PM shift → Reach between 11:30 AM and 12:00 PM
- For 4:30 PM shift → Be there by 4:00 PM
Gates won’t stay open forever late entry equals no exam.
Mandatory Documents to Bring
Students need to carry the mentioned documents to their CAT 2025 Exam Centre:
- Printed CAT admit card
- Valid government photo ID (PAN / Voter ID / Aadhaar / Passport)
Without these, entry will be denied.
Items You Cannot Bring
Kindly do not bring any of the following inside the CAT 2025 examination hall”
- Phones
- Bluetooth devices
- Earphones
- Smartwatches
- Pagers
- Any electronic gadget
Some students might wonder is pen allowed in CAT Exam?,No, the Pen is not allowed in the CAT Exam, the authority will provide you with the Pen and Paper for the rough work
CAT Exam Dress Code Instructions
To make it easier, IIM has kept attire guidelines simple:
CAT Dress Code for male candidates:
- Casual trousers/pants/jeans
- Slippers preferred
CAT Dress Code for female candidates:
- Leggings or trousers
- Simple sandals (No heavy accessories, jewellery, or anything that may delay checking.)
Know more: CAT 2025 Exam Day Preparation Guide
