CAT Exam Centres 2025: Check List of Test Cities Here

CAT Exam Centres 2025: The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) will release the list of CAT exam centres in its official notification. The CAT 2025 examination is scheduled to take place in 155 cities nationwide. Candidates applying for the exam can check the test centres online at iimcat.ac.in. Moreover, they can check the list of test cities on this page.

**Steps to take mock tests are mentioned below in this article.

The Computer Based Test (CBT) will be conducted on November 26, 2025. The online applications for this exam will be released in August 2025. While filling out the application form, candidates need to choose six test centres as per their preference. They can check the details of their allotted test centres on the admit card. Read this article to find out more.

How to Choose CAT Exam Centres 2025?

The notification for IIM CAT Exam 2025 will issued on July 31, 2025 (tentatively). Candidates willing to fill out the application form need to choose test centres as per their preferences while filling out the application form. The test centres will be allotted based on city preferences filled in during the registration. The process of choosing exam centres is listed below:

• 1st Step: Candidates must visit the official website to register for CAT 2025.
• 2nd Step: Create a login ID and register on the website and fill out the online application form.
• 3rd Step: While filling out the application form, a candidate will reach a tab of exam centres “select test city”.
• 4th Step: Here candidate will have to select 6 cities as per the preference. The city mentioned first will be the most preferred and the last filled city means least preferred.
• 5th Step: After this, the candidate must fill out the rest of the fields by themselves and make a payment of the exam fee to submit the application form.

State-wise CAT Exam Centres 2025

IIM CAT is a computer-based MBA entrance exam that is usually conducted for candidates wanting to get admission into IIMs and other B-schools in India. Aspirants can check the state-wise exam centres for CAT 2025 from the table provided below:

How To Attempt Embibe’s CAT Mock Test?

Know the steps to take the CAT mock test series below:

• 1st Step: Visit Embibe’s official website, i.e., embibe.com.
• 2nd Step: Use the mobile number/email to log in.
• 3rd Step: Click on the menu bar “Getting a Government Job” 
• 4th Step: Select the Goal “Management” from the Dropdown and click on “Next”.
• 5th Step: Search and Select “CAT” on the search bar and click on “Next”.
• 6th Step: Select the preferred language and click on “Done”.
• 7th Step: Click “Test” from the Header Section.
• 8th Step: Scroll down to the “Subjects” section.
• 9th Step: Click on any CAT subjects.
• 10th Step: Scroll down to click on the chapters from the selected subject to begin the test.

States/UTs with Only One CAT Test Centre

There are 13 states or Union Territories that have only one CAT test centre. Check out the list below:

Note: The official authority has the right to change or remove any exam centre from the list.

Important Points on CAT Test Centres

Test cities will be mentioned on the CAT website, and the details of the test centre will be shown on the admit card. Let’s check the below-mentioned points related to the exam centres:

• Candidates can change the exam test city as the exam conducting body provides the facility to change their test city preference during the CAT application form correction.
• Exam centres will be allotted on the basis of preference of the choices that are filled by the candidate.
• If the first choice filled preference is not available, then the candidate will be assigned a second preference.
• Selection of the test city will be done in order of preference starting from first to sixth.

CAT Admit Card 2025

Candidates who have filled out the application form successfully will be able to download the CAT admit card 2025. On the admit card, candidates can check their allotted exam centre name and address. Once they download their admit cards, they can locate the test centre through the Google Maps link. The officials provide the Google map link facility for candidates to locate the test centres on the admit card.

CAT Interview Centres

After successfully qualifying for the CAT online test, shortlisted candidates will be called for the interview procedure. Candidates can check the interview centres of IIMs below:

CAT 2025 Exam Day Guidelines

Aspirants after successfully filling out the application form must check the exam day guidelines:

• Candidates must reach the exam centre at least 30 minutes before the gate closes.
• Carry the admit card, and the required documents along to the exam centre.
• The candidate’s primary reference identity is the application number.

Do’s for Candidates

• CAT admit card must be carried.
• The candidate must fix the photograph in the space provided on CAT admit card.
• The candidate must carry the admit card along with identity proof.
• Make use of the Google Maps link to locate the exam centres.
• Candidates must report to the test centre before the reporting time.
• The candidate will have to undergo document verification, IRIS and photo capture, and temperature checking with the thermal gun.
• Candidates will be providing attendance with a signature on the form.

Don’ts for Candidates

• Avoid carrying prohibited items to the exam centres.
• CAT cannot be attempted more than once in the same year.
• Do not use the keyboard, as this will lock the system.

Quick Links –

FAQs on CAT 2025 Exam Centres

Check the frequently asked questions regarding CAT exam centres below:

We hope this article on the CAT Exam Centres 2025 helps you. If you have any questions, feel to check our app. We will surely help you.

Stay tuned to embibe.com for the latest updates on the IIM CAT Exam 2025.