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CAT 2025 Slot & Exam Centres: Here is some news for this year's CAT aspirants. CAT 2025 slots and exam centres are out now. Hence, candidates can check their slot timing in their exam center in their CAT 2025 admit card. As we all know, CAT is held in multiple slots as it is a computer-based test. In this blog, we will know what are CAT 2025 slot timings are and where to find your slot in the admit card. Additionally, we will also know this year's CAT exam centers list. Let’s dive in.
CAT 2025 Slot & Exam Centres
CAT 2025 will be conducted in three slots on a single day across more than 155 cities. Each candidate will receive an assigned test centre and slot, which is mentioned on the admit card. Therefore, you must carefully verify the exam city, centre code, and slot details after downloading the CAT hall ticket.
CAT Exam Cities & Centres Statistics
| Year | No. of Test Cities | No. of Centres |
| CAT 2024 | 156 | 400+ |
| CAT 2025 | 155+ (Expected) | 400+ (Expected) |
CAT 2025 Exam Slots Out
The CAT exam takes place in three slots. As the CAT 2025 slots are officially out, you can check each of yours in your CAT admit card once they are released on November 12, 2025. The following are the three slot timings.
Official CAT 2025 Slot Timings for Slot 1, Slot 2 & Slot 3
| CAT 2025 Slot | Timing | Reporting Time | Session Type |
| Slot 1 | 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM | 7:00 AM | Morning |
| Slot 2 | 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM | 11:00 AM | Afternoon |
| Slot 3 | 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM | 3:00 PM | Evening |
Candidates must reach the exam venue at least one hour before the reporting time. Late entry is not allowed once the gates are closed.
CAT 2025 Exam Centres Out
CAT 2025 will be conducted across 155+ test cities in India. Each test city includes multiple centres, ensuring accessibility for all registered candidates. Moreover, these centers are selected based on students' density and accessibility.
CAT Exam Centres List 2025
The table below has the state-wise CAT exam centres list. Check what is near your living area.
| State / Union Territory | CAT Test Cities |
| Andaman & Nicobar | Port Blair |
| Andhra Pradesh | Anantapur Guntur Kurnool Rajahmundry Visakhapatnam Tirupati Vijayawada |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Itanagar / Naharlagun |
| Assam | Dibrugarh Guwahati Silchar Jorhat Tezpur |
| Bihar | Patna Gaya Muzaffarpur Bhagalpur Darbhanga |
| Chandigarh | Chandigarh / Mohali |
| Chhattisgarh | Raipur Bilaspur Bhilai Nagar |
| Delhi | New Delhi (other regions) |
| Goa | Panaji / Madgaon |
| Gujarat | Ahmedabad Surat Vadodara Rajkot Gandhinagar |
| Haryana | Gurugram Faridabad Hisar Ambala |
| Himachal Pradesh | Shimla Hamirpur Kangra |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Jammu Srinagar |
| Jharkhand | Ranchi Jamshedpur Dhanbad Bokaro Steel City |
| Karnataka | Bengaluru Mysuru Mangaluru Hubli-Dharwad |
| Kerala | Thiruvananthapuram Kochi Kozhikode Thrissur |
| Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal Indore Gwalior Jabalpur |
| Maharashtra | Mumbai Pune Nagpur Nashik Aurangabad |
| Odisha | Bhubaneswar Cuttack Rourkela Sambalpur |
| Punjab | Amritsar Ludhiana Jalandhar Patiala |
| Rajasthan | Jaipur Jodhpur Udaipur Kota |
| Tamil Nadu | Chennai Coimbatore Madurai Salem |
| Telangana | Hyderabad Warangal Karimnagar |
| Uttar Pradesh | Lucknow Kanpur Varanasi Prayagraj NOIDA |
| Uttarakhand | Dehradun Roorkee Haldwani |
| West Bengal | Kolkata Durgapur Siliguri Howrah |
Note: You can refer to the official notification for the complete CAT exam centers list PDF. Additionally, keep your tabs on the official CAT 2025 website for updates.
CAT Exam Centers List PDF
The official CAT exam centers list PDF includes all test cities and is available on the IIM CAT website. This generally helps you while choosing the test centers during the CAT 2025 application filling.
How to Download the CAT Exam Centers List PDF:
- Visit the official IIM CAT website.
- Go to the “Information Bulletin” or “Exam Details” section.
- Click on “CAT Exam Centers List PDF.”
- Download and check your preferred city details.
CAT Exam City Selection Process 2025
Your CAT exam city is allocated based on the preferences you selected while filling out the application form. The exam authority assigns centres according to seat availability and candidate preferences.
Important Notes:
- Allocation is based on; first-come, first-served basis. So, if you applied early, you will get the first option you chose.
- Once allotted, changes are not allowed after the correction window closes. At this moment, you can't make any changes.
- The allotted centre will be mentioned on the admit card only. Once the CAT admit card is released, download yours and make a physical copy.
CAT Exam Centre Allocation 2025
| Criteria | Basis of Allocation |
| Candidate Preferences | Selected during registration |
| Seat Availability | Based on the capacity of the test centres |
| Proximity | Closest to the candidate’s communication address |
Note: The final exam centre and slot details appear only on the respective CAT 2025 Admit Card, which will be available from November 12, 2025.
How to Check CAT 2025 Slot Details from Admit Card
Once the CAT 2025 admit card is released, you can verify your slot and centre.
Follow these steps to check the CAT slot and center:
- First step is, visit the official CAT 2025 website.
- Log in with your user ID and password.
- Download your admit card from the dashboard.
- Scroll to the “Assessment Details” section.
- Note the exam date, shift, and centre address.
If the “Exam Shift/Centre” section shows “Not Updated,” you should check again after the revised date or once the admit card is officially available.
Important instructions for students on CAT exam day:
- Don't forget to carry the CAT 2025 admit card and a valid photo ID.
- Ensure you reach the centre at least one hour before the reporting time.
- Avoid carrying electronic devices, notes, or bags inside the venue. If you have, then leave them outside.
- Follow the seating plan and instructions from the invigilator. Also, ensure your name and photo are displayed on the monitor.
CAT 2025 Slot & Exam Centres: Conclusion
Now you know how to check your CAT 2025 slot and exam center. Ensure you reach there ahead with the required documents. Set an alarm in case you think you might miss. Keep your calm, prepare well, revise concepts, and crack the CAT 2025. Take this first step towards your dream B-school. All the best.
