CAT Exam Centres 2025 [Official List Out]: State & City-Wise Center List

Q: What documents do I need to bring to the CAT test centre?

You will need to bring a valid photo ID proof, a copy of your Admit Card, and a passport-sized photograph taken as per the specifications given in the Admit Card.

Q: What are the rules and regulations for the CAT test centre?

All candidates must arrive at the CAT test centre at least 30 minutes before the scheduled start time of the exam. They must also adhere to all the instructions provided by the invigilators and follow the rules set by the centre.

Q: Is there any dress code for the CAT test centre?

Candidates must come dressed in comfortable and modest clothes. Shoes, sandals, slippers, etc., are prohibited inside the test centre.

Q: Are there any prohibited items I cannot bring to the CAT Examination centre?

Yes, you cannot bring electronic devices such as watches, calculators, mobile phones, or other communication devices to the CAT test centre.

Q: Where is CAT exam conducted?

The CAT exam is conducted at various locations across India. It is managed by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) and is held in multiple cities nationwide.

Q: How many CAT exam centres in Maharashtra?

Maharashtra has approximately 21 CAT exam centres. These include major cities like Mumbai, Pune, and Nagpur.

Q: How many CAT examination centres are in Bihar?

Bihar has around 3 CAT exam centres, primarily located in Patna and other major cities.

Q: How many CAT exam centres in Kerala?

Kerala has about 6 CAT exam centres, including cities like Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, and Kozhikode.

Q: How many CAT examination centres in TamilNadu?

Tamil Nadu hosts around 12 CAT exam centres, covering cities such as Chennai, Coimbatore, and Madurai.

Q: How many CAT examination centres in Assam?

Assam has approximately 3 CAT exam centres, with the primary centre located in Guwahati.

Author : Lalita Vishwakarma

November 30, 2025

Overview: The CAT exam 2025 will be conducted on 30th November 2025 by IIM Kozhikode. Just like the previous year, the paper will be conducted across 170 CAT exam centres. Read on to get the complete details here!

Important Events of CAT 2025!

The CAT 2025 exam will be conducted on 30th November by IIM Kozhikode. The online CAT registration began on 01st Aug 2025.
It is essential to note that the last date to apply for the CAT 2025 entrance exam is September 13, 2025. Candidates should visit the official website to register.
The CAT 2025 admit card will be available for download from November 12, 2025, to November 30, 2025.

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The candidates can check the list of CAT 2025 Exam Centres in the official notification.
Candidates applying for the CAT 2025 exam can select up to 5 test cities based on their preferences.
Additionally, reviewing the past year CAT exam analysis can help aspirants understand trends and difficulty levels across different exam centres and slots.

Scroll down to know about the CAT exam centres 2025 in India and common questions!

CAT Exam Centres 2025 [State-Wise List]

You can choose an exam centre from the list of CAT 2025 Exam Centres in your CAT application form 2025.

CAT Exam Centre 2025: Northern Zone

CAT Centres 2025	CAT Exam Test Cities 2025	CAT Test Center Code
CAT exam test centres in Bihar	Aurangabad; Muzaffarpur; Patna; Purnea	673
CAT exam test centres in Chandigarh	Chandigarh	8390
CAT exam test centres in Delhi-NCR (Delhi)	Delhi, New Delhi, Faridabad, Gurugram, Noida, Panipat, Ghaziabad, Greater Noida,	7937
CAT exam test centres in Haryana	Ambala; Bahadurgarh; Hisar; Palwal; Rohtak; Sonipat	1706
CAT exam test centres in Himachal Pradesh	Simla; Waknaghat	8753
CAT exam test centres in Jammu & Kashmir	Jammu, Samba, Kashmir	-
CAT exam test centres in Punjab	Bhatinda; Chandigarh; Fatehgarh Sahib; Jalandhar; Ludhiana; Mohali; Pathankot; Patiala; Ropar; Sangrur	1306
CAT exam test centres in Uttar Pradesh	Agra; Allahabad; Barabanki; Bareilly; Ghaziabad; Gorakhpur; Greater Noida; Kanpur; Lucknow; Mathura; Meerut; Muzaffarnagar; Noida; Varanasi	7942
CAT exam test centres in Uttarakhand	Dehradun; Roorkee	8616
CAT exam test centres in Ladakh	Leh	-

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CAT Exam Centres 2025: Eastern Zone

CAT 2025 Exam Centres	CAT Exam Test Cities 2025
CAT exam test centres in Arunachal Pradesh	Itanagar
CAT exam test centres in Assam	Dibrugarh; Guwahati; Silchar
CAT exam test centres in Meghalaya	Shillong
CAT exam test centres in Manipur	Imphal
West Bengal (CAT exam centre in Kolkata)	Asansol; Bankura; Burdwan; Durgapur; Hooghly; Howrah; Kalyani; Kolkata; Siliguri
CAT exam test centres in Tripura	Agartala
CAT exam test centres in Mizoram	Aizawl

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CAT Exam Centres 2025: Western Zone

CAT 2025 Exam Centres	CAT Centres City Wise 2025
CAT exam test centres in Gujarat	Ahmedabad; Anand; Gandhinagar; Rajkot; Surat; Vadodara
CAT exam centres in Maharashtra	Ahmednagar; Amravati; Aurangabad; Jalgaon; Kolhapur; Mumbai, Navi Mumbai; Nagpur; Nanded; Nashik; Pune; Raigad; Satara; Solapur; Thane; Ulhasnagar
Rajasthan [CAT exam centres in Jaipur]	[CAT test centres in jaipur] Ajmer; Alwar; Jaipur; Jodhpur; Kota; Sikar; Udaipur
CAT exam test centres in Goa	Madgaon, Panji
CAT exam test centres in Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu	Silvassa

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CAT 2025 Exam Centres: Central Zone

CAT Exam Centres	CAT Centres 2025 Cities-wise
CAT exam test centres in Jharkhand	Bokaro; Dhanbad; Jamshedpur; Ranchi
CAT exam test centres in Madhya Pradesh	Bhopal; Gwalior; CAT exam centre in Indore; Jabalpur; Sagar
CAT exam test centres in Odisha	Balasore; Berhampur; Bhubaneswar; Cuttack; Dhenkanal; Sambalpur; Rourkela

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List of Exam Centres for the CAT Exam: Southern Zone

CAT 2025 Exam Centres	CAT Centres 2025 City-wise
CAT exam test centres in Andaman & Nicobar Islands	Port Blair
CAT Exam Centres in Andhra Pradesh	Guntur; Kakinada; Kurnool; Nellore; Rajahmundry; Tirupathi; Vijayawada; Visakhapatnam
CAT exam centres in Karnataka	Banglore; Belagavi (Belgaum); Dharwad; Gulbarga; Hubli; Mangalore; Mysore; Udupi
CAT exam test centres in Kerala	Ernakulam; Kasaragod; Kollam; Kozhikode; Malappuram; Thrissur; Trivandrum
CAT exam test centres in Puducherry	Puducherry
[CAT exam centres in Tamil Nadu]	(CAT examination centres in Chennai; Coimbatore; Madurai; Namakkal; Thanjavur; Tiruchirappalli; Tirunelvelli
CAT exam test centres in Telangana	Hyderabad; Karim Nagar; Warangal

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CAT 2025 Exam Centres - Key Points to Note

All candidates get to choose 5 preferred exam centres for CAT Entrance Exam.
The candidate will know their exam centre for CAT when they receive their CAT admit card.
The exact location of the CAT exam test centre will be mentioned on the admit card. Ensure you check in beforehand and arrange the travel to the exam hall as required.
Note that there is no provision for changing the exam centre of the CAT after the release of the CAT admit card.
The exam conducting body has the full authority to cancel any CAT test centre.

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Steps to Choose CAT Exam Centres 2025

Here are a few steps to choose the CAT exam test centres in 2025:

Visit the official website of CAT "iimcat.ac.in"
While filling out the application, candidates must choose at least five cities to take the CAT exam.
The CAT exam locations for 2025 must be chosen in order of preference.
Depending on their availability, candidates will be assigned the city of their choice for the CAT exam.

Suppose a seat is unavailable at a specific CAT 2025 exam centre. In that case, the candidate will be sent to the next available test centre based on the preferences of the testing centre for CAT.

Can CAT 2025 Exam Centre Be Changed?

In general, CAT (Common Admission Test) exam centres cannot be changed once you've registered.

However, in exceptional cases, you can contact the CAT authorities with a compelling reason, but such requests are rarely granted.

It's best to select your preferred exam centre for the CAT entrance exam carefully during registration and familiarise yourself with the CAT exam day guidelines to avoid any issues on the day of the test.

Things to Carry to CAT Exam Centre 2025

"These are the things you must avoid at the CAT 2025 exam centre, including documents you are allowed to carry on exam day.

CAT Admit Card 2025
Two passport-size photos
Photo ID Proof issued by the Government of India
Medical certificate and scribe affidavit (if applicable)
Authorisation form (if applicable)
Name change document (if applicable)

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Things Not to Carry to CAT Exam Centres 2025

These are the things you must avoid at the exam centre for CAT 2025 exam.

Wristwatches
Mobile Phone
Purse/ Handbag
Wireless/ Bluetooth devices
Electronics gadgets
Geometry box
Log tables
Calculator
Camera

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Conclusion

Finally, if you are searching CAT exam centres near me, you can refer to this blog or visit the official CAT website.

CAT 2025 centres list. Remember, you cannot change the CAT test centre after the release of the CAT exam admit card; therefore, provide extra attention before choosing the CAT test centre 2025. Candidates can also refer to the CAT 2025 slot 2 analysis to understand the difficulty level and question patterns observed in the second slot, which can help in planning their preparation and strategy.

Ensure you go through the exam day instructions before you reach the exam hall. Wish you luck!

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