CAT Exam Fee 2025 (Updates): Check Fees Structure, Last Dates & How To Apply

Overview: The provisional CAT exam date for 2025 is November 23, and IIM Calcutta is likely to oversee its administration. Registration for the CAT entrance exam 2025 has started, and the last date to apply is 20 September 2025. Read on to learn more!

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• The Common Admission Test (CAT) is one of the most prestigious entrance exams for MBA aspirants in India. 
• You can fill out the CAT exam application form by 20 September 2025, and the admit card will be available on 5 November 2025.
• The CAT application fee for the reserved category is INR 1250/, while for the unreserved category is INR 2500/-.

Continue reading here to learn the complete details about the CAT exam fees 2025!

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CAT Exam Fees 2025: CAT Exam Form Fees

CAT 2025 registration fees for CAT application fees are different for various categories, which are as follows-

Category	CAT Exam Fees for Application
CAT exam fees for OBC and General	Rs. 2500/-
CAT exam fee for SC, ST and PwD	Rs. 1250/-

These are the CAT exam form fees; no additional charges are applicable. 

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CAT Exam Fees 2025: Top IIMs Fee Structure

The admission fees can include various components like Tuition and Academic Fees, Accommodation Fees, mess Charges and Other Miscellaneous Charges in addition to the CAT registration fees.

Here is the list of the top 5 IIMs with their NIRF rankings and the CAT exam form fees in India. 

IIM Ahmedabad MBA Fees (NIRF Ranking-1)

The CAT exam fees for the general category are as follows. The table below has the fee structure for the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad:

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Entrance fee for CAT exam - Payment mode 1
Phase	Married Student Hostel (MSH)*	Single Accommodation*
First Commitment Fee	INR 2,00,000	INR 2,00,000
Second Commitment Fee	INR 12,00,000	INR 12,00,000
Balance Programme Fee	INR 18,00,000	INR 16,00,000
Caution Money (refundable)	INR 70,000	INR 35,000
CAT Exam Course Fee - Payment mode 2
Phase	Married Student Hostel (MSH)*	Single Accommodation*
First Commitment Fee	INR 2,00,000	INR 2,00,000
Balance Fee: 1st Installment	INR 14,40,000	INR 12,40,000
Balance Fee: 2nd Installment	INR 10,66,000	INR 10,66,000
Balance Fee: 3rd Installment	INR 5,33,000	INR 5,33,000
Caution Money (refundable)	INR 70,000	INR 35,000

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IIM Bangalore MBA Fees (NIRF Ranking-2)

The table below has the fee structure for the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore:

Components	Fees
IIMB Fees for 2 years	Rs. 24,50,000
Caution Deposit (General)	Rs 15,000
Caution Deposit (Hostel)	Rs 5,000

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IIM Kozhikode MBA Fees (NIRF Ranking-3)

The table below has the fee structure for the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode: 

Term	First-Year IIM Kozhikode Fee	Second-Year IIM Kozhikode Fee
Term I/ IV	4,25,000	4,25,000
Term II/ V	3,00,000	3,00,000
Term III/ VI	3,00,000	3,00,000
Total	10,25, 2000	10,25, 2000

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IIT Delhi MBA Fees (NIRF Ranking-5)

The table below has the fee structure for Indian Institute of Technology Delhi:

Fee Components	Installment (INR)						Total (INR)
	I	II	III	IV	V	VI
Tuition Fee	2,83,400	2,83,400	2,83,400	3,22,400	3,22,400	3,22,400	18,17,400
Text/Reading Material	14,300	14,300	14,300	15,450	15,450	15,450	89,250
Student Activities/welfare (incl. mediclaim)	4,410	4,410	4,410	4,750	4,750	4,750	27,480
Library Fee	8,820	8,820	8,820	9,490	9,490	9,490	54,930
Alumni - Life Membership	2,500	2,500	2,500	2,500	2,500	2,500	15,000
Security Deposit*	15,000	-	-	-	-	-	15,000
Total	3,28,430	3,13,430	3,13,430	3,54,590	3,54,590	3,54,590	20,19,060

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IIM Calcutta MBA Fees (NIRF Ranking-5)

The table below has the fee structure for IIM Calcutta:

Components	Fees
Commitment fee	Rs 2,00,000
Second instalment	Rs 10,00,000
Third instalment	Rs 10,00,000
Fourth instalment	Rs 9,00,000

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CAT Exam Fees 2025: Fee Waivers

A small number of qualified candidates will receive a waiver of the tuition fee portion of the academic costs from IMI New Delhi by AICTE standards. According to AICTE regulations, candidates must have a total household income of less than INR 8 lakhs per year in the financial year ending right before the year of admission, as attested by a government official.

Note that the CAT registration fee for candidates from the OBC category is INR 2500.

• The eligible students in the admitted class will be chosen for the remission of tuition fees within a month of the start of the first term of school.
• Candidates must present their CAT exam admit card during the admission process.
• Selection will be based on merit in the IMI New Delhi admissions process for the small pool of qualified students for whom the tuition fee waiver may be available. 
• IMI New Delhi shall have the sole power to determine which students will receive tuition price waivers. This decision will be final and binding on all parties, and the Institute will not accept any representations in this matter.

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Conclusion

The CAT exam is a gateway to some of the best MBA programs in India. While the CAT 2025 registration fees can seem hefty, viewing them as an investment in your future is essential. With options for fee waivers and financial aid, the governing bodies ensure that every deserving candidate gets a fair shot at their dream.

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