CAT 2025 Slot Changed After Admit Card Release? Here’s What Happened

Thousands of CAT 2025 candidates report changes in their slot and exam centre after the admit card release. Here’s why it happened and what to do now.

The CAT 2025 admit cards were released on November 12, and soon after, many candidates realised their CAT 2025 slot had changed after the admit card release. Some even found that their exam centre location was different from what they saw earlier this month. 

This year, IIM Kozhikode is conducting the exam, and the official hall tickets are available for download at iimcat.ac.in. Earlier, on November 5, candidates could briefly check their slots and centres, but that option was later disabled, indicating that those were provisional allocations, not the final schedule.

CAT 2025 Admit Card Released: Key Details

Earlier, on November 5, IIM Kozhikode released the CAT 2025 exam slots for all registered candidates. Students could check their exam date, session, and test centre city through their CAT login credentials. 

However, that slot-checking option was made inactive shortly afterwards, meaning candidates could no longer view their slot details after November 5. This suggests that the earlier slots shown were not final or officially confirmed; they were likely part of an internal allocation process. 

Now, with the release of the final CAT 2025 admit card on November 12, many candidates who had earlier been assigned a slot have now been moved to a different one. Some also report changes in their exam centre city or address.

How to Confirm Your Final CAT 2025 Slot on the Admit Card

Your CAT 2025 Admit Card, released on November 12, displays your final exam slot and test centre. Ignore any earlier slot or location details from the November 5 preview phase; those were provisional and not official. If your admit card shows Slot 2 (12:30 PM – 2:30 PM), that’s your confirmed exam time.

CAT 2025 Final Slot Timings

Slot
 Exam Timing
 Reporting Time
Gate Closes
Slot 1
 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
 7:00 AM
8:15 AM
Slot 2
12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
11:00 AM
12:15 PM
Slot 3
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
3:00 PM
4:15 PM

What to Do If Your CAT 2025 Exam Centre Has Changed

Some candidates also reported a change in their CAT 2025 exam centre city or address. You need not panic as the admit card details are final. Here’s what to do next:

  • Double-check your new centre address carefully
  • Use Google Maps to plan your route and estimate travel time
  • Arrive at least 90 minutes early to avoid last-minute stress
If your new centre is in another city, plan your travel and accommodation in advance.

Does the Slot or Centre Change Affect Your Preparation?

No, the CAT 2025 slot change doesn’t impact your performance or percentile. The exam uses a score normalisation process to ensure fairness across all slots.

Your preparation plan should now focus on:

  • Confirming your final slot and centre
  • Adjusting your sleep and travel schedule
  • Taking mock tests during your assigned slot to match your real test timing
Practising during your final slot window helps your focus align with the actual exam hours.

Next Steps for CAT 2025 Candidates

Here’s what you should do now:

  • Log in to iimcat.ac.in and re-download your CAT 2025 admit card
  • Note down your final slot timing and centre
  • Make any travel or accommodation changes today to avoid last-minute issues
If you find discrepancies or have trouble accessing your admit card, contact the CAT Helpdesk through the official website.

FAQs

Q1: My slot was Slot 3 earlier, now it’s Slot 2. Which is correct?
A: The slot printed on your CAT 2025 admit card is final. The earlier slot seen before November 5 was provisional. 

Q2: Why was the slot-checking option removed after November 5?
A: It was likely disabled because the earlier slot data was preliminary. The final and official details were only released with the admit cards on November 12. 

Q3: Can I request a change back to my previous slot or centre?
A: No. After the admit card release, all details are final. 

Q4: Will this slot change affect my CAT percentile?
A: No. CAT follows a normalisation process across all slots to maintain fairness. 

Q5: What if I reach my new centre late?
A: Gates close strictly according to your slot timing. Reach your centre at least 90 minutes early to avoid issues.

If your CAT 2025 slot changed after the admit card release, don’t worry.
Recheck your details, plan your travel, and focus on doing your best on November 30, 2025. For verified updates, visit the official IIM CAT website.