CAT 2025: Important Things to Carry to the Exam Centre (Full Checklist)

Nov 29, 2025, 14:00 IST

CAT Exam 2025: CAT 2025 will take place on November 30. You should bring all the essentials to the CAT exam centre. Check the list of important things to carry to the exam centre.

List of Important Things to Carry to the CAT Exam Centre
List of Important Things to Carry to the CAT Exam Centre

CAT 2025 is just one day away. Aspirants should keep all the necessary documents and essentials ready in advance. It is mandatory to bring the CAT admit card and a valid ID proof to the CAT exam centre. You have spent months preparing and taking mocks for this test. So, you should be very careful on the exam day. Even small things can create big problems. Forgetting any key document is one of them. It may restrict you from entering the exam hall. So, verify everything before leaving. To help, we have shared below the list of important things to carry to the exam centre.

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CAT 2025 Important Things to Carry to the Exam Centre

It is mandatory to bring all the necessary documents to the CAT exam centre. If you fail to submit any of them, you will not be allowed to take the exam. Knowing what to carry on the exam day can reduce your stress. It will help you avoid rushing at the last minute. Take a look at things to carry to the exam centre:

CAT Admit Card

You must bring a hard copy of your CAT admit card. You can download it from the official portal. Take the 2-3 printouts of the same. Make sure all the details in your admit card are correct.

Photo ID Proof

Keep your valid Photo ID proof ready. It is one of the mandatory documents to appear in the CAT exam. This can be your voter ID, Aadhar card, passport, driving license or PAN card. These are used to verify your identity.

Passport Size Photograph

You must bring your latest passport-size photos. These photos must be the same as the ones provided in your CAT applications.

Name Change Document

If your ID and admit card have different names, bring the proof of your official name change. This can help you complete verification formalities smoothly.

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CAT 2025 Additional Things to Carry to the Exam Centre

Besides your documents and photos, you should also have other essentials. This ensures you have a smooth exam experience. The list of additional things to carry to the CAT exam hall is:

Transparent water bottle

You may carry a transparent bottle without a label. Just make sure it’s permitted inside the exam hall.

CAT 2025 Important Documents for PwD Aspirants

All the PwD candidates should carry the necessary documents to the CAT exam centre. The list of things they need to bring to the CAT exam centre is:

  • Medical Certificate

  • Person with Disability (PwD) Certificate: A valid Disability Certificate provided by an authorised authority. 

  • Scribe Affidavit: If you are availing a scribe facility, you must carry the valid Scribe Affidavit form in the prescribed format.

Things You Should Not Carry to the CAT Exam Centre

Certain things are not allowed in the CAT exam hall. If you are found with any of the following items, you may face disqualification from the test.

  • Mobile Phones

  • Chits or Printed Notes

  • Calculators

  • Bags, Purses, and Wallets

  • Smartwatches/Wearable Devices

  • Jewellery or Accessories

  • Books, Diaries, or Notebooks

  • Food and Drinks

  • Electronic Gadgets, etc

Sunil Sharma is an edtech professional with over 12 years of experience in the education domain. He holds an M.Sc. in Mathematics from Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut. He has worked as an Subject Matter Expert (SME) at Vriti Infocom Private Limited. and later joined Aakash Edutech Private Limited . At Jagran New Media, he writes for the Exam Prep section of JagranJosh.com. Sunil has expertise in Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, and English, making him a versatile professional in the education and test preparation sector. He has created content for various management exams CAT, XAT and also for exams such as CUET etc
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