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CAET 2025, Notification, Registration, Eligibility, Exam Centres, Result

by PW Gulf
August 16, 2024
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CAET 2025: The Combined Admission Entrance Test (CAET) 2025 is a crucial examination for students aspiring to pursue B.tech from IIT Abu Dhabi. CAET is a pen-paper based exam where candidates need to mark their answers in the OMR sheet. IIT Abu Dhabi will start the CAET 2025 registration process likely in the second week of May 2025. Candidates can complete the CAET registration process by visiting the IIT Abu Dhabi official website at iitadbudhabi.iitd.ac.in.

The CAET exam comprises 3 papers, including Maths, Physics, and Chemistry questions. This comprehensive guide provides detailed information on the important aspects of the CAET 2025, including the notification, registration process, eligibility criteria, exam centres, and result announcement.

CAET 2025 Exam Date

The official notification for CAET 2025 is expected to be released in May 2025. Following the release of the notification, candidates will be able to fill out the CAET application form. The table below presents the expected CAET 2025 date:

CAET 2025 Exam Date

Event

Date

Release of Official Notification

Second week of May 2025

Registration Start Date

Second week of May 2025

Registration End Date

Second week of June 2025

Admit Card Release

Second week of June 2025

CAET 2025 Exam Date

Third week of June 2025

Result Declaration

Second week of July 2025

CAET 2025 Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for CAET 2025, candidates must meet specific academic and age-related requirements. The detailed CAET 2025 eligibility criteria are provided below:

Education Qualification Criteria

To take the CAET exam, candidates must have the following education qualifications:

  • Minimum 75% aggregate marks in Class 12(or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and one additional subject.

  • Alternatively, candidates must be in the top 20 percentile in the respective Class 12 (or equivalent) Board examination.

  • If Grade 12 results are pending, candidates can still apply but must present the mark sheet during the admission process.

Score in EmSAT/SAT

Candidates must achieve the following marks in SAT and EmSAT for CAET registration:

  • EmSAT: Minimum score of 1150/2000 in Mathematics.

  • SAT: Minimum score of 700/800 in Mathematics.

Language Proficiency

The medium of instruction at IIT Abu Dhabi is English. Therefore, candidates must provide scores for language proficiency tests. The details of English language proficiency test criteria for CAEt is provided below:

  • Candidates must have taken the English proficiency test within the last two years.

  • Conditional admission may be granted to candidates who studied in an English-medium institution without a valid English language proficiency score, with the requirement to submit it within the first semester.

  • Candidates educated entirely in English-medium schools in English-speaking countries (e.g., UK, USA, Australia) may be exempt from demonstrating a TOEFL score of 500 (or equivalent).

  • The minimum score requirement of the English proficiency test for the CAET exam is as follows:

Language Proficiency Test Score for CAET

TOEFL

EmSAT

IELTS

500 or equivalent (61 iBT, 173 CBT)

1100

5.5

Age Limit

Age criteria for the CAET exam 2025 are presented below:

  • Must be under 25 years of age on the admission date.

  • UAE Nationals opting for National Service may receive a 2-year age relaxation.

Previous IIT Admissions

To be eligible for the CAET exam, candidates should not have been previously admitted to any IIT. IIT Abu Dhabi does not consider if the candidate attended or dropped from any IIT after taking admission. 

Number of Attempts

Candidates are allowed to attempt the CAET exam a maximum of two times in their lifetime. Candidates who exhaust this limit can not take the CAET exam further.

CAET 2025 Registration Process

Registration for CAET 2025 will be conducted online through the official CAET portal. Candidates must complete all the steps required for a successful CAET application.

To complete the CAET 2025 registration efficiently, candidates should follow these five steps:

  • Visit the official website of CAET at iitabudhabi.iitd.ac.in.

  • Search and click the ‘New Registration’ link.

  • Provide the necessary details to generate login credentials.

  • Sign in to the candidate portal using User ID and Password. 

  • Access the CAET application form.

  • Fill out the CAET form by providing personal details. 

  • Choose the preferred CAET 2025 exam centres. Additionally, UAE nationals must indicate whether they’ve completed National Service. Candidates must also specify if they are a Person of Determination. Save each page before moving forward.

  • In the next step, candidates should provide their academic details. Those who will take the class 12 final exam in 2025 should select "Appearing Year 2025." 

  • Besides providing academic details, candidates must also enter their scores in standardised exams like SAT, EmSAT, etc.

  • Upload all the necessary documents in the specified format and size.

  • After filling out the CAET application form, candidates must Proceed to pay the application fee, which equates to AED 300 for every candidate.

  • In the final step, candidates must review their application in preview mode to ensure all information is correct. If needed, candidates can go back and make necessary modifications to the application form and then click on the ‘submit’ button.

CAET 2025 Exam Pattern

The CAET exam consists of three papers, each spanning 90  minutes. The detailed CAET 2025 exam pattern is provided below:

CAET 2025 Exam Pattern

CAET 2025 Exam Pattern

Particulars   

Details

CAET Exam Format 

Pen and paper-based entrance examination

Response Method       

Answers to be marked on an OMR sheet

No. of Question Papers     

3 Papers (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics)

Duration of Each Paper   

90 minutes per paper

Exam Schedule (Expected)

Physics: 8:30 - 10:00 AM

Chemistry: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Mathematics: 2:30 - 4:00 PM

Compulsory Papers     

Appearing for all three papers is compulsory

CAET 2025 Exam Centers

Different centres across the UAE

City Allotment

Candidates will be allotted a city from among their choices

How is CAET Rank List Created?

Only candidates who have taken all the papers of CAET exam are eligible for the ranking process. To determine a candidate's rank, IIT Abu Dhabi calculates their combined score in the entrance test by adding their marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics papers. Further, the combined score of candidates is compared to determine the rank list.

In the event of a tie, the following tie-breaking rules are applied:

  • The candidate with higher marks in Mathematics gets a higher rank.

  • If the tie persists, the candidate with higher marks in Physics is ranked higher.

  • If a tie still exists after these steps, the candidates get the same rank.

Candidates must score a minimum of 10% in each subject and an overall minimum of 35% to be included in the CAET rank list.

To check the CAET 2025 result, candidates must take the following steps:

  • Visit the official CAET website.

  • Click on the "CAET 2025 Result" link.

  • Login using the registration number and password.

  • View and download the result.

  • Print a copy of the result for further reference.

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CAET 2025 FAQs

Q1.  When will CAET 2025 exam take place?

Ans. The CAET 2025 exam will tentatively be conducted in the third week of June 2025.

Q2. What is the maximum attempt allied for CAET?

Ans. Candidates can take the CAET exam up to 2 times in their life.

Q3. Is it mandatory to clear CAEt for IIT Abu Dhabi admission?

Ans. Yes, it is mandatory to clear CAEt for IIT Abu Dhabi admission. However, Indian candidates who qualify for JEE Advanced can enter IIT Abu Dhabi without taking the CAET exam.

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