CAET 2025: IIT Abu Dhabi Entrance Exam Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus & Admission Process

07 Jan, 2025

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi will open its first international campus in Abu Dhabi, UAE. CAET stands for Combined Admission Entrance Test (CAET) and is an entrance test to get admission into the first year of a Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech.). As per last year trends, IIT Abu Dhabi CAET 2025 Session 1 is going to be held on February 16, 2025 (Sunday) and Session 2 on April 13, 2025 (Sunday).

Students who are interested in CAET exam can fill the CAET application form by visiting the official website admissions.abudhabi.iitd.ac.in. In this blog post, we have uploaded complete information about IIT Abu Dhabi CAET 2025 Exam Date, Eligibility, Syllabus and Admission Process. Read this blog post completely to know.

IIT Abu Dhabi CAET 2025 Exam Overview

Exam Conducting Body	Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi
Campus Location	Abu Dhabi, UAE
Admission Exams	Combined Admission Entrance Test (CAET) 2025
Programs Offered	B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering, B.Tech in Energy Engineering
Start of Online Registration	Session 1 - Monday, January 6, 2025 Session 2 - Monday, March 3, 2025
End of Online Registration	Session 1 - Thursday, February 6, 2025, 5:00 p.m. Session 2 - Thursday, April 3, 2025, 5:00 p.m.
CAET 2025 Exam Date	Session 1 - February 16, 2025 (Sunday) Session 2 - April 13, 2025 (Sunday)
Mode of Examination	Pen-and-paper based, multiple-choice questions in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
CAET Exam Locations	Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah in the UAE and New Delhi in India
Admit Card Download Date	Session 1 - February 10 to 16, 2025 Session 2 - April 8 to 13, 2025
Exam Duration	The test will be 3 hours long and will have three sections: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, with equal weightage. Each section will have 20 questions, making a total of 60 questions. It is mandatory to attempt all sections.
Syllabus	Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics
CAET Result 2025	Session 1 - Wednesday, February 26, 2025 Session 2 - Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Official Website	admissions.abudhabi.iitd.ac.in

Eligibility Critarea for CAET 2025 Exam

Nationality	UAE Nationals, International Candidates, and Indian Expatriates are eligible. Others should apply through JEE Advanced 2025.
Board Exam Marks	- Minimum 75% marks in at least TWO of these subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics. - Minimum 80% aggregate marks in Class XII board exams.
Age/Date of Birth	Born on or after 01 October 2000. UAE Nationals may get a 2-year age relaxation as per UAE policies.
Number of Attempts	- Class XII (or equivalent) first attempt should be in 2025 or 2024. - UAE Nationals with one-year military service (valid proof required) may get a one-year relaxation.
Prior Admission to IIT	Candidates who were previously admitted to any IIT are NOT eligible.

Application Process and Registration Fee

Application Process:
To apply, visit https://abudhabi.iitd.ac.in/.
Registration Fee:
- Pay $100 (US Dollars) per session.
- Additional charges: Bank transaction fees and taxes (if applicable).

CAET 2025 Exam Pattern

1. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ):

Four options are provided; only one is correct.
Marking: +4 for a correct answer, 0 for no attempt, and -1 for an incorrect answer.

2. Single-Digit Non-Negative Integer (SDI):

Answer is a single-digit integer (0 to 9).
Marking: +4 for a correct answer, 0 for no attempt or incorrect answer.

3. Paragraph-Based Questions (PBQ):

A set of MCQs based on a given paragraph; only one option is correct per question.
Marking: +4 for a correct answer, 0 for no attempt, and -1 for an incorrect answer.

Download the CAET 2025 Exam Syllabus Click Here

Important instructions to be followed on the day of the examination

Carry a printed copy of your admit card and a valid original photo ID.
Only candidates with a valid admit card and photo ID will be allowed to take the exam.
Bring your own pen, pencil, eraser, and sharpener; sharing is not allowed.
Your identity will be verified at the exam center by invigilators and IIT Delhi officials.
If identity verification fails, you may not be allowed to take the exam. Provisional permission may be granted after completing formalities, but no extra time will be given.
Impersonation or cheating will lead to disqualification and possible legal action.
Allowed items: pens, pencils, drinking water in a transparent bottle, admit card, and photo ID.
Prohibited items: calculators, mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, earphones, microphones, smartwatches, electronic gadgets, papers, log tables, writing pads, pen drives, cameras, or devices hiding communication tools.
Arrive on time; late entry is not allowed after the exam starts.
Do not leave the exam hall before the exam ends. In case of medical emergencies, leave is permitted only after filling a designated form.

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