Hello,

Yes, a state (Delhi) NC-OBC certificate is valid for CAT 2025 , but it must be in the central government format (for appointment to posts under Government of India).

Also, it should be issued after 31st March 2025, as required by IIMs. If your certificate meets these conditions, it will be accepted.

Hope it helps !

dear student,

If you're applying for CAT 2025 with an NC-OBC certificate issued in Delhi, it is valid as long as it meets a few key conditions.

The certificate must be issued on or after April 1, 2024 . This is important because CAT follows the central government's reservation policy, and certificates older than this date won’t be accepted.

Also, make sure the certificate is in the format prescribed by the Government of India for Central Educational Institutions. Since CAT is a national-level exam, only the central format is valid—even if the certificate is issued by a state authority like Delhi.