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24 Dec, 2025: IIM Kozhikode has announced the CAT 2025 result on the official website on 24 December 2025. You can download your CAT score card Here
04 Dec, 2025: IIM Kozhikode has released the CAT 2025 response sheet PDF and provisional answer key for all 2.58 lakh candidates on the official website. Download Here.
IIM Kozhikode released the CAT result 2026 on 24 December 2025. You can check your CAT result 2025 by visiting the official website of CAT 2025 at iimcat.ac.in.
IIM Kozhikode has released Provisional CAT Answer Keys 2025 on the official website on 4 December 2025. Candidates can now raise objections to the CAT answer keys through the objection management link on the official website. The CAT objection-raising window is available as per the dates below.
CAT 2025 was conducted on November 30, 2025 across three slots. This year’s paper was comparatively easier, suggesting that the cut-offs may increase. The CAT 2025 response sheet and provisional answer key are expected to be released by IIM Kozhikode by December 3, 2025.
Check CAT 2025 Slot-Wise Paper Analysis
Around 2.95 lakh candidates registered for CAT 2025, which is 10% less than the candidates registered for CAT last year. Last year, around 3.29 lakh candidates registered for CAT examination.
Also Check: CAT 2025 Answer Key
| CAT QA Slot | Question Paper | Answer Key |
|---|---|---|
| CAT 2025 Question Paper (QA Slot 1) | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| CAT 2025 Question Paper (QA Slot 2) | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| CAT 2025 Question Paper (QA Slot 3) | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| CAT VARC Slot | Question Paper | Answer Key |
|---|---|---|
| CAT Question Paper PDF 2025 (VARC Slot 1) | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| CAT Question Paper PDF 2025 (VARC Slot 2) | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| CAT Question Paper PDF 2025 (VARC Slot 3) | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| CAT DILR Slot | Question Paper | Answer Key |
|---|---|---|
| CAT 2025 Question Paper (DILR Slot 1) | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| CAT 2025 Question Paper (DILR Slot 2) | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| CAT 2025 Question Paper (DILR Slot 3) | Download PDF | Download PDF |
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CAT is a national-level entrance exam accepted by all 21 IIMs and hundreds of private B-schools. The exam is known for its difficulty and its emphasis on aptitude and logical reasoning. Each year, over 3 lakh candidates register.
IIM Kozhikode released the CAT 2025 result on the official website. CAT 2025 was released on 24 December 2026. You can download your CAT 2025 scorecard on the official website using your CAT user ID and Password.
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CAT cutoff is released by participating IIMs and non-IIMs on the official website. For 2025, IIM Ahmedabad has released the CAT Cutoff; however, other IIMs have yet to release the CAT cutoff 2025.
CAT cutoff 2025 for IIMs is mentioned in the table below.
| IIM | CAT Cut Off for IIM for General | CAT Cut Off for IIM for EWS | CAT Cut Off for IIM for OBC | CAT Cut Off for IIM for SC | CAT Cut Off for IIM for ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IIM Ahmedabad | 95 | 95 | 90 | 85 | 75 |
| IIM Bangalore | 85 | 75 | 75 | 70 | 65 |
| IIM Kozhikode | 85 | 75 | 75 | 65 | 55 |
| IIM Kolkata | 85 | 75 | 75 | 70 | 65 |
| IIM Lucknow | 90 | 82 | 82 | 65 | 60 |
| IIM Mumbai | 85 | 75 | 75 | 70 | 65 |
| IIM Indore | 90 | 90 | 80 | 60 | 50 |
| IIM Raipur | 92 | 70 | 74 | 54 | 40 |
| IIM Rohtak | 95 | 90 | 78 | 55 | 30 |
| IIM Udaipur | 92 | 70 | 74 | 54 | 40 |
| IIM Kashipur | 92 | 70 | 74 | 54 | 40 |
| IIM Trichy | 92 | 70 | 74 | 54 | 40 |
| IIM Ranchi | 92 | 70 | 74 | 54 | 40 |
| IIM Shillong | 75 | 75 | 75 | 60 | 50 |
| IIM Visakhapatnam | 80 | 72 | 70 | 45 | 35 |
| IIM Jammu | Male- 90Female- 87 | Male- 68Female- 65 | Male- 72Female- 70 | Male- 52Female- 50 | Male- 37Female- 34 |
| IIMNagpur | 90 | 80 | 76.5 | 60 | 40 |
| IIM Amritsar | 85 | 85 | 75 | 55 | 40 |
| IIM Bodh Gaya | 92 | 70 | 74 | 54 | 40 |
| IIMs Sambalpur | 74 | 70 | 74 | 54 | 40 |
| IIMs Sirmaur | 92 | 70 | 74 | 54 | 40 |
Users on Reddit are discussing the rise in CAT cutoff for IIM Ahmedabad. A Reddit thread mentioned that it will be tougher for CAT aspirants to aim for IIM Ahmedabad as the overall CAT cutoff 2025 for the institute is 95 percentile, and the sectional CAT cutoff is 85 percentile.
Source: @reddit.com
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| B-School | Overall (General) | Key Sectional Notes | Admission Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| IIT Delhi (DoMS) | 98+ | All ~80; tech profile boost | Engineering synergy; OBC at 92; 80% CAT weight. |
| IIT Bombay (SJMSOM) | 98+ | All ~80; analytics focus | Innovation emphasis; PwD at 60; work ex 10%. |
| MDI Gurgaon | 97-98 | QA ~75; VARC/DILR ~70 | Consulting strong; OBC at 90; profile 20%. |
| XLRI Jamshedpur | 97-99 | All ~75-80; CAT secondary to XAT | HRM/BM; OBC at 90; academics 20%. |
| IIFT Delhi | 95-97 | VARC ~80; balanced others | Trade focus; PwD at 60; essay test added. |
| Percentile | VARC Raw Score | DILR Raw Score | QA Raw Score | Total Raw Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99+ | 45-50 | 30-35 | 40-45 | 115-130 |
| 95-99 | 35-45 | 20-30 | 30-40 | 85-115 |
| 90-95 | 25-35 | 15-25 | 20-30 | 60-85 |
| 80-90 | 20-25 | 10-15 | 15-20 | 45-60 |
| 70-80 | 15-20 | 8-12 | 10-15 | 33-45 |
| College/IIM | Overall Percentile | VARC Cutoff | DILR Cutoff | QA Cutoff | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IIM ABC (Top) | 99.7+ | 80 | 80 | 85 | Strict for GEMs |
| IIM FMS/Bangalore | 99.2-99.7 | 75 | 75 | 80 | Profile boosts chances |
| New IIMs (e.g., Indore, Trichy) | 98-99.2 | 70 | 70 | 75 | Good for 9+ academics |
| MDI/XLRI | 97-98 | 70 | 70 | 70 | Work ex helps |
| FMS Delhi | 96-97 | 65 | 65 | 70 | Lower sectional emphasis |
r/CATStudyRoom on Reddit discussed CAT marks vs percentile for the last 4 years. The post mentions a 99.9 percentile score translated to 127 marks in 2024, 101 in 2023, 109 in 2022 and 124 in 2021. Whereas 99.5 percentile score translated to 103.97 marks in 2024, 84.29 in 2023, 92 in 2022 and 110 in 2021. You can check the CAT marks vs percentile for 60 percentile to 99.9 percentile for the last 4 years in the table below,
Source: @reddit.com
CAT admission process 2026-28 will begin after the release of CAT results 2026. After the release of the CAT 2025 result, you will be required to appear for the Written Ability Test (WAT), and Group Discussion/Personal Interview (GD/PI) sessions. Only those who meet the minimum CAT cutoff requirements will be eligible to appear for GD/PI and WAT.
CAT admission will be done based on the profiles of candidates. Parameters like CAT score, academic score, work experience, category, WAT and PI score.
Each IIm has a different weightage for different parameters. Listed below are the weightage parameters with the weightage for the top IIMs.
| Parameter | Weightage (Stage 1) | Weightage (Stage 2) |
|---|---|---|
| CAT | 55 | 25 |
| PI | - | 40 |
| 10th | 10 | 5 |
| 12th | 10 | 5 |
| Bachelor’s | 10 | 5 |
| Work experience | 10 | 10 |
| Gender diversity | 5 | - |
| WAT | - | 10 |
| Parameter | Weightage (Stage II) | Weightage (Stage III) |
|---|---|---|
| CAT | 56 | 30 |
| PI | - | 48 |
| 10th | 10 | - |
| 12th | 15 | - |
| Bachelor’s | - | 6 |
| Work experience | - | 8 |
| Gender diversity | 4 | - |
| WAT | - | 8 |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | July 27, 2025 |
| Registration Window | August 1 – September 20, 2025 (Extended) |
| Admit Card Release | November 12, 2025 |
| Exam Date | November 30, 2025 |
| Result Declaration | First week of January 2026 |
| Category | Fee (INR) |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹2,600 |
| SC/ST/PwD | ₹1,300 |
Applicants will need the following:
The CAT 2025 eligibility criteria state that Final-year students can also apply provisionally. 50% marks in the minimum for General/EWS/OBC candidates and 45% for SC/ST/PwD candidates are necessary. There is no age limit for CAT 2025.
CAT 2025 will be held in Computer-Based Test (CBT) format in three shifts. The duration of the exam is 120 minutes, and there will be 40 minutes for each section. PwD test takers will receive 53 minutes and 20 seconds per section.
| Section | Questions (Approx.) | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| VARC | 24 | 40 mins | RCs, Para jumbles, Grammar |
| DILR | 20 | 40 mins | Caselets, DI, Puzzles |
| QA | 22 | 40 mins | Arithmetic, Algebra, Numbers |
There are two types of questions in CAT:
This section tests English comprehension and verbal logic. Reading Comprehension (RC) dominates the section.
Topics include:
This section is divided into two equal parts: Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning. Each typically includes two caselets.
Topics include:
This section tests high school-level math, though often application-based.
Topics include:
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The CAT 2025 admit card shall be released on November 20, 2025. Candidates need to download and print it from iimcat.ac.in.
Allowed & Prohibited Items
| Allowed | Not Allowed |
|---|---|
| Admit card + ID proof | Mobile phones, calculators, bags |
| Transparent water bottle | Notes, books, watches |
| Plain sweater (no pockets) | Wallets, metallic items |
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.
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