CAT 2025 (Nov 30): Registration OPEN (Last Date Sept 13), CAT PYQs & Free Resources, Mock Test, Key Topics

CAT 2025 (Nov 30): Registration OPEN (Last Date Sept 13), CAT PYQs & Free Resources, Mock Test, Key Topics

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The Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025 is scheduled for November 30, 2025 and will be conducted by IIM Kozhikode. CAT 2025 application form is now available to candidates on the official website, iimcat.ac.in. The CAT 2025 registration last date is September 13, 2025. CAT 2025 score will be accepted by 21 IIMs and over 1,300 other MBA colleges in India. This year, IIM Kozhikode will conduct the CAT entrance exam 2025. Every year, IIMs, rotationally, conduct the CAT exam for admission to MBA programs in some of the top IIMs in India. All those planning to pursue PGDM/MBA must appear for the CAT 2025. It is expected that over 3 lakh students will be taking the CAT 2025 exam this year. Keep reading to find complete information on the CAT 2025 exam.

CAT 2025 (Nov 30): Registration OPEN (Last Date Sept 13), CAT PYQs & Free Resources, Mock Test, Key Topics
CAT 2025

CAT 2025: Latest News and Notifications

CAT 2025 Exam Highlights

IIM admissions and other top B-school admissions in India will be based on CAT 2025. One of the most MBA entrance exams, CAT 2025 will be conducted by IIM Kozhikode. An overview of the CAT exam is given below:

CAT Exam Particulars

CAT 2025 Details

CAT Full Form

Common Admission Test (CAT)

Conducting Institute for CAT 2025

IIM Kozhikode

CAT 2025 Exam Level

National

CAT Exam Frequency

Once a year

CAT 2024 Exam Date

November 30, 2025

CAT 2025 Exam Timings

Yet to be announced

CAT Exam Fees

Rs 2,600 (General category) and Rs 1,300 (Reserved category)

Number of CAT Test Takers

3.29 lakh (in 2024)

CAT 2025 Exam Mode

Computer-Based Test (CBT)

Number of CAT test cities

170

CAT exam website

iimcat.ac.in

CAT exam helpdesk no.

1-800-210-1088 (Toll Free)

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What is CAT Exam?

CAT 2025 is one of the most popular national-level management exams conducted in India. It is a business aptitude test where candidates are assessed on Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension. The CAT 2025 exam will be conducted in computer-based test mode at designated exam centres in India. Since the difficulty level of the CAT exam is considered to be quite high, therefore, candidates should ideally devote 6-9 months to CAT preparation.

How many times CAT conducted in a year?

The Common Admission Test for the management domain, CAT, is held once a year, on the last Sunday of November. Similarly, this year, CAT 2025 is to be held on November 30, 2025. However, there has been a lot of discussion about whether CAT should be held twice a year or not. People have argued for and against the proposition that the CAT should be held twice a year. Those who are in favour of holding CAT twice a year argued that this would ease the pressure to get into top MBA colleges through CAT. These management aspirants pointed out that several other management examinations, rather than CAT held multiple times a year. On the other hand, people pointed out that holding CAT twice a year can create confusion regarding IIM admission.

Which IIM Will Conduct the CAT 2025 Exam?

IIM Kozhikode will conduct the CAT 2025 exam. It is expected that the exam will be of a moderate level of difficulty in all three sections: Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR) and Quantitative Ability (QA).

CAT 2025 Exam Dates

The official CAT 2025 exam dates has been announced along with the CAT notification 2025 at the CAT 2025 official website. The CAT 2025 registration dates are mentioned in the table below. As per the CAT 2025 schedule, candidates can prepare a study plan for the CAT 2025.

CAT 2025 Events

CAT 2025 Dates

CAT 2025 Registration Start Date

August 1, 2025 (10 AM)

CAT 2025 Registration Last Date

September 13, 2025 (5 PM)

CAT 2025 Application correction date

September 20, 2025 (Tentative)

CAT 2025 Admit Card

November 5, 2025 - November 30, 2025

CAT 2025 Exam Date

November 30, 2025

CAT 2025 Answer Key Release Date

To be announced

CAT 2025 Results Date

December 19-20, 2025 (Tentative)

CAT 2025: VARC, DILR, and Quant MCQs & Weightages
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CAT 2025: Registration

The CAT registration window for all the CAT aspirants will begin on August 1 and it will end on September 13, 2025. Make sure you keep a tab on this page to get all the latest information on dates.

Till then, look at the following registration process for the CAT 2025 exam:

  • Go to the official website: iimcat.ac.in
  • Click on the option ‘new registration.’
  • Next, you will be required to enter your name, date of birth, nationality, phone number, and email ID.
  • Complete the CAPTCHA code and verify registration with the OTP received.
  • Login using the CAT 2025 ID received via email to complete the form.
  • Provide personal and academic details.
  • Upload a recent passport-size photo and a scanned signature.
  • Select preferred IIMs, courses, and test cities.
  • Pay the CAT application fee using a credit/debit card or net banking.
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CAT Exam 2025 Registration: Important Documents

When registering for the CAT 2025 exam, all candidates will be required to submit some of their key documents, which are as follows:

  • Max. 6-month-old photo, which could have a white/off-white background
  • Dimensions of the photo: 30mm x 45mm
  • Max. size of the photo: 1 MB
  • Format: JPEG, JPG
  • Signature with a size of max. 80KB
  • Dimensions of the signature: 80mm x 35mm
  • The format of the signature could be either JPEG or JPG.
  • Category certificates will be accepted for SC-ST/NC-OBC/EWS formats.
  • Disability Certificate (if applicable)
  • Academic certificates will include those of Class 10, 12, Graduation, Master's/Professional degree details
  • Lastly, all candidates must have full-time experience after graduation until 31 July 2025.

Note: All candidates, while submitting the documents, must use a scanner for the documents; do not use mobile devices for scanning photos/signatures/certificates.

CAT Exam Fees

CAT 2025 registration fees is Rs. 2,600 for general and Rs. 1,300 for reserved candidates as per past trends. The CAT application fee is non-refundable; thus, candidates must fill out the CAT application form carefully.

CAT 2025 Eligibility Criteria

To do an MBA at the IIMs or other leading business schools, good scores in CAT 2025 are required. However, it's more important to know what the CAT eligibility criteria/ CAT qualification are before starting the preparation. There is no set age limit for the CAT exam. Eligibility to appear in CAT 2025 can be summed up as follows:

  • Bachelor’s Degree, with at least 50% marks (45% in case of SC, ST and PwD) from a recognised university. -OR- Professional degree (CA/CS/ICWA/Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of India (FIAI)

Note: Final-year students or result awaiting students will get admissions only if they submit proof of eligibility/ CAT exam qualification during admissions.

CAT 2025: Reservation

Take a look at the following reservation there for the CAT exam, which all candidates can access

  • As per the legal policy, 15% of the seats are reserved for Scheduled Caste (SC), 7.5% for Scheduled Tribe (ST) and 25% of the seats are reserved for Other Backwards Class, candidates belonging to the ‘non-creamy’ layer (NC-OBC). Additionally, 10% of the seats are reserved for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS).
  • Candidates belonging to the reserved categories need to note the eligibility requirements carefully before applying for the CAT 2025 exam.

CAT 2025 Admit Card

The CAT 2025 admit card is the most important document that must be carried on the exam day. Candidates must be aware of the following points about the CAT admit card mentioned below:

  • Only registered candidates can download the CAT 2025 admit card.
  • Candidates must log in with their ID and password on the official website of IIM CAT - iimcat.ac.in. to download the admit card.
  • The CAT 2025 admit card will contain details such as the test centre, exam date, and other important information related to the exam.
  • The CAT admit card is a mandatory document that must be carried on the day of the exam.
  • Candidates should ensure that all the information mentioned on the admit card is correct. In case of any discrepancies, they should contact the authorities immediately.

How to download CAT Admit Card?

  • Visit the official website of IIM CAT- iimcat.ac.in
  • Click on the CAT admit card login option
  • Enter the required CAT credentials, such as CAT ID and Password
  • Click on the CAT admit card tab
  • Download the CAT admit card and take a printout of it for future reference

Common Problems While Downloading CAT Admit Card 2025

Initially, while downloading the CAT 2025 admit card, there are chances that the candidate might face issues. The following are the issues that one might face.

  • There can be instances when the candidate might have forgotten the password; in these cases, they can click on ‘Forget Password’ and follow the process to download the CAT exam 2025 admit card.
  • Many times, candidates might face technical glitches due to heavy traffic on the official CAT website. It is advised that they must log in after some time.

IIM CAT Admit Card 2025: Ways to Correct the Errors

In case you find any discrepancies with the CAT 2025 admit card regarding the information provided in the same, you can contact us through the following ways:

  • CAT Helpline: 10800-210-8720 (Toll Free)
  • Email: cathelpdesk@iimcat.ac.in

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CAT 2025 Coaching

All those planning to take the CAT 2025 exam can also opt for CAT coaching, which will help guide them towards the right path and in preparation for cracking the CAT 2025 exam. There are several options available, such as online and classroom-based programs.

Some of the top coaching institutes to prepare for the CAT 2025 exam are IMS, TIME and CL. Listed below are some of the top coaching institutes, both online and in-class, which will be helpful for all.

Online Coaching Options

Classroom Coaching Options

IMS

IMS India

Testbook

TIME

CATKing

VPROV

iQuanta

CL (Career Launcher)

Cracku

T.I.M.E. (Triumphant Institute of Management Education)

CAT 2025 Syllabus

There is no specific CAT syllabus for 2025 that has been released by the conducting authorities. However, it is suggested that an aspirant follow the Class 10 syllabus for English and Maths. To give you a basic idea of the syllabus for the upcoming CAT 2025, we have taken out a list of topics from previous year question papers. Through this, candidates will get a basic idea of planning and prepare an effective preparation strategy.

Check out the CAT total questions asked from various topics given below:

CAT 2025 Syllabus

CAT 2025 Topics

Verbal Ability

Para summary, Odd sentence out, Inferences, Odd one out, One-word substitution, Syllogism and Analogies, Verbal logic

Reading Comprehension

Reading Comprehension passages

Logical Reasoning & Data Interpretation

Blood Relations, Syllogism, Directions, Clocks and Calendars, Tables, Graphs, Charts, Connectives, Logical Sequence, Matching/ Puzzles, Number and Letter Series, Seating Arrangement, Venn Diagrams, Coding-Decoding, Binary Logic, Caselets and Table

Quantitative Aptitude

Geometry, Trigonometry, Averages, Percentages, Number Systems, Arithmetic, Algebra, Mensuration, Modern Maths, Profit and Loss, Simple & Compound Interest

Important Topics for CAT 2025

The CAT 2025 exam syllabus is never released by the CAT exam conducting body. Therefore, candidates are advised to go through previous year question papers to get a rough estimate of what to expect. Every year, CAT exam is conducted where several important questions are asked. Therefore, candidates must go through the following list of important topics that are frequently asked in the CAT exam.

Section

Topics

Quantitative Ability (Quant)

Arithmetic- (Ratios, Averages, Percentages, Profit & Loss, Time & Work, Speed & Distance, etc.)

Number Properties - (HCF, LCM, Factors)

Geometry (Lines, Angles, Triangles, Circles, Mensuration)

Algebra (Equations, Logarithms, Inequalities)

Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC)

Para Jumbles

Sentence Correction

Logical Reasoning & Data Interpretation (LRDI)

Data Interpretation- (Tables, Bar Graphs, Line Graphs, Pie Charts, Caselets)

Tables- (Tables with missing data)

Arrangements- (Seating Arrangements, Circular Arrangements)

Puzzles- Einstein Puzzle, Matrix etc.

CAT 2025: Repeated Questions Asked in CAT Exam

When you are studying for the CAT exam, you will notice that some topics — arithmetic and TITA (Type in the Answer) — usually have questions that are repeated in a similar pattern every year.

Let us look at the following CAT sections that have been similar/repeated in the CAT exam.

Repeated Questions in Quantitative Aptitude

  • Arithmetic: Percentages, Profit & Loss, Ratios, Proportions, Time-Speed-Distance.
  • Algebra: Quadratic Equations and Sequences.
  • Geometry & Mensuration: Emphasis on triangles, circles and coordinate geometry.
  • Number Systems: Divisibility and Prime Numbers

Repeated Questions in Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)

  • Data Interpretation: Bar Graphs, Tables and Pie Charts
  • Logical Reasoning: Seating arrangement and tournament-based puzzles
  • Venn Diagrams & Set Theory

Repeated Questions from Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC)

  • Reading Comprehension (RC)
  • Para Jumbles
  • Sentence Completion & Error Spotting

Question: Is CAT syllabus same every year?
Answer: Yes, the CAT syllabus remains the same every year. It includes sections such as Quantitative Ability, Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR). However, one can expect that the exam pattern might evolve slightly.

Question: Which subject is toughest in CAT?
Answer: Going by the past year trends, it is expected that the Quantitative Ability (QA) section is considered to be the toughest of all the sections. This section often consists of tricky yet seemingly simple questions.

CAT 2025 Exam Pattern

The CAT exam pattern will be based on the three sections: Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR) and Quantitative Ability (QA). Candidates will get 40 minutes to work on each section, and the exam will most likely be conducted in both multiple-choice questions (MCQ) and non-MCQ formats.

Below is the CAT exam pattern 2025, which will be helpful for all the candidates.

Particulars

Details

Mode of the CAT 2025 examComputer-based test

Sections in CAT 2025

  • Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC)
  • Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)
  • Quantitative Aptitude (QA)

Section-wise duration of the CAT exam

40 minutes per section (Total 120 minutes)

Total number of questions in CAT 2025

68 (Expected)

Section-wise questions
  • VARC: 24
  • DILR: 22
  • QA: 22

(Keep in mind that this is not fixed and can be changed.)

Total marks of CAT exam

204

Medium of the CAT exam

English

Type of questions

MCQs and Non-MCQ

Marking Scheme for CAT 2025

  • Each question will carry 3 marks
  • 1 mark negative marking for every wrong answer
  • No CAT negative marking for Non-MCQs

CAT 2025 Preparation

The following CAT preparation tips can help candidates prepare effectively for their CAT 2025 exam.

  • Create a daily study schedule for CAT 2025 by organising the syllabus into sections and allocating time for each of them.
  • Opt for self-study or enrol in coaching classes, utilising reliable study resources.
  • Compile notes on crucial topics and prepare flashcards containing quick techniques and formulas.
  • Consistently practice with CAT previous year question papers and mock tests, and review your performance.
  • Set a timer when solving questions to monitor time spent on each one.
  • Enhance general knowledge by reading the newspaper daily.

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CAT 6 Month Preparation - Complete Study Plan

It’s time that all CAT 2025 aspirants start their CAT preparation by preparing their 6-month study plan. By creating a proper study plan, students will lay a strong foundation first and then move on to a more intensive practice and finally end with focusing on mock tests and revision.

To help you with the CAT 6-month preparation, we have prepared the same, which will help you stay on your toes and keep you focused for the CAT 2025 exam.

CAT 6 Month Preparation - Complete Study Plan

1 & 2 Month Schedule (Understand the Basics)

Quantitative Aptitude

  • Focus on understanding the basics of Geometry, Number System, Algebra, Arithmetic and more.
  • Practice questions on percentages, ratios, time and work and averages.
  • Solve at least 25 questions on these topics daily to build speed and accuracy.

Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)

  • Start what puzzles, graphs, tables, arrangements, and DI sets.
  • Solve 3-4 sets of easy DI and LR questions daily.
  • Work on increasing your speed and getting correct answers, especially in calculations.

Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC)

  • To improve RC comprehension skills, read one editorial daily from The Hindu, The Economist and The Indian Express.
  • Solve 2-3 RC passages daily, practice parajumbles and summary-based questions.
  • Inculcate a healthy habit of reading fictional/non-fictional books.

3 & 4 Month Schedule (Intensive Practice Level)

Quantitative Aptitude

  • Solve higher-level difficulty questions on topics like permutation-combination, probability and trigonometry.
  • Opt for sectional tests to check your level and performance.
  • Learn shortcut tips and tricks and try implementing them. Also, work on mental calculations.

Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)

  • Start solving higher-level difficulty DI/LR sets every week and advanced puzzles.
  • Focus on mock tests to assess your strengths and weaknesses.
  • Time yourself while solving questions and make sure you don’t spend too much time on difficult questions.

Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC)

  • Practice at least 2 full-length mock tests and set a time limit while solving the paper.
  • Avoid wasting time on difficult questions.
  • Try to attempt as many mock test papers as you can to check your strengths and weaknesses.

5 & 6 Month Schedule ( Full Length Tests, Mock tests and Revision)

  • Make sure you attempt 2-3 mock tests every week (The CAT Experience Test Series by Arun Sharma)
  • Monitor your weka areas and try working on it.
  • Focus on high-weightage topics (Algebra, RC, LR, Puzzles)
  • Have a thorough revision of previously covered topics.
  • Solve the previous year’s question papers under a timer.
  • Try revision instead of learning a new topic at the last moment.

CAT Books 2025

Choosing the best books for CAT preparation 2025 can be a bit difficult as we don't know the exact requirement, and there are a plethora of books in the market, but not all of them can be helpful in the preparation for the CAT 2025 exam. Below are the following CAT books 2025, which we have prepared section-wise.

Best CAT Books for DILR

CAT Books for DILR

Author/Publisher Name

Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning

Gautam Puri

Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for the CAT

Nishit K. Sinha

How to Prepare for Data Interpretation for CAT

Arun Sharma

Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency

Ananta Ashisha

Best CAT Books for VARC and Reading Comprehension

CAT Books for VARC

Author/Publisher Name

How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT

Arun Sharma and Meenakshi Upadhyay/Arihant

PSC for VA for CAT

Nishit Sinha

How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for the CAT

Sharma and Upadhyay

30 Days to a More Powerful Vocabulary Mass Market Paperback

Wilfred Funk & Norman Lewis/Simon & Schuster

CAT 2025 Analysis

According to previous CAT analysis, it is anticipated that the CAT 2025 entrance exam will range from moderate to difficult. In the preceding year, all three slots of the CAT exam were seen to be of a high difficulty level. The conclusive CAT 2025 analysis will rely on the feedback provided by aspirants and experts who took the exam. The earliest insights into the CAT 2025 exam analysis can be accessed through live coverage on the Careers360 YouTube channel from the CAT 2025 exam centre.

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CAT 2025 Answer Key and Response Sheet

The CAT response sheet containing recorded responses and CAT answer key are typically made available by authorities approximately 8-10 days post the examination. Participants can access and download their recorded responses, along with the answers, from the official CAT website at iimcat.ac.in. Additionally, Careers360 will offer a memory-based CAT 2025 answer key before the official release of the CAT 2025 response sheet.

Post the release of the CAT answer key, the candidates have the authority to raise objections during this period within the given timeframe. Once the authorities go through the objections raised, they then release the updated and final answer key concurrently with the CAT result 2025.

CAT 2025 Score Vs Percentile (Expected)

After estimating the CAT 2025 score, candidates can calculate their probable percentile with the help of CAT score vs percentile. Know what percentile a candidate can fetch based on their marks in the CAT 2025 exam with the help of the expected CAT marks vs percentile table:

Percentile

Score VARC

Score DILR

Score QA

Overall Score

99.5

42

30

30

86

99

36

25

25

74

95

30

20

22

52

90

24

14

13

42

80

20

11

9

35

70

18

9

7

30

CAT 2025 Results

The announcement of CAT 2025 results is anticipated in the third week of December 2025. To check the results, candidates should go to the official CAT website and click on the designated link for CAT results. Logging in with their CAT login credentials, like ID and password will be required. The validity of the CAT scorecard extends for one year until 2026.

CAT 2025 Cutoff

After the release of CAT 2025 results top B-schools like IIMs, MDI, FMS, etc., will start releasing their CAT 2025 cut off for admission to their MBA programmes. Based on this CAT cutoff they will shortlist the candidates for their selection process, the personal interview round. Check out the expected CAT 2025 cutoff of IIMs and non-IIMs disclosed under:

Expected CAT Colleges 2025 Cutoff (Non-IIMs)

CAT 2025 Selection Process

After clearing the CAT 2025 and achieving the necessary cutoff, they will be called for the CAT selection process by the participating institutes, including the IIMs and non-IIMs. The admission procedures may differ across various colleges, relying on factors such as CAT 2025 scores, Written Ability Test (WAT), and Group Discussion/Personal Interview (GD/PI). Refer to the details of the selection process below:

  • Written Ability Test (WAT)
  • Group Discussion (GD)
  • Personal Interviews (PI)

Candidates must thoroughly research and understand the CAT 2025 selection criteria. They must go through the CAT selection process of the institutes of their interest to prepare accordingly and increase their chances of securing admission.

Courses Offered Through CAT at IIMs

IIM

Courses Offered Through CAT

IIM Ahmedabad

PGP, PGP-FABM, ePGP, PhD

IIM Amritsar

MBA, EMBA, MBA-Business Analytics, MBA-HRM, PhD

IIM Bangalore

PGP, PGPEM, PGPBA, PhD

IIM Bodh Gaya

PGP, PhD (FPM)

IIM Calcutta

MBA, PhD

IIM Indore

PGP, PGP-HRM, FPM

IIM Jammu

PGP, PhD

IIM Kashipur

MBA, MBA (Analytics), MBA (WX), PhD, EFPM

IIM Kozhikode

PGP, PGP-BL, PGP-F, PGP-LSM, PhD, PhD (PT)

IIM Lucknow

PGP, PGP-ABM, PGP-SM, FPM

IIM Nagpur

PGP, PhD

IIM Ranchi

PGP, PGP-HRM, PGP (Business Analytics), PhD, EPhD

IIM Rohtak

PGP, EPGPX, EPGDSM, PhD, Part-Time FPM

IIM Raipur

PGP, FPM/PhD, EFPM

IIM Shillong

PGP, PGPEX, PGPWE, PhD, PhDWP

IIM Sambalpur

MBA, PhD, E PhD

IIM Sirmaur

MBA, MBA (T&HM), PhD

IIM Trichy

PGPM, PGPM-HR, PGPBM, FPM, E-FPM

IIM Udaipur

MBA, PHD

IIM Mumbai

MBA, MBA in Sustainability Management, MBA in Operations and Supply Chain Management

IIM Vishakapatnam

PGP, PGPEx, PGPDGM, PhD

Top Non-IIMs Accepting CAT Score

Now that we are aware of all the IIMs that accept the CAT score, let us now look at the list of non-IIMs that accept the CAT score.

Top Non-IIM Accepting CAT Score

Expected CAT Cutoff 2025

AIMS Institute, Bangalore

60 Percentile

BITSoM Mumbai

No minimum cutoff required

Faculty of Management Studies (FMS)-University of Delhi

98 Percentile

International Management Institute, Delhi (IMI)

90 Percentile

Management Development Institute (MDI), Gurgaon

97 Percentile

XIMB- Xavier University, Bhubaneshwar

80 Percentile

TA PAi Management Institute (TAPMI), Manipal

80 Percentile

SP. Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR), Mumbai

85 Percentile

National Institute of Technology (NIT Trichy), Trichy

89 Percentile

Free CAT 2025 Preparation Resources

Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC)

Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR)

Quantitative Ability (QA)

English Usage or Grammar

Tables

Number Systems

Vocabulary-based (Synonyms/Antonyms)

Caselets

Profit and Loss

Fill in the blanks

Line Charts

HCF and LCM

Sentence Correction

Bar Graphs

Time, Speed & Distance

Jumbled Paragraph

Reading Comprehension

Percentage

Meaning-Usage Match

Pie Chart

Ratio and Proportion

Summary Questions

Calendars

Average

Verbal Reasoning

Number and Letter Series

Quadratic Equations

Facts-Inferences-Judgements

Clock

Compound Interest

Close Passages

Venn Diagrams

Sequences and Series

Analogies or Reverse Analogies

Seating Arrangements

Inequality

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Which IIM is conducting CAT 2025? Is CAT 2025 registration open?
A:

IIM Kozhikode will conduct CAT 2025 on November 30, 2025. CAT 2025 registration will take place from August 1 to September 13, 2025.

Q: What is the total marks in CAT 2025?
A:

The total marks for CAT 2025 will be 204.

Q: Which IIM will set CAT 2025?
A:

IIM Kozhikode will set CAT 2025 exam question paper.

Q: When will the CAT 2025 registration starts?
A:

CAT 2025 official notification has been released on July 27, 2025 in leading newspaper. However, CAT 2025 official website lauch along with notification is yet to be announced.

Q: What is the CAT 2025 fees?
A:

The candidates must pay the CAT registration 2025 fees of Rs 1300 for SC/ST/PwD category and Rs 2600 for General/EWS/NC-OBC category. 

Q: When should I start preparing for CAT 2025?
A:

MBA aspirants who wish to join for the MBA admission 2025 at any IIMs or non-IIMs can start their CAT preparation 2025 at least 1 year before the CAT 2025 exam date. 

Q: How do I apply for CAT 2025?
A:

Eligible candidates can visit the CAT 2025 official website - iimcat.ac.in to apply for the CAT 2025 exam.

Q: How do I prepare for CAT 2025?
A:

Candidates who wish to apply for the IIM MBA/PGDM admission 2026 can attend the CAT exam 2025. To obtain a good score in the CAT 2025, candidates can start their preparation 8 to 9 months before the conduct of the exam. Start the CAT exam preparation with CAT mock tests and a proper study plan. The real-life experience of previous year's CAT takers will also help to prepare the best CAT exam 2025 study plan.

Q: Is 1 year sufficient for CAT 2025?
A:

Yes, candidates can easily achieve a decent score in the CAT 2025 exam with the right CAT preparation strategy and study tips, even with 1 year of preparation.

Q: What is the CAT syllabus 2025?
A:

As per the previous year's, the CAT exam syllabus can contain topics such as Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR), and Quantitative Aptitude (QA). Changes in the CAT 2025 exam syllabus will be notified along with the CAT notification 2025.

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As you said you by mistakenly done that,  you don't need to get worry regarding that ,

Just inform the help desk and carry the correct certifications , the state certificate will not disqualify you .

The steps you can follow is -

1. You can check if the correction window is available or not

2. Contact the CAT desk immediately.

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In CAT registration, you cannot create a new user ID with the same mobile number, even if you use a different email ID. Each mobile number and email can be linked to only one account. If you already registered once, the system will not accept a duplicate with that number. To register again, you must use a new mobile number and new email ID. If you lost your old login, you can recover it through the forgot password/user ID option on the CAT portal.



Yes, you can fill the CAT form even if you currently have a backlog. CAT eligibility requires you to be in your final year of graduation or already graduated backlogs don’t stop you from applying.

While filling the form:

  • Enter the aggregate percentage/CGPA of marks you have obtained up to the latest semester for which results are declared (in your case till 4th semester).

  • There will be an option to mention that you have a backlog.

  • If you clear the backlog later, you’ll just need to show the updated marks during admission.

Hello Aspirant,

Yes, you can apply for the CAT exam as a final-year student. You must declare your backlog on the online application form. You do not write about it on the final-year student certificate; that document is to certify your enrollment status. You must clear all backlogs before the final admission process to any MBA college.

Hello,

Thank you for your question!

KL- MAT syllabus: Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, English/Verbal Ability, and General Awareness (similar to MAT/CMAT pattern).

CAT scores are valid in many private universities including KL University, but always check the year’s admission notification.

CAT vs other exams: CAT is toughest (IIMs + top B-schools), while MAT/CMAT/ATMA are relatively easier and accepted by many mid-level private universities.

Hello it will clear your doubt!