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CAT Exam Date 2025 Announced: Check Complete Exam Schedule, Admit Card & Result Dates
The CAT exam date 2025 has been announced, and the CAT exam conducted on November 30, 2025. In a latest update, the CAT 2025 admit card was released on November 12, 2025. All candidates would be able to download the same from the official website, iimcat.ac.in. The CAT 2025 exam mock test was released on November 12, 2025, for practice. CAT 2025 was held in 170 cities across the country. Post conclusion of the CAT entrance exam, authorities will release the official CAT answer key in the form of an individual response sheet tentatively in the second week of December 2025. Read this CAT exam date article to know the CAT 2025 exam schedule about all events related to the CAT exam, such as notification, CAT form date, admit card, CAT exam time, CAT 2025 result date, etc.
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IIM Kozhikode will retain its three-stage admission process for the MBA (PGP) 2026–28 batch, with CAT 2025 scores carrying a final weightage of 35 percent. The minimum overall CAT cut-off for general category candidates remains at 85 percentile, with sectional qualifying scores required in VARC, DILR, and QA. Shortlisting of candidates will be based on CAT performance, academic record, and personal interview rounds.
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- CAT Exam Date 2025
- CAT 2025 Exam Highlights
- CAT 2025 Admit Card Date
- CAT Mock Test Date 2025
- CAT 2025 Notification Release Date
- CAT 2025 Registration Schedule
- CAT 2025 Examination Date and Timings
- CAT Answer Key Date 2025
- CAT 2025 Result Announcement
CAT 2025 Important Links
CAT Exam Date 2025
The IIM Kozhikode conducted the CAT exam on November 30, 2025. Additionally, the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) has released the CAT notification on July 27, 2025. The IIM CAT 2025 official website was launched in the last week of June 2025 at iimcat.ac.in. CAT 2025 registration was started from August 1, 2025, and the CAT last date to apply was September 20, 2025. IIM Kozhikode conducted the CAT 2025 in CBT mode. Candidates can check the table below and keep themselves updated with all the IIM CAT 2025 important dates related to the CAT exam 2025 date so that they do not miss any events.
CAT 2025 Exam Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
| CAT exam full form | Common Admission Test (CAT) |
| The CAT 2025 exam conducting institute | IIM Kozhikode |
| Exam Level | National |
| CAT Notification day on the Newspaper | July 27, 2025 |
| CAT application 2025 Date | August 1, 2025 |
| CAT 2025 exam date | November 30, 2025 |
| CAT exam timing | Slot 1: 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM |
| CAT exam fee | Rs 2,600 (General category) and Rs 1,300 (Reserved category) |
| CAT exam mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Number of CAT test cities | 170 |
| Total marks of CAT exam | 204 |
| CAT exam website | iimcat.ac.in |
| CAT exam heldesk number | 1-800-210-1088 |
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Question- Is a CAT held twice a year?
Answer- CAT exam is conducted every year by one of the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) based on a policy rotation in 170+ cities across the country.
IIM CAT 2025 Exam Dates
| CAT Events | CAT Dates |
|---|---|
Release of CAT 2025 notification (newspaper) | July 27, 2025 |
CAT exam 2025 registration date | August 1, 2025 from 9:50 AM |
CAT 2025 registration last date |
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CAT 2025 correction window | October 4 to October 7, 2025 |
CAT 2025 admit card release date |
November 12, 2025 |
| CAT 2025 mock test date | November 12, 2025 |
CAT 2025 exam date | November 30, 2025 |
Release of the CAT 2025 response sheet and question paper | First week of December 2025 |
Last date to challenge the CAT 2025 answer key | Second/ Third week of December 2025 |
| Final CAT 2025 answer key release date | Third week of December 2025 |
CAT 2025 result announcement date | First week of January 2026 |
CAT 2025 Admit Card Date
IIM Kozhikode released the CAT admit card in online mode on November 12, 2025. Candidates can download the CAT admit card till November 30, 2025. The CAT admit card consists of all the details about the CAT entrance test, such as roll number, candidate details, exam venue address, reporting time, and exam day guidelines. Candidates need to carry their CAT admit card along with photo ID proof on the day of the examination.
CAT Mock Test Date 2025
Before the CAT 2025 exam, IIM Kozhikode conducted the official CAT mock test on November 12, 2025. By taking the CAT mock test, candidates get to know what type of questions will be asked in the CAT exam. Apart from that, candidates also get to know how to navigate between sections and between the particular sections and how they have to answer on the exam day.
The authority will release the official CAT 2025 mock test on its website. Candidates can take the CAT mock test online mode at iimcat.ac.in. The CAT mock test link has been provided separately for PwD, PwD (Blind & Vision), and others.
CAT 2025 Notification Release Date
IIM Kozhikode has released the CAT notification 2025 on July 27, 2025, at iimcat.ac.in. Candidates can use CAT notification to know the CAT application form start and end dates, CAT admit card dates, the release date of the mock test, CAT 2025 exam date, syllabus, result, etc.
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CAT 2025 Registration Schedule
IIM Kozhikode has opened the CAT 2025 registration for window on August 1, 2025 in online mode at the CAT 2025 official website, iimcat.ac.in. CAT 2025 registration deadlines is September 20, 2025. While filling out the application form for the CAT, candidates will have to provide their past academic qualifications and also will have to pay the CAT exam fee for the same.
Prior to filling out the CAT application form, candidates need to create login credentials by providing a valid email ID and mobile number. Also, the CAT correction facility to edit the CAT 2025 application form link will be available on the official website.
At the time of the CAT application form filling, candidates will be required to pay the CAT application fee. Candidates belonging to the general category need to pay Rs 2500, and the reserved category CAT candidates (SC/ ST/ PwD) will have to pay Rs 1250.
CAT 2025 Examination Date and Timings
IIM Kozhikode conducted the CAT 2025 exam on November 30, 2025. CAT 2025 will be conducted in computer-based mode as per the CAT exam pattern. Those candidates who are willing to appear for the exam must check the CAT exam 2025 date and CAT exam time carefully. The CAT exam is conducted in three slots (morning, afternoon, and evening).
CAT Answer Key Date 2025
The final CAT 2025 answer key will be released in the second week of December 2025. Candidates who will appear for the CAT 2025 exam can check the same from the official CAT 2025 website. The officials will also open the objection window to raise any discrepancies in the CAT answer key. IIM CAT officials will review all the objections, and if they find any genuine error, then they will specify the same in the final CAT answer key. With the help of the CAT answer key, candidates will be able to estimate their scores in the entrance exam.
CAT 2025 Result Announcement
IIM Kozhikode will declare the CAT result 2025 in online mode in the second week of December 2025. However, as per the previous year's trends, it is expected that the CAT exam results will be declared after the release of the CAT answer key. Candidates can check their CAT results by entering their login credentials. The CAT result is available in the form of a scorecard, and it will contain the overall and sectional percentiles of CAT 2025. Candidates can refer to this CAT scorecard image for their understanding.
NOTE: CAT 2025 score validity period is till December 31, 2026.
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Use NowFrequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question- When will the CAT 2025 exam be conducted?
Answer- The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kozhikode conducted CAT 2025 on November 30, 2025.
Question- When will the CAT 2025 registration process begin?
Answer- IIM Kozhikode began the CAT 2025 registration process in the first week of August 2025.
Question- When will the CAT 2025 admit card be released?
Answer- IIM CAT 2025 admit card will be issued on November 12, 2025.
Question- When will the CAT 2025 results be announced?
Answer- Going by past year trends, CAT result announced in the third week of December 2025.
Question- Which IIM is expected to conduct CAT 2025?
Answer- As per rotational basis, CAT 2025 will be conducted by IIM Kozhikode.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: When the CAT exam will be conducted in 2025?
A:
IIM Kozhikode conducted the CAT 2025 on November 30 in CBT mode at 170 test cities across the country.
Q: Will CAT 2025 be postponed? Is CAT conducted twice a year?
A:
No, the CAT exam was conducted on the decided date. No, CAT conducted once a year.
Q: When will the CAT results 2025 be out?
A:
IIM kozhikode will announce CAT 2025 result probably in the third week of December 2025.
Q: Is CAT necessary for MBA?
A:
For admission into IIMs or other top MBA colleges in India, having a CAT scorecard is necessary. However, apart from CAT there is many MBA entrance exam such as XAT, CMAT, MAH CET etc a candidate can take for MBA admission. Also, there are many B-schools offers MBA admission directly on the basis of past academic records.
Q: How many times is CAT exam held in a year?
A:
IIMs annually conduct CAT entrance test once a year on a rotational basis.
Q: Is CAT scorecard is valid for 2 year?
A:
No, CAT scorecard is valid for one year only. CAT 2025 score will be valid till December 31, 2026.
Q: Is there any age limit in CAT entrance test?
A:
There is no age bar set by the authorities to appear for CAT entrance test.
Q: In which month is CAT exam held?
A:
Indian Institute of Management (IIM) conducts CAT entrance test in November month every year.
Q: Is there any CAT exam in 2025?
A:
Yes, CAT 2025 exam was conducted on the last Sunday of November.
Q: What is CAT exam 2025 last date to apply?
A:
The CAT exam 2025 last date to apply was September 20, 2025.
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With 84.91 percentile in CAT (General, male, no work experience), top colleges like IIMs, IITs, FMS, MDI, etc. are not possible. You may get calls from private institutes such as IMT Nagpur/Hyderabad, IMI Bhubaneswar, XIME, SDMIMD, Welingkar (some programs) and similar colleges. Universities like Amity or LPU are also options.
It’s better to choose carefully, as placements and ROI may be average. Reattempting CAT or trying XAT/CMAT could improve options.
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With a CAT percentile of 88.77 and a strong CGPA of 9.0, you are in a competitive range for newer IIMs (like IIM Amritsar, IIM Bodh Gaya, IIM Sirmaur, IIM Nagpur) and several top non-IIM B-schools such as TAPMI, BIM Trichy, Great Lakes, IMI Delhi, FORE School of Management, and KJ Somaiya. You may not reach the older IIMs (Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Calcutta, etc.) since they usually require 98+ percentile, but you have excellent chances at mid-tier and emerging institutes.
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The expected cutoff for the JAP (Joint Admission Process) is around 90 to 95th percentile, with a minimum sectional cutoff of around 75 percentile in Quantitative Ability. You have scored 82.2% which is very low; that's why you are unlikely to meet the minimum criteria for the JAP IIMs in the general Category.
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With a CAT score of around 80 percentile and about 2 years of work experience, getting a call from the top IIMs (IIM Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Calcutta, Lucknow, Kozhikode, Indore) is extremely difficult, as their cutoff percentiles are usually much higher, even for reserved categories. These institutes typically shortlist candidates above 95–99 percentile depending on category, academic profile, and diversity factors.
However, you may still have some chances at a few of the newer or baby IIMs, especially if you belong to a reserved category (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) and have a decent academic background. IIMs such as IIM Jammu, IIM Bodh Gaya, IIM Sirmaur, IIM Sambalpur, IIM Nagaland, IIM Amritsar, and IIM Vizag have historically called candidates in the 75–85 percentile range for certain categories. Your 2 years of work experience can also work in your favour, as most IIMs give weightage to professional experience during shortlisting and final selection.
That said, selection does not depend on CAT percentile alone. Factors like your 10th and 12th marks, graduation score, academic consistency, gender and academic diversity, work experience quality, and performance in the personal interview play a very important role. Even with an 80 percentile, a strong interview and profile can improve your chances at newer IIMs.
You should also keep strong non-IIM options open. At this percentile, good colleges like newer IIT MBA programs, some NITs, and reputed private B-schools can offer better and more realistic opportunities. Applying broadly and preparing seriously for the interview stage is very important.
In summary, while top IIMs are unlikely at 80 percentile, you may still have a realistic chance at some of the newer IIMs depending on your category and overall profile.
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