CAT 2025 Latest News & Notifications: Exam Dates, Coaching, Preparation, Syllabus & Pattern

CAT 2025 Latest News & Notifications: Exam Dates, Coaching, Preparation, Syllabus & Pattern

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Malvika ChawlaUpdated on 21 Jul 2025, 12:25 PM IST

CAT 2025 exam will be conducted on November 30, 2025, tentatively. The official announcement of the CAT 2025 exam dates is expected to be out in the last week of July 2025 through the CAT notification. CAT 2025 registrations are most likely to commence from August 2025 and will continue till September 2025. Every year, the CAT 2025 paper is conducted by one of the IIMs in India, on a rotational basis. This year, IIM Kozhikode will be conducting the CAT 2025 exam. Keep reading this article to find A to Z information on CAT exam dates, admit card, eligibility criteria, registration, result, and more.

This Story also Contains

  1. CAT Latest News and Notifications
  2. What is CAT Exam?
  3. CAT 2025: Topics with Repeated Questions in CAT Exam
  4. How Many Students Actually Get IIM Interview Calls? A Data-Driven Look at CAT 2025 Shortlisting
  5. CAT 2025: Exam Overview
  6. CAT 2025: Eligibility Criteria
  7. CAT 2025 Exam Date
  8. CAT 2025: Registration Process
  9. CAT 2025: Exam Pattern
  10. CAT 2025 Syllabus
  11. CAT 2025 Exam: 6-Month Study Plan
  12. CAT 2025 Admit Card
  13. CAT 2025 Answer Key and Response Sheet
  14. CAT 2025 Results
  15. CAT 2025: Selection Process
CAT 2025 Latest News & Notifications: Exam Dates, Coaching, Preparation, Syllabus & Pattern
CAT 2025 Latest News & Notifications: Exam Dates, Coaching, Preparation, Syllabus & Pattern

CAT Latest News and Notifications

  • CAT 2025 will be conducted by IIM Kozhikode.

  • Like last year, over 3 lakh candidates are expected to apply for the CAT 2025 entrance test.

  • Like every year, one can expect that the CAT 2025 registration fees might increase.

  • No changes are expected in the CAT 2025 paper pattern. The exam is expected to be on similar lines.

What is CAT Exam?

Common Admission Test or CAT is a national-entrance exam for candidates to get admission into MBA programs at various Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) and other leading B-schools in India. In 2025, the CAT exam will be conducted in a computer-based format with three sections: Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR) and Quantitative Ability (QA).

CAT 2025: Topics with Repeated Questions 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 which have had 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

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Repeated Questions in Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)

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  • Logical Reasoning: Seating arrangement and tournament-based puzzles

  • Venn Diagrams & Set Theory

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Repeated Questions from Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC)

  • Reading Comprehension (RC)

  • Para Jumbles

  • Sentence Completion & Error Spotting

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How Many Students Actually Get IIM Interview Calls? A Data-Driven Look at CAT 2025 Shortlisting

Take a look at the following data, which lists the number of students who actually got into interview calls for admission to some of the top IIMs in India.

Name of College

Category

General

EWS

NC-OBC

SC

ST

PWD

IIM Ahmedabad

Shortlisted

887

30

312

174

102

56

% of Form Filled

0.34

0.21

0.68

0.82

1.82

5.13

IIM Bangalore

Shortlisted

739

155

471

299

148

83

% of Form Filled

0.42

1.11

1.02

1.41

2.63

7.64

IIM Calcutta

Shortlisted

931

62

417

430

230

-

% of Form Filled

0.53

0.44

0.90

2.00

4.02

-

IIM Lucknow

Shortlisted

1268

312

910

792

396

236

% of Form Filled

0.72

2.20

1.95

3.69

7.06

21.76


IIM Kozhikode

Shortlisted

1850

400

1200

750

360

140

% of Form Filled

1.15

2.97

2.74

3.84

7.09

14.01

IIM Indore

2024-26

1827

216

1377

863

491

335

% of Form Filled

1.08

1.56

3.07

4.22

9.20

32.21

% of Eligible

18.76

41.14

44.62

40.27

51.36

100.00

IIM Mumbai

Shortlisted (Non-PWD)

861

53

510

258

51

4

% of Form Filled

52.09

31.93

68.46

64.18

61.45

57.14

Shortlisted (PWD)

5

0

1

0

0

0

% of Form Filled

27.78

NA

25.00

0.00

NA

NA

IIM Shillong

2024-26

14280 (Others)

823

1381

543

-

200

IIM Ranchi

Shortlisted

9191

2285

6272

3459

1725

-

% of Form Filled

5.68

16.59

14.16

17.48

33.28

-

IIM Raipur

Shortlisted

9191

2285

6272

3459

1725

444

% of Form Filled

5.13

16.08

13.17

15.72

29.92

41.26

IIM Trichy

Shortlisted

5986

1856

4466

2137

845

245

% of Form Filled

4.12

14.30

10.83

11.93

18.84

27.40

IIM Udaipur

Shortlisted

9191

2286

6272

3459

1725

444

% of Form Filled

5.57

16.54

14.13

17.29

33.76

45.63

IIM Rohtak

Shortlisted

2354

384

1873

1382

306

39

% of Form Filled

54.37

96.48

96.85

97.26

95.92

73.58

IIM Bodh Gaya

Shortlisted

11029

2379

6322

3306

1552

394

% of Form Filled

7.12

17.55

14.67

17.32

32.50

43.01

IIM Sirmaur

Non-PWD

5847

1764

4051

2175

524

-

% of Form Filled

5.13

20.51

13.31

15.61

14.52

-

PWD

133

8

19

7

1

-

% of Form Filled

27.71

22.86

15.97

17.07

20.00

-

CAT 2025: Exam Overview

Let us look at the following CAT 2025 exam highlights, which mention some of the important details regarding the same.

CAT Exam Highlights

CAT 2025 Exam Particulars

CAT 2025 Details

CAT Full Form

Common Admission Test (CAT)

Conducting Institute for CAT 2025

IIM Kozhikode (Expected)

CAT 2025 Exam Level

National

CAT 2025 Exam Frequency

Once a year

CAT 2025 Exam Date

November 30, 2025 (Tentative)

CAT 2025 Exam Timings

To be announced soon

CAT Exam Fees

  • General, OBC, EWS: Rs 2,500

  • SC, ST, PwD: Rs. 1,250

CAT 2025 Exam Mode

Computer-Based Test (CBT)

CAT 2025 Exam Sections

VARC, DILR, QA

Number of CAT Test Cities

170

Total Number of CAT Questions

68

CAT 2025 Exam Duration

120 minutes (40 minutes per section)

CAT Exam Website

iimcat.ac.in

CAT Exam Helpdesk No.

1-800-210-1088 (Toll Free)

CAT 2025: Eligibility Criteria

All those candidates who wish to apply for the CAT 2025 exam must go through the eligibility criteria to find out whether they are eligible for the exam or not. The following is the CAT exam eligibility criteria.

  • All candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA (45% in the case of candidates belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) and PwD categories).

  • Those appearing for the final year of a Bachelor’s degree and those who have completed their degree and are awaiting their results can also apply. Although they must note that in case they are selected, they will be allowed to join the programme provisionally, if they submit a certificate from the university before the stipulated time.

  • One must note that the percentage of marks obtained by the candidate would be calculated based on the practice followed by the respective universities/institutions.

  • Finally, IIMs may verify eligibility at various stages of the selection process, the details of which are provided at the official IIM website.

CAT 2025 Exam Date

The official CAT 2025 exam dates will be announced along with the CAT notification 2025, which will be available at the official CAT 2025 website. Below, we have mentioned the tentative dates of the CAT 2025 exam. All candidates can take an idea from the same and start their preparation accordingly.

CAT 2025 Events

CAT 2025 Dates (Tentative)

Release of CAT 2025 notification

July 30, 2025

CAT 2025 Registration Start Date

First week of August 2025

CAT 2025 Registration Last Date

Third week of September 2025

CAT 2025 Application Correction Date

September 25-28, 2025

CAT 2025 Admit Card release date

First week of November 2025

CAT 2025 Exam Date

November 30, 2025

CAT 2025 Answer Key release date

December 5, 2025

CAT 2025 Results date

December 21, 2025

CAT 2025: Registration Process

All MBA aspirants must note that the CAT 2025 registration process will be conducted in an online mode. Hence, all will be required to follow the steps given below to apply for the CAT exam.

  • Visit the official website of CAT, iimcat.ac.in.

  • Click on the option ‘New Registration’.

  • Therein, you will be required to enter your details, which will help in creating a login.

  • Next, you will be required to fill in the application form with all your details.

  • In the application form, all candidates will be required to upload a scanned photo and their signature.

  • In the following step, you will have to select test cities, courses and the IIM campuses.

  • Finally, you will have to pay the CAT application fees and submit the form.

CAT 2025 Registration Fees

The CAT 2025 registration fees are expected to be Rs. 2,500 for General, OBC and EWS categories. While candidates coming from SC, ST and PwD categories will need to pay Rs. 1,250. Keep in mind, the CAT registration might differ. In case there are any changes, we will update this page with the latest fees.

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CAT 2025: Exam Pattern

CAT is administered by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs). The CAT is conducted annually on a rotational basis by different IIMs every year. This year, it is expected that IIM Kozhikode will be administering the exam. As for the CAT exam pattern, it is not fixed. It has been changed several times in the past few years.

Last year, the CAT exam had 68 questions, and the total time of the examination was 120 minutes, with a 40-minute sectional time limit.

Let us look at the expected CAT 2025 exam pattern which a candidate can expect.

CAT Section

Total number of Questions

Total Marks

CAT VARC

24 Questions

72 Marks

CAT DILR

22 Questions

66 Marks

CAT Quantitative Aptitude

22 Questions

66 Marks

*The above data has been taken from last year's CAT exam. We will update this article in case there are any changes to the CAT 2025 exam pattern.

CAT 2025 Syllabus

Let us look at the following CAT 2025 exam syllabus, which the candidate can use to prepare for the CAT exam.

CAT 2025 Syllabus

CAT 2025 Topics

Verbal Ability

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

Reading Comprehension

Reading Comprehension passages

Logical Reasoning & Data Interpretation

Syllogism, Directions, Clocks and Calendars, Blood Relations, Charts, Graphs, Logical Sequence, Coding-Decoding, Binary Logic, Caselets and Tables, Seating Arrangement, Connectives, Matching/Puzzles, etc.

Quantitative Aptitude

Trigonometry, Averages, Geometry, Modern Maths, Mensuration, Profit and loss, Simple and Compound Interest, Number systems, Arithmetic and others.

Check out the CAT total questions asked on the various topics given above.

CAT 2025 Exam: 6-Month 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 upcoming 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 weak areas and try working on them.

  • 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.

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CAT 2025 Admit Card

CAT admit card 2025 will be released later at the official website, iimcat.ac.in. All candidates will be able to download the CAT admit card using their login credentials, such as CAT application number and date of birth. A direct link to view your CAT 2025 admit card will be updated on this page when it is out.

Details Mentioned on IIM CAT 2025 Admit Card

Upon downloading the CAT 2025 admit card, candidates will notice that their personal information will be provided on it. Make sure that you cross-verify all the details mentioned on the admit card.

Following is the list of details that will be mentioned on the CAT 2025 admit card, which one must look out for:

  • Candidate’s name

  • Candidate’s caste

  • Date of birth

  • Signature of the candidate

  • Registration number of the candidate

  • Date, time and venue of the CAT 2025 exam

  • Emergency contact number

  • CAT exam-related instructions

In case you find any errors on the CAT admit card, then make sure you contact the official help desk and get it changed immediately.

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Make sure you keep an eye on this page for all the latest updates.

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CAT 2025 Answer Key and Response Sheet

The CAT 2025 response sheet includes all the recorded answers of the candidates, while the CAT answer key, which is usually released by the official authorities, is released 8-10 days post-exam. Through this, all candidates can access and download their recorded responses, along with the answers from the official CAT website.

Make sure you keep an eye on this page for all the latest updates regarding the CAT 2025 answer key and response sheet.

CAT 2025 Results

CAT 2025 results will be prepared and announced after the CAT unofficial answer key has been analysed. Check out the following steps through which one will be able to check their CAT 2025 result:

  • Visit the official CAT website, iimcat.ac.in.

  • Click on the login/scorecard option.

  • Enter your CAT ID and password.

  • Click on the CAT scorecard tab

  • You will finally be able to download the CAT 2025 scorecard PDF.

CAT 2025: Selection Process

Once the CAT 2025 result is announced, the IIMs will shortlist candidates based on the CAT 2025 score for MBA admission 2026. The admission process will include a Written Ability Test (WAT) and a Personal Interview (PI). Based on the scores gained in the following rounds, the final result will be announced.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Who is eligible for CAT 2025?
A:

All candidates who have a bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD) from a recognised university or have completed a professional degree (CA/CS/ICWA/FIA). Those candidates in their final year and are still awaiting results are also eligible to apply, provided they submit the required certificates within the stipulated time. 

Q: Who is hosting CAT 2025?
A:

This year, IIM Kozhikode will be conducting the CAT 2025 exam, which will be held in the month of November 2025. 

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

To apply for the CAT 2025, candidates must visit the official CAT website, iimcat.ac.in. CAT registrations are expected to begin in August 2025.

Q: Which IIM will set CAT 2025?
A:

It is expected that this year, IIM Kozhikode will set the CAT 2025 paper. 

Q: What is the date of the CAT exam in 2025?
A:

The CAT 2025 exam is scheduled for November 30, 2025. The exam will be conducted in three sessions.

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

The steps you can follow is -

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2. Contact the CAT desk immediately.

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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.

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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.

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

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