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

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

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.

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: 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: 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.

*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.

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.

Check out some of the top CAT preparation articles for assistance.

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.