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Are you preparing for the CAT 2025? Wondering which IIM is going to conduct this MBA entrance exam this year? One of the most prestigious MBA entrance exams in India, the Common Admission Test (CAT) serves as a gateway to the country's top business schools, including the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs). Every year, one of the old IIMs takes on the responsibility of conducting the CAT exam on a rotational basis. For CAT 2025, the exam will be conducted by IIM Kozhikode. Read this article to stay up to date with the latest information about CAT 2025, including the exam date, registration process, and key changes.
After the objection window closes, the CAT final answer key is typically made available. It is anticipated to be issued in the final week of December, perhaps in conjunction with the CAT 2025 results, based on the pattern from the previous year.
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Every year, the responsibility of conducting the CAT exam is assigned to one of the IIMs. For CAT 2025, IIM Kozhikode is expected to be the organizing institute. However, an official announcement from the Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) regarding the CAT 2025 conducting body is awaited.
Last year, IIM Calcutta made changes to the CAT exam pattern, where the total number of questions was increased. The CAT exam pattern is generally consistent, but based on the previous year, minor changes may be introduced.
While the official announcement is yet to be made, here are the tentative CAT 2025 dates based on previous trends.
CAT events | CAT dates |
Official CAT notification 2025 release date | Last week of July 2025 |
CAT 2025 registration start date | First week of August 2025 |
CAT 2025 registration last date | Third week of September 2025 |
CAT admit card 2025 release date | First week of October 2025 |
CAT exam date 2025 | November 30, 2025 |
CAT result declaration date | Last week of December 2025 |
A CAT score is accepted by 21 IIMs, IITs, and more than 1300 MBA colleges across India. Getting a high percentile on the CAT exam significantly increases your chances of getting MBA/PGDM admission to top management institutes.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
No. The CAT exam is conducted every year on a rotational basis by one of the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs).
The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) are the official conducting bodies that conduct the CAT exam.
IIM Kozhikode is expected to be the administrative body for CAT 2025.
The official website for CAT 2025 is iimcat.ac.in. This is where you can find all the official information about the CAT exam, including registration details, the CAT exam date, the CAT syllabus, admit card, and results.
As per CAT exam eligibility criteria, candidates should have completed their graduation with a minimum of 50% marks (General category) and 45% for candidates belong to reserved category from a recognized university.
On Question asked by student community
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With a projected CAT percentile of 87% but not clearing sectional cutoffs, your chances at top IIMs are limited because they require both overall percentile and sectional minimums. However, you still have a good shot at other reputed management institutes and non-IIM B-schools. Consider colleges like NMIMS, SPJIMR, IMT, TAPMI, Great Lakes, and other well-ranked private or state-level B-schools that accept CAT scores and weigh your profile holistically. Your academic record, BSc in Animation with 80%, and 5 years of work experience at Ubisoft India are strong points and may help in institutes that value work experience in their selection process. Also, explore institutes that accept XAT, MAT, or CMAT, where your profile can be competitive.
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NIT Rourkela CAT cutoff range is between 70-85 percentiles for the general category. 70 is the minimum percentile needed to apply, and 85 is the highest percentile. However, the maximum percentile depends on the particular year competition. It can be changed.
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If you filled the UGC NET form under EWS but you don’t have a valid EWS certificate, then forget using the EWS category. They won’t accept it. You’ll automatically be treated as General category during document verification.
And no, this won’t make your form “invalid” or “illegal.” It just means you won’t get the EWS benefit.
So yes — you can still go for General category posts and Professor recruitment. Just don’t try to submit a fake/invalid certificate; that will get you disqualified.
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If your CAT admit card shows your surname first followed by your first name as entered in the form, it is correct. You do not need to worry about this format as long as it matches the details you provided. Ensure all other information on the admit card is accurate and carry it to the exam along with the required identification documents.
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If your CAT admit card has a different date of birth than your Aadhaar card, you should get it corrected immediately . Here’s what you can do:
Check the CAT website : Log in to your candidate portal and look for the option to correct personal details.
Contact the CAT helpdesk : Email or call them explaining the issue. Attach a copy of your Aadhaar card as proof.
Do not ignore it : The date of birth must match your ID, otherwise you may face problems at the exam or during admission.
Usually, the CAT authorities allow corrections before the exam, so act quickly.
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