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    CAT 2025: IIM Kozhikode Likely to Conduct Exam on November 30; Key Dates & Updates

    CAT 2025: IIM Kozhikode Likely to Conduct Exam on November 30; Key Dates & Updates

    SundararajanUpdated on 26 May 2025, 05:33 PM IST

    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.

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    1. CAT 2025: Which IIM is the conducting body?
    2. IIM CAT 2025: Key Updates
    3. CAT Exam Important Dates 2025
    4. Why CAT Exam is Important for MBA?
    CAT 2025: IIM Kozhikode Likely to Conduct Exam on November 30; Key Dates & Updates
    MBA Entrance Exam Latest Update 2025: Which IIM will be conducting CAT this year?

    CAT 2025: Which IIM is the conducting body?

    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.

    IIM CAT 2025: Key Updates

    • CAT 2025 Conducting Body: Indian Institutes of Management (IIM), Kozhikode
    • CAT Exam Date 2025: November 30, 2025 (Sunday)
    • Registration Period: It is expected to start in the first week of August 2025 and end in the third week of September 2025.
    • Eligibility: Candidates must have a bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PWD categories).
    • Exam Pattern: Quantitative Ability (QA), Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR), and Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC).
    • Mode of CAT Exam: Computer-based test (CBT)
    • Expected Number of Questions: 68 (Based on previous year's paper pattern)
    • Total Marks: 204 marks
    • CAT Marking Scheme: +3 marks for right answer and -1 mark for wrong response
    • CAT 2025 official website: https://iimcat.ac.in/

    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.

    CAT Exam Important Dates 2025

    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

    Why CAT Exam is Important for MBA?

    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.

    How to Prepare for CAT 2025?

    • Understand the CAT Exam Pattern & Syllabus: Familiarize yourself with the structure and types of questions.
    • Take CAT Mock Tests: Regular practice with CAT mock tests improves speed and accuracy.
    • Revise Previous Papers: Analyze the CAT 2024 question paper and earlier exam papers for trends.
    • Focus on Weak Areas: Identify and strengthen weak areas.
    • Time Management: Develop strategies for effective time management during the exam.
    • Stay Updated: Follow the official IIM website for any changes regarding CAT 2025.
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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Who is eligible for CAT 2025?
    A:

    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. 

    Q: What is the official website of CAT 2025?
    A:

    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.

    Q: Which IIM is making CAT 2025?
    A:

    IIM Kozhikode is expected to be the administrative body for CAT 2025.

    Q: Which agency conducts CAT?
    A:

    The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) are the official conducting bodies that conduct the CAT exam.

    Q: Is CAT conducted by NTA?
    A:

    No. The CAT exam is conducted every year on a rotational basis by one of the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs).

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