CAT (Common Admission Test) is the most sought-after national-level MBA entrance exam in India. Administered every year by one of the IIMs, CAT provides the key to more than 1,200 B-schools, including the highly sought-after Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs).
Significance of CAT for MBA Candidates
Cracking CAT is similar to obtaining the golden key to India’s best management schools. A good CAT percentile increases your possibilities of selection in IIMs, FMS, SPJIMR, and other top B-schools, which usually decides the path of your career.
CAT 2025 Notification Overview
Release Date of Official Notification
The CAT 2025 notification is likely to be out in July 2025 on the official IIMCAT website – www.iimcat.ac.in. The official release paves the way for thousands of MBA hopefuls nationwide.
Conducting Body and Exam Authority
IIM Calcutta will conduct CAT 2025, according to a rotational system among the IIMs. They will take care of all segments such as registration, exam conduct, and declaration of results.
Key Highlights at a Glance
Exam Name: Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025
Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Duration: 2 Hours
Sections: VARC, DILR, QA
Website: iimcat.ac.in
CAT 2025 Important Dates
| Event | Tentative Date |
| Notification Release | July 28, 2025 |
| Registration Starts | August 4, 2025 |
| Registration Ends | September 15, 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | October 25, 2025 |
| CAT Exam Date | November 24, 2025 (Sunday) |
| Result Declaration | January 7, 2026 |
CAT 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD).
Students from the final year are also eligible.
Age Limit
CAT doesn’t mention any upper age limit.
Reservation Policy
As per government norms:
SC – 15%
ST – 7.5%
OBC-NCL – 27%
PwD – 5%
EWS – 10%
How to Register for CAT 2025
Step-by-Step Registration Process
Visit iimcat.ac.in
Click on “Register” and fill basic details
Validate OTP and set password
Fill personal, academic, and work details
Select preferred test cities
Upload documents
Pay fees and submit the form
Required Documents
Scanned passport-size photo
Signature
Academic mark sheets
Caste/Category certificate (if applicable)
Registration Fee
General/EWS/OBC: ₹2400
SC/ST/PwD: ₹1200
CAT 2025 Exam Pattern
Section-wise Exam Structure
| Section | Duration | Questions (Expected) |
| VARC | 40 min | 24 |
| DILR | 40 min | 20 |
| QA | 40 min | 22 |
Duration and Number of Questions
Total Duration: 120 minutes
Total Questions: 66
Marking Scheme
Correct: +3
Incorrect: -1
No Negative Marking for TITA questions
CAT 2025 Syllabus Breakdown
VARC
Reading Comprehension
Para Jumbles
Sentence Correction
Odd Sentence Out
DILR
Graphs, Charts, Tables
Puzzles and Arrangements
Data Sufficiency
Quantitative Ability
Arithmetic, Algebra
Geometry
Number System
Modern Math
Top Colleges Accepting CAT 2025 Scores
IIMs
IIM Ahmedabad
IIM Bangalore
IIM Calcutta
IIM Lucknow
IIM Kozhikode
Non-IIMs
FMS Delhi
SPJIMR Mumbai
MDI Gurgaon
IMT Ghaziabad
IITs (MBA Programs)
CAT 2025 Admit Card & Exam Centers
Downloading Admit Card
Log in at iimcat.ac.in
Click “Download Admit Card”
Save the PDF and take a printout
Exam Cities
More than 160+ exam cities, which are Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and others.
CAT 2025 Result and Scorecard
Checking Results
Go to the official site
Input User ID and Password
Download Scorecard
Percentile Calculation
Your score is normalized to get a scaled score and then a percentile.
Validity
CAT 2025 score is valid for 1 year only.
What After CAT 2025?
Selection Rounds
WAT (Written Ability Test)
GD (Group Discussion)
PI (Personal Interview)
Every IIM has its own selection process and weightage.
Other Tests to Look Out For
XAT
NMAT
SNAP
CMAT
MAT
Conclusion
The CAT 2025 Notification IIMCAT is a very important announcement for MBA aspirants. With proper planning, resources, and strategy, cracking CAT is well within one’s reach. Keep in mind, it’s not merely a test of knowledge, but of time, temperament, and tactics. So, get cracking and prepare yourself today!
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