CAT 2025 Exam: Notification, Eligibility, Registration, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Admit Card
Overview of CAT 2025
The Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025 is a national-level entrance exam for admission into India’s top MBA programs. Expected to be conducted by IIM Kozhikode, the exam will be held in online mode across 155 cities in India. Scores from CAT 2025 will be accepted by 21 IIMs and over 1200 other business schools.
Important Dates for CAT 2025 (Tentative)
- Notification Release: Last week of July 2025
- Registration Start Date: August 2025
- Registration End Date: September 2025
- Form Correction Window: September 2025
- Admit Card Release: November 2025
- Exam Date: 30th November 2025
- Result Declaration: December 2025
Eligibility Criteria for CAT 2025
To be eligible for CAT 2025, candidates must fulfill the following criteria:
- General/NC-OBC Category: Must hold a bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks.
- SC/ST/PwD Category: Must have a minimum of 45% marks in graduation.
- Final Year Students: Can also apply if they expect to meet the marks requirement upon graduation.
- Professional Qualifications Holders (CA, ICWA, CS, FIAI): Also eligible.
- There are no age restrictions for CAT 2025.
Registration Process for CAT 2025
Candidates can register for CAT 2025 through these steps:
- Visit the official CAT website (iimcat.ac.in).
- Click on “New Candidate Registration.”
- Fill in your basic details to generate login credentials.
- Use your credentials to log in and complete the application form.
- Upload required documents as per guidelines.
- Select up to six preferred exam centers.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the form and download a copy for reference.
CAT 2025 Exam Pattern
The CAT 2025 exam will have the following structure:
- Number of Sections: 3 (VARC, DILR, QA)
- Total Questions: 68
- Type of Questions: MCQs and TITA (Type In The Answer)
- Time Allotted: 120 minutes (40 minutes per section)
- Marking Scheme: +3 for correct answers, -1 for incorrect MCQs (No negative marking for TITA questions)
CAT 2025 Syllabus
The syllabus is divided into three sections:
- VARC (Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension): RC passages, Verbal logic, Para jumbles, Odd one out, Para summary, Inferences, and Analogies.
- DILR (Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning): Blood relations, Seating arrangement, Venn diagrams, Logical puzzles, Tables, Graphs, etc.
- QA (Quantitative Aptitude): Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Number Systems, and Modern Maths.
CAT 2025 Score vs Percentile (Expected)
| DILR Score | VARC Score | QA Score | Overall Score | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 42 | 30 | 86 | 99.5 |
| 25 | 36 | 25 | 74 | 99 |
| 20 | 30 | 22 | 52 | 95 |
| 14 | 24 | 13 | 42 | 90 |
| 11 | 20 | 9 | 35 | 80 |
| 9 | 18 | 7 | 30 | 70 |
List of IIMs Participating in CAT 2025
- IIM Ahmedabad
- IIM Bangalore
- IIM Calcutta
- IIM Mumbai
- IIM Kozhikode
- IIM Lucknow
- IIM Indore
- IIM Rohtak
- IIM Nagpur
- IIM Amritsar
- IIM Sambalpur
- IIM Ranchi
- IIM Kashipur
- IIM Trichy (Tiruchirappalli)
- IIM Raipur
- IIM Shillong
- IIM Udaipur
- IIM Bodh Gaya
- IIM Visakhapatnam
- IIM Sirmaur
- IIM Jammu
Expected Cutoffs for IIMs (Percentile-wise)
| IIM Name | Expected Cutoff (Percentile) |
|---|---|
| IIM Ahmedabad | 99+ |
| IIM Bangalore | 99+ |
| IIM Calcutta | 99+ |
| IIM Kozhikode | 98+ |
| IIM Lucknow | 98+ |
| IIM Indore | 97+ |
| IIM Rohtak | 96+ |
| IIM Mumbai | 96+ |
| IIM Nagpur | 95+ |
| IIM Amritsar | 94+ |
| IIM Ranchi | 94+ |
| IIM Kashipur | 93+ |
| IIM Trichy | 93+ |
| IIM Raipur | 92+ |
| IIM Shillong | 92+ |
| IIM Udaipur | 92+ |
| IIM Bodh Gaya | 90+ |
| IIM Visakhapatnam | 90+ |
| IIM Sambalpur | 90+ |
| IIM Sirmaur | 90+ |
| IIM Jammu | 90+ |
Final Thoughts
With proper planning, dedicated preparation, and strategic time management, candidates can enhance their chances of achieving a high percentile in CAT 2025. Focusing on mock tests, previous years’ papers, and key concepts will play a vital role in effective preparation. Stay updated with official announcements and exam-related notifications to ensure you meet all deadlines on time.