Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025
CAT is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) for admission into postgraduate management programs across India. Over 1,300 MBA colleges accept CAT scores, including 21 IIMs and top B-schools.
1.Key Highlights of CAT 2025
- Conducting Body: Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs)
- Expected Exam Date: November 30, 2025
- Mode of Exam: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Duration: 120 minutes (2 hours)
- Sections:
- Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC)
- Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)
- Quantitative Aptitude (QA)
2.Important Dates for CAT 2025
| Event |
Date |
| Official Notification Release |
July 30, 2025 |
| Registration Start Date |
August 2, 2025 |
| Registration End Date |
September 21, 2025 |
| Admit Card Release |
November 7, 2025 |
| Exam Date |
November 30, 2025 |
| Answer Key Release |
December 5, 2025 |
| Result Declaration |
January 2026 |
3.Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification: Bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD).
Final Year Students: Candidates in their final year of graduation can also apply.
Age Limit: No age restrictions.
4.Exam Pattern
| Section |
Number of Questions |
Duration |
| VARC |
24 |
40 minutes |
| DILR |
20 |
40 minutes |
| QA |
22 |
40 minutes |
5.Registration Process
- Visit the Official CAT Website.
- Create a user profile and fill in academic details.
- Select preferred IIM programs and exam cities.
- Upload required documents (photo, signature, certificates).
- Pay the application fee:
- General/EWS/NC-OBC: ₹2,500
- SC/ST/PwD: ₹1,250
6.Preparation Tips
🚀 Start early and follow a strategic study plan. Practice mock tests, work on weak areas, and stay updated with official announcements.
7.IIMs Accepting CAT
- IIM Ahmedabad
- IIM Bangalore
- IIM Calcutta
- IIM Lucknow
- IIM Kozhikode
- IIM Indore
- IIM Shillong
- IIM Udaipur
- IIM Rohtak
- IIM Ranchi
Top Non-IIM B-Schools Accepting CAT
- FMS Delhi (DU)
- SPJIMR Mumbai
- MDI Gurgaon
- IMT Gaziabad
- TAPMI Manipal
- XIMB Bhubaneswar
- K J Somaiya Institue of Management, Mumbai
- Great Lakes Institute of Management , Channai
- LBSIM Delhi
- Fore School of Management, Delhi
CAT 2025 - Exam Details
Expected CAT Cutoff 2025 for Top IIMs & B-Schools
| Institute |
General |
NC-OBC |
SC |
ST |
PwD |
| IIM Ahmedabad |
99+ |
95+ |
80+ |
70+ |
70+ |
| IIM Bangalore |
99+ |
94+ |
80+ |
75+ |
75+ |
| IIM Calcutta |
99+ |
94+ |
85+ |
75+ |
75+ |
| IIM Lucknow |
97+ |
90+ |
80+ |
70+ |
70+ |
| IIM Kozhikode |
97+ |
90+ |
80+ |
65+ |
65+ |
| IIM Indore |
95+ |
85+ |
75+ |
65+ |
65+ |
| FMS Delhi |
98+ |
90+ |
80+ |
75+ |
75+ |
| MDI Gurgaon |
97+ |
90+ |
80+ |
75+ |
75+ |
How to Prepare for CAT 2025?
- Create a Study Plan: Dedicate at least 6-8 months to preparation. Allocate specific time slots for each section based on strengths & weaknesses.
- Master the Exam Pattern: Understand question types, difficulty levels, and section-wise time constraints. Refer to the official CAT syllabus for in-depth knowledge.
- Practice Mock Tests & Previous Year Papers: Attempt at least 20-30 full-length mock tests before the exam. Analyze mock test performance and work on weak areas.
- Focus on Strong & Weak Areas:
- VARC: Read newspapers, editorials, and books to enhance reading comprehension skills.
- DILR: Solve data sets, puzzles, and logical reasoning questions daily.
- QA: Strengthen basics in arithmetic, algebra, and number systems.
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