CAT 2025 Result LIVE: IIM CAT result soon at iimcat.ac.in; cut off, seat matrix, MBA admission process

CAT 2025 was conducted in three sessions with different test forms. To ensure fairness, candidates’ scores will undergo a normalisation process that adjusts for variations across sessions and sections. The official website to check CAT 2025 results is iimcat.ac.in.

The resulting scaled scores for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR), and Quantitative Ability (QA), along with total scores, will be converted into percentiles for shortlisting and published for reporting.

CAT 2025 exam conducted on November 30 in multiple shifts. (Image source: Official)

Based on last year's trends, the CAT 2025 exam results are expected to be released soon. However, it is anticipated that they will be announced between December 28 and 31. Candidates will be able to check and download the CAT scorecard from iimcat.ac.in.

As per the previous years' trends, there is a sharp increase in the number of women MBA aspirants being admitted to IIMs across the country. The management institute once dominated by the engineering graduates, especially from IITs, are now loosing the dominance of BTech graduates.

IIM CAT 2025: Results soon at iimcat.ac.in. (Representational image: Freepik)

The Common Admission Test 2025 (CAT 2025) will declared in the third week of December 2025, as per the official notification. Candidates will be able to access the CAT 2025 results through the official website at iimcat.ac.in using login details such as user id and password.

CAT 2025 results at iimcat.ac.in. (Image soruce: Official website)

The top IIMs demand CAT percentiles up to 99. Candidates can review CAT cut-offs and fee structures to select suitable courses.

The CAT 2025 scorecard download link will be activated soon on the official website at iimcat.ac.in. Follow the given steps to check and download the CAT 2025 results.

• Go to the official website at iimcat.ac.in.
• Look for the link ‘CAT 2025 scorecard login’ on the homepage.
• Click on the link.
• A new page will open, type in your User ID and Password.
• Click on the submit icon.
• IIM CAT 2025 scorecard will appear on the screen.
• Check your score and download the result document.

To calculate your CAT raw score, the marking scheme is applied as follows:

• +3 for each correct answer
• -1 for each incorrect MCQ, and 0 for TITA (non-MCQ) or unattempted questions.

The CAT raw score is calculated using the formula:

• CAT Raw Score = (Number of Correct Answers × 3) – (Number of Incorrect MCQs × 1).

This raw score is then normalised and converted into a CAT percentile, which indicates your relative performance.

Candidates who appeared for the Common Admission Test 2025 (CAT) 2025 on November 30 in multiple shifts will be able to check the MBA admission results through the official website at iimcat.ac.in shortly.

IIMCAT 2025 results shortly at iimcat.ac.in. (Image source: official website)

Previous CAT trends indicate a gap of approximately 24 to 25 days between the examination and result declaration. Considering this, the results for CAT 2025 can also be released between December 24 and 26, depending on administrative processes and validation of scores.

Each Indian Institute of Management (IIM) sets its own eligibility criteria, including academic cut-offs and weightages, and follows a separate selection process. CAT 2025 performance is a key factor in shortlisting candidates, along with past academic records, relevant work experience, and other inputs. Candidates can check the detailed admission policies of individual IIMs on their official websites.

IIMCAT 2025 results soon at iimcat.ac.in. (Representational image: Freepik)

The steps to check the CAT 2025 result are given below.

• Visit the official CAT website at iimcat.ac.in.
• Click on the CAT 2025 result link.
• Enter your CAT ID and password.
• Submit the credentials to view your result.
• Download the scorecard for future reference.
• Take a printout of the scorecard for admission purposes.

CAT 2025 results soon at iimcat.ac.in. (Image source: official website)

No, the Common Admission Test 2025 (CAT 2025) results for MBA and post graduate management admissions is not declared yet. The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIM Kozhikode) is expected to declare the CAT 2025 results on December 24, as per previous years' trends.

CAT 2025 official website - iimcat.ac.in. (Image source: Official website)

Refer to the table below for the list of previous years' CAT toppers along with their percentiles.

The CAT 2025 results are expected to be announced in the first week of January 2026, based on trends from previous years. Candidates will be able to check their scores and download the scorecard from iimcat.ac.in.

The  IIM Ahmedabad cut-off for admission through the CAT score is given in the table below.

CAT 2025 result link will be available on iimcat.ac.in.

The top IIMs demand CAT percentiles up to 99. Candidates can review CAT cut-offs and fee structures to select suitable courses.

Yes, the CAT 2025 scorecard will display candidates’ percentile scores after the normalisation process.

No official date has been announced for the CAT 2025 result. Based on previous years’ trends, the results are expected to be declared in the first week of January 2026. Candidates will be able to check their scores and download the scorecard from iimcat.ac.in using their login credentials.

IIM Lucknow has announced its admission policy for the 2026-28 MBA batch based on CAT 2025. The institute assigns 30% weightage to CAT scores, with additional consideration given to Class 12 and graduation marks, work experience, and diversity factors. Shortlisted candidates will undergo the Writing Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI), and the final merit list will be prepared using these components.

Read More: CAT 2025: IIM Lucknow assigns 30% weightage to exam for MBA admissions

CAT 2025 Result: IIM Lucknow final merit list uses CAT scores, academics, WAT, and PI. (Image: Official Website)

The National Institutional Rankings Framework (NIRF) 2025 ranks IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, and IIM Kozhikode as the top three management institutes in India. MBA aspirants targeting these colleges can expect competitive CAT percentiles, with IIM Ahmedabad likely requiring above 99 and IIM Bangalore and IIM Kozhikode between 97 and 99. Selection also considers academic records, work experience, and performance in personal interviews, WAT, and group discussions.

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CAT 2025 was conducted in three sessions with different test forms. To ensure fairness, candidates’ scores will undergo a normalisation process that adjusts for variations across sessions and sections. The resulting scaled scores for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR), and Quantitative Ability (QA), along with total scores, will be converted into percentiles for shortlisting and published for reporting.

A high percentile in CAT 2025 is required to qualify for the second round of selection for IIMs and other top MBA programmes. Candidates with scores between 153 and 132 are likely to fall within the 99th percentile, helping them estimate admission chances at preferred colleges.

Alok Kumar Rai, former vice-chancellor of the University of Lucknow, has taken charge as the director of IIM Calcutta. He outlined plans to launch AI-driven online programmes, expand entrepreneurship-focused courses, and strengthen institutional growth while addressing evolving challenges in management education.

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CAT 2025 result soon at iimcat.ac.in. (Image: Official website)

Previous CAT trends indicate a gap of approximately 24 to 25 days between the examination and result declaration. Considering this, the results for CAT 2025 can also be released between December 24 and 26, depending on administrative processes and validation of scores.

The CAT 2025 scorecard will display candidates’ overall percentile, section-wise scores, and scaled marks after normalisation. It will also include the candidate’s name, CAT ID, test centre, and category. The scorecard can be downloaded from iimcat.ac.in using login credentials and should be kept for IIM and other B-school admission and counselling purposes.

The steps to check the CAT 2025 result are given below.

• Visit the official CAT website at iimcat.ac.in.
• Click on the CAT 2025 result link.
• Enter your CAT ID and password.
• Submit the credentials to view your result.
• Download the scorecard for future reference.
• Take a printout of the scorecard for admission purposes.

No. IIM Kozhikode has not yet announced the CAT 2025 result date. Based on previous years’ trends, the result is expected in the first week of January 2026. Candidates will be able to check their scores and download the scorecard through the official website at iimcat.ac.in using their CAT ID and password.