The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kozhikode today, December 24 , announced the results for the Common Admission Test (CAT 2025) . Scorecards for 2.58 lakh candidates seeking admission to Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Post Graduate Programme (PGP) courses are now available.
Candidates can access their CAT 2025 scorecards from 6 pm on the official website,iimcat.ac.in. Access requires a valid CAT user ID and password. The CAT examination serves as a crucial entrance test for admissions to IIMs and numerous other business schools across India.
Key Dates for CAT 2025
The CAT 2025 examination was conducted on November 30 . Following the exam, IIM Kozhikode released key updates for candidates:
- Provisional Answer Key: Released on December 4 .
- Final Answer Key: Shared on December 17 , after reviewing candidate objections.
The final results incorporate the corrections based on the objections received against the provisional answer key.
Exam Administration Overview
The CAT 2025 entrance exam for PGDM and MBA admissions was held at 339 test centres across 170 cities in India. The computer-based test (CBT) was administered in multiple shifts to accommodate all registered candidates. The shifts were scheduled as follows:
- Morning Shift: 8:30 am to 10:30 am
- Afternoon Shift: 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm
- Evening Shift: 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
This multi-shift format ensures fair examination conditions and broad access for candidates nationwide.
CAT 2025 Toppers and Percentiles
The list of CAT 2025 toppers will be released alongside the results. This list highlights candidates achieving high percentiles, critical for IIM admissions. The toppers’ list typically includes those who secured 100 percentile and 99.99 percentile . These achievements are often categorized by state, academic background, and social category.
For context, the previous year’s CAT exam (CAT 2024) saw significant high scorers:
| Percentile Achieved | Number of Candidates |
|---|---|
| 100 Percentile | 14 |
| 99.99 Percentile | 29 |
These figures demonstrate the competitive nature of the CAT exam.
Understanding CAT Cut-offs for Admissions
Achieving a good percentile in CAT is the first step toward IIM admission. Each IIM and other participating management institutes set their own cut-off scores for various programmes. These cut-offs determine which candidates are shortlisted for subsequent admission stages, which typically include a Written Ability Test (WAT), Group Discussion (GD), and Personal Interview (PI).
For instance, IIM Mumbai’s admission criteria for MBA 2026 retain a 60% weightage for CAT scores . Institute cut-offs can fluctuate based on the total number of applicants and their performance each year.
How to Download CAT 2025 Scorecard
Candidates can download their CAT 2025 result scorecard by following these steps:
- Visit the official IIMCAT website:iimcat.ac.in.
- Click on the ‘CAT Result/ Scorecard’ link, typically found on the homepage.
- Enter your registered CAT user ID and password into the designated fields.
- Navigate to the scorecard tab.
- Click the download button to save your CAT 2025 scorecard in PDF format.
Candidates should download and retain a copy of their scorecard for future admission processes and verification.