The Common Admission Test (CAT 2025) recorded 86% attendance . Approximately 2.58 lakh candidates appeared for the MBA entrance exam. This figure represents 86% of the 2.95 lakh registered eligible candidates. The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kozhikode conducted the nationwide test.
Exam Conduct and Logistics
IIM Kozhikode administered the CAT 2025 exam. The test ran in three separate slots. Slot 1 took place from 8:30 am to 10:30 am. Slot 2 was held from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm. Slot 3 occurred from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm.
The exam was conducted at 339 centres . These centres spanned across 170 cities throughout India.
Test Structure and Timing
CAT 2025 consisted of three sections. These sections were Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR), Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC), and Quantitative Ability (QA). The examination included a total of 68 questions . The exam pattern remained unchanged from previous iterations.
The total duration for the CAT 2025 exam was 120 minutes . Each section received an allocation of 40 minutes. Candidates with disabilities (PwD) received extended time. Their total exam duration was 160 minutes. PwD candidates had 53 minutes and 20 seconds for each section. This information comes from the official media release.
Comparison to Previous Year
CAT 2025 data shows changes compared to the previous year’s examination. Attendance decreased slightly. The number of test centres also saw a reduction.
| Metric | CAT 2025 | Previous Year |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Attendance | 86% | 89% |
| Candidates Appeared | 2.58 lakh | 2.93 lakh |
| Registered Candidates | 2.95 lakh | Not specified (implied > 2.93 lakh) |
| Test Centres | 339 | 389 |
| Number of Cities | 170 | 170 |
The 86% attendance in CAT 2025 marks a decrease from the 89% recorded last year. Additionally, 2.58 lakh candidates appeared this year, down from 2.93 lakh in the previous cycle. The number of test centres reduced by 50, from 389 to 339. The number of cities hosting the exam remained constant at 170.
Key Dates for Candidates
IIM Kozhikode will soon release the CAT 2025 answer key . Candidates should check the official website, iimcat.ac.in, for updates. The CAT exam results are scheduled for announcement in the first week of January .