The Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025 results are now available, affecting 2.58 lakh candidates who appeared for the exam. Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kozhikode announced the scores. While 21 IIMs accept CAT scores, numerous other leading institutions across India also utilize these results for MBA admissions, offering various pathways for management students.
CAT 2025 Examination Overview
A total of 2.95 lakh candidates registered for CAT 2025, with 2.58 lakh ultimately appearing for the test. IIM Kozhikode conducted the examination across 339 centres in 170 cities nationwide. Beyond IIMs, several institutes use CAT 2025 cut-offs, also considering academic performance, candidate profile, and other specific admission criteria.
In the NIRF 2025 management rankings, IIM Ahmedabad secured the 1st position. The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi was ranked 4th in the management category.
Leading Institutions Accepting CAT 2025 Scores Beyond IIMs
Many top MBA colleges in India accept CAT 2025 scores for admission. These include:
- SP Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR), Mumbai
- Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai
- Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), Delhi
- Management Development Institute (MDI) Gurgaon
- FORE School of Management, Delhi
- Goa Institute of Management (GIM)
These institutions evaluate candidates based on CAT scores combined with other profile elements.
IITs Offering Management Programs Through CAT Scores
Several Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) also offer MBA programs, accepting CAT 2025 scores. Their management departments provide a significant number of seats:
| CAT College | Department | Total Seat Intake (Approx) |
|---|---|---|
| IIT Delhi | Department of Management Studies | 115 |
| IIT Bombay | Shailesh Jha Mehta School of Business | 152 |
| IIT Kharagpur | Vinod Gupta School of Management | 200 |
| IIT Madras | Department of Management Studies | 70 |
| IIT Roorkee | Department of Management Studies | 95 |
| IIT Dhanbad | Department of Management Studies | 92 |
| IIT Kanpur | Department of Management Studies | 78 |
MBA Colleges Accepting 90-100 Percentile CAT Scores
Candidates achieving a 90-100 percentile in CAT 2025 have admission opportunities at numerous high-ranking institutions. These colleges offer competitive MBA programs with varying fee structures:
| Best Colleges Accepting CAT Percentile 90-100 | Course Fees (Approx) |
|---|---|
| IIT Delhi | Rs 12 lakhs |
| IIT Bombay | Rs 14.95 lakhs |
| Faculty of Management Studies (FMS) | Rs 60 thousand for each semester |
| MDI Gurgaon | Rs 24.16 lakhs |
| IMI Delhi | Rs 20.64 lakhs |
| JBIMS Mumbai | Rs 4 lakhs |
| SPJIMR, Mumbai | Rs 22 lakhs |
| SDA Bocconi Mumbai | Rs 20 lakhs |
Alternative Admission Pathways: B-Schools with Own Entrance Exams
For candidates who did not secure a high CAT 2025 score, many business schools offer admission through their own entrance examinations or other standardized tests. This provides additional opportunities to pursue an MBA program:
| College | Entrance Exams Accepted |
|---|---|
| ISB, Hyderabad | GMAT / GRE (for PGP/MBA-equivalent programs) |
| Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM, Pune) | Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP) |
| NMIMS School of Business Management Mumbai | NMAT by GMAC |
| TISS, Mumbai | Central University Entrance Test – Postgraduate (CUET-PG) |
| SPJIMR, Mumbai | XAT / GMAT / Institute’s own criteria |
| XLRI Jamshedpur | XAT (sometimes GMAT) |
| Jamnalal Bajaj Institute Of Management Studies (JBIMS) | MAH MBA CET |
| Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai | XAT, GMAT, and other tests |
| KIIT School of Management (KSOM) | KIITEE Management exam |