CAT 2025 Result LIVE: MBA entrance exam results on December 24? cut-offs, IIM admission requirements

The CAT 2025 marking scheme awards 3 marks for each correct answer and deducts 1 mark for every incorrect response. Unanswered questions do not attract any negative marking. Additionally, non-MCQ (Type In The Answer) questions carry no penalty for incorrect attempts.

Candidates can download the CAT 2025 scorecard by following the steps given below.

• Visit the official CAT website: iimcat.ac.in.
• Log in using your user ID and password.
• Click on the ‘Download Scorecard’ link.
• Check the details on the scorecard for accuracy.
• Download and save a copy for future reference.
• Print a hard copy, as it will be required for MBA admissions and selection rounds.

To gain admission to IIM Ahmedabad, MBA aspirants usually need a CAT percentile of 99 or above. For IIM Bangalore and IIM Kozhikode, expected cut-offs typically range between 97 and 99, based on trends from previous years. Admission to India’s top business schools involves a multi-stage process that evaluates CAT scores alongside performance in personal interviews, written ability tests (WAT), group discussions, and candidates’ prior work experience.

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

The CAT 2025 scorecard will be available after the result declaration, which is expected in the last week of December or the first week of January. Candidates can download the scorecard by visiting the official website, iimcat.ac.in, logging in with their CAT 2025 user ID and password, and selecting the scorecard download link. The scorecard will remain accessible for a limited period and will be required for MBA admission and selection rounds.

A key factor influencing the CAT 2025 result timeline is the gap between the examination date and the declaration of results. In previous years, CAT results have typically been announced 24 to 25 days after the exam. Going by this trend, the CAT 2025 result is expected to be released between December 24 and 26.

The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kozhikode states that the CAT 2025 result is expected to be announced tentatively in the first week of January 2026. However, the institute has not confirmed a specific date so far, leading to uncertainty among candidates awaiting their MBA admission scores.

A good CAT score varies depending on the B-school you wish to join. However, generally, the top IIMs require a 99+ percentile (approximately 110–120+ marks), other leading institutions require a 95+ percentile (approximately 90–110 marks), and good colleges require a 90+ percentile (approximately 50–70 marks).

For the 2026 admissions cycle, the highest CAT cut-offs for top IIMs are around the 94 percentile, while the minimum is close to 80. At baby IIMs, the minimum shortlist cut-offs for MBA admission generally range from 82 to 94 percentile.

After the CAT 2025 exam results are announced, the MBA colleges that accept the CAT scores will begin the shortlisting process for the Personal Interview (PI).

The FMS CAT cut off for MBA admission is usually around the 98 percentile each year, while for reserved categories, it is significantly lower, typically in the 80–90 percentile range.

For MBA admissions, the CAT cut off is expected to be 85–90 percentile for IMI Delhi, 75–80 percentile for IMI Kolkata, and 80–90 percentile for IMI Bhubaneswar.

The IIT Delhi CAT cut off for MBA PI shortlisting is around 90 percentile, while the final cut-offs are higher, usually in the 97–98 percentile range.

The MICA CAT cut off is generally above 85 percentile. The qualifying cut-off for MICAT, which is an aptitude-cum-psychometric test, is 80 percentile. The selection of candidates is based on their performance in MICAT, Group Exercise (GE), and Personal Interview (PI).

The IMT Ghaziabad CAT cut offs are expected to be in the 85–90 percentile range, as the institute places significant emphasis on a candidate’s overall profile.

IIM Kozhikode may or may not release the CAT 2025 result today, but media reports say it is likely to be announced in the last week of December.

As per the current trends, the CAT 2025 results are likely to be announced in the last week of December, possibly between December 28 and 31.

The CAT percentile calculation will be done in four steps:

• CAT marks will be awarded based on correct and incorrect answers. 
• The total score will be calculated by adding +3 marks for each correct answer, while -1 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer.
• Overall and section-wise scores will be normalised to arrive at a scaled CAT score.
• The final normalised scores will then be converted to percentiles, which are presented in the CAT scorecards.

The parameters taken into consideration for the CAT score normalisation 2025 are as follows. 

• Highest score
• Lowest score
• Mean score
• Median score
• Top 10 percentiles
• Lowest 10 percentiles

The steps to download CAT results 2025 are as follows. 

• Visit the CAT official website, that is, iimcat.ac.in
• Click on "Registered Candidate Login" and enter your CAT user ID and password to log in
• Next, click on the ‘IIM CAT Scorecard 2025’ tab
• CAT result 2025 will appear on the screen
• Download the CAT scorecard 2025 and keep it for future reference

The table given below contains CAT exam dates, answer key dates, and result dates for the previous 4 years are as follows. 

Candidates seeking admission to MBA programmes through the Common Admission Test 2025 (CAT 2025) will have to appear in three stages of process for management admissions. The selection procedure includes a written ability test, personal interview round, and group discussion.

Candidates will be able to check the IIM Kozhikode-led CAT 2025 results for MBA admissions through the official website at iimcat.ac.in. The login details to access the CAT 2025 results includes User ID and password.
CAT 2025 results soon at iimcat.ac.in. (Image source: Official)

The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIM Kozhikode) will declare the CAT 2025 results in December 2025. However, the institute has not announced any official date for the CAT 2025 results. Candidates will be able to check the MBA admission results through the official website at iimcat.ac.in using the login credentials such as User ID and password. 

The Common Admission Test (CAT 2025) 2025 results for MBA admission at IIMs and other management colleges will be declared shortly on iimcat.ac.in. Candidates can check their CAT 2025 score calculator through the Careers360 cat score calculator through bschool.careers360.com.

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

The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIM Kozhikode) has not yet declare the Common Admission Test 2025 results (CAT 2025) results for MBA and other PG management courses. Candidates will be able to download the CAT 2025 results through the official website at iimcat.ac.in.

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

No. The Common Admission Test (CAT 2025) result is not out. IIM Kozhikode will declare the results for 2.58 lakh candidates seeking admission to top B-schools by the final week of December.

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: MBA women aspirants. (Image source: IIM Calcutta)

MBA aspirants, sat for the IIM CAT 2025 on November 30, held in three shifts, can check their CAT 2025 percentile using Careers360's CAT percentile predictor .

CAT 2025 percentile predictor. (Image source: Official)

The top B-schools which admit students to its management courses through CAT scores also require high cut-offs. Take a look. 

• FMS Delhi: 97–99 percentile 
• IIFT: 95–97 percentile
• MDI Gurgaon: 96–98 percentile
• IIT Bombay SJMSOM: 96–97 percentile

As per past three years’ exam analysis, the quantitative aptitude (QA) is the most difficult section with arithmetic-heavy questions. While data interpretation and logical reasoning has remained the unpredictable section, verbal ability and reading comprehension (VARC) has been moderately difficult with more weightage to reading passages. Overall, quant section was rated the most difficult section.

CAT 2025 exam held on November 30. (Image source; Official)

A scaled score of 70 in the CAT exam is generally considered a good score. This is equivalent to the 75-85 CAT percentile. While this score may not be sufficient for the top IIMs, it will make candidates competitive for MBA admission to institutions like Doon Business School, Army Institute of Management, and similar colleges, provided they perform well in the written test and interview and have a strong overall profile.

Candidates having a score above 153 will have a better chance of obtaining a top percentile in the CAT exam 2025. An overall CAT score between 153 to 132 may fall under the 99th percentile.

Candidates seeking admission to MBA programmes through the Common Admission Test 2025 (CAT 2025) will have to appear in three stages of process for management admissions. The selection procedure includes a written ability test, personal interview round, and group discussion.

CAT 2025 results soon. (Representational image: Freepik)

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The expected scores for VARC, DILR, QA, and the overall scaled score are given below. This will help candidates understand which score range translates to which percentile.

Candidates seeking admission to MBA programmes through the Common Admission Test 2025 (CAT 2025) will have to appear in three stages of process for management admissions. The selection procedure includes a written ability test, personal interview round, and group discussion.

The IIM Kozhikode will announce the Common Admission Test 2025 result soon on its official website at iimcat.ac.in. As per the previous years' trends, the CAT 2025 results are expected to be declared between December 19 and 24.

CAT 2025 results soon. (Image source: Official website)

The top IIMs require the highest CAT percentile, which will go up to 99 percentile. Candidates can compare the CAT cut-offs and fee structure to decide which courses to pick.

No. The Common Admission Test (CAT 2025) result is not out. IIM Kozhikode will declare the results for 2.58 lakh candidates seeking admission to top B-schools by the final week of December. 

As per past three years’ exam analysis, the quantitative aptitude (QA) is the most difficult section with arithmetic-heavy questions. While data interpretation and logical reasoning has remained the unpredictable section, verbal ability and reading comprehension (VARC) has been moderately difficult with more weightage to reading passages. Overall, quant section was rated the most difficult section.

The top B-schools which admit students to its management courses through CAT scores also require high cut-offs. Take a look. 

• FMS Delhi: 97–99 percentile 
• IIFT: 95–97 percentile
• MDI Gurgaon: 96–98 percentile
• IIT Bombay SJMSOM: 96–97 percentile

The expected CAT 2025 cut-offs for top non-IIMs, as per Careers360 experts, are as follows.

Candidates having a score above 153 will have a better chance of obtaining a top percentile in the CAT exam 2025. An overall CAT score between 153 to 132 may fall under the 99th percentile.

The expected IIM CAT 2025 score vs percentile, as per trends, is as follows. 

A scaled score of 65 in the CAT exam is generally considered a good score. This is equivalent to the 80-90 CAT percentile. While this score may not be sufficient for the top IIMs, it will make candidates competitive for MBA admission to institutions like Doon Business School, Army Institute of Management, and similar colleges, provided they perform well in the written test and interview and have a strong overall profile.

A good CAT 2025 score varies by the institute you are targeting. MBA admission to top-10 IIMs typically requires a 97+ percentile (around 120+ marks), while newer IIMs and other reputed B-schools consider candidates with 90–95 CAT percentile scores (approximately 60–100 marks).

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Based on the previous years' trends, IIM Kozhikode is expected to release the CAT 2025 exam results in the last week of December, specifically between December 28 and 31. However, according to current indications, it seems the results may be released today or tomorrow.

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Candidates who appeared for the CAT 2025 entrance exam can check their IIM MBA results on the official website, iimcat.ac.in, and download the scorecard using their valid user ID and password.

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As per the previous years' trends, the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIM Kozhikode) will declare the Common Admission Test 2025 (CAT 2025) results in the third week of December. However, the trends also indicates that the CAT 2025 results are also expected today.

Candidates can expect the CAT 2025 scorecard shortly. They can follow the steps given below to download the CAT 2025 results.

• Go to the official website.
• Click on the CAT candidate login window.
• Enter the CAT 2025 registration ID and password, and click the submit button.
• A new page will open to download the CAT scorecard.
• Download and take a printout of the CAT 2025 results.

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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. 

CAT 2025 results after December 27. (Representational image: Freepik)

The Common Admission Test (CAT 2025) results will be declared between December 28 and 31, confirms Ram Kumar PN, convenor of CAT told India TV.
CAT 2025 Results after December 28. (Image source: Official)

The CAT 2025 exam abbreviation stands for Common Admission Test 2025. The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIM Kozhikode) will declare the CAT 2025 results soon on its official website at iimcat.ac.in.

Over 2 lakh appeared for CAT 2025 for MBA admissions. (Image source: Pixels)

Candidates seeking admission to MBA programmes through the Common Admission Test 2025 (CAT 2025) will have to appear in three stages of process for management admissions. The selection procedure includes a written ability test, personal interview round, and group discussion.

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

MBA aspirants, sat for the IIM CAT 2025 on November 30, held in three shifts, can check their CAT 2025 percentile using Careers360's CAT percentile predictor .

CAT 2025 percentile predictor. (Image source: Official)

The IIM Kozhikode will announce the Common Admission Test 2025 result soon on its official website at iimcat.ac.in. As per the previous years' trends, the CAT 2025 results are expected to be declared between December 19 and 24.

CAT 2025 results soon. (Image source: Official website)

The CAT cut-off for MDI Gurgaon generally ranges between 94 and 99 percentile. For the MBA (General) programme, candidates typically need a CAT percentile of 94 or higher, while the MBA (HRM) programme usually requires around a 92 percentile.

The Common Admission Test 2025 (CAT 2025) result is expected to declared today for 2.58 lakh candidates, as per the previous years trends.

To access your CAT 2025 result, go to the official IIMCAT website, iimcat.ac.in and sign in using your valid user ID and Password. After logging in, click on the “Result” link to view and download your CAT scorecard, which displays your overall and sectional percentiles.

CAT 2025 results expected today. (Representational image: Freepik)

Candidates can expect the CAT 2025 scorecard shortly. They can follow the steps given below to download the CAT 2025 results.

• Go to the official website.
• Click on the CAT candidate login window.
• Enter the CAT 2025 registration ID and password, and click the submit button.
• A new page will open to download the CAT scorecard.
• Download and take a printout of the CAT 2025 results.

The IIM Kozhikode will announce the Common Admission Test 2025 result soon on its official website at iimcat.ac.in. As per the previous years' trends, the CAT 2025 results are expected to be declared between December 19 and 24.

CAT 2025 results soon. (Image source: Official website)

The CAT 2025 toppers list will be released after the announcement of the IIM MBA entrance exam results. Check the last year's toppers in the CAT exam below.

A CAT score is typically valid for one year from the result declaration date and is used for admissions in the following academic year (for example, CAT 2025 scores are applicable for the 2026–28 MBA batch).

CAT 2025 results are expected to be announced in the first week of January 2026, IIM Kozhikode said in an official notification. As per the previous years’ trends, the CAT results 2025 have been announced two days after the release of the final answer key.

CAT 2025 result expected in December third week; four years result date trends

Candidate having a score above 110 can expect to obtain 99.95 percentile.

CAT aspirants can evaluate their performance using Careers360's advanced CAT score calculator and CAT percentile predictor. Can easily know your CAT 2025 percentile by entering the following CAT exam details in the CAT score calculator tool.

CAT 2025 percentile predictor. (Image source: Official)

The previous trends indicate that there is usually a gap of around 24 to 25 days between the CAT examination and declaration of results. Hence, on the basis of this pattern, the CAT 2025 results are likely to be announced between December 24 and 26. 

IIM CAT 2025 scorecard in third week of December 2025. (Representational image: Freepik)

There is considerable confusion over the CAT 2025 results date, as the exam-conducting authority has not yet announced an official date. The table given below contains CAT exam dates, answer key dates, and result dates for the previous 4 years. 

To access your CAT 2025 result, go to the official IIMCAT website, iimcat.ac.in and sign in using your valid user ID and Password. After logging in, click on the “Result” link to view and download your CAT scorecard, which displays your overall and sectional percentiles.

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

As per previous years trends, the Common Admission Test 2025 (CAT 2025) results are expected to be declared in the last week of December. However, the official notification says that the CAT 2025 results will be announced tentatively in the first week of January 2026.
CAT 2025 results will be announced at iimcat.ac.in. (Representational image: Freepik)

No, the Common Admission Test 2025 (CAT 2025) results are not out yet. The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIM Kozhikode) will declare the CAT 2025 results tentatively in the first week of January 2026, as per the official notification. 

A CAT score is typically valid for one year from the result declaration date and is used for admissions in the following academic year (for example, CAT 2025 scores are applicable for the 2026–28 MBA batch).

The CAT 2025 toppers list will be released after the announcement of the IIM MBA entrance exam results. Check the last year's toppers in the CAT exam below.

The expected scores for VARC, DILR, QA, and the overall scaled score are given below. This will help candidates understand which score range translates to which percentile.

CAT aspirants can evaluate their performance using Careers360's advanced CAT score calculator and CAT percentile predictor. Can easily know your CAT 2025 percentile by entering the following CAT exam details in the CAT score calculator tool.

General category candidates seeking MBA programmes at IITs can refer to the expected CAT cut-offs below:

Candidates who belong to SC, ST, interested in applying for MBA programmes at IITs can refer to the expected CAT cut-offs below:

The expected CAT scores vs percentile details for the MBA admission 2026 are given below.

The CAT cut-off for MDI Gurgaon generally ranges between 94 and 99 percentile. For the MBA (General) programme, candidates typically need a CAT percentile of 94 or higher, while the MBA (HRM) programme usually requires around a 92 percentile.

To pursue an MBA programme at FMS Delhi, candidates typically need a CAT percentile of 98 or higher. The selection process includes a Written Ability Test (WAT) and a Personal Interview (PI).

According to the initial official announcement, the CAT 2025 exam results will be announced in the first week of January 2026. Based on last year's pattern, since the final answer key has already been released, the CAT exam results are expected to be announced soon. IIM Kozhikode is likely to publish the announcement regarding the CAT result date on its official website.

To access your CAT 2025 result, go to the official IIMCAT website, iimcat.ac.in and sign in using your valid user ID and Password. After logging in, click on the “Result” link to view and download your CAT scorecard, which displays your overall and sectional percentiles.

Since the final answer key has been released, IIM Kozhikode is expected to announce the CAT 2025 results soon.