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Ready for MBA? CAT 2025 Notification is LIVE!
Hey aspirants! The wait is over—CAT 2025 notification is officially out. If you dream of joining an IIM or another top management school in India, this is your big moment. The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kozhikode has dropped all the details you need. Here’s your quick, no-nonsense guide to CAT 2025: dates, fees, how to apply, participating colleges, eligibility, and FAQs.
📅 Important Dates for CAT 2025
- Notification release: July 27, 2025
- Registration opens: August 1, 2025 (10:00 AM)
- Registration closes: September 13, 2025 (5:00 PM)
- Admit card download: November 5–30, 2025
- Exam date: November 30, 2025 (Three shifts)
- Result announcement: First week of January 2026 (tentative)
🔗 Where to Apply
All applications are online at the official portal:
👉 iimcat.ac.in
💸 Application Fees
| Category | Fee (INR) |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹3,000 |
| SC/ST/PwD | ₹1,300 |
Note: Fees are paid online and are non-refundable.
🎓 Who is Eligible for CAT 2025?
- Graduates: Bachelor’s degree (min. 3 years) from a recognized university.
- General/OBC/EWS: At least 50% marks (or equivalent CGPA)
- SC/ST/PwD: At least 45% marks
- Final year students: You can apply! Just ensure you meet the percentage/CGPA criteria at graduation.
- No age limit: Apply as many times as you wish.
- CA/CS/ICWA qualified? You’re eligible too.
🏫 IIMs & B-schools Accepting CAT 2025 Scores
Here is the list of the 21 Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) that accept CAT 2025 scores:
- IIM Ahmedabad
- IIM Bangalore
- IIM Calcutta
- IIM Lucknow
- IIM Kozhikode
- IIM Indore
- IIM Shillong
- IIM Rohtak
- IIM Ranchi
- IIM Raipur
- IIM Tiruchirappalli
- IIM Udaipur
- IIM Kashipur
- IIM Nagpur
- IIM Visakhapatnam
- IIM Bodh Gaya
- IIM Jammu
- IIM Sambalpur
- IIM Sirmaur
- IIM Amritsar
- IIM Mumbai
These institutes use CAT scores as a key criterion for their MBA/PGDM admission processes for the 2026 academic year.
📝 How to Apply for CAT 2025 (Step-by-step)
- Go to iimcat.ac.in
- Register with a valid email ID and phone number
- Fill out personal, academic, & professional info
- Upload your photo, signature, and category certificate (if applicable)
- Pay the fee and submit
- Download the confirmation page—done!
CAT 2025 Admit Card Download
- Availability: The admit cards for CAT 2025 will be available for download from November 5, 2025, to November 30, 2025.
- Where to Download: Candidates must log in at the official CAT website (iimcat.ac.in) with their user ID and password to access and download their admit cards.
- What You Need: Ensure your application is complete, and keep your registration details handy for quick access.
CAT 2025 Result Announcement
- Expected Result Date: The results for CAT 2025 are expected to be declared in the first week of January 2026 (tentative).
- How to Check: Visit the official CAT portal, log in with your credentials, and download your scorecard once results are announced.
These steps are crucial for all CAT aspirants—remember to check the official website for timely updates and notifications regarding admit card download and results.
❓ CAT 2025: Frequently Asked Questions
The Common Admission Test (CAT) is India’s most popular MBA entrance exam, accepted by IIMs and 100+ top B-schools.
IIM Kozhikode.
Computer-based, with three sections:
Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension
Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning
Quantitative Ability
Usually 66-68 questions. Duration: 2 hours.
Graduates with 50% (General/OBC/EWS) or 45% (SC/ST/PwD), or students in the final year.
27% OBC, 15% SC, 7.5% ST, and 10% EWS (as per Govt. of India guidelines).
👋 Final Thoughts: Time To Prep!
With the CAT 2025 notification out, this is your cue to start prepping your documents and planning your MBA journey. Registration starts on August 1—don’t miss the deadlines, and get ahead by reviewing the eligibility and syllabus. Are you ready to be part of the IIMs or other top B-schools this year?
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Have more questions about CAT or the admission process? Drop them in the comments below!
