The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kozhikode has officially released the CAT 2025 notification. The exam is scheduled to be held on Sunday, 30th November 2025 and will serve as the gateway to admissions in prestigious IIMs and over 1300+ MBA colleges in India.
๐ Important Dates โ CAT 2025
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | July 27, 2025 |
| Registration Starts | August 1, 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | September 13, 2025 |
| Application Correction Window | Last Week of September 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | First Week of November 2025 |
| CAT 2025 Exam Date | November 30, 2025 |
| Answer Key Release | First Week of December 2025 |
| Result Announcement | Late December 2025 or Early January 2026 |
๐ฐ CAT 2025 Application Fees
- General / EWS / NC-OBC:ย โน2,500
- SC / ST / PwD:ย โน1,250
- Mode of Payment:ย Online via Net Banking, Credit/Debit Cards, or UPI
Note: The application fee is non-refundable.
โ Eligibility Criteria
- Education:ย Bachelor’s degree with minimumย 50% marksย (45% for SC/ST/PwD)
- Final Year Students:ย Eligible to apply (must provide proof by June 2026)
- Age Limit:ย No upper age limit
๐ง CAT 2025 Exam Pattern
- Mode:ย Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Duration:ย 2 hours
- Total Sections:ย 3
- Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC)
- Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)
- Quantitative Ability (QA)
- Time per section:ย 40 minutes
- Marking Scheme:
- +3 for every correct answer
- -1 for every wrong answer (MCQs only)
- No negative marking for non-MCQs
๐ Top Colleges Accepting CAT 2025 Score
- Allย 21 IIMsย including IIM Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Calcutta, Lucknow, Kozhikode, Indore, etc.
- Other top colleges likeย FMS Delhi, SPJIMR Mumbai, MDI Gurgaon, IITs, IMT Ghaziabad, and 1300+ MBA institutions across India.
๐ How to Apply for CAT 2025
- Go to the official website:ย iimcat.ac.in
- Click onย โNew Registrationโย and generate login credentials.
- Fill out the application form with:
- Personal details
- Academic background
- Work experience
- IIM program preferences
- Test city preferences (up to 6)
- Upload required documents:
- Passport size photograph
- Signature
- Caste/Disability certificates (if applicable)
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit and download confirmation for your records.
๐ Why is CAT Important?
- CATย is Indiaโs most competitive MBA entrance exam, taken by overย 3 lakh candidates annually.
- A good CAT score can help you secure admission to top-tier MBA programs with excellent placement opportunities.
๐ก Quick Highlights:
- Conducted by:ย IIM Kozhikode
- Exam Date:ย 30 November 2025
- Application Opens:ย 1 August 2025
- Mode:ย Computer-Based (Online)
- Eligible Degrees:ย Any UG degree with 50% (45% for reserved)
- Used by:ย 21 IIMs + 1300+ MBA colleges
Tip: Start your CAT 2025 preparation early to improve your chances of making it to your dream B-school.
For more updates and to apply, visit the official website: iimcat.ac.in