IIM Kozhikode will conduct the **CAT 2025 exam** tomorrow, **November 30, 2025**, across India. About **2.95 lakh students** are expected to take this important test for MBA admissions. The exam will happen in **three separate time slots** in over **350 test centres** spread across **170 cities**.
CAT is a very important exam for students who want to study **MBA (Master of Business Administration)**. It is India’s top exam for management courses. Over **1300 business schools** in India accept CAT scores for their admission process. Students aim for high scores, typically between **95 to 100 percentile**, to get into the best colleges like the IIMs.
CAT 2025 Exam Timings and Schedule
The CAT 2025 exam will be held in three slots. Students must reach their test centre by the reporting time given on their admit card. No one will be allowed to enter after the last entry time.
| CAT Exam Slot | Exam Timing | Reporting Time | Last Entry Allowed |
| Slot 1 | **8:30 AM to 10:30 AM** | **7:00 AM** | **8:15 AM** |
| Slot 2 | **12:30 PM to 2:30 PM** | **11:00 AM** | **12:15 PM** |
| Slot 3 | **4:30 PM to 6:30 PM** | **3:00 PM** | **4:15 PM** |
Important Documents for Exam Day
Students must carry specific documents to the test centre. These documents are needed for checking identity and allowing entry:
- Two copies of the **CAT 2025 admit card**.
- One original **photo ID card**. Valid ID cards include:
- **Aadhaar card**
- **Passport**
- **PAN card**
- **Voter ID card**
- **Driving License**
- If a student has a physical disability (PwD), they must carry a **scribe certificate** to use a writer.
- Students with medical conditions needing special help must bring relevant documents. These documents should be approved by a proper authority.
- If the name on the admit card does not match the photo ID, students need to carry a **name change certificate** or a legal affidavit.
After the Exam: Answer Key and Results
IIM Kozhikode will release the **CAT 2025 response sheet** and **answer key** by **December 5, 2025**. This will help students check their answers and understand how they performed.
Students will also get a chance to challenge any questions or answers they think are wrong. After checking all challenges, IIM Kozhikode will prepare the final **CAT 2025 result**.
Expected Difficulty Level of CAT 2025
Experts expect the CAT 2025 exam to be less difficult than last year. IIM Kozhikode is conducting the exam this year. The last time they conducted it was in **2019**, and that exam had a moderate difficulty level.
Here is what students can expect for each section:
- **VARC (Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension):** This section is usually tough, and it is expected to be tough this year too.
- **DI and LR (Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning):** These questions are expected to be easy to moderate.
- **Quantitative Aptitude:** This section will likely be moderate in difficulty. However, it may need a lot of calculation.
Last Minute Advice for Students
As the exam is tomorrow, students should focus on staying calm and fresh. It is best to do any last-minute revision tonight. Students appearing in the morning slot must get enough sleep. Being well-rested will help them perform better on the exam day.
Aiming for a high percentile, around **95 to 100**, is important for admission to top MBA colleges in India.
