The results for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025 may be announced later than planned. Students who appeared for the exam should now expect their results between December 26 and 31, 2025 . This is a slight delay from the usual result declaration period, which typically falls between December 19 and 21 each year. The CAT 2025 exam took place on November 30, 2025 .
All candidates will be able to download their scorecards from the official CAT website, iimcat.ac.in , once the results are released.
Key Dates for CAT 2025
Here are the important dates related to the CAT 2025 exam process:
- CAT 2025 Exam Date: November 30, 2025
- Candidate Response Sheet Released: December 4, 2025
- Objection Window for Answer Key: December 8 to December 10, 2025
- Final Answer Key Released: December 17, 2025
- Expected CAT 2025 Result Date: December 26-31, 2025
How to Check Your CAT 2025 Result
Follow these simple steps to view and download your CAT 2025 scorecard:
- Go to the official CAT website: iimcat.ac.in .
- Look for the link that says "CAT 2025 Scorecard" or "CAT 2025 Result".
- Click on the link. You will need to log in using your user ID and password.
- After logging in, your scorecard will appear on the screen.
- Download the scorecard and take a printout. Keep it safe for future use during the admission process.
CAT Result Dates: A Look Back
To understand the expected delay for CAT 2025, it helps to see when results were announced in previous years. Historically, results have often been declared in December, but sometimes in early January.
| CAT Exam Year | CAT Result Date |
| CAT 2025 | December 26-31, 2025 (Expected) |
| CAT 2024 | December 19, 2024 |
| CAT 2023 | December 21, 2023 |
| CAT 2022 | December 21, 2022 |
| CAT 2021 | January 3, 2022 |
| CAT 2020 | January 2, 2021 |
| CAT 2019 | January 2, 2020 |
What Happens After CAT Results?
Once the CAT 2025 results are out, the next phase begins for students aiming for MBA admission. Here is a breakdown of the steps:
1. Shortlisting by Colleges:
- Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) and other top MBA colleges begin shortlisting candidates.
- They set minimum CAT scores, known as cut-offs , for different student categories.
2. Admission Rounds:
- Shortlisted candidates are invited for further selection rounds. These typically include:
- Written Ability Test (WAT): Candidates write an essay or answer questions on a given topic.
- Group Discussion (GD): Candidates discuss a topic in a group to assess their communication and teamwork skills.
- Personal Interview (PI): Candidates have a one-on-one interview with faculty members to discuss their profile and goals.
3. IIM Shortlist Forms:
- IIMs release specific forms for shortlisted candidates to fill.
- Students must provide their personal, academic, and professional details, along with their CAT scores, before a set deadline.
4. Conducting WAT-GD-PI:
- These selection rounds are usually held by the individual institutes in March and April . They can be online or offline.
5. Final Admission Offers:
- Colleges review the performance in WAT-GD-PI rounds and the candidate's overall profile (including academic record and work experience).
- Based on this, they finalize the list of students selected for admission.
- Admission offer letters are typically sent to selected candidates via email in May .
Important Points to Remember
- The CAT results for all exam slots (e.g., morning, afternoon) are always declared on the same day.
- Your CAT scorecard will clearly show which slot you appeared in.
- The link to download the scorecard will be the same for all candidates, regardless of their exam slot.
