The results for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025 are expected to be released very soon. Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kozhikode, which organized the exam this year, will announce the results on its official website, **iimcat.ac.in**. While an exact date has not been officially confirmed, students can expect the scorecards to be available by the end of **December 2025**, following past trends.
The CAT 2025 exam was successfully held on **November 30, 2025**. A large number of students, specifically **2.58 lakh candidates**, appeared for this important management entrance test across the country. These results are crucial for students hoping to get admission into various MBA and PGDM programs at IIMs and other top business schools.
Leading up to the final results, IIM Kozhikode first released the **provisional answer key** for CAT 2025 on **December 4, 2025**. This allowed candidates to check their answers and raise any objections. After reviewing these objections, the **final answer key** was then published on **December 17, 2025**. The final answer key helps students understand the correct answers used for scoring.
Although IIM Kozhikode has not shared a specific date for the CAT 2025 result announcement, media reports suggest that the results could come out anytime between **December 28 and December 31, 2025**. Historically, CAT results are often declared in the third or fourth week of December. Students should regularly check the official website for the latest updates, as the announcement can happen unexpectedly.
Key Dates for CAT 2025
| Event | Date |
| CAT 2025 Exam Date | November 30, 2025 |
| Provisional Answer Key Release | December 4, 2025 |
| Final Answer Key Release | December 17, 2025 |
| Result Announcement | Expected by **late December 2025** |
How to Download Your CAT 2025 Result Scorecard
Once the results are declared, candidates can download their scorecards by following these simple steps:
- **Step 1:** Go to the official CAT website: **iimcat.ac.in**.
- **Step 2:** Look for the link that says ‘CAT 2025 result download’. Click on this link.
- **Step 3:** You will be taken to a new page where you need to enter your login details. Type in your unique **CAT ID** and your **password**.
- **Step 4:** After logging in, find the 'scorecard' tab or section on the page.
- **Step 5:** Click on the scorecard link to view your result. You can then download the result as a PDF file and save it for future reference.
It is important to download and print a copy of your scorecard, as it will be needed for the next stages of the admission process.
What Information Your CAT 2025 Scorecard Will Show
The CAT 2025 scorecard is an important document that contains detailed information about a candidate's performance in the exam. Here is what you will find on your scorecard:
- **Candidate Details:** Your full name, your CAT roll number, and other personal information.
- **Photo and Signature:** Your photograph and digital signature that were submitted during the application process.
- **Test Details:** The exact date when you took the exam and the specific time slot (morning, afternoon, or evening).
- **Sectional Scores:** The marks you scored in each individual section of the CAT exam (Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension, Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Ability).
- **Overall Score:** Your total marks obtained in the CAT 2025 exam.
- **Sectional Percentiles:** Your percentile score for each section, showing how well you performed compared to other candidates in that specific section.
- **Overall Percentile:** Your total percentile score, which indicates your overall rank compared to all candidates who appeared for the exam.
After the CAT 2025 results are out, IIMs and other management institutes will start their admission process. They will invite shortlisted candidates for further rounds like Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) based on their CAT scores. Candidates should prepare for these next steps after checking their results.
