The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kozhikode is set to announce the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025 results soon. Students can expect their results in the last week of December 2025 or the first week of January 2026 . The results will be available on the official CAT website, iimcat.ac.in . Around 2.58 lakh students are waiting for these scores, which are important for admission to MBA and other postgraduate management courses in India.
The CAT 2025 exam took place on November 30, 2025 , across three different time slots. After the exam, the provisional answer key was released on December 4, 2025 . Students had until December 10, 2025 , to submit any challenges or objections to this provisional key. This period allowed candidates to review the initial answers and report any discrepancies before the final results were prepared.
Key Dates for CAT 2025
| Event | Date |
| CAT 2025 Exam Date | November 30, 2025 |
| Provisional Answer Key Release | December 4, 2025 |
| Last Date to Object Answer Key | December 10, 2025 |
| CAT 2025 Result Expected | Last week of December 2025 or first week of January 2026 |
| Scorecard Validity | Up to December 31, 2026 |
What the Result Includes
Along with the individual scorecards, IIM Kozhikode will also release the final answer key and a merit list. The CAT Scorecard 2025 will display a student's sectional and overall scores, along with their percentile. This scorecard is a crucial document for students aiming to join management courses. It remains valid until December 31, 2026 . Students who meet the qualifying criteria based on their combined scores will be eligible to apply for various MBA, Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM), and Post Graduate Programme (PGP) courses offered by IIMs and other top business schools across India.
How to Download Your CAT 2025 Scorecard
Once the results are out, students can easily check and download their scorecards by following these steps:
- Go to the official website: iimcat.ac.in .
- Look for and click on the 'CAT 2025 Result Link'.
- Enter your unique CAT ID and your password in the required fields.
- Click on the section or tab that says 'scorecard'.
- Your CAT Result 2025 , showing your scores and percentile, will appear on the screen.
- Check all the scores and other details carefully to ensure they are correct.
- Download the CAT 2025 Scorecard PDF and save it. It is important to keep a copy for future admission processes.
After Downloading the Scorecard
Once students have downloaded their scorecard, they must thoroughly check all the scores and personal details mentioned on it. This scorecard is a vital document for the next stage of admissions. Qualified students will then proceed to fill out the admission forms for the management colleges and universities they wish to attend. The complete admission process for MBA programs usually involves three key stages: a written ability test (WAT), followed by a personal interview (PI), and a group discussion (GD). Each stage helps colleges assess a candidate's overall suitability for their programs and their communication skills. Students should regularly check the official CAT website, iimcat.ac.in , for the latest updates on the result release and further admission processes.
