The Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025 results are officially announced today, December 24, 2025 . Students who took this important exam can download their scorecards from 6 PM onwards. The official website to check results is iimcat.ac.in .
The CAT exam is a major step for those aiming for Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs in India's top management institutes, including the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) . About 2.88 lakh candidates appeared for this computer-based test, which was held on November 30, 2025 .
What is the CAT Exam?
The CAT exam is a national-level test. It helps select students for MBA and other management courses. The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) conduct CAT every year. This year, IIM Kozhikode was in charge.
The exam tests students in three main areas:
- Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC)
- Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR)
- Quantitative Ability (QA)
A good score in CAT opens doors to study at IIMs and many other respected business schools across India.
Final Answer Key Review
Before the results, IIM Kozhikode released the provisional answer key. Candidates had a chance to raise objections if they found any errors. The institute received 187 objections . Experts reviewed all objections carefully.
After this review, only one objection was found to be valid and was accepted. The final CAT 2025 result has been prepared based on this corrected answer key.
How to Download Your CAT 2025 Scorecard
Follow these simple steps to get your result:
- Go to the official CAT website: iimcat.ac.in .
- Look for and click on the link that says 'CAT 2025 scorecard download'.
- You will need to enter your CAT ID and password to log in.
- Once logged in, find and click on the scorecard tab.
- The scorecard will appear on your screen as a PDF file.
- Download the PDF.
- It is important to print a copy of your scorecard and keep it safe for future use during admissions.
What Information is on Your Scorecard?
Your CAT 2025 scorecard contains important details about your performance and personal information:
- Your Name , gender, category (like General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS), and date of birth.
- Your unique Roll Number and registration number.
- Your photograph and signature.
- The date of the exam and the specific test slot you were assigned.
- Your scores for each of the three sections (VARC, DILR, QA). These are called 'sectional scores'.
- Your percentile for each section, showing how well you performed compared to other candidates in that section.
- Your overall CAT score , which is the total score from all sections.
- Your overall percentile , which indicates your rank among all candidates who took the exam.
What Happens After Results? Next Steps for Admission
With the results out, the next stage of the admission process will begin soon. IIMs and other well-known business schools will start their selection rounds. Each institute sets a minimum score, known as the CAT cut-off 2025 . Only candidates who meet these cut-off scores will be considered for the next stage.
This usually includes:
- Group Discussion (GD): Where candidates discuss a topic in a group.
- Written Ability Test (WAT): Where candidates write an essay or answer questions.
- Personal Interview (PI): A one-on-one interview with faculty members.
Students must check the specific admission rules and deadlines for each college they wish to apply to. It is important to apply to these colleges before their application window closes.
