The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kozhikode will release the results for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025 on December 24, 2025 . Students who took the exam can find their results on the official website, iimcat.ac.in . These results are important for students aiming for Master of Business Administration (MBA) admissions for the 2026-28 academic cycle across IIMs and other top business schools in India.
Before the results, the final answer key for CAT 2025 was released. Students had challenged 187 questions. Out of these, only one objection in the Quantitative Ability section from Shift 1 was accepted. This means the final scores will reflect this change.
Key Details About CAT 2025 Results
| Exam Name | Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025 |
| Result Release Date | December 24, 2025 |
| Releasing Body | IIM Kozhikode |
| Official Website | iimcat.ac.in |
| Purpose | MBA Admissions 2026-28 |
How to Check CAT 2025 Results
Once the results are live, candidates can follow these simple steps to check and download their scorecard:
- Visit the official CAT website: iimcat.ac.in .
- Look for the link that says 'CAT 2025 Result' or 'Scorecard'.
- Click on the link and enter your login details (User ID and Password).
- Your CAT 2025 scorecard will appear on the screen.
- You can view your scores and download the scorecard for future use.
Understanding IIM Shortlisting
After the results are out, IIMs and other leading business schools will start the 'shortlisting' process. Shortlisting means selecting a group of candidates who meet certain requirements to move to the next stages of admission. This selection is based mainly on your CAT 2025 score. However, other factors also play a role.
What are Expected Cutoffs?
The 'cutoff' is the minimum score or percentile a candidate needs in CAT to be considered for admission by a specific IIM. Each IIM has its own cutoff. These cutoffs can be different for various student categories (like General, SC, ST, OBC, PWD). Students can check the expected cutoffs for different IIMs. This helps them understand their chances of getting into a particular IIM based on their CAT score.
Other Factors for Admission
While the CAT score is very important, it is not the only thing IIMs consider for admission. Other selection parameters include:
- Academic Record: Your marks in Class 10, Class 12, and graduation.
- Work Experience: Any professional work experience you might have.
- Written Ability Test (WAT): A test where you write an essay on a given topic.
- Personal Interview (PI): An interview to assess your communication skills, personality, and motivation.
- Diversity: IIMs also consider academic and gender diversity to ensure a varied student body.
Next Steps After Results
Once you have your CAT 2025 scorecard, it is important to keep it safe. Students who score well should start preparing for the next rounds, which usually include the Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI). Each IIM will announce its own schedule for these rounds and release its list of shortlisted candidates. Keep an eye on the websites of the IIMs you are interested in for these updates.
