CAT 2025 Exam Analysis: The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kozhikode is conducting the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025 today, November 30, 2025. The CAT 2025 exam is a computer-based test (CBT) with three sections, a total of 68 questions for 204 marks, and a total duration of 120 minutes. The exam is being held in three slots. Slot 1 is being held from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM, Slot 2 from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM, and Slot 3 from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM.
The CAT 2025 exam is conducted at over 350 test centres in 170 cities across India. CAT is one of India's most competitive management entrance examinations, taken by candidates seeking admission to the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) and other leading business schools. Candidates appearing for the CAT 2025 Examination can check the slot-wise CAT 2025 Exam Analysis available here.
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Detailed CAT 2025 Exam Analysis
Get the detailed CAT Exam Analysis 2025 from the table below.
| Particulars | Slot 1 Analysis | Slot 2 Analysis | Slot 3 Analysis |
| Overall Difficulty Level | Moderate | Moderate to Difficult | to be added |
| Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension Difficulty Level | Moderate | Moderate | to be added |
| Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning Difficulty Level | Moderate to Difficult (Mixed Reaction) | Difficult | to be added |
| Quantitative Aptitude Difficulty Level | Moderate | Moderate to Difficult | to be added |
| Was The Paper Lengthy? | Lengthy but Doable | Lengthy and Time Consuming | to be added |
| Total number of good attempts | 40-43 | to be added | to be added |
| List of Important Topics Asked in the Exam | Para summary Spider chart | 4 RCs with 4 question each | to be added |
CAT 2025: Question Paper, Answer Key
The CAT 2025 Question Paper and Answer Key PDFs are given in the table below.
| CAT 2025 Question Paper PDF (to be added) |
| CAT 2025 Answer Key PDF (to be added) |
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There is no limit on the number of attempts for a candidate to appear in the CAT exam. Candidates can appear in the CAT exam as many times as they wish if they meet the eligibility criteria.
Candidates having the following professional courses are eligible for admission into business schools through the CAT 2025 Exam.
CA (Chartered Accountant)
CS (Company Secretary)
ICWA (Institute of Cost Accountants of India)
The expected cutoff at IIM Kozhikode in the CAT 2025 Exam for the PwD category candidates will be around the 60th to 65th percentile, as per the cutoff percentile of the previous years.
As per the cutoff percentile of the previous years, the expected cutoff in the CAT 2025 Exam at IIM Kozhikode for ST category candidates could be around the 65th to 70th percentile.
As per the cutoff percentile of the previous years, the expected cutoff at IIM Kozhikode in the CAT 2025 Exam for the SC category candidates will be around the 65th to 70th percentile.
In the CAT 2025 Exam, the expected cutoff at IIM Kozhikode for EWS category candidates could be around the 78th to 80th percentile, as per the cutoff percentile of the previous years.
The expected cutoff at IIM Kozhikode in the CAT 2025 Exam for the OBC category candidates will be around the 84th to 86th percentile, as per the cutoff percentile of the previous years.
As per the cutoff percentile of the previous years, the expected cutoff in the CAT 2025 Exam at IIM Kozhikode for general category candidates could be around the 86th to 90th percentile.
The expected cutoff at IIM Indore in the CAT 2025 Exam for the PwD category candidates will be around the 60th to 65th percentile, as per the cutoff percentile of the previous years.
As per the cutoff percentile of the previous years, the expected cutoff in the CAT 2025 Exam at IIM Indore for ST category candidates could be around the 65th to 70th percentile.
As per the cutoff percentile of the previous years, the expected cutoff at IIM Indore in the CAT 2025 Exam for the SC category candidates will be around the 75th to 78th percentile.
In the CAT 2025 Exam, the expected cutoff at IIM Indore for EWS category candidates could be around the 85th to 88th percentile, as per the cutoff percentile of the previous years.
The expected cutoff at IIM Indore in the CAT 2025 Exam for the OBC category candidates will be around the 88th to 90th percentile, as per the cutoff percentile of the previous years.
As per the cutoff percentile of the previous years, the expected cutoff in the CAT 2025 Exam at IIM Indore for general category candidates could be around the 90th to 92nd percentile.
The expected cutoff at IIM Mumbai in the CAT 2025 Exam for the PwD category candidates will be around the 60th to 64th percentile, as per the cutoff percentile of the previous years.
As per the cutoff percentile of the previous years, the expected cutoff in the CAT 2025 Exam at IIM Mumbai for ST category candidates could be around the 65th to 68th percentile.
As per the cutoff percentile of the previous years, the expected cutoff at IIM Mumbai in the CAT 2025 Exam for the SC category candidates will be around the 72nd to 75th percentile.
In the CAT 2025 Exam, the expected cutoff at IIM Mumbai for EWS category candidates could be around the 80th to 83rd percentile, as per the cutoff percentile of the previous years.
The expected cutoff at IIM Mumbai in the CAT 2025 Exam for the OBC category candidates will be around the 80th to 83rd percentile, as per the cutoff percentile of the previous years.
As per the cutoff percentile of the previous years, the expected cutoff in the CAT 2025 Exam at IIM Mumbai for general category candidates could be around the 86th to 88th percentile.
The expected cutoff at IIM Lucknow in the CAT 2025 Exam for the PwD category candidates will be around the 65th to 70th percentile, as per the cutoff percentile of the previous years.
As per the cutoff percentile of the previous years, the expected cutoff in the CAT 2025 Exam at IIM Lucknow for ST category candidates could be around the 65th to 68th percentile.
As per the cutoff percentile of the previous years, the expected cutoff at IIM Lucknow in the CAT 2025 Exam for the SC category candidates will be around the 68th to 72nd percentile.
In the CAT 2025 Exam, the expected cutoff at IIM Lucknow for EWS category candidates could be around the 80th to 83rd percentile, as per the cutoff percentile of the previous years.
The expected cutoff at IIM Lucknow in the CAT 2025 Exam for the OBC category candidates will be around the 84th to 87th percentile, as per the cutoff percentile of the previous years.
As per the cutoff percentile of the previous years, the expected cutoff in the CAT 2025 Exam at IIM Lucknow for general category candidates could be around the 90th to 92nd percentile.
The expected cutoff at IIM Calcutta in the CAT 2025 Exam for the PwD category candidates will be around the 60th to 65th percentile, as per the cutoff percentile of the previous years.
As per the cutoff percentile of the previous years, the expected cutoff in the CAT 2025 Exam at IIM Calcutta for ST category candidates could be around the 63rd to 65th percentile.
As per the cutoff percentile of the previous years, the expected cutoff at IIM Calcutta in the CAT 2025 Exam for the SC category candidates will be around the 70th to 74th percentile.
In the CAT 2025 Exam, the expected cutoff at IIM Calcutta for EWS category candidates could be around the 78th to 80th percentile, as per the cutoff percentile of the previous years.
The CAT 2025 Slot 3 has now concluded at 6:30 PM.
The expected cutoff at IIM Calcutta in the CAT 2025 Exam for the OBC category candidates will be around the 80th to 84th percentile, as per the cutoff percentile of the previous years.
As per the previous year's cutoffs, the expected cutoff for the CAT 2025 Exam at IIM Calcutta for general category candidates could be around the 87th to 90th percentile.
The expected cutoff at IIM Bangalore in the CAT 2025 Exam for the PwD category candidates will be around the 60th to 65th percentile, as per the cutoff percentile of the previous years.
As per the cutoff percentile of the previous years, the expected cutoff in the CAT 2025 Exam at IIM Bangalore for ST category candidates could be around the 63rd to 65th percentile.
As per the cutoff percentile of the previous years, the expected cutoff at IIM Bangalore in the CAT 2025 Exam for the SC category candidates will be around the 70th to 74th percentile.
In the CAT 2025 Exam, the expected cutoff at IIM Bangalore for EWS category candidates could be around the 78th to 80th percentile, as per the cutoff percentile of the previous years.
The CAT 2025 Slot 3 Examination will be held from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM.
The expected cutoff at IIM Bangalore in the CAT 2025 Exam for the OBC category candidates will be around the 80th to 84th percentile, as per the cutoff percentile of the previous years.
As per the previous year's cutoffs, the expected cutoff for the CAT 2025 Exam at IIM Bangalore for general category candidates could be around the 87th to 90th percentile.
The CAT 2025 Slot 2 Examination has been concluded now at 2:30 PM.
The expected cutoff at IIM Ahmedabad in the CAT 2025 Exam for the PwD category candidates will be around the 70th to 75th percentile, as per the cutoff percentile of the previous years.
As per the cutoff percentile of the previous years, the expected cutoff in the CAT 2025 Exam at IIM Ahmedabad for ST category candidates could be around the 64th to 68th percentile.
As per the cutoff percentile of the previous years, the expected cutoff at IIM Ahmedabad in the CAT 2025 Exam for the SC category candidates will be around the 72nd to 75th percentile.
In the CAT 2025 Exam, the expected cutoff at IIM Ahmedabad for EWS category candidates could be around the 82nd to 85th percentile, as per the cutoff percentile of the previous years.
The expected cutoff at IIM Ahmedabad in the CAT 2025 Exam for the OBC category candidates will be around the 77th to 80th percentile, as per the cutoff percentile of the previous years.
- For the general category candidates, the minimum marks required for the candidates in their graduation course is 50% to be eligible to get a seat at any IIM.
- For the SC/ ST/ PwD category candidates, the minimum marks required for the candidates in their graduation course is 45%.
There was no change in the CAT exam pattern or test structure. All three sections had several questions similar to last year.
The CAT 2025 Slot 2 Examination has commenced now at 12:30 PM.
The validity of the CAT 2025 score will be 1 year. Hence, candidates have to use their CAT 2025 score in the same year they are taking the exam.
The CAT 2025 Slot 2 Examination will be held from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM.
CAT 2025 Quantitative Aptitude Difficulty Level was Moderate.
CAT 2025 DILR Difficulty Level was Moderate to Difficult (Mixed Reaction).
The difficulty level of Slot 1 VARC was moderate.
The CAT 2025 Slot 1 Exam was Moderate to Difficult in difficulty level.
Yes, during the publication of the CAT 2025 results, the normalization method will be used.
The CAT 2025 question paper will be divided into three sections:
- VARC will have 24 questions
- DILR will have 22 questions
- QA will have 22 questions
The CAT 2025 Examination Slot 1 session has been concluded at 10:30 AM. Candidates can wait for the detailed exam analysis to be available here soon.
- For the general category candidates, the minimum marks required for the candidates in their graduation course is 50% to be eligible to get a seat at any IIM.
- For the SC/ ST/ PwD category candidates, the minimum marks required for the candidates in their graduation course is 45%
The percentage weightage of different factors that decide the selection procedure is as follows:
- CAT 2025 Score: 25% weightage
- Personal Interview: 50% weightage
- Analytical Writing Test: 10% weightage
- Application Rating: 15% weightage
Candidates can follow the steps mentioned below to check the CAT 2025 result:
- First, go to the official website of the IIM: iimcat.ac.in.
- The separate tab to check the CAT 2025 result and scorecard will be available on the homepage. Click on it.
- A login page will open, where the candidates ned to enter their login credentials, such as registration number and password, and then submit.
- Click on the ‘View scorecard’ option. The scorecard will be displayed on the screen.
- Candidates can download and save it for future reference.
Candidates who will take the CAT 2025 Exam will be able to check the result. Once the result is declared, the candidates will be able to check their results.
The CAT 2025 result will be declared on the official website of the IIM. The link to the website is: www.iimcat.ac.in.
The exam conducting authority has not announced an official date for the publication of the results. However, it is expected that the CAT 2025 result will be declared in the first week of January 2026.
The conducting authority of the CAT 2025 Exam is IIM Kozhikode. They will set the question papers, conduct the exam, and declare the candidates' results.