CAT 2025 Exam Analysis Slot Wise (Available) LIVE Updates: Question Paper, Answer Key

Candidates appearing for the CAT 2025 Examination can check the slot-wise CAT 2025 Exam Analysis available here.

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Updated on - Dec 1, 2025 | 9:00:00 AM

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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 2 odd one out questions 2 para jumble 4 RC, 4 questions each Code for a paragraph Spider chart bar graph analyse data Simple Interest/ Compound Interest (2 Questions) Ratio (2 questions) Logarithms	4 RCs with 4 question each 2 para insertions 2 odd one out 2 parajumbles	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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December 01, 2025 | 09:00 AM IST

CAT 2025 Exam Analysis: No. of attempts available for a candidate to write this exam

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.

December 01, 2025 | 08:30 AM IST

CAT 2025 Question Paper Analysis: Professional courses eligible for admission

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)

December 01, 2025 | 08:00 AM IST

CAT 2025 Answer Key: Expected cutoff at IIM Kozhikode for the PwD category

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.

December 01, 2025 | 07:30 AM IST

CAT 2025 Answer Key: Expected cutoff at IIM Kozhikode for the ST category

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.

December 01, 2025 | 07:00 AM IST

CAT 2025 Question Paper Analysis: Expected cutoff at IIM Kozhikode for the SC category

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.

December 01, 2025 | 06:30 AM IST

CAT 2025 Exam Analysis: Expected cutoff at IIM Kozhikode for the EWS category

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.

December 01, 2025 | 06:00 AM IST

CAT 2025 Exam Analysis: Expected cutoff at IIM Kozhikode for the OBC category

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.

December 01, 2025 | 06:00 AM IST

CAT 2025 Answer Key: Expected cutoff at IIM Kozhikode for the general category

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.

December 01, 2025 | 05:30 AM IST

CAT 2025 Answer Key: Expected cutoff at IIM Indore for the PwD category

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.

December 01, 2025 | 05:00 AM IST

CAT 2025 Exam Analysis: Expected cutoff at IIM Indore for the ST category

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.

December 01, 2025 | 04:30 AM IST

CAT 2025 Exam Analysis: Expected cutoff at IIM Indore for the SC category

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.

December 01, 2025 | 04:00 AM IST

CAT 2025 Answer Key: Expected cutoff at IIM Indore for the EWS category

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.

December 01, 2025 | 03:30 AM IST

CAT 2025 Answer Key: Expected cutoff at IIM Indore for the OBC category

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.

December 01, 2025 | 03:00 AM IST

CAT 2025 Answer Key: Expected cutoff at IIM Indore for the general category

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.

December 01, 2025 | 02:30 AM IST

CAT 2025 Answer Key: Expected cutoff at IIM Mumbai for the PwD category

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.

December 01, 2025 | 02:00 AM IST

CAT 2025 Exam Analysis: Expected cutoff at IIM Mumbai for the ST category

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.

December 01, 2025 | 01:30 AM IST

CAT 2025 Exam Analysis: Expected cutoff at IIM Mumbai for the SC category

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.

December 01, 2025 | 01:00 AM IST

CAT 2025 Exam Analysis: Expected cutoff at IIM Mumbai for the EWS category

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.

December 01, 2025 | 12:30 AM IST

CAT 2025 Question Paper: Expected cutoff at IIM Mumbai for the OBC category

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.

December 01, 2025 | 12:00 AM IST

CAT 2025 Question Paper: Expected cutoff at IIM Mumbai for the general category

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.

November 30, 2025 | 11:30 PM IST

CAT 2025 Exam Analysis: Expected cutoff at IIM Lucknow for the PwD category

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.

November 30, 2025 | 11:00 PM IST

CAT 2025 Exam Analysis: Expected cutoff at IIM Lucknow for the ST category

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.

November 30, 2025 | 10:30 PM IST

CAT 2025 Exam Analysis: Expected cutoff at IIM Lucknow for the SC category

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.

November 30, 2025 | 10:00 PM IST

CAT 2025 Exam Analysis: Expected cutoff at IIM Lucknow for the EWS category

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.

November 30, 2025 | 09:30 PM IST

CAT 2025 Question Paper: Expected cutoff at IIM Lucknow for the OBC category

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.

November 30, 2025 | 09:00 PM IST

CAT 2025 Exam Analysis: Expected cutoff at IIM Lucknow for the general category

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.

November 30, 2025 | 08:30 PM IST

CAT 2025 Exam Analysis: Expected cutoff at IIM Calcutta for the PwD category

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.

November 30, 2025 | 08:00 PM IST

CAT 2025 Exam Analysis: Expected cutoff at IIM Calcutta for the ST category

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.

November 30, 2025 | 07:30 PM IST

CAT 2025 Exam Analysis: Expected cutoff at IIM Calcutta for the SC category

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.

November 30, 2025 | 07:00 PM IST

CAT 2025 Exam Analysis: Expected cutoff at IIM Calcutta for the EWS category

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.

November 30, 2025 | 06:30 PM IST

CAT 2025 Exam Analysis: Slot 3 Exam Concludes

The CAT 2025 Slot 3 has now concluded at 6:30 PM.

November 30, 2025 | 06:30 PM IST

CAT 2025 Exam Analysis: Expected cutoff at IIM Calcutta for the OBC category

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.

November 30, 2025 | 06:00 PM IST

CAT 2025 Exam Analysis: Expected cutoff at IIM Calcutta for the general category

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.

November 30, 2025 | 05:45 PM IST

CAT 2025 Exam Analysis: Expected cutoff at IIM Bangalore for the PwD category

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.

November 30, 2025 | 05:30 PM IST

CAT 2025 Exam Analysis: Expected cutoff at IIM Bangalore for the ST category

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.

November 30, 2025 | 05:15 PM IST

CAT 2025 Exam Analysis: Expected cutoff at IIM Bangalore for the SC category

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.

November 30, 2025 | 04:54 PM IST

CAT 2025 Exam Analysis: Expected cutoff at IIM Bangalore for the EWS category

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.

November 30, 2025 | 03:35 PM IST

CAT 2025 Question Paper Analysis: Slot 3 Exam Timings

The CAT 2025 Slot 3 Examination will be held from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM.

November 30, 2025 | 03:00 PM IST

CAT 2025 Question Paper Analysis: Expected cutoff at IIM Bangalore for the OBC category

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.

November 30, 2025 | 02:35 PM IST

CAT 2025 Question Paper Analysis: Expected cutoff at IIM Bangalore for the general category

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.

November 30, 2025 | 02:30 PM IST

CAT 2025 Question Paper Analysis: Slot 2 Exam Concludes

The CAT 2025 Slot 2 Examination has been concluded now at 2:30 PM.

November 30, 2025 | 02:30 PM IST

CAT 2025 Question Paper Analysis: Expected cutoff at IIM Ahmedabad for the PwD category

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.

November 30, 2025 | 02:15 PM IST

CAT 2025 Question Paper Analysis: Expected cutoff at IIM Ahmedabad for the ST category

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.

November 30, 2025 | 02:00 PM IST

CAT 2025 Exam Analysis: Expected cutoff at IIM Ahmedabad for the SC category

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.

November 30, 2025 | 01:45 PM IST

CAT 2025 Exam Analysis: Expected cutoff at IIM Ahmedabad for the EWS category

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.

November 30, 2025 | 01:30 PM IST

CAT 2025 Exam Analysis: Expected cutoff at IIM Ahmedabad for the OBC category

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.

November 30, 2025 | 12:54 PM IST

CAT 2025 Exam Analysis: Minimum marks required in graduation for IIM

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%.

November 30, 2025 | 12:44 PM IST

CAT 2025 Exam Analysis: No change in the pattern

There was no change in the CAT exam pattern or test structure. All three sections had several questions similar to last year.

November 30, 2025 | 12:32 PM IST

CAT 2025 Exam Analysis: Slot 2 Commences

The CAT 2025 Slot 2 Examination has commenced now at 12:30 PM.

November 30, 2025 | 11:35 AM IST

CAT 2025 Exam Analysis: Validity of the CAT 2025 score

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.

November 30, 2025 | 11:28 AM IST

CAT 2025 Exam Analysis: Slot 2 Exam Timings

The CAT 2025 Slot 2 Examination will be held from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM.

November 30, 2025 | 11:22 AM IST

CAT 2025 Exam Analysis: Quantitative Aptitude Difficulty Level

CAT 2025 Quantitative Aptitude Difficulty Level was Moderate.

November 30, 2025 | 11:12 AM IST

CAT 2025 Exam Analysis: DILR Difficulty Level

CAT 2025 DILR Difficulty Level was Moderate to Difficult (Mixed Reaction).

November 30, 2025 | 11:07 AM IST

CAT 2025 Exam Analysis: VARC Difficulty Level

The difficulty level of Slot 1 VARC was moderate.

November 30, 2025 | 10:57 AM IST

CAT 2025 Exam Analysis: Slot 1 Difficulty Level

The CAT 2025 Slot 1 Exam was Moderate to Difficult in difficulty level.

November 30, 2025 | 10:49 AM IST

CAT 2025 Exam Analysis: Will there be any normalization process in the CAT 2025 Result?

Yes, during the publication of the CAT 2025 results, the normalization method will be used.

November 30, 2025 | 10:48 AM IST

CAT 2025 Exam Analysis: Sectional Break Up

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

November 30, 2025 | 10:30 AM IST

CAT 2025 Exam Analysis: Slot 1 Concludes

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.

November 30, 2025 | 10:21 AM IST

CAT 2025 Exam Analysis: Minimum marks required in graduation for IIM

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%

November 30, 2025 | 10:11 AM IST

CAT 2025 Exam Analysis: What is the percentage weightage of different factors that decide the selection procedure?

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

November 30, 2025 | 10:08 AM IST

CAT 2025 Exam Analysis: Steps to check the CAT 2025 scorecard

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.

November 30, 2025 | 10:07 AM IST

CAT 2025 Exam Analysis: Who can check the CAT 2025 result?

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.

November 30, 2025 | 10:03 AM IST

CAT 2025 Exam Analysis: Website to check the CAT 2025 result

The CAT 2025 result will be declared on the official website of the IIM. The link to the website is: www.iimcat.ac.in.

November 30, 2025 | 09:58 AM IST

CAT 2025 Exam Analysis: When will the CAT 2025 result be declared?

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.

November 30, 2025 | 09:50 AM IST

CAT 2025 Exam Analysis: Who is the conducting authority of the CAT 2025 Exam?

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.