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What is CAT?

CAT = Common Admission Test 

India’s toughest and most important MBA entrance exam. If you clear it with a good score, you can get into:

  • 21 IIMs (IIM Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Calcutta, Lucknow, etc.)
  • Top private colleges like FMS Delhi, MDI Gurgaon, SPJIMR Mumbai, IIFT, etc. More than 1,300 MBA colleges accept CAT scores.
Table of Contents
  1. What is CAT Exam? – Why it matters & who accepts it
  2. CAT 2025 Latest Updates – Registration numbers, admit card, mock test
  3. CAT 2025 Important Dates & Schedule – Full timeline at a glance
  4. CAT 2025 Exam Highlights – Mode, duration, sections, marks, fees
  5. CAT 2025 Admit Card – How to download (already released on 12 Nov)
  6. CAT 2025 Exam Slots & Timings – Reporting time, last entry rules
  7. CAT 2025 Exam Pattern – Latest 66–68 questions format explained
  8. CAT 2025 Syllabus – Section-wise topics + weightage
  9. CAT Previous Year Question Papers – Free download links (2017–2024)
  10. CAT 2025 Mock Tests – Official mock + best free mocks
  11. Last 15 Days Preparation Strategy – Proven plan to boost score
  12. CAT Answer Key 2025 – Release date & how to challenge
  13. CAT 2025 Result & Scorecard – When & how to download
  14. CAT Score vs Percentile – What score gives 90/95/99 percentile
  15. CAT Cut-offs 2025 – IIMs & top non-IIM colleges (General category)
  16. Top IIMs & Their Fees/Seats – Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Calcutta, etc.
  17. Best Non-IIM Colleges Accepting CAT – FMS, MDI, SPJIMR, IITs, etc.
  18. IIM Selection Process – Shortlist, WAT/GD-PI, final composite score
  19. CAT Eligibility Criteria – Graduation %, age limit, attempts
  20. CAT 2025 FAQs – Most asked questions answered in one line
science versus commerce
CAT 2025 Quick Facts
ParticularDetails
Exam Date30 November 2025 (Sunday)
Conducting IIMIIM Kozhikode
Total Candidates~2.95 lakh (2025)
Exam ModeComputer-based (online)
Duration120 minutes (2 hours)
Sections3 → VARC, DILR, Quant
Total Questions66–68 (changes slightly every year)
Total Marks~198–204
Exam Fee₹2,600 (General)
CAT 2025 Important Dates
EventDate
Registration1 Aug – 20 Sep 2025
Form correctionOctober 2025
Admit Card12 November 2025
Official Mock Test12 November 2025
Exam Date30 November 2025
Answer KeyFirst week December 2025
ResultLast week December 2025
CAT 2025 Exam Slots & Timings
SlotTimeReporting TimeLast Entry
18:30 AM – 10:30 AM7:00 AM8:15 AM
212:30 PM – 2:30 PM11:00 AM12:15 PM
34:30 PM – 6:30 PM3:00 PM4:15 PM
Latest CAT Exam Pattern (2025)
SectionQuestionsTimeMain Topics
VARC (English)22–2440 minReading Comprehension, Para Jumbles
DILR (Puzzles + Data)20–2240 minGraphs, Tables, Seating, Blood Relation
Quant (Maths)22–2440 minArithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Numbers
 
  • You cannot switch sections – 40 minutes fixed per section.
  • +3 for correct, –1 for wrong (MCQ), no negative for TITA questions.
How to Download CAT 2025 Admit Card (Already Out)
  • Go to iimcat.ac.in
  • Click Login → Enter your ID & password
  • Click “Admit Card” → Download & take 2 printouts
  • Carry admit card + original photo ID (Aadhaar/PAN/Passport)
Talk To Experts
Last 15–18 Days Strategy
WeekWhat to Do
NowGive 1 full-length official mock daily
 Analyse every mock – note silly mistakes
 Revise formulas & shortcuts
 Practise 8–10 RC passages daily
 Solve previous 5 years CAT papers
 Sleep 7–8 hours – stay calm
Expected Safe Score for 99+ Percentile
SectionGood AttemptsSafe Score
VARC14–1640–45
DILR10–1230–38
Quant14–1645–55
Overall38–44105–120+ → 99+ %ile
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Top Colleges & Their Cut-offs
CollegeApprox. CAT Cut-offFees (2 years)
IIM Ahmedabad99.7+ %ile₹25 L
IIM Bangalore99.5+ %ile₹24.5 L
IIM Calcutta99+ %ile₹27 L
IIM Lucknow97–98 %ile₹20 L
FMS Delhi98–99 %ile₹2 L only!
MDI Gurgaon97–98 %ile₹25 L
SPJIMR Mumbai95–96 %ile₹22 L
Top Non-IIM Colleges
  • FMS Delhi (fees ₹2 lakh only)
  • MDI Gurgaon
  • SPJIMR, IMI, IMT
  • IIT Bombay, Delhi, Kharagpur (DoMS)
  • XIMB, Great Lakes, TAPMI
Quick FAQs
  • Can final-year students apply? → Yes
  • Any age limit? → No
  • How many attempts allowed? → Unlimited
  • Calculator allowed? → On-screen basic calculator
  • Is work experience needed? → No (but helps in interviews)

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