The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIM Kozhikode) has announced that the Common Admission Test (CAT 2025) registration will close in just six days. Aspirants who wish to pursue MBA and postgraduate management programmes at top B-schools must complete the CAT 2025 application form on the official website before the deadline of September 13, 2025, 5 PM.
The CAT exam date 2025 has already been confirmed. As per the official notification, the test will be conducted on November 30, 2025, in three shifts across various exam centres in India. The CAT admit card 2025 will be released on November 5, 2025, while the CAT result 2025 is expected in the first week of January 2026.
CAT 2025: Gateway to IIMs and Top B-Schools
The CAT exam 2025 is the most sought-after MBA entrance exam in India. All 21 IIMs in India accept CAT scores for admission to their flagship MBA/PGP programmes. In addition, more than 1,000 top B-schools across India also consider CAT scores for admission, making it a highly competitive test.
However, qualifying CAT 2025 does not guarantee admission. Candidates shortlisted based on their CAT percentile will have to undergo further rounds of selection, including Personal Interview (PI) and Written Ability Test (WAT). The final selection process varies from one IIM to another and takes into account several parameters such as:
- Past academic performance (Class 10, Class 12, and bachelor’s degree marks)
- Work experience
- Academic diversity
- Gender diversity
This holistic evaluation ensures that each IIM selects well-rounded candidates.
CAT 2025 Exam Pattern
The CAT 2025 question paper will test candidates across three major sections:
- Quantitative Ability (QA)
- Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR)
- Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC)
The total duration of the exam will be 120 minutes (2 hours), with each section having a time limit. Candidates with disabilities (PwD) will receive an additional 40 minutes. The test is conducted online in computer-based mode, and the difficulty level is considered moderate to tough.
Important Dates for CAT 2025
- CAT application start date: August 1, 2025
- CAT registration last date: September 13, 2025 (5 PM)
- CAT admit card release date: November 5, 2025
- CAT exam date: November 30, 2025
- CAT result date: First week of January 2026
Why CAT 2025 Matters
For MBA aspirants, CAT 2025 is a life-changing opportunity to secure admission into prestigious institutions like IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta, and IIM Kozhikode, among others. Beyond IIMs, leading private B-schools such as FMS Delhi, SPJIMR Mumbai, and MDI Gurgaon also accept CAT scores.
With just a few days left for CAT 2025 registration, aspirants must not delay the application process. Completing the CAT form 2025 on time and beginning focused preparation can make all the difference in securing admission to India’s top management institutes, for more details and apply CLICK HERE
