When will the CAT 2025 result be declared?

The CAT 2025 result is expected to be released between December 23 and 24, 2025, based on past result trends.

Where can I check the CAT 2025 result online?

You can check your CAT 2025 result on the official website iimcat.ac.in using your CAT User ID and Password.

What details are mentioned in the CAT 2025 scorecard?

Your CAT 2025 scorecard includes scaled score, percentile, sectional scores, and overall performance.

At what time will the CAT 2025 result be released?

The result is expected to be announced in the morning or evening hours, around 5 PM (tentative).

How can I download the CAT 2025 scorecard?

Log in to the official website, click on CAT Login, enter your credentials, and download the CAT 2025 result PDF.

What are the next steps after the CAT 2025 result?

After the result, prepare for WAT, GD, and PI, shortlist colleges, check cutoffs, and get ready for interview rounds.

What is the past trend for CAT result dates?

For the last few years, the CAT result has been released 20–25 days after the exam date.

Which top MBA colleges accept CAT 2025 scores?

Top institutes include IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta, IIM Lucknow, IIM Kozhikode, and several other reputed B-schools.

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CAT 2025 Result Live

The CAT 2025 Result Date is one of the most anticipated announcements for MBA aspirants aiming for admission to the prestigious IIM colleges and other top B-schools in India. After the exam is conducted on November 30, 2025, candidates can expect the CAT results to be released tentatively between December 23 and December 24, 2025, based on previous years’ trends.

The results will be made available online on the official website iimcat.ac.in, where candidates can log in using their CAT User ID and Password to download their scorecard. The CAT result plays a crucial role in determining eligibility for the next stages of the selection process, including WAT, GD, and PI rounds at various institutions.

CAT 2025 Result Date

Based on official scheduling and past trends, the CAT 2025 result is expected to be released between December 23 and December 24, 2025 (tentative). The results will be announced online on the official website iimcat.ac.in where candidates can log in using their CAT User ID and Password to download their scorecard.

CAT 2025 Result Date Live Updates

23 December 2025, 1:40 pm
Sectional Scaled CAT Score vs Percentile
Cracku’s updated estimates show that despite the difficulty, the score-to-percentile ratio has remained robust. Below is the detailed breakdown required for a 99+ percentile.

VARC (Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension)

VARC was easy-to-moderate but lengthy.
- 99.9%ile: 53+ Marks
- 99.0%ile: 41–43 Marks
- 95.0%ile: 32–33 Marks
- 90.0%ile: 25–26 Marks
DILR (Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning)

Slot 2 was the toughest; Slot 1 was moderate-difficult.
- 99.9%ile: 42–46 Marks
- 99.0%ile: 26–30 Marks
- 95.0%ile: 19–21 Marks
- 90.0%ile: 15–17 Marks
Quant (Quantitative Ability)

Dominated by Arithmetic; Algebra was moderate.
- 99.9%ile: 51+ Marks
- 99.0%ile: 28–32 Marks
- 95.0%ile: 21–25 Marks
- 90.0%ile: 18–20 Marks
23 December 2025, 1:01 pm
Question Revised in CAT Final Answer Key

The official Final Answer Key (released Dec 17) confirmed a change in Slot 1 Quantitative Ability. A specific Logarithm question where the initial key gave "2" was corrected to "0" after valid objections. This change has already been updated in the Cracku CAT Score Calculator.
23 December 2025, 1:01 pm
Question Revised in CAT Final Answer Key

The official Final Answer Key (released Dec 17) confirmed a change in Slot 1 Quantitative Ability. A specific Logarithm question where the initial key gave "2" was corrected to "0" after valid objections. This change has already been updated in the Cracku CAT Score Calculator.
23 December 2025, 12:52 pm
CAT 2025 Result Live Updates: CAT Sectional Score vs. Percentile Trends
CAT Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC)
- Trend: Stable difficulty across shifts; high accuracy in VA was key.
- 99 Percentile: Required roughly 40–42 marks.
- 80 Percentile: Required roughly 17–19 marks.
CAT Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)
- Trend: Slot-wise variation; Slot 2 was the toughest, meaning lower raw scores may lead to higher percentiles.
- 99 Percentile: Required roughly 27-28 marks (Solving ~10-11 questions).
- 80 Percentile: Required roughly 11–13 marks (Solving ~4 questions).
CAT Quantitative Aptitude (Quant/QA)
- Trend: Tedious calculations in Slot 1 and 2 lowered the score threshold for top ranks.
- 99 Percentile: Required roughly 28-30 marks.
- 80 Percentile: Required roughly 11–13 marks.
23 December 2025, 12:43 pm
CAT 2025 Result Live Updates: Normalization & Scaling Explained by Maruti Sir
Many students are confused why their raw score might change in the final result. Maruti Sir explains that IIMs use a statistical formula to ensure fairness across the three slots.
- Raw Score: Your absolute marks (+3 for correct, -1 for wrong).
- Scaled Score: The normalized score adjusted for slot difficulty. If your slot was harder (e.g., Slot 2 DILR), your scaled score will likely be higher than your raw score.
- Final Percentile: Calculated using only the Scaled Score, representing your rank among the 2.58 lakh candidates who appeared.
23 December 2025, 12:43 pm
CAT 2025 Result Live Updates: Normalization & Scaling Explained by Maruti Sir
Many students are confused why their raw score might change in the final result. Maruti Sir explains that IIMs use a statistical formula to ensure fairness across the three slots.
- Raw Score: Your absolute marks (+3 for correct, -1 for wrong).
- Scaled Score: The normalized score adjusted for slot difficulty. If your slot was harder (e.g., Slot 2 DILR), your scaled score will likely be higher than your raw score.
- Final Percentile: Calculated using only the Scaled Score, representing your rank among the 2.58 lakh candidates who appeared.
23 December 2025, 12:26 pm
CAT 2025 Result Live Updates: CAT Result & Score vs Percentile

The CAT 2025 results are expected to be released today or tomorrow (December 23–24) by IIM Kozhikode. Following the release of the final answer key on December 17, students are now waiting for their official scaled scores and percentiles.
23 December 2025, 9:54 am
CAT 2025 Result Live Updates: CAT Final Answer Key Status
- Official Release: The CAT 2025 final answer key was released by IIM Kozhikode on December 17, 2025.
- Objection Summary: Out of 187 total objections filed by candidates, only one objection was accepted (Quantitative Ability, Shift 1).
22 December 2025, 9:07 am
CAT 2025 Result Live Updates: Sectional Cut-offs for Top Institutes

To qualify for shortlisting, candidates must clear both the overall and sectional cut-offs. For the 2026-28 cycle, IIM Ahmedabad has set a minimum sectional qualifying cut-off of 85 percentile across VARC, DILR, and QA for the General category. IIM Bangalore and IIM Calcutta have slightly lower sectional qualifying bars at 80 percentile, though the actual calls for the general category typically go to those with 99.5+ overall percentiles.
22 December 2025, 7:49 am
CAT 2025 Result Live Updates: CAT 2025 Exam Difficulty & Analysis
The overall difficulty of the CAT 2025 exam was rated as Moderate to Difficult, slightly harder than CAT 2024.
- VARC: Consistently Easy to Moderate across all slots. Reading Comprehension (RC) themes included AI, Morality, and Social Order.
- DILR: Identified as the most challenging section. Slot 2 was particularly difficult, requiring smart set selection rather than speed.
- Quant (QA): Rated as Moderate to Difficult. While topics remained traditional (Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry), the calculations were often tedious.
22 December 2025, 7:38 am
CAT 2025 Result Live Updates: CAT Normalization & Scaled Scores

Since CAT is conducted in three shifts, IIM Kozhikode uses an Equipercentile Normalization method. This ensures that candidates who faced a tougher slot (like Slot 2 DILR) are not at a disadvantage. Raw scores are converted to Scaled Scores, which are then used to calculate your final percentile rank.
22 December 2025, 7:23 am
CAT 2025 Result Live Updates: Category-Wise Cut-off Variations

The CAT 2025 cut-offs show significant relaxation for reserved category candidates to promote academic diversity. While General category students often need above 95 percentile for top calls, NC-OBC and EWS candidates may see qualifying cut-offs between 75 and 82 percentile at major IIMs. For SC and ST categories, the overall qualifying floors can range from as low as 42 to 65 percentile, depending on the specific institute’s selection policy.

CAT Result 2025 Date & Time

Since the CAT 2025 exam is scheduled for November 30, 2025, the results are likely to be announced in the third week of December 2025, most likely during the evening hours. Below is the expected date and time overview for CAT 2025 results.

CAT Event	Date
CAT Exam Date	November 30, 2025
Provisional CAT Answer Key Release	4 December 2025
Last Date to Challenge Answer Key	8 December 2025
CAT 2025 Result Date and Time	December 23–24, 2025, 5 pm (Tentative)

How to Check CAT 2025 Result Online

The CAT 2025 results will be available only online, so candidates must use their CAT exam ID and password to log in to the official website. Follow these easy steps:

Step 1: Go to the official CAT website.

Step 2: Click on the “CAT Login” button.

Step 3: Type in your CAT ID and password.

Step 4: Select the “Scorecard” tab.

Step 5: Download your CAT 2025 result PDF.

CAT 2025 Result Download Link (Official Website)

The CAT 2025 Result Download Link will be activated on the official CAT website once the results are released. Candidates will be able to visit iimcat.ac.in, log in with their CAT User ID and Password, and download their scorecard from the “Scorecard” section. Once the link is out, we will also provide the direct download link below for easy access.

CAT 2025 Result Link (Soon)

CAT 2025 Result Date: Past Year Trends

The table below shows the CAT exam date and result release dates from previous years, giving a clear picture of the typical timeline candidates can expect.

CAT Exam Year	CAT Exam Date	Result Date	Gap Between Exam & Result
2025	November 30, 2024	December 23–24, 2025 (Tentative)	~22–23 Days
2024	November 24, 2024	December 19–20, 2024	~25 Days
2023	November 26, 2023	December 21, 2023	~25 Days
2022	November 27, 2022	December 21, 2022	~24 Days
2021	November 28, 2021	January 3, 2022	~36 Days
2020	November 29, 2020	January 2, 2021	~34 Days

Also Read, CAT Score vs Percentile 2025, Check Previous Year Analysis

Top MBA Colleges to Target From CAT 2025

If you score well in CAT 2025, you can apply to some of the best MBA colleges in India. These institutes offer good academics, strong industry exposure, and excellent placements. Also, check the CAT cut off for each college to know your chances.

Here are the top MBA colleges to target through CAT 2025, along with key details like fees and average salary packages.

College Name	CAT Percentile (Average)	Fees (in Lakhs)	Highest CTC (in Lakhs)	Average Package CTC (in Lakhs)
IIM Ahmedabad	99+	₹26.5	₹1.46 Cr	₹34.45 LPA
IIM Bangalore	99+	₹26.5	—	₹34.88 LPA
IIM Calcutta	99+	₹27	₹1.45 Cr	₹34.23 LPA
IIM Lucknow	99+	₹21.75	₹1.23 Cr	₹32.3 LPA
IIM Kozhikode	99+	₹22.5	₹72.02 LPA	₹28.05 LPA
IIM Indore	98+	₹21.17	₹1 Cr	₹25.68 LPA
IIM Shillong	97+	₹25.28	₹71.5	₹ 26.44 LPA
IIM Mumbai	98+	₹21	₹54 LPA	₹25.4 LPA
IIM Udaipur	96+	₹21.32	₹47.6	₹18.8

These IIM colleges are some of the best in India, offering top-quality education, industry experience, and a strong alumni network. They are highly competitive, so aim for the best CAT score to secure a place.

What to do after the CAT 2025 Result is Out?

Once the CAT exam result is released, the next step is to carefully analyze your score and percentile. Compare your performance with the cutoffs of the IIMs and other top B-schools you aim to apply to. Shortlist the institutes where your percentile meets or exceeds the expected admission criteria.

After this, prepare for the next stages of the selection process, which typically include the Written Ability Test (WAT), Group Discussion (GD), and Personal Interview (PI). Start updating your resume, gather necessary documents, and begin preparing for interviews by working on current affairs, communication skills, and mock interview practice. During this time, also keep an eye on the official websites of the institutes for application deadlines and admission updates.

Also Read, CAT Response Sheet 2025, Release Date, Download Link

CAT 2025 Result Date: Conclusion

The CAT 2025 result date is crucial for MBA aspirants as it determines the next admission steps. The result is expected between December 23 and 24, 2025 on iimcat.ac.in. Once the result is declared, students can log in with their CAT User ID and Password to download their scorecard and check their scores and percentiles.

After seeing the result, candidates should compare their percentile with IIM and top B-school cutoffs to shortlist colleges. The next stages include WAT, GD, and PI, so this is the best time to prepare for interviews, update your resume, and follow official admission updates. Knowing the CAT 2025 result timeline helps students plan better and move confidently toward the MBA admission process.