IIM Kozhikode has released the CAT 2025 Results on 24 December 2025. Scorecards are available for download on the official site – iimcat.ac.in. Candidates can now download their scorecards by using their User ID and Password.
In CAT 2025, a total of 12 candidates scored a perfect 100 percentile, of which 9 are non-engineers, dominating the top ranks.
The result includes both sectional and overall percentiles, which are important, as most IIMs require sectional scores of 70–80 percentiles along with an overall percentile.
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After the result, IIMs and other top B-schools will start releasing their shortlist criteria, and the CAT cutoffs for each institute are expected in the first week of January.
Recent expert analysis for 2025 (IMS India, Career Launcher, and other CAT‑prep platforms) suggests:
- For CAT 2025, a 99 percentile needs about 90–98 marks, while 55–70 marks can get you to the 95 percentile.
- Top IIMs usually require 98–99+ percentile (around 90–98 marks).
- Mid-tier IIMs need about a 94–97 percentile (75–85 marks).
- Newer or smaller IIMs typically accept 88–93 percentile (60–75 marks).
Based on past trends, scoring above the 99th percentile places a candidate in the top 1% of test-takers, yet only around 20–25% of all candidates are shortlisted for IIM interview calls, highlighting the strong competition.
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What is the CAT Exam?
The Common Admission Test (CAT) is India’s premier national‑level management entrance exam, conducted by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) for admission into their MBA/PGP programmes offered by 22 IIMs, with IIM Guwahati recently added to the list of participating institutes and over 1,000+ government and private B‑schools.
CAT 2025 Result and IIM Admission Dates
The CAT Results will be out on 24 December 2025, around 6:00 PM, and from January 2026, IIM shortlists and CAP registration will start, leading to WAT/PI rounds in February-March and final admission offers by April-May 2026.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 24 December 2025 (Released) | CAT 2025 Result Declaration |
| 1st–2nd week of January 2026 | IIM Shortlist Release (Top IIMs) |
| Mid-January 2026 | IIM CAP 2026 Registration |
| February–March 2026 | WAT/PI Process for IIMs |
| April–May 2026 | Final Admission Offers |
| CAT 2025 Exam Date (Over) | |
| CAT 2025 Answer Key and Response Sheet Release (Out) | |
| CAT 2025 Answer Key Objection Window (Closed) | |
| Final Answer Key Release (Released) |
Meanwhile, if you're not satisfied with your CAT performance, there is still time to secure another opportunity. If you have already registered for XAT 2026 or SNAP 2025, then it can provide you with additional chances to target top B-schools beyond IIMs.
CAT 2025 Result
CAT Results are usually declared 3–5 weeks after the exam, around mid to late December. Your CAT 2025 result (scorecard) will have the following details: Section-wise scaled scores, Overall scaled score, Sectional & overall percentiles, Candidate details (name, category, application number), and Qualifying status.
Validity: Your CAT 2025 scorecards will be valid for admissions until December 31, 2026.
Based on this pattern, the CAT 2025 results are expected between Dec 19–29, 2025.
| Year | CAT Exam Date | Result Date (Actual/Expected) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Nov 30 | Dec 24 |
| 2024 | Nov 24 | Dec 19 |
| 2023 | Nov 26 | Dec 21 |
| 2022 | Nov 27 | Dec 21 |
| 2021 | Nov 28 | Jan 3 (next year) |
| 2020 | Nov 29 | Jan 2 (next year) |
CAT 2025 Percentile and Raw Marks Breakdown: Shortlisting Criteria for Top, Mid-tier, and Lower IIMs
From recent 2025 Reddit threads on CAT-related subreddits: Most students feel that even though your overall percentile is important, doing well in each section: VARC, DILR, and QA, is just as important, especially because normalization in CAT 2025 can be unpredictable.
“For GEM freshers … top IIMs will need a 99.5 percentile plus score in CAT 2025. Aim for a scaled score of 105 plus.” Reddit
“Even a 99+ overall percentile doesn’t guarantee a call from top B-schools if sectional cutoffs aren’t cleared.” Reddit
Also, some aspirants aiming for mid-tier or newer IIMs believe 95+ percentile could be “safe enough” depending on profile, rather than chasing 99+. Reddit
| Institute / Type | Expected Cutoff (General) | Expected Cutoff(OBC/EWS) | Expected Cutoff (SC/ST/PwD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top IIMs (IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta) | 98–100 %ile | 96–98 %ile | 90–95 %ile |
| Mid/Old IIMs (IIM Lucknow, IIM Kozhikode, IIM Indore) | 97–99 %ile | 94–96 %ile | 80-90%ile |
| New / Baby IIMs (IIM Amritsar, IIM Nagpur, etc.) | 85–95 %ile | 75–90 %ile | 65–80 %ile |
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IIM CAT College Predictor
The IIM CAT College Predictor is a tool designed to help the CAT aspirants in estimating their chances of admission into IIMs and other top B-Schools based on their CAT percentile, academic background, category, work experience, and past cutoff trends.
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CAT Cutoff 2025
The CAT 2025 cutoff shows a clear tier-wise competitiveness among IIMs.
- The Top-tier IIMs like Ahmedabad, Bangalore, and Calcutta will be the most competitive, with cutoffs around 99–100th percentile, admitting only the top 1% of CAT candidates.
- Mid-tier IIMs like Lucknow, Indore, and Kozhikode are expecetd to have the cutoff around 97–98 percentile
- Meanwhile, baby and newer IIMs, largely under the CAP process, will have the cutoffs between 90-95 percentile, reflecting improved demand and rising academic standards.
CAT 2025 Top-tier IIMs
| Indian Institute of Management (IIM) | Expected CAT Cut‑off (Percentile) | Data Insight |
|---|---|---|
| IIM Ahmedabad | 99–100 | Oldest and most selective IIM with consistently the highest cut‑offs. |
| IIM Bangalore | 99–100 | On par with IIM A in demand and standards. |
| IIM Calcutta | 99 | Elite finance & analytics hub, high competition. |
CAT 2025 Mid-tier IIMs Cutoff
| Indian Institute of Management (IIM) | Expected CAT Cut‑off (Percentile) | Data Insight |
|---|---|---|
| IIM Lucknow | 97–98 | Top older IIM with slightly lower cut‑off than A/B/C. |
| IIM Indore | 97–98 | Strong brand among mid-tier IIMs. |
| IIM Kozhikode | 97–98 | Popular southern IIM with competitive shortlists. |
| IIM Amritsar | 95–96 | Newer IIM with emerging reputation. |
| IIM Nagpur | 95–96 | Similar profile to newer IIMs in CAP group. |
| IIM Sambalpur | 95–96 | Typical of growing newer institutes. |
CAT 2025 Baby / Newer IIMs Cutoff
| Indian Institute of Management (IIM) | Expected CAT Cut‑off (Percentile) | Data Insight |
|---|---|---|
| IIM Trichy | 94–95 | Comparable with mid‑level IIMs in CAP; competitive shortlist. |
| IIM Raipur | 94–95 | Part of the larger CAP admission process with strong percentile requirements. |
| IIM Ranchi | 94–95 | Aligns with CAP group cut‑offs; interview calls likely at higher percentiles. |
| IIM Kashipur | 94–95 | Similar to other CAP cohort IIMs; cut‑off reflects competitive admissions. |
| IIM Vizag (Visakhapatnam) | 92–94 | Slightly lower than other CAP IIMs; still competitive within baby IIMs. |
| IIM Udaipur | 92–94 | Expected cut‑offs show rising standards among newer campuses. |
| IIM Bodh Gaya | 92–94 | Maintains similar range within newer IIMs; emphasises CAT + profile. |
| IIM Shillong | 90 | Broader range for smaller campus; relatively lower threshold. |
| IIM Sirmaur | 90 | Lower bound among baby IIMs; more accessible with strong overall profile. |
| IIM Jammu | 90 | One of the more accessible newer IIMs with broader percentile acceptance. |
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IIM Admission Process 2026-2028
The IIM Selection Process is mainly divided into 2 stages: Shortlisting and then Final Selection. Each stage evaluates candidates on different parameters to ensure a balanced and diverse batch.
IIM Shortlisting (After CAT Result)
Once the CAT 2025 results are declared in late December 2025, IIMs will release shortlists in early January 2026.
Shortlisting is based on multiple parameters such as:
- CAT percentile (highest weightage)
- Academic scores in 10th, 12th & graduation
- Work experience & quality of experience
- Gender & academic diversity
Check: How Class 10, 12 & Graduation Marks Impact IIM Selection
In CAT 2024 admission cycle, candidates with 95+ percentile received calls from many new and baby IIMs, while older IIMs required 98-99+ percentile, depending on the profile.
Shortlisting depends on multiple factors, including:
| Parameter | Weightage Range (Across IIMs) |
|---|---|
| CAT Score | 60% – 85% |
| 10th Marks | 5% – 15% |
| 12th Marks | 5% – 15% |
| Graduation Score | 2% – 10% |
| Work Experience | 5% – 10% |
| Gender / Academic Diversity | 3% – 10% |
Final Selection (WAT + PI + Composite Score)
Shortlisted candidates go through the Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI) with around between February and March 2026.
After the CAT exam, you should put more focus on practicing PI as it has the highest weightage of 30-50% while calculating the composite score.
In 2024, nearly 70% of final converts had excellent PI scores, even if their CAT percentile was just around the cutoff.
Final selection is based on a composite score, combining the CAT score and performance in the WAT–PI round, along with academics and work experience.
| Component | Weightage in Final Merit (Range) |
|---|---|
| CAT Score | 25% – 40% |
| WAT | 10% – 15% |
| PI | 30% – 50% |
| Academics (10th, 12th, UG) | 5% – 15% |
| Work Experience | 5% – 10% |
| Diversity | 2% – 10% |
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What About the IIM CAP Process?
The Common Admission Process (CAP) is a joint selection process for 10+ IIMs (IIM Trichy, IIM Ranchi, IIM Kashipur, IIM Udaipur, IIM Raipur, etc.).
Instead of attending multiple interviews, you go through one combined WAT–PI round, and the results are shared with all CAP-participating IIMs.
In 2024, almost 45–50% of shortlisted CAP candidates converted at least one IIM, and candidates with 95–97 percentile + strong PI had high conversion chances.
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IIM CAT 2025 Institute-Wise Seat Matrix
The table below shows the approximate total seats per major IIM for MBA/PGP in 2025. The older IIMs (particularly Mumbai, Kozhikode, Calcutta, Indore, Lucknow, Bangalore, Ahmedabad) contribute the largest seats, approximately 3,200+ of total IIM seats (~60%).
| IIM | Total Seats (2025) |
|---|---|
| IIM Mumbai | ~550 |
| IIM Kozhikode | ~525 |
| IIM Calcutta | ~462 |
| IIM Indore | ~450 |
| IIM Lucknow | ~436 |
| IIM Bangalore | ~412 |
| IIM Ahmedabad | ~398 |
| Other IIMs (new/baby IIMs) | 100-240 each |
| All IIMs combined | ~5,500 total |
Category-Wise IIM Seat Reservation (Govt Policy)
| Category | Reservation % | Approx. Seats (of 5,500) |
|---|---|---|
| General (Unreserved) | ~40% | ~2,200 |
| OBC-NCL | 27% | ~1,485 |
| SC | 15% | ~825 |
| ST | 7.5% | ~413 |
| EWS (Economically Weaker Sections) | 10% | ~550 |
| PwD (Horizontal across all) | 5% | ~275 |
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Minimum Percentile to get an interview Call
As per the previous years analysis, to get the interview call from IIMs the General category requires the 98–99.5+ %ile for top IIMs (A/B/C/L), 94–97 for newer ones.
- EWS/OBC: 3–10 %ile lower around 70–80 for top IIMs.
- SC: 80–85, ST: 70–75, PwD: 60–70 for old IIMs.
- But General Engineers male (GEM) often need 99.5–99.8+ due to competition.
“GEM pool 70% of takers but 40% seats → effective cutoff 99.7+ for ABC.”- Reddit
“99.3 General Engineer Male → zero calls from ABC, only I/K/U. This category is a scam.” - Reddit
“99.55 GEM → A/B/C shortlist. 99.3 → nothing. Difference of 0.25 %ile = life ruined.” -Reddit
| Category | Top IIMs (A/B/C/L) | Newer IIMs (e.g., Indore, Kozhikode) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 98–99+ | 94–97 | Minimum for shortlist; actual calls higher (e.g., 99.65 for engineers). |
| EWS | 95–98 | 90–95 | 3–5 %ile relaxation vs. General. |
| OBC | 90–95 | 85–92 | Balanced with academics; ~5–10 %ile lower. |
| SC | 80–85 | 75–82 | Focus on overall; sectional ~50–70 %ile. |
| ST | 70–75 | 65–72 | Lowest threshold; ~20–25 %ile below General. |
| PwD | 60–70 | 55–65 | Highest relaxation; eligibility-focused. |
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