CAT Exam 2025

The Common Admission Test (CAT) is a national-level examination administered by the Indian Institute of Management (IIMs) in India. It is conducted once a year, to provide admission for post-graduate management programs rendered by top B-schools of India. CAT 2024 is most likely to be conducted by IIM Calcutta as the previous year was conducted by IIM Lucknow.

CAT Exam 2025 - Highlights

CAT Preparation: Overview

The Common Admission Test (CAT) is the entrance exam for MBA aspirants aiming for admission into India's prestigious Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) and other top B-schools. Here we have mentioned some key points that you must should know:

CAT Exam Format:

• It's a computer-based test (CBT) lasting 2 hours.
• You'll answer 66 questions which are divided into three sections:
  • Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC): Tests your reading skills, grammar, and verbal reasoning (24 questions, 72 marks).
  • Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR): Analyze your ability to interpret data and solve logical puzzles (20 questions, 60 marks).
  • Quantitative Aptitude (QA): Assesses your mathematical aptitude and problem-solving skills (22 questions, 66 marks).

CAT Scoring System:

• Each correct answer fetches 3 marks.
• There's a deduction of -1 mark for every wrong answer (except for non-MCQs in QA).
• Unanswered questions don't incur any penalty.

CAT Preparation Strategy:

• Accuracy is Key: Time management is crucial. Aim to attempt more questions correctly rather than rushing through.
• Sectional Cut-offs: Each section has a minimum score you need to pass. Ensure a decent score across all sections.
• Non-MCQ Advantage: The non-MCQ questions in the Quantitative Aptitude section don't have negative markings, so attempt them strategically.
• Know Your Strengths: You must analyze your strengths and weaknesses in each area. Focus on maximizing scores in your strong sections and improving the weaker ones.
• Practice Makes Perfect: Take mock tests to get familiar with the exam format, time pressure, and question types.

IIMs Released the CAT Online Form 2025 on the official site. Interested candidates can apply for CAT Application Form 2025. The link to the CAT Exam Application Form 2025 will be activated on August 2025. Interested and eligible candidates can fill the online form by visiting the o... Read More

CAT Result 2025:- CAT Result 2025 will be issued by the Indian Institute of Management on its official website. Candidates can view their results in the 2nd week of January. A list of shortlisted candidates for the next level will be published online mode. The candidates can check it by entering the user Id and password.

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CAT Admit Card 2025 will be available at the official portal (www.iimcat.ac.in). The applicants who have successfully registered for CAT 2025 can only download the admit card. The admit card will most probably be available From November 7.

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