IIM CAT 2025 : Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025, conducted by IIM Kozhikode, is the gateway exam for MBA admissions into 21 IIMs and numerous top business schools across India. This blog post covers all essential details you need to know about CAT 2025 including important dates, eligibility criteria, fee structure, exam pattern, syllabus, centers, selection procedure, and more, helping you plan your MBA journey effectively.

IIM CAT 2025 Important Dates You Must Know

• Notification Release Date: 27-07-2025
• Registration Start Date: 01-08-2025
• Registration End Date: 13.09.2025
• Admit Card Release Date: 05-11-2025
• Examination Date: 30-11-2025
• Answer Key Release Date: 03-12-2025 (Tentative)
• Result Declaration Date: 01-01-2026 (Tentative)

Fee details for Application Form

• UR/General: 2600/
• OBC/ SC/ ST/ PWD : 1300/-
• Pay the examination fee through online mode only.
• Fees once paid are non-refundable.

Age Eligibility with Age Relaxation

• There is no upper age limit specified for appearing in CAT 2025.
• Candidates who meet the educational eligibility can apply regardless of age.
• For specific IIMs or other institutes, age relaxation or cut-off dates (if applicable) will be mentioned in their individual admission criteria.

Category	Age Limit	Age Relaxation / Cut-off Date
General	No Age Limit	Not Applicable
Reserved	No Age Limit	Not Applicable

Complete IIM CAT 2025 Educational Eligibility Criteria

Post Name	Educational Eligibility
MBA / PGDM Admission	Bachelor’s Degree with Minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD candidates) from a recognized university or equivalent qualification

Category-wise Vacancy Details

The IIM CAT 2025 exam itself does not release category-wise seat vacancy details. These vary per IIM and other institutes participating in CAT admission. Typically:

Category	Approximate Seat Reservation Percentage
General	Varies, typically 50%+
OBC-NCL	27%
SC	15%
ST	7.5%
PwD	5% (Horizontal reservation)

Exact numbers depend on each institute’s seat matrix.

IM CAT 2025 Selection Process: WAT and PI Explained

Stage	Description
CAT Exam	Computer-based test assessing verbal ability, quantitative aptitude, and logical reasoning skills.
Shortlisting	Based on Fee details for Application Form percentile and institute-specific criteria including category, educational background, and work experience.
Written Ability Test	Some IIMs conduct a Written Ability Test (WAT) to assess candidate’s writing skills.
Personal Interview (PI)	Candidates shortlisted are called for personal interviews assessing communication skills, knowledge, and aptitude.
Final Merit List	Prepared based on IIM CAT 2025 scores, WAT, PI, academic record, diversity, and work experience as per institute norms.

CAT 2025 Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme

Section	Number of Questions	Duration (min)	Question Type	Marking Scheme
Verbal Ability & Reading Comp.	24	40	MCQs + Non-MCQs	+3 for correct, -1 for MCQ wrong, no negative for Non-MCQ
Data Interpretation & LR	22	40	MCQs + Non-MCQs	+3 for correct, -1 for MCQ wrong, no negative for Non-MCQ
Quantitative Aptitude	22	40	MCQs + Non-MCQs	+3 for correct, -1 for MCQ wrong, no negative for Non-MCQ
Total	68 approx.	120	–	–

CAT 2025 Syllabus Overview

• Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension: Reading comprehension, verbal logic, grammar, vocabulary, para jumbles, para summary.
• Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning: Tables, graphs, charts, puzzles, arrangements, seating, blood relations, data sufficiency.
• Quantitative Aptitude: Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, number system, men/women/work, time-speed-distance, ratio-proportion, advanced math topics.

CAT 2025 Exam Centers List

City	State	City	State
Ahmedabad	Gujarat	Bengaluru	Karnataka
Chennai	Tamil Nadu	Delhi	Delhi
Hyderabad	Telangana	Kolkata	West Bengal
Lucknow	Uttar Pradesh	Mumbai	Maharashtra
Pune	Maharashtra	Jaipur	Rajasthan

IIM CAT 2025 will be conducted in over 170 cities across India.

Pay and Allowances (Approximate for IIMs post-MBA)

Position	Salary (INR)	Other Allowances
Junior Management Trainee	Rs 25-32 LPA (approx CTC)	Performance bonus, medical benefits, accommodation

Probation Period and Bonds

• Typically, IIMs offer a probation period of 6 months to 1 year during the first year in management role.
• Some institutes or sponsored candidates may have bond agreements for minimum service periods.

How to Apply for IIM CAT 2025 – Stepwise Guide

1. Visit the official CAT website: iimcat.ac.in
2. Register using a valid email ID and mobile number from 01-08-2025.
3. Fill out the online application form with personal, educational, and category details.
4. Upload scanned photographs and signature as per specifications.
5. Pay the application fee online using debit/credit card or net banking.
6. Review the application carefully and submit before the deadline (13-09-2025).
7. Download and save the confirmation page for future reference.

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Before applying online, it’s important for interested candidates to carefully read through the entire notification. www.vacancyboard.in

Links for Application form

Apply Online Login	Click here
Registration	Click here
Download Notification	Click here
Official Website	Click here

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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