CAT 2025: Syllabus, Exam Pattern, Eligibility Criteria, Notification, Registration, Exam Dates

CAT 2025: Comprehensive Guide

The CAT 2025 is a gateway for gaining admission to one of the top management programs in India, across 21 IIMs and over 1000 other leading B-schools throughout the nation. As the title suggests, this article will explain about the highlights of the course, the dates based on which it is launched, the eligibility criteria to get admitted into this course, the pattern of the exams to be held for this course and the syllabus of the entire course, the process of applying for this course and many more.

CAT 2025: Key Highlights

The last prospective CAT is projected to administred by IIM Kozhikode on the last Sunday of November and that is 30th November 2025. This computer-based test is expected to be attempted by more than 4 lakh aspirants, to get into 21 IIMs besides numerous other premier B-schools in the India. Below is a quick overview of the CAT 2025 examination:

Category	Details
Exam Name	Common Admission Test (CAT)
Conducting Body	Indian Institutes of Management, Kozhikode (Expected)
Official Website	www.iimcat.ac.in
Medium of Exam	English
Exam Level	National
Frequency	Annual
Exam Mode	Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Number of Questions	66
Question Types	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) & Type in The Answer (TITA)
Selection Process	CAT scores, Written Ability Test (WAT), Group Discussion (GD), and Personal Interview (PI)
Score Validity	1 year
Participating IIMs	21 IIMs
Other Institutes Accepting CAT Scores	1000+ prestigious management institutes across India

CAT 2025 Important Dates

Below is the tentative schedule for CAT 2025:

Event	Tentative Date
CAT 2025 Notification Date	Last week of July 2025
CAT 2025 Registration Start Date	First week of August 2025
CAT 2025 Registration Last Date	First week of September 2025
CAT 2025 Exam Date	30th November 2025
CAT 2025 Result Date	First week of January 2026

CAT 2025 Eligibility Criteria

To appear for CAT 2025, candidates must fulfill the following eligibility criteria:

Educational Qualification:
- A bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or institution with a minimum of 50% marks for General and NC-OBC categories.
- SC, ST, and PwD candidates require a minimum of 45% marks.
- Candidates with professional qualifications such as CA/CS/ICWA/FIAI are also eligible.
Final-Year Students:
- Final-year bachelor’s degree candidates can apply, provided they meet the eligibility criteria upon graduation.
Age Limit:
- No age restrictions are imposed for appearing in CAT 2025.

CAT 2025 Exam Pattern

Understanding the exam pattern is crucial for effective preparation. Below is the expected CAT 2025 exam pattern based on trends:

Category	Details
Mode of Examination	Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Medium of Examination	English
Number of Slots	3
Total Questions	66
Sectional Distribution	VARC: 24, DILR: 20, QA: 22
Time Allotted	120 minutes (40 minutes per section)
Question Types	MCQs and TITA
Correct Answer Marking	+3 for every correct answer
Negative Marking	-1 for every wrong MCQ answer
No Negative Marking	TITA questions

CAT 2025 Syllabus

While CAT 2025 does not have an officially prescribed syllabus, the following topics are commonly covered based on previous trends:

Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC):

Reading Comprehension
Para Jumbles
Sentence Completion
Grammar
Verbal Logic
Usage of Words

Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR):

Seating Arrangement
Venn Diagrams
Puzzles
Blood Relations
Tables and Graphs
Data Sufficiency

Quantitative Aptitude (QA):

Geometry
Ratios and Proportions
Algebra
Percentages
Time, Speed, and Distance
Number Systems
Simple and Compound Interest

CAT 2025 Application Process

The application process for CAT 2025 is expected to commence in August 2025. Below is the step-by-step guide:

Registration:
- Visit the official website (www.iimcat.ac.in).
- Register as a new candidate by providing basic details.
Form Filling:
- Login using credentials received via email.
- Fill in academic, personal, and work experience details.
Document Upload:
- Upload scanned copies of passport-size photograph, signature, and relevant certificates.
Fee Payment:
- Pay the application fee online. Expected fee:
  - General/NC-OBC: ₹2000
  - SC/ST/PwD: ₹1000
Final Submission:
- Review and submit the application form.
- Save the confirmation email for future reference.

CAT 2025: Preparation Tips

Understand the Exam Pattern and Syllabus: Familiarize yourself with the structure and topics.
Create a Study Plan: Allocate time for each section and focus on weaker areas.
Practice Regularly: Solve previous year papers and take mock tests.
Focus on Conceptual Clarity: Strengthen basics, especially for QA.
Stay Updated: Regularly check the official website for updates.

CAT 2025 Exam Centres

CAT 2025 will be conducted at over 400 centres across India. Candidates can select up to six preferred cities during registration.

State	Cities
Andhra Pradesh	Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Guntur, Tirupati
Karnataka	Bangalore, Mysore, Mangalore
Maharashtra	Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik
Tamil Nadu	Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai

CAT 2025 FAQs

When will CAT 2025 be held?

CAT is due next on November 30, 2025 CAT is due next on November 30, 2025

What is the mode of the exam?

The examination for the either of the courses will be administered online, in a Computer Based Test (CBT) style.

It is difficult to determine the number of aspirants that are expected but based on available information available from previously completed data, approximately 5000 aspirants should be expected.

A minimum of 4, 30,000 candidates are expected to take the examination.

For further information check the official CAT website or wait for the next posts.