CAT Exam Exam Guide 2026
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📊 CAT 2025- Summary
| Name of Examination | Common Admission Test (CAT 2025) |
|---|---|
| Exam Level | National |
| Organising Institute | IIM Kozhikode |
| Exam Frequency | Once Every Year |
| CAT Registration Start Date 2025 | August 1, 2025 |
| CAT Registration Last Date 2025 | 20th September, 2025 |
| CAT Admit Card 2025 Release Date | 12 November, 2025 |
| CAT Exam Date 2025 | 30 November 2025 |
| Purpose of CAT Exam | Admission into IIMs, top Non‑IIMs, and 1300+ B‑Schools in India |
| Total Number of Test Cities | 170 Exam Centres Across India |
| Mode of Examination | Computer‑Based Test (CBT) |
| Helpdesk Number for CAT | 1800 210 0175 |
| Official CAT Website | iimcat.ac.in |
📊 Important Dates & Schedule
- CAT 2025 Exam Date
- November 30, 2025
- CAT form correction 2025
- September 20, 2025
- CAT Final Answer Key 2025
- 17th December 2025
- CAT 2025 admit card release
- November 12, 2025
- CAT 2025 registration dates
- August 1, 2025
- Declaration of CAT 2025 Result
- 24th December 2025
- CAT Provisional Answer Key 2025
- 4th December 2025
- CAT 2025 Notification release on
- July 27, 2025
📊 Application Fee & Payment Details
- Category
- Application Fees
- SC/ST/PWD
- Rs. 1300
- Payment Mode
- Debit Card/Net Banking/ UPI
- General/EWS/OBC
- Rs. 2600
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| No. of questions in CAT Exam | 68 Questions |
|---|---|
| CAT Marking Scheme | +3 for every correct answer(MCQ) -1 for every incorrect answer(MCQ) 0 marks for unattempted question No negative marking for TITA questions |
| Type of questions | MCQs and TITA (Type In The Answer) |
| Duration of the Exam | 120 minutes |
📊 CAT 2025 Conducting IIMs
| Year | CAT Conducting IIM |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Kozhikode |
| 2024 | Calcutta |
| 2023 | Lucknow |
| 2022 | Bangalore |
| 2021 | Ahmedabad |
| 2020 | Indore |
| 2019 | Kozhikode |
| 2018 | Calcutta |
| 2017 | Lucknow |
| 2016 | Bangalore |
| 2015 | Ahmedabad |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.When is the CAT Exam 2025 going to be conducted?
The CAT 2025 exam will be conducted on the November 30, 2025.
Q2.How many slots are there in the CAT Exam 2025?
There will be three slots in the CAT 2025 Exam i.e. morning, afternoon and evening.
Q3.How many sections will be there in the CAT Exam 2025?
There will be three sections in the CAT 2025 Exam i.e. Quantitative Aptitude, Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension, and Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning.
Q4.How to download the CAT Admit Card 2025?
Candidates can download the CAT Admit Card 2025 from the official website of the exam conducting body from 12th November onwards.
Q5.What are the eligibility criteria for CAT 2025?
Candidates applying for CAT 2025 should hold a Bachelor's Degree, with a minimum of 50% marks or CGPA by any university.
Q6.Who is conducting the CAT Exam 2025?
The Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025 will be conducted by Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIM Kozhikode).
Q7.What is the syllabus for CAT Exam 2025?
Candidates can refer to this article to check the official CAT Syllabus 2025.
Q8.Can a candidate raise an objection against the CAT answer key?
Yes, candidates can raise objections against the CAT tentative answer key.
Q9.What will be the mode of the CAT 2025?
The CAT 2025 will be held in online CBT mode.
Q10.When can I apply for CAT 2025?
Candidates can apply for CAT Exam 2025 from August 1, 2025 to September 20, 2025.
Q11.When will the CAT Result 2025 be released?
IIM CAT 2025 Result is expected to be issued on 24th December 2025 along with the scorecard at iimcat.ac.in.
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