CAT 2025 Exam : Result Out, Question Papers Analysis, Answer Key, Exam Date, Admit Card, Syllabus
IIM Kozhikode is expected to administer the CAT exam in 2025. The CAT exam date 2025 is expected to fall on the final Sunday in November of this year. CAT exam 2025 registration date is expected to begin in the final week of July 2025. Read on to discover the key points of the CAT 2025 exam!
One of the IIMs administers the CAT exam each year, the most difficult MBA entry exam in India.
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The CAT exam 2025 syllabus includes 3 sections - VARC, DILR, and QA with 68 questions in total (MCQs + TITA).
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We have highlighted the key events for the CAT 2025 exam based on the patterns seen during the 2024 exam.
By reading on, you get comprehensive information about the CAT exam date 2025, CAT exam 2025 eligibility, CAT exam 2025 fees, CAT 2025 registration last date, and more!
CAT Exam Date 2025 and Schedule
When will CAT 2025 take place, and which IIM will host it?
According to the CAT notice 2025, IIM Kozhikode will administer the test in three sessions on the final Sunday in November 2025. Important CAT exam dates 2025 are shown in a table.
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CAT 2025 Events
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CAT 2025 Important Dates (Tentative)
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CAT 2025 Notification
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July 2025
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CAT Exam 2025 Registration Date
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August 2025
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CAT 2025 Registration Last Date
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September 2025
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CAT 2025 Admit Card Release
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November 2025
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CAT Exam 2025 Fees
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INR 1250 (SC, ST, PwD)
INR 2500 (General and OBC)
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CAT Exam Date 2025
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30 November 2025
Last Sunday
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Exam Highlights for CAT 2025 Exam
Which IIM is conducting CAT 2025? Here is a tabular summary of all the information regarding the CAT exam 2025:
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Particulars
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Details
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CAT 2025 Conducting Body
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Indian Institute of Management
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CAT 2025 Exam Level
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National
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CAT 2025 Exam Frequency
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Once a year
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CAT Exam Date 2025
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30 November 2025
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CAT 2025 Exam Slots
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3 Slots
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CAT Exam 2025 Fees
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SC/ST/PwD - INR-1250/-
GEN - INR 2500/-
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CAT Exam 2025 Eligibility
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Graduation with 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST students)
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Number of Applications in the CAT Entrance Exam
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3.29 lakh (in 2024)
3.33 lakh (in 2023)
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CAT 2025 Exam Purpose
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Registration in IIMs, IIFT, SPJIMR, FMS, MDI, IMT, and over 1,200 B-Schools in India
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Degree Offered Through CAT Exam 2025
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MBA/ PGDM
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CAT Entrance Exam Sections
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Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC)
Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)
Quantitative Ability (QA)
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CAT Exam Mode
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Online Computer-Based Test (CBT) with MCQs and TITA
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Number of test cities for the CAT Exam 2025
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170 cities (Tentatively)
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CAT 2025 registration link
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https://iimcat.ac.in/
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CAT Exam 2025 Eligibility Criteria
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A bachelor's degree from any accredited university or educational institution with at least 50% of the aggregate marks or an equivalent CGPA (45% for candidates from Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), or Persons with Disabilities (PwD) categories) from a recognized college is required to satisfy the CAT exam 2025 eligibility criteria.
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Candidates may apply if they have completed the requirements for their degree, are awaiting their results, or are enrolled in the last year of the Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualifying exam.
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If a candidate has received the required percentage in a professional degree (CA, CS, ICWA, or FCAI), they may also take the CAT.
Note: According to the official CAT notification 2025, candidates will not be considered for shortlisting by IIMs and other B-schools just if they meet the minimal CAT exam 2025 eligibility requirements.
CAT 2025 Exam Pattern
You can get started on your CAT 2025 exam preparation by reviewing the CAT 2025 exam pattern. Make sure you carefully review the most recent version of the CAT 2025 Exam Pattern.
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CAT 2025 Exam Pattern
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CAT Exam Mode 2025
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CBT Online or Computer-Based Test
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CAT 2025 Duration
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2 Hours or 120 Min. (Each Section will have 40 40-minute limit)
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Total Count of Questions for CAT 2025
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68 (Anticipated as CAT 2024)
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CAT total marks
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204
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CAT 2025 Language
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English
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Number of Choices for Each Question
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4
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CAT 2025 Exam Mode
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CBT Online (Computer-based Test)
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CAT 2025 Types of Questions
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MCQs and Non-MCQs (TITA)
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CAT 2025 Sections
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1. Quantitative Aptitude
2. Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension
3. Logical Reasoning & Data Interpretation
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By section, MCQ and non-MCQ question counts (based on the 2024 CAT exam)
The number of MCQ and non-MCQ questions in each CAT subject or section is approximated in the following table.
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Section Names
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Number of MCQs
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Number of Non-MCQs
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Total Questions
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VARC - Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension
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21
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3
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24
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DILR - Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning
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16
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6
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22
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QA - Quantitative Ability
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14
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8
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22
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Total Questions
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51
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17
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68
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CAT 2025 Marking Scheme
The CAT exam date 2025 is expected to take place on the final Sunday in November 2025, in accordance with current trends. The grading scheme for that day will be as follows:
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Every correct answer will earn three points.
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Any wrong answer to the objective questions will result in a negative score of -1.
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Negative marks will not be applied to non-MCQ questions.
CAT Exam 2025 Slot Timing Expected
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CAT exam slot 2025
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Exam timing
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Reporting time
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Last entry allowed
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Slot 1
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8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
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7:00 AM
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8:15 AM
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Slot 2
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12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
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11:00 AM
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12:15 PM
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Slot 3
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4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
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3:00 PM
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4:15 PM
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Section-Specific CAT Exam 2025 Syllabus
Below is the table depicting the section-specific subjects of the CAT exam 2025 syllabus. It is anticipated that the CAT exam 2025 syllabus will be identical to that of CAT 2024, which was as follows:
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CAT 2025 Section Name
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CAT Exam 2025 Syllabus
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QA
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Geometry, Number System, Algebra, Work, Mensuration, and Time
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DILR
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Blood Relation, Data Caselets, Tables, Seating Arrangements, Graphs, Syllogism
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VARC
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Para-Summary, Para-Jumbles, RC Passages-Based Questions, Inferences, Sentence Completion
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When can you register for CAT 2025?
Once the CAT exam date 2025 and notification are made public, the CAT exam 2025 registration date and the CAT 2025 registration link will be released. When completing the registration form, you must use caution.
For the CAT Exam date 2025 this year, the CAT 2025 registration last date may change. The data from the prior year was used to compile the information below.
Steps to register for the CAT Exam 2025
To register for the CAT exam in 2025, take the actions listed below:
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Step 1: Creating an account with a username and password
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Step 2: Visit the official CAT 2025 registration link.
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Step 3: Complete the application.
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Step 4: Select the PG syllabus of your choice.
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Step 5: Choose a Test City
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Step 6: Pay your application fees
What are the CAT Exam 2025 Fees?
CAT Exam 2025 Fees are anticipated to be the same as those for CAT 2024:
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Candidates who are SC, ST, or PwD are required to pay a ?1250 application fee.
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The CAT exam 2025 fees for the general and OBC categories are ?2,500.
Note: Regardless of how many institutes a candidate applies to, they only need to pay the CAT exam 2025 fees once.
CAT 2025 Application Correction Window
The edit window will be activated by the exam authorities; students will need to provide their user ID and password to access it. If you would like to edit the following, kindly use this time:
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Photo
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Signature
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Test City preferences
What are the steps for editing the CAT exam 2025 application form?
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To make changes to your application form, log in with your user ID and password.
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Click "Go to application" to begin editing after logging in.
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When modifying the form, please carefully read all of the instructions.
The CAT 2025 Exam Pattern Trend Over Previous Years
You can see how the CAT exam has changed throughout the years in the following table.
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Year
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Time (mins)
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Sections (Abbreviation)
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Questions per Section
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Total Questions
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2025 (expected)
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120
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VARC, DILR, QA
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24, 22, 22
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68
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2024
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120
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VARC, DILR, QA
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24,22,22
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68
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2023
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120
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VARC, DILR, QA
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24, 20, 22
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66
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2022
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120
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VARC, DILR, QA
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24, 20, 22
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66
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2021
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120
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VARC, DILR, QA
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24, 20, 22
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66
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2020
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120
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VARC, DILR, QA
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26, 24, 26
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76
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2019
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180
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VARC, DILR, QA
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34, 32, 34
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100
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2018
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180
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VARC, DILR, QA
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34, 32, 34
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100
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2017
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180
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VARC, DILR, QA
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34, 32, 34
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100
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2016
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180
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VARC, DILR, QA
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34, 32, 34
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100
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2015
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180
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VARC, DILR, QA
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34, 32, 34
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100
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2014
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170
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QA & DI, VA & LR
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50, 50
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100
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2013
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140
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VALR, QADI
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30, 30
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60
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2012
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140
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QA, DI, VARC
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21, 9, 30
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60
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2011
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140
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VALR, QADI
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30, 30
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60
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Selection Procedure for CAT 2025
Please be advised that IIMs utilize their own, possibly distinct, criteria to shortlist candidates for the interview phase once the CAT exam date 2025 is formally announced. In general, there are three steps involved in the IIM selection process:
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Phase 1: It entails administering the CAT 2025 exam and selecting applicants depending on their performance.
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Phase 2: The chosen applicants were invited to participate in a group discussion (GD), a personal interview (PI), and a writing ability test (WAT).
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Phase 3: Verification of the candidates' documents.
Reservation Guidelines for CAT 2025
The following reservations are granted to applicants for the CAT exam 2025 based on various categories in accordance with regulatory laws.
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Category
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Percentage
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Scheduled Caste SC
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15%
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Scheduled Tribe ST
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7.5%
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Other Backward Classes
OBC
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27%
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Economically Weaker Classes EWS
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10%
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Persons with Disabilities PwD
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5%
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CAT 2025 Exam Cut-Offs (Anticipated)
The minimum cut-offs published by several IIMs in 2024 are as follows:
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IIM
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General
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OBC
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EWS
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SC
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ST
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IIM Ahmedabad
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80
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75
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70
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70
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60
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IIM Bangalore
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85
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75
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75
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70
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65
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IIM Kozhikode
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85
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75
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75
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65
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55
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IIM Calcutta
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85
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75
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75
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70
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65
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IIM Lucknow
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90
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82
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82
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65
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60
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IIM Mumbai
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85
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75
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75
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70
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65
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IIM Indore
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90
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80
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90
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60
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45
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IIM Raipur
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94
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77
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77
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60
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40
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IIM Rohtak
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95
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78
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90
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55
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30
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IIM Udaipur
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94
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77
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77
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60
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40
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IIM Kashipur
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94
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77
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77
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60
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40
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IIM Trichy
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94
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77
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77
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60
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40
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IIM Ranchi
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92
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74
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70
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54
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40
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IIM Shillong
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75
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75
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75
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60
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50
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IIM Visakhapatnam
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82
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72
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72
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50
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40
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IIM Jammu
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Male- 91
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Male- 74
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Male- 48
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Male- 54
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Male- 32
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Female- 89
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Female- 72
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Female- 47
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Female- 52
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Female- 30
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IIM Nagpur
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94
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77
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77
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60
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40
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IIM Amritsar
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88
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78
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88
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55
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40
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IIM Bodh Gaya
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92
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74
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70
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54
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40
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IIM Sambalpur
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92
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74
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70
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54
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40
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IIM Sirmaur
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92
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74
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70
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54
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40
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Campus-Wise IIM Seats 2025 (Anticipated)
For more on the CAT exam, including entrance exam costs, see the official website. This is each IIM's seat matrix for the management program.
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IIM campus
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PGP/MBA seats
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IIM Ahmedabad
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385
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IIM Bangalore
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412
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IIM Calcutta
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462
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IIM Lucknow
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436
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IIM Kozhikode
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375
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IIM Raipur
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210
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IIM Udaipur
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260
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IIM Rohtak
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240
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IIM Visakhapatnam
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60
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IIM Trichy
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180
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IIM Sambalpur`
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320
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IIM Ranchi
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240
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IIM Bodhgaya
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120
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IIM Sirmaur
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60
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IIM Jammu
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120
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IIM Amritsar
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60
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IIM Shillong
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120
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IIM Kashipur
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210
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IIM Nagpur
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130
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IIM Indore
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451
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In conclusion
Applying to a prestigious business school in India requires passing the CAT exam in 2025. Therefore, it is essential to thoroughly study for the CAT entrance exam in 2025 and comprehend all of its subjects and ideas.
A successful CAT exam score can help you reach your goal of being accepted into a prestigious business school if you prepare well.
FAQs for CAT EXAM 2025
Q1. Can someone who already has a degree take the CAT exam?
Yes, even if you have a degree, you can still take the CAT exam. All applicants who fulfil the requirements can take the CAT exam, even if they don't have a degree.
Q2. Is the CAT Exam Difficult?
Because of its competitive nature and the difficulty of its questions, the CAT exam is regarded as difficult. It puts your logical, linguistic, and analytical abilities to the test under time constraints.
Q3. How many CAT exam questions are there?
Quantitative Ability (QA), Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC), and Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR) comprise the three sections of the CAT exam, which normally has 66 questions.
Q4. How Can I Sign Up for the CAT Exam?
Go to the official CAT website to register during the registration period. By entering your personal information and creating a User ID and password, you may create an account. Provide your academic, personal, and professional background in the application form, and attach the necessary files. To finish the registration procedure, submit the form and pay the registration cost online.