CAT 2025: Result (Out), Scorecard, Cut Off, IIM Admission Process

CAT 2025: Result (Out), Scorecard, Cut Off, IIM Admission Process, the Common Admission Test (CAT) is India’s most prestigious national entrance exam for candidates seeking admission into the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) and other top MBA/Master’s programmes. Conducted annually, CAT evaluates candidates on Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR), and Quantitative Ability (QA). This year, CAT 2025 was organized in computer‑based mode by IIM Kozhikode, bringing together aspirants from diverse educational and professional backgrounds vying for limited management seats across premier institutes. 

CAT 2025 Result 

Article on	CAT 2025: Result (Out), Scorecard, Cut Off, IIM Admission Process
Exam Date	November 2025, computer-based
Result	Declared online; scorecard downloadable
Percentile	Shows relative performance among candidates
IIM Cut-off	Top IIMs: 97–100 percentile; sectional minimums
Next Steps	Shortlist → WAT/GD/PI → Final merit list

CAT 2025 Result

The CAT 2025 results have been officially declared by the conducting authority. Candidates can now check their performance on the official portal using their credentials. A significant highlight this year is the performance of top scorers, with several candidates achieving high percentiles.

Noteworthy points include:

• A set of candidates achieved 100 percentile, showcasing exceptional performance.
• A cluster of candidates scored 99.98 percentile, illustrating stiff competition at the top end.
• The comprehensive result includes sectional and overall percentiles for all test takers.

How to Check & Download CAT 2025 Scorecard

The scorecard is a crucial document that reflects performance and percentile in each section and overall. Here are the steps to access it:

• Visit the official CAT website (usually iimcat.ac.in).
• Click on the CAT Result/Scorecard link.
• Enter your Registration ID/Login credentials.
• View and download your scorecard for future use.

The CAT scorecard typically includes:

• Candidate’s name and roll number
• Sectional scores and percentiles
• Overall percentile
• Test date and other details

Understanding CAT Percentiles & Their Significance

Unlike raw marks, CAT results are expressed in percentiles. A percentile indicates how a candidate has performed relative to all other test takers. For example, a 98 percentile means the candidate scored better than 98% of all candidates.

Percentiles help institutes shortlist candidates but are not direct scores. Percentiles consider the scaled marks after normalisation across multiple exam slots to ensure fairness for all test takers.

What They Mean & How They Are Set

Cut‑offs are minimum benchmarks set by institutes to shortlist candidates for further selection rounds. They vary widely based on the institute’s prestige, number of seats, and overall candidate performance.

IIMs Cut‑Off Trends

Each IIM publishes its own cut‑off criteria. Generally:

• Older and higher‑ranked IIMs require very high overall percentiles (often between 97–100 for General category).
• Newer IIMs might have lower cut‑offs, making them relatively more accessible while still competitive.
• Apart from overall percentile, certain IIMs impose sectional cut‑offs to ensure balanced competencies in VARC, DILR, and QA.

Sectional Requirements and Their Impact

Many institutes require candidates to meet minimum sectional percentiles in addition to overall cut‑off to qualify for shortlisting. This ensures that candidates are not strong in one section only but display balanced abilities across all areas:

• VARC minimum
• DILR minimum
• QA minimum

Shortlisting & Selection Process

After results and cut‑offs are out, top institutes begin the shortlisting process. Here’s how it typically unfolds:

1. Shortlist Announcement

Institutes publish shortlists based on CAT percentiles, sometimes along with other criteria like academics, diversity, or work experience.

2. Written Ability Test (WAT), Group Discussion (GD) & Personal Interview (PI)

Shortlisted candidates are invited to:

• WAT (Written Ability Test)
• GD (Group Discussion)
• PI (Personal Interview)

3. Final Merit List

Institutes release a final merit list based on a composite score derived from:

• CAT percentile
• Performance in WAT/GD/PI
• Academic record (10th, 12th, graduation)
• Work experience (if any)
• Gender and academic diversity (varies by institute)

Frequently Asked Questions