IIM Cat Notification 2025: Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Kozhikode By Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025 Official information of the information has been released on 27 July 2025, which is being organized by IIM Kozhikode this year. Through this examination, MBA and other management courses are admitted in major IIM institutions and other reputed management colleges of the country. The CAT 2025 examination will be held on 30 November 2025 and its registration process will start from 1 August 2025 and will run till 13 September 2025.
IIM CAT exams in three parts Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR), and Quantitative Ability (QA). 40 minutes are given for each section, giving the total examination duration of 2 hours. A correct plan and regular practice is extremely important for the preparation of competitive exams like CAT. First, the candidate should understand the syllabus and pattern of the examination in depth. Set for a few hours of studies every day and pay equal attention to each section.
Mock tests are also very important during the preparation of the exam, it not only gives an understanding of the examination environment, but also gives an opportunity to identify its weaknesses and improve them. After the mock test, do analysis and see where the mistakes are being made, it is also necessary to remain mentally strong. Have faith in yourself and also relax at regular intervals so that you can remain relaxed. With hard work in the right direction, correct use of time and frequent practice you can get good marks in CAT 2025.
IIM Cat Exam Overview
- Conducting Body: Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Kozhikode (For 2025)
- Exam Name: Common Admission Test (CAT)
- Exam Level: National Level
- Exam Frequency: Once a year
- Exam Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Exam Duration: 2 hours (120 minutes)
- Total Questions: Around 66 questions (as per previous pattern)
- Sections: Varc (Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension), DILR (Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning), QA (Quantitative Ability)
- Medium of Exam: English
- Negative Marking: Yes (For Mcqs only)
- Courses offered: MBA, PGDM, and other management programs
- Participating Institutes: 21 IIMS and Over 1000 B-Schools Across India
- Official Website: Iimcat.ac.in
IIM Cat Exam Important Date
- Notification Release Date: 27/July 2025
- Registration Start Date: 1 August 2025
- Registration Last Date: 13 September 2025 (Tentative)
- Admit Card Release Date: 25 October 2025
- CAT 2025 Exam Date: 30 November 2025 (Sunday)
- Answer Key Release Date: First Week of December 2025
- Answer Key Objection Window: First Week of December 2025
- Result Declaration Date: Last Week of December 2025 or January 2026
IIM Cat Notification 2025
The official information of CAT 2025 has been released on 27 July 2025, this year the examination is being conducted by IIM Kozhikode. The CAT 2025 exam will be held on 30 November 2025 in three shifts. Candidates who want to take admission in courses like MBA or PGDM in IIMS and other prestigious management colleges can apply for this exam. The application process will start from 1 August 2025 and will run till 13 September 2025.
This time the application fee has been fixed at ₹ 2600 for general category and ₹ 1300 for reserved category, interested candidates can apply online by visiting the official website, notifications have been given the eligibility criteria, examination pattern, syllabus and complete information about the necessary dates, all the candidates are advised to apply on time and keep an apply on the official website for further processing.
IIM CAT 2025 registration process
Following are the process of registering for IIM CAT 2025:-
- First of all visit the official website of IIM CAT.
- Now you have to click on new registration and register by entering name, email ID and mobile number.
- After registration, the candidate gets a user ID and password.
- Now the entire application form has to be filled by logging user ID and password.
- Now you have to select personal details, educational qualification, work experience (if it), and program/IIM in the form.
- After this, the priority of the examination center also has to be given in form.
- Now all the necessary documents such as photographs, signature and category certificates (if applicable) have to be uploaded.
- Now you have to submit the application fee online.
- After submitting the fees, the application form has to be submitted.
- After submitting the form, the candidate gets a confirmation page, which should be downloaded and saved and a print out should be kept out.
It is necessary to apply before the last date of registration, otherwise the form will not be accepted, a correction window is also opened to rectify any mistake, after the registration is completely successful, candidates can download the admit card for the CAT exam.
Direct Link to Apply Online for IIM Cat 2025
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