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The Common Admission Test, also known as CAT, is one of India\u2019s most competitive entrance exams, serving as the gateway to admissions at top B schools and management colleges and institutes in India. With lakhs of students competing for limited seats available, the entrance test is known for its tough pattern and intense competition.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If anyone is planning to appear for the CAT 2025, this blog is for them. This blog covers everything that students need to understand and prepare for before the exam. Moreover, the blog post also shares how K.R. Mangalam University is one of the best choices for MBA and integrated MBA courses.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is CAT?<\/h2>\n

CAT is a national-level entrance exam conducted annually by one of the IIMs on a rotational basis. This year, it is conducted by IIM Kozhikode. CAT evaluates candidates on their aptitude and reasoning skills and serves as a gateway to postgraduate management programmes like MBA, PGDM, and Executive MBA in over 1,200 B schools and institutes across India.<\/span><\/p>\n

CAT consists of three sections: verbal ability and reading comprehension, data interpretation and logical reasoning, and quantitative ability. The exam is conducted online over a period of two hours.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Important Details of CAT 2025<\/h2>\n

While the official notification for CAT 2025 has been released on the 31st of July, 2025, here are the important details for CAT 2025:<\/span><\/p>\n

Key Highlists of CAT 2025 Exam\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Event<\/b><\/th>\nDetails\u00a0<\/b><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Conducted By\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nIIM Kozhikode<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Start of Registration<\/span><\/td>\nAugust 1, 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
End of Registration<\/span><\/td>\nSeptember 13, 2025 until 5 PM<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Admit Card Release<\/span><\/td>\nNovember 5, 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mode of Exam<\/span><\/td>\nComputer-Based Test (CBT) – Online<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CAT 2025 Exam Date<\/span><\/td>\nNovember 30, 2025 (Sunday)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exam Duration\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n120 minutes (40 minutes\/section)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Marking Scheme<\/span><\/td>\n\n
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  • MCQs: +3 for correct, \u20131 for wrong<\/span><\/li>\n
  • TITA Questions: +3 for correct, 0 for wrong<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Result Declaration<\/span><\/td>\nFirst week of January 2026 (tentative)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Application Fee (Gen\/EWS\/OBC)<\/span><\/td>\nRs 2,600<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Application Fee (SC\/ST\/PwD)<\/span><\/td>\nRs 1,300<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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Note:<\/b> Refer to the official <\/span>website<\/span><\/a> for more information.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

CAT 2025 Eligibility Criteria<\/h2>\n

To appear for CAT 2025, candidates must meet the following criteria:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Educational Qualification<\/b>: A bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA (45% for SC\/ST\/PwD candidates) from a recognised university.<\/span>
    \n<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Final Year Students<\/b>: Candidates appearing for the final year of their bachelor’s degree in 2025 can also apply, provided they complete their degree by the time of admission.<\/span>
    \n<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. No Age Limit<\/b>: There is no age restriction to apply for CAT.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    CAT Exam Pattern (2025)<\/h2>\n

    The CAT exam pattern is dynamic, with slight changes introduced each year. However, the standard pattern is as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n

    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Section<\/b><\/th>\nNumber of Questions<\/b><\/th>\nDuration<\/b><\/th>\nType<\/b><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
    Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC)<\/span><\/td>\n24<\/span><\/td>\n40 mins<\/span><\/td>\nMCQs + TITA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR)<\/span><\/td>\n22<\/span><\/td>\n40 mins<\/span><\/td>\nMCQs + TITA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Quantitative Ability (QA)<\/span><\/td>\n22<\/span><\/td>\n40 mins<\/span><\/td>\nMCQs + TITA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Total<\/span><\/td>\n68<\/span><\/td>\n120 mins<\/span><\/td>\n–<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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