CAT 2025 Result: Download Scorecard, Merit List & Cut Offs (IIM)

The wait is nearly over for lakhs of MBA aspirants. The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kozhikode, the conducting body for this year’s exam, is expected to declare the CAT 2025 Result tentatively around December 19–20, 2025. While official notifications often mention January, recent trends strongly indicate a pre-Christmas result announcement.

If you appeared for the Common Admission Test (CAT) on November 30, 2025, this guide will help you understand how to check your result, interpret your scorecard, and plan the crucial next steps in your MBA admission journey.

CAT 2025 Result Date: Mark Your Calendar

Based on the release of the answer key on December 4, 2025 and historical timelines, CAT results are typically declared within 15–20 days.

How to Download Your CAT 2025 Scorecard

Once results go live, the official website may experience heavy traffic. Follow these steps for smooth access:

1. Visit the Official Portal: Go to iimcat.ac.in.
2. Registered Candidate Login: Click on the login button.
3. Enter Credentials: Use your User ID and Password (same as admit card).
4. View Scorecard: Navigate to the “Scorecard” section on your dashboard.
5. Download: Save the PDF and take 2–3 printouts for WAT-PI rounds.

Details to Verify on Your Scorecard

• Personal Details: Name, Category, Gender, Date of Birth
• Registration Number: Unique CAT ID
• Scaled Scores: VARC, DILR, QA
• Percentiles: Sectional & Overall CAT Percentile

Understanding CAT Normalization & Percentile

Since CAT is conducted in multiple slots, IIMs apply a normalization process to ensure fairness.

• Raw Score: Actual marks (+3 correct, -1 wrong)
• Scaled Score: Adjusted score based on slot difficulty
• Percentile: Percentage of candidates you scored better than

Estimated Score vs Percentile (CAT 2025)

What After CAT Results? The Road Ahead

1. IIM Shortlisting

Each IIM releases its own shortlist based on CAT score, academics, and work experience.

• Top IIMs (A/B/C): 99+ percentile (General category)
• New IIMs (CAP): 92–94 percentile often sufficient

2. WAT–PI Rounds

Shortlisted candidates appear for Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI). Some institutes may also conduct GDs.

3. Non-IIM Options

Top institutes like FMS Delhi, SPJIMR, MDI Gurgaon, and IITs accept CAT scores and may place greater emphasis on profile rather than percentile alone.

Expected Cut-Offs for Top IIMs (General Category)