The wait for over two lakh candidates is nearly over. The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) are set to announce the results for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025 in the coming days. Aspirants who appeared for the prestigious MBA entrance exam can access their scorecards exclusively on the official CAT website, iimcat.ac.in.
When Will the CAT 2025 Result Be Declared?
While the IIMs have not announced an official date and time yet, historical patterns provide a strong indication. Based on the timelines of previous years, the CAT 2025 result is expected to be released by the second week of January 2025. The exam was successfully conducted on November 24, 2024, across numerous test centers in India and a few international locations.
The result declaration process follows a meticulous procedure of answer key finalization and response normalization. Once this process is complete, the conducting IIM will make a formal announcement regarding the exact result date and time.
How to Download Your CAT 2025 Scorecard
Accessing your CAT result will be a straightforward online process. Candidates must keep their login credentials ready to avoid last-minute hassles. Follow these steps to download your scorecard once it is live:
- Visit the official CAT 2025 website: iimcat.ac.in.
- Click on the link for 'CAT 2025 Result' or 'Candidate Login' on the homepage.
- Log in using your CAT 2025 User ID and Password.
- Your CAT 2025 scorecard will be displayed on the screen.
- Carefully verify all details, including your sectional and overall percentile scores.
- Download the scorecard and take multiple printouts for future admission processes.
It is crucial to note that the scorecard will only be available for download for a limited period, typically until the end of the admission season in March 2025. Candidates are advised to secure their copies promptly.
What Comes After the CAT Result?
The declaration of the CAT result sets the stage for the next critical phase: the admission rounds for IIMs and numerous other top business schools. The scorecard contains vital information such as the scaled scores and percentiles for each section—Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR), and Quantitative Ability (QA)—along with the overall percentile.
Individual IIMs will subsequently shortlist candidates based on their CAT 2025 percentile, academic profile, work experience, and other criteria. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited for further selection rounds, which typically include:
- Written Ability Test (WAT)
- Group Discussion (GD)
- Personal Interview (PI)
Each IIM follows its own independent selection process and weightage for final admission offers. Besides the 21 IIMs, over 1,200 other MBA institutes across India accept CAT scores for their postgraduate management programs, making this result a key determinant for a wide array of opportunities.
Candidates are encouraged to regularly check the official CAT website iimcat.ac.in and the websites of their preferred IIMs for the latest updates on result declaration and subsequent admission schedules. Ensuring your contact information is updated in the application portal is also essential to receive timely notifications.
