The wait for nearly 2.58 lakh candidates is almost over. The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIM Kozhikode) is expected to announce the results for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025 today, December 24. According to prevailing trends and official patterns, the results are likely to be declared at around 6:00 PM.
How and Where to Check CAT 2025 Scores
As soon as the results are officially declared, candidates who appeared for the high-stakes management entrance exam will be able to access their scorecards. The sole official platform for checking the results will be the CAT website: iimcat.ac.in. Candidates are advised to keep their login credentials ready to avoid last-minute hassles once the portal goes live.
A Look Back: The CAT 2025 Examination Timeline
The journey to the result declaration followed a meticulous process. The CAT 2025 exam was conducted nationwide on November 30 across 339 test centres in 170 Indian cities. The exam saw a robust registration of approximately 2.95 lakh candidates, with a final attendance rate of about 86%.
Following the exam, IIM Kozhikode released the provisional answer key on December 4. An objection window was open for candidates between December 8 and 10, during which a total of 187 objections were registered across all sections and shifts of the test. Interestingly, the Quantitative Ability (QA) section from the first shift garnered the highest number of objections (113), but only one was ultimately accepted by the institute. No questions were dropped from the final evaluation.
The final answer key was subsequently published on December 17, setting the stage for the result announcement.
Comparing with CAT 2024: Key Trends
Looking at the previous cycle provides context for this year's schedule. In 2024, the CAT exam was held on November 24. The provisional answer key was released on December 3, with objections accepted until December 5. The final key came out on December 17, and the results were declared on December 19. This year's timeline shows a similar pattern, with the result expected slightly later in December.
Exam Structure and What's Next
The CAT 2025 question paper comprised a total of 68 questions, divided into three sections:
- Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC): 24 questions
- Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR): 22 questions
- Quantitative Ability (QA): 22 questions
The declaration of results is the critical first step toward admission to the prestigious IIMs and other leading business schools that accept CAT scores. Candidates who clear the required percentile will be shortlisted for the next stages of the selection process, which typically include Written Ability Tests (WAT), Group Discussions (GD), and Personal Interviews (PI) conducted individually by each IIM.
Aspiring MBA students are advised to stay tuned to the official CAT website for the latest updates and further instructions regarding the counselling and admission procedures for the 2025-26 academic batch.
