CAT 2025 Notification: If you are dreaming of studying in top IIMs or prestigious B-schools of India, then this is the opportunity you were waiting for! The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) have released the official notification for CAT 2025 (Common Admission Test). Get complete details here – from important dates to eligibility, syllabus, fee, and application process.
CAT 2025 Notification: Highlights of CAT Exam
- CAT 2025 Notification Released – Now Available
- Conducting Body – IIM Ahmedabad (Expected)
- Admission to – MBA/PGDM programs in 21 IIMs & other top B-schools
- Mode of Exam – Online (Computer Based Test)
- Exam Frequency – Once a year
- Official Website – https://iimcat.ac.in
CAT 2025 Notification: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CAT 2025 Notification Date | 27 July 2025 (Released) |
| Online Application Start Date | 1 August 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 21 September 2025 |
| Admit Card Release Date | 25 October 2025 |
| CAT 2025 Exam Date | 24 November 2025 (Sunday) |
| Result Declaration | January 2026 (1st Week) |
CAT 2025 Notification: Application Fee (Category-wise)
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC-NCL | ₹2,400/- |
| SC/ST/PwD | ₹1,200/- |
CAT 2025 Notification: Age Limit
There is no age limit to apply for CAT 2025.
CAT 2025 Notification: Educational Qualification
- Candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD) from a recognized university.
- Candidates appearing in the final year of their graduation in 2025 are also eligible to apply.
Category-wise IIM Seats (Tentative)
| Category | Approx. Seats in IIMs |
|---|---|
| General | 3500+ |
| OBC-NCL | 1900+ |
| SC | 1000+ |
| ST | 500+ |
| EWS | 700+ |
| PwD | Varies by institute |
Total seats may vary depending on institute-wise policies.
CAT 2025: Syllabus
The CAT exam includes 3 major sections:
- Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC)
- Reading Comprehension
- Grammar & Vocabulary
- Para Jumbles, Summary
- Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)
- Bar Graphs, Line Charts, Pie Charts
- Seating Arrangement, Puzzles
- Quantitative Aptitude (QA)
- Arithmetic, Algebra
- Geometry, Number System
- Modern Math (Permutation, Probability)
Total Questions: 66 | Duration: 2 hours | Negative Marking: Yes (for MCQs)
Salary After IIM MBA
IIM graduates get some of the best salary packages in the country:
| IIM College | Average Salary (2025) |
|---|---|
| IIM Ahmedabad | ₹36+ LPA |
| IIM Bangalore | ₹34+ LPA |
| IIM Calcutta | ₹35+ LPA |
| IIM Lucknow | ₹30+ LPA |
| IIM Indore | ₹27+ LPA |
| Other IIMs | ₹18-25 LPA |
How to Apply for CAT 2025?
Follow these steps to apply:
- Visit the official website – https://iimcat.ac.in
- Click on “Register” and fill in your basic details.
- Log in using the credentials received on email/SMS.
- Complete the application form with academic and personal details.
- Upload required documents (photo, signature, certificates).
- Pay the application fee as per your category.
- Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
Important Link
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| See Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Who conducts CAT 2025?
A: IIM Ahmedabad is expected to conduct CAT 2025.
Q2. What is the age limit for CAT 2025?
A: There is no age limit for CAT.
Q3. Can final year students apply for CAT 2025?
A: Yes, students in the final year of graduation can apply.
Q4. How many times can I attempt CAT?
A: There is no limit on the number of attempts for CAT.
Q5. Is calculator allowed in CAT exam?
A: A virtual calculator is provided on-screen during the exam.
Q6. What is the validity of the CAT score?
A: CAT score is valid for 1 year only.
Q7. Which colleges accept CAT score?
A: All 21 IIMs and over 1000+ B-schools including FMS, MDI, SPJIMR, IITs, and others.
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