CAT Result 2025 (OUT): Check IIM CAT Scorecard Link, Expected Cut-offs, and Percentile Predictor
The wait for thousands of MBA aspirants is finally over! IIM Kozhikode, the conducting body for the Common Admission Test this year, is expected to declare the CAT Result 2025 today, December 24, 2025.
In this blog, we will cover everything you need to know about downloading your results, understanding the normalization process, and the expected cut-offs for the top IIMs.
CAT Result 2025: Key Highlights
| Event | Details |
| Exam Name | Common Admission Test (CAT 2025) |
| Conducting IIM | IIM Kozhikode |
| Result Date | December 24, 2025 |
| Official Website | iimcat.ac.in |
| Credentials Required | CAT User ID and Password |
| Validity of Scorecard | December 31, 2026 |
How to Check CAT Result 2025
Candidates can access their results online by following these simple steps:
- Visit the Official Portal: Go to the official website at iimcat.ac.in.
- Click on Login: Look for the “CAT 2025 Scorecard Download” or “Registered Candidate Login” button on the homepage.
- Enter Credentials: Input your CAT User ID and Password generated during registration.
- Access Scorecard: Once logged in, click on the ‘Scorecard’ tab in the candidate dashboard.
- Download & Print: Click on the download icon. Save the PDF and take a printout for future admission rounds (WAT/PI).
Understanding Your CAT 2025 Scorecard
Your scorecard is not just a list of marks; it is a detailed breakdown of your performance across three sections:
- VARC: Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension.
- DILR: Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning.
- QA: Quantitative Ability.
The scorecard will display your Sectional Scaled Score, Sectional Percentile, Total Scaled Score, and Overall Percentile.
What is the Normalization Process?
Since CAT is conducted in three slots with varying difficulty levels, IIMs use a Normalization Process. This ensures that no candidate is at a disadvantage due to a tougher paper. The scores are adjusted across slots to maintain equity, which eventually results in the “Scaled Score.”
Expected CAT 2025 Cut-offs for Top IIMs
Once the CAT Result 2025 is out, the focus shifts to the cut-offs. While IIMs do not release a “general cut-off” before the result, based on previous trends, here are the expected percentiles required for a call:
- IIM Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Calcutta (ABC): 99.5+ Percentile
- IIM Lucknow, Indore, Kozhikode: 97–99 Percentile
- New IIMs (Udaipur, Ranchi, Trichy, etc.): 94–96 Percentile
- Baby IIMs (Bodhgaya, Sambalpur, etc.): 90–92 Percentile
Note: Non-engineer candidates and those from reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) may receive calls at lower percentiles depending on their academic profile.
What After CAT Result 2025?
Cracking the CAT is only the first hurdle. Here is what you should do next:
- IIM Shortlisting: Based on your percentile and profile (10th/12th/Graduation marks), IIMs will begin releasing their shortlists for the Writing Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds in January 2026.
- Apply to Non-IIMs: If your percentile is between 70-90, don’t lose hope. Top private B-schools like FMS Delhi, MDI Gurgaon, SPJIMR, and IITs have their own selection criteria.
- Prepare for GD-PI-WAT: Start reading current affairs, brushing up on your graduation subjects, and practicing mock interviews immediately.
FAQs
Q1: Can I request a re-evaluation of my CAT 2025 result?
No, IIMs do not provide any facility for re-checking or re-evaluation of the CAT scores.
Q2: What should I do if the website is not loading?
Due to high traffic, the official website often crashes. Stay patient, clear your browser cache, or try accessing the site during off-peak hours (late night or early morning).
Q3: How long is the CAT 2025 score valid?
The scorecard is valid for one year only, until December 31, 2026.
Good luck to all the aspirants! Share your percentiles in the comments below!
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