The CAT 2025 result is expected to be announced by December 19, 2025, based on previous result timelines. The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode, the conducting body for CAT 2025, has released the final answer key on December 17, 2025, clearing the way for the result declaration. Candidates who appeared for the Common Admission Test conducted on November 30, 2025, will be able to access their scorecards through the official CAT examination portal once the results are announced.
CAT 2025 Final Answer Key Update by IIM Kozhikode
IIM Kozhikode released the CAT 2025 final answer key after reviewing objections raised against the provisional key. As per official data, 187 objections were submitted by candidates, out of which 1 objection was accepted and incorporated into the final version. The final answer key reflects revised question statuses and serves as the basis for preparing CAT 2025 results. No further challenges are allowed after the release of the final key.
CAT 2025 Result Date and Official Confirmation Status
Although IIM Kozhikode has not issued an official notification confirming the exact result date, the CAT result is traditionally released around December 19 each year. With the final answer key already published, the result announcement is expected within the same window. The CAT 2025 scorecard will display sectional scores, overall percentile, and scaled marks, which are crucial for MBA admissions across IIMs and other participating institutes.
CAT 2025 Exam Analysis and Cutoff Expectations
The CAT 2025 Examination, held in 3 sessions, was reported to be of moderate difficulty level overall. Quantitative Ability was slightly lengthier, while VARC and DILR sections were considered balanced. Due to the moderate nature of the paper and improved candidate performance, CAT 2025 cutoffs may witness a marginal increase compared to the previous year. Final cutoffs will vary across institutes, categories, and academic profiles.
How to Download CAT 2025 Result and Scorecard?
Candidates should be familiar with the official process to avoid technical issues during result access. The CAT scorecard will be available only through candidate login.
- Visit the official CAT examination website
- Click on the CAT 2025 result section
- Enter registered CAT ID and password
- Access the scorecard dashboard
- Download and save the scorecard for admission use
The scorecard will remain valid for the 2025–26 admission cycle only.
What After CAT 2025 Result Declaration?
After the result announcement, IIMs and other B schools will release shortlisting criteria based on CAT percentile, academic performance, and work experience. Shortlisted candidates will be called for GD, PI, or WAT rounds, depending on institute-specific selection processes. Candidates are advised to track individual institute announcements and prepare required documents in advance.
