The CAT 2025 result and final answer key are expected to be released shortly by IIM Kozhikode, the conducting institute for this year’s examination. Although the official result date has not been announced, the closure of the answer key objection window has indicated that the result declaration process is in its final stage. Once released, candidates will be able to access their CAT 2025 scorecard only through the official website using their registered login credentials. The result will play a decisive role in shortlisting candidates for MBA and PGDM admissions across IIMs and other participating institutes.
CAT Result Date 2025: Expected Timeline and Key Updates
The CAT 2025 examination was conducted on November 30, 2025, and the provisional answer key was issued on December 4, 2025. The objection window remained open from December 8 to December 10, 2025. Based on previous years’ trends, the CAT 2025 result date is expected around December 19 or December 20, 2025. Approximately 2.58 lakh candidates appeared for CAT 2025, and their scorecards will be released simultaneously along with the final answer key. The scorecard will display sectional scores, overall percentile, scaled score, and candidate details.
How to Download CAT 2025 Result and Scorecard?
Candidates should keep their login credentials ready to avoid last-minute delays. The result will be available only through the official portal. Steps to check CAT 2025 result:
- Visit the official CAT website
- Click on the CAT 2025 scorecard option
- Enter CAT ID and password
- Access the scorecard from the dashboard
- Download and save the scorecard for future use
Candidates are advised to cross-check all personal and score-related details after downloading the scorecard.
CAT Result Trend of Previous Years
Understanding past trends helps candidates estimate the likely result timeline more accurately. The table below highlights CAT result dates from previous years for reference.
What Happens After CAT 2025 Result?
After the declaration of the CAT 2025 result, IIMs will release their individual cut-off percentiles and shortlist candidates for WAT, GD, and PI rounds. Non-IIM institutes accepting CAT scores will also begin their admission processes based on published cut-offs. Candidates are advised to regularly monitor official announcements and prepare documentation required for the upcoming selection stages.
