The Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025 result is scheduled to be released on December 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM, as per the official login notification. The scorecard will be accessible through candidate login on the official CAT examination portal once the result link is activated. The examination was conducted on November 30, 2025, and recorded attendance of 2.58 lakh candidates across multiple test centres in India.
CAT 2025 Result Announcement Date and Exam Highlights
The CAT 2025 result announcement follows the completion of the answer key objection process. The provisional answer key was released earlier in December, and the final answer key was issued on December 17, 2025, ahead of the result declaration. Key exam-related details are provided below to present a clear overview of the CAT 2025 examination cycle.
- Exam Date: November 30, 2025
- Result Declaration Date: December 24, 2025
- Result Release Time: 6:00 PM
- Conducting IIM: Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode
- Candidate Attendance: 2.58 lakh
The official login window had displayed a prior message confirming the date and time of result availability.
CAT 2025 Scorecard Download Process Through Candidate Login
The CAT 2025 scorecard will be issued only in online mode through the candidate dashboard. No physical scorecards or email-based copies will be provided by the conducting authority. Once the result link becomes active, candidates can follow the steps below to download the scorecard.
- Visit the official CAT examination portal
- Click on the CAT 2025 result download option
- Enter CAT ID and password
- Open the scorecard section and download the PDF
The scorecard will contain sectional scores, overall percentile, and scaled scores, which will be required during MBA admission and counselling rounds.
CAT 2025 Toppers Data and Percentile Trends
Along with the result, the conducting IIM is expected to release percentile-based topper data. The data generally includes state-wise, category-wise, and academic background-wise performance of top scorers. Toppers’ statistics help assess competition levels and score distribution. In the previous CAT examination cycle, 14 candidates secured 100 percentile, while 29 candidates scored 99.99 percentile. Similar high-percentile trends are expected in CAT 2025, subject to official confirmation.
