The Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025 is a pivotal examination for candidates aspiring to pursue MBA programs in India. Scheduled for November 30, 2025, the exam will be conducted by IIM Kozhikode. As the registration deadline approaches, it's essential for aspirants to be well-informed about the syllabus, exam pattern, and other critical details.
CAT 2025 Syllabus Overview
The CAT 2025 exam comprises three main sections:
1. Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC)
- Number of Questions: 24
- Duration: 40 minutes
- Topics Covered:
- Reading Comprehension
- Verbal Reasoning
- Vocabulary
- Grammar
2. Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR)
- Number of Questions: 22
- Duration: 40 minutes
- Topics Covered:
- Data Interpretation
- Logical Reasoning
- Data Sufficiency
3. Quantitative Ability (QA)
- Number of Questions: 22
- Duration: 40 minutes
- Topics Covered:
- Arithmetic
- Algebra
- Geometry
- Number Systems
- Modern Mathematics
CAT 2025 Exam Pattern
- Total Duration: 120 minutes
- Total Questions: 68
- MCQs: 48
- Non-MCQs (TITA): 20
- Marking Scheme:
- Correct Answer (MCQ): +3 marks
- Incorrect Answer (MCQ): -1 mark
- Correct Answer (TITA): +3 marks
- Incorrect Answer (TITA): No negative marking
CAT 2025 Registration Process
To register for CAT 2025:
- Visit the official website:iimcat.ac.in
- Click on "New Registration."
- Fill in personal details: Name, Date of Birth, Email ID, Mobile Number.
- Complete the CAPTCHA verification.
- Log in using the credentials sent to your email.
- Fill in academic and professional details.
- Upload required documents:
- Recent passport-sized photograph
- Signature
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- Pay the application fee:
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹2,600
- SC/ST/PwD: ₹1,300
- Submit the application form.
