CAT 2025 results were officially released by IIM Kozhikode on December 24, 2025, at around 3:30 PM IST, earlier than many candidates expected. For lakhs of MBA aspirants, this moment marks the biggest turning point of their career journey.
Candidates can now download their CAT 2025 scorecards from the official website iimcat.ac.in using their User ID and password. The scorecard includes scaled scores, overall percentile, sectional percentiles, and performance breakdown — all crucial for MBA admissions.
📊 CAT 2025: Key Numbers That Matter
2.95 lakh candidates registered
2.58 lakh appeared for the exam
86% attendance rate across 170 cities
Exam conducted in three slots on November 30, 2025
The provisional answer key, released on December 4, received 187 objections, but only one objection was accepted, leading to final score normalization.
🌟 CAT 2025 Toppers: Who Made History?
This year, 12 candidates scored a perfect 100 percentile, proving just how competitive CAT has become.
State-wise highlights include:
Uttar Pradesh – 1 topper
Uttarakhand – 1 topper
West Bengal – 2 toppers
Among candidates scoring 99.98 percentile, only 1 was female, while engineering backgrounds dominated, though non-engineers also made a strong showing.
🎯 What Happens Next?
CAT 2025 scorecards are valid for IIM admissions and 1,000+ B-schools across India. The WAT-PI rounds are expected to begin from January 2026.
Expected cutoffs:
General category: 94–99 percentile
Reserved categories: 85–90 percentile (varies by IIM)
⚠️ Important Tips for Candidates
Log in early — heavy traffic may slow servers
Download and save your digital scorecard
No physical marksheets will be issued
🔑 Final Takeaway
CAT 2025 results are not just scores — they are entry tickets to India’s top MBA classrooms. If your percentile is strong, calls can arrive any day now.
👉 Stay alert. Your MBA journey may be about to begin.
