IIM Kozhikode Will Conduct the CAT 2025, Prof. Ram Kumar P.N. Named Convener

CAT 2025 is scheduled to be conducted by the IIM Kozhikode. Professor Ram Kumar R.N. has now officially confirmed that. He holds a senior position at the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode. Widely recognized for his academic work in marketing and management, he brings a wealth of experience in educational leadership and institutional administration. The official notification for CAT 2025 is anticipated to be announced by the end of July. CAT 2025 is set to take place on November 30, with the registration process expected to begin in the first week of August.

IIM Kozhikode last conducted the CAT exam in 2019, when the difficulty level ranged from moderate to high. Likewise, the exam is likely to present a moderate to high level of difficulty. In the year 2019, the exam duration was 180 minutes and consisted of 100 questions. The 2025 exam will feature 66 questions to be completed in 120 minutes, with each section allotted a time limit of 40 minutes.

Comparison Between CAT 2025 vs CAT 2019

Refer to the table below for a brief comparison between CAT 2019 and CAT 2025:

CAT Section	Difficulty Level		Key Differences
	CAT 2019	CAT 2025
VARC	Moderate	Moderate to Difficult	RCs were lengthy in the CAT 2019 Recent papers are mainly focused on inference-based questions.
DILR	Difficult	Difficult	The DILR section remains the toughest since CAT 2019. Recent CAT exams have included more complex logical puzzles.
QA	Moderate	Moderate to Difficult	CAT 2019 was balanced across all chapters. Recent CAT papers highlight Arithmetic with fewer but trickier questions.

Who is a CAT Convenor?

The CAT Convenor serves as the primary authority in charge of overseeing the administration of the Common Admission Test (CAT). They are responsible for various roles in conducting the examination, which include planning, executive, and administration. The Convenor holds a crucial role, serving as the public representative of the examination. Every year, one of the IIMs is selected as the Convening IIM, and a senior faculty member is selected as the CAT Convenor.

Key Responsibilities of the CAT Convenor

If you know what a CAT Convenor is, then you should be aware of the roles and responsibilities of Prof. Ram Kumar P.N. will have:

• Responsible for Conducting the CAT Exam
• CAT Paper Design
• Coordinating with the Exam Partners
• Ensuring Quality & Fairness
• Score Normalization & Result Release
• Public Communication

Who is Professor Ram Kumar P.N.?

Professor Ram Kumar P.N., an expert in Operational Research and logistics, currently serves as a faculty member at IIM Kozhikode. His career with the IIM Kozhikode started in 2010 as the Visiting Assistant Professor. He became part of the IIM Kozhikode faculty in 2012, starting as an Assistant Professor.

He completed his Ph.D. at IIT Madras and is also a graduate of PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore (M.E. in Industrial Engineering). Professor Ram Kumar P.N. has conducted research in many topics, such as AI in Operations, Transportation Networks, Military Logistics, and Supply Chain Optimization.

Gaining insights into the responsibilities and academic background of the CAT Convenor, Professor Ram Kumar P.N., can offer candidates a strategic advantage in their exam preparation. This also helps candidates anticipate the type of questions and the level of difficulty they are likely to encounter.

Previous CAT Convenors

As part of your CAT 2025 preparation, reviewing the list of previous CAT convenors over the years can be insightful:

Exam Year	Exam Conducting IIM	Convenor	Exam Difficulty Level
CAT 2024	IIM Calcutta	Professor Ramya T. Venkateswaran	Moderate to Difficult
CAT 2023	IIM Lucknow	Professor Sanjeet Singh Phogat	Moderate
CAT 2022	IIM Bangalore	Dr. Ashis Mishra	Tough
CAT 2021	IIM Ahmedabad	Dr. M.P. Ram Mohan	Toughest
CAT 2020	IIM Indore	Dr. Harshal Lowalekar	Moderate to Tough
CAT 2019	IIM Kozhikode	Dr. Shubhasis Dey	Moderate
CAT 2018	IIM Calcutta	Dr. Sumanta Basu	Difficult
CAT 2017	IIM Lucknow	Dr. Neeraj Dwivedi	Moderate
CAT 2016	IIM Bangalore	Dr. Rajendra K. Bandi	Tough
CAT 2015	IIM Ahmedabad	Dr. Tathagat Bandyopadhyay	Moderate to Tough
CAT 2014	IIM Indore	Dr. Rohit Kapoor	Moderate

CAT Exam 2025: Key Highlights

The CAT 2025 examination is scheduled for November 30, aligning with the last Sunday of the month. Here are the key highlights of CAT 2025 discussed through the table below:

Particulars	Details
CAT Full Form	Common Admission Test
Conducting Body	IIM Kozhikode
CAT 2025 Exam Level	National
Exam Frequency	Once a Year
CAT Exam Date 2025	November 30, 2025
CAT Exam Fees	General Candidates: INR 2,500 Reserved Candidates: INR 1,250
No. of Test Takers	Approx. 3 Lakh
CAT 2025 Exam Mode	CBT (Computer-Based Test)
No. of Test Cities	170
Official Website	Iimcat.ac.in
Helpdesk No.	1-800-210-1088 (Toll Free)

Read More:

• CAT Eligibility Criteria 2025
• CAT Exam Syllabus 2025
• CAT Exam Pattern 2025
• CAT Previous Year Question Papers PDF

Frequently Asked Questions

How many IIMs can I choose in the CAT 2025 application form? +

Ans: You can choose up to 21 IIMs in your CAT application form for the Personal Interview shortlist and admission. You must make an informed choice, but first, you have to check the CAT cutoff, course specialization, and fee of all IIMs, and based on that, select the campuses in the CAT application form. You should select a combination of top IIMs and newer IIMs so that you have wider options for admission.

How to confirm CAT form submission? +

Ans: After submitting the CAT application, a confirmation receipt is issued and delivered to the candidate’s registered email ID. If the acknowledgement slip is not generated within 24 hours of application form submission, then you should check the status of the application by calling the CAT helpdesk.

When will the CAT 2025 application process start? +

Ans: The CAT 2025 application process is expected to commence in the first week of August, likely around August 4, 2025. The official CAT 2025 notification will disclose the exact date for the application process. Candidates can apply online through the official website (iimcat.ac.in), with the registration portal expected to stay open until the third week of September 2025.

Can CAT preparation books be effectively used for CMAT exam study? +

Ans: CAT study materials can effectively support CMAT exam preparation as well. Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, English, and Data Interpretation cover several overlapping topics in both exams. The CMAT exam is generally perceived to be easier than the CAT. Since the CAT exam excludes General Knowledge and Innovation & Entrepreneurship sections, dedicated CMAT preparation books are essential for these areas.

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