CAT 2025 Exam Concludes: IIM Kozhikode Successfully Conducts the Test on November 30; Check Difficulty Level

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Content Writer | Updated on - Dec 1, 2025

Around 2.95 lakh candidates appeared for CAT 2025 across three slots. The exam, conducted by IIM Kozhikode, is one of India’s most competitive MBA entrance tests. Aspirants from across the country will compete for a chance at top B-Schools.

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CAT 2025 exam was held on November 30, 2025, by IIM Kozhikode. The test was conducted in three slots. CAT exam took place in over 350 centres across 170 cities in India. Slot 1 was easy to moderate, with more questions from RC in VARC and Arithmetic in Quant. Slot 2 was a bit tougher than Slot 1. Slot 3 was moderate.

CAT the MBA entrance test is held every year by IIMs. Over 1,300 B-Schools in the country accept CAT scores for admission. CAT cut off for IIMs and other top colleges usually stay between 95 and 100 percentiles. So, you must target a high score to stay competitive.

CAT 2025 answer key and response sheet are expected to be released by December 05, 2025. Once released, you can review your answers and check your likely scores. An objection window will also be open for those who wish to challenge any answer. IIM Kozhikode will review all valid objections before finalizing CAT 2025 result.

CAT 2025 Exam Timings

Check the following table to know slot-wise CAT 2025 exam timings:

Slot-Wise CAT 2025 Exam Timings
CAT Exam Slot	Exam Timing	Reporting Time	Last Entry Allowed
Slot 1	08:30 AM – 10:30 AM	07:00 AM	08:15 AM
Slot 2	12:30 PM – 2:30 PM	11:00 AM	12:15 PM
Slot 3	04:30 PM – 06:30 PM	03:00 PM	04:15 PM

CAT 2025 Difficulty Level

CAT 2025, conducted by IIM Kozhikode, was slightly easier than last year’s exam. The institute had previously conducted CAT in 2019, which had a moderate difficulty level. In 2025 exam, VARC was easy across all three slots. DI and LR questions were moderate, requiring careful reading and logical thinking. Quantitative Aptitude was moderate but time-consuming. Overall, the exam was balanced.

Check CAT 2025 difficulty level below:

CAT 2025 Difficulty Level
Sections (Slot 1, 2 and 3)	Number of Questions	Difficulty Level
CAT VARC	24	Easy to Moderate
CAT DILR	22	Moderate
CAT QA	22	Moderate to Difficult

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01:42:59 pm IST • Dec 1, 2025

How to download CAT 2025 admit card?

You can download CAT 2025 admit card from official website iimcat.ac.in, as the link remains active until the exam day. If you have not downloaded your hall ticket yet, you should do so immediately. Entry will not be allowed without your hall ticket.

03:37:24 pm IST • Nov 29, 2025

What is section-wise CAT 2025 marks distribution?

CAT 2025 exam paper include three sections:

VARC (Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension): 24 questions
DILR (Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning): 22 questions
QA (Quantitative Ability): 22 questions

03:35:54 pm IST • Nov 29, 2025

What documents should I carry for CAT 2025?

You must carry the following documents on CAT exam day 2025:

CAT 2025 admit card.
Valid photo ID (Aadhaar card, Passport, PAN card, Voter ID, or Driving License).
PwD candidates must carry scribe certificate (If using a scribe).
Candidates with medical conditions must carry relevant attested medical documents.
In name mismatch cases, a name change certificate, or an appropriate affidavit is needed.

03:34:24 pm IST • Nov 29, 2025

How many copies of CAT 2025 admit card should I carry?

You must carry two printed copies of CAT 2025 hall ticket. A recent passport-size photograph should be affixed on both copies in the designated space before entering the exam center.

03:33:45 pm IST • Nov 29, 2025

What are the last-minute tips for CAT 2025 exam?

You should focus on revision the night before CAT 2025 exam and avoid studying in the morning. Being fresh and calm on exam day is important. If you are appearing in the morning slot, you must take a good night’s sleep to stay calm during the test.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ans: Yes, CAT 2025 has negative marking only to multiple-choice questions. For every wrong answer, 1 mark will be deducted. However, there is no negative marking for non-MCQ or type-in-the-answer questions.

Ans: Check the following table, detailed CAT 2025 exam pattern is given below:

CAT Exam Pattern 2025
Particulars	Details
Number of sections	3 sections (VARC, DILR, QA)
Number of questions	68 questions
Types of question	MCQ
Examination mode	Online
Sectional time-limit	40 minutes
Total marks	204 marks
Marks per question	3 marks
Exam duration	120 minutes

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