CAT 2025 Results declared Live: 12 candidates score 100 percentile, non-engineers dominate

Out of 2.95 lakh registered candidates, around 2.58 lakh appeared for the exam. Among those who appeared:

0.97 lakh were female

1.61 lakh were male

9 transgender candidates appeared

Top scorers came from multiple states including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Haryana, Gujarat, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Rajasthan, reflecting wide regional diversity.

A total of 12 candidates scored 100 percentile, with 10 males and 2 females. Interestingly, 9 of them are from non-engineering backgrounds.

99.99 and 99.98 Percentile Break-up

26 candidates secured 99.99 percentile

26 candidates achieved 99.98 percentile
Non-engineering candidates outnumbered engineers in both percentile brackets.

Professor  Debashis Chatterjee, Director of IIM Kozhikode, described CAT 2025 as one of the smoothest examinations in recent years and thanked all stakeholders involved in its successful conduct.

Candidates can access and download their CAT 2025 scorecards by logging in at the official website using their application ID and password. Click here to check and download. 

The CAT 2025 results have been officially announced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, as confirmed by IIM Kozhikode, the coordinating institute this year.

The table below outlines the anticipated CAT 2025 cut-off scores and the corresponding percentile ranges for different sections and overall performance.

Yes, CAT 2025 scorecards will be valid for admission to MBA programmes offered by government institutions. Several Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) also run MBA courses and are recognised among the country’s leading management institutes. Overall, more than 1,000 management colleges, apart from the IIMs, consider CAT scores for MBA admissions.

IIM Kozhikode is expected to notify all CAT 2025 candidates through email once the scorecards are released and available for download. The email will inform test takers about accessing their results on the official CAT website.

No, Indian Institute of Management officially admits candidates on the basis of a “low” CAT score, as all IIMs follow defined minimum percentile cut-offs for shortlisting. 

That said, some of the newer IIMs such as IIM Sambalpur, IIM Amritsar, and IIM Bodh Gaya—generally have comparatively lower CAT percentile thresholds than older, more established institutes like IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, or IIM Calcutta.

It is also important to note that CAT performance is only one part of the selection process. Factors such as academic background, work experience, gender and academic diversity, and performance in the Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI) play a significant role in final admissions.

No, prior work experience is not a mandatory requirement for admission to the flagship MBA (PGP) programmes at Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) through CAT 2025. Fresh graduates and candidates with zero professional experience are eligible to apply and have been regularly admitted to these programmes.

However, while not compulsory, having work experience can be beneficial in the IIM selection process. Many IIMs include work experience as one of the factors in shortlisting candidates and in calculating composite scores for final admission decisions. The weight given to experience varies by institute — some award additional points for longer or higher-quality professional engagement, but this does not replace the core CAT score and academic requirements.

For CAT 2025, approximately 2.58 lakh candidates took the exam from a total of 2.95 lakh registered participants. This translates to an overall attendance rate of around 86%, highlighting the level of participation across all examination centres nationwide.

The CAT 2025 result is expected to be out soon, according to sources from Supergrads by Toprankers. However, the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) have not officially confirmed any result date so far.

An official spokesperson from IIM Kozhikode, the convening institute for CAT 2025, clarified that there is no information available at present regarding the result declaration timeline and that the dates.

The Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025 was conducted earlier this year for admission to MBA and management programmes offered by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) and other top B-schools across India.

Following the exam, the CAT 2025 provisional answer key and response sheets were released on the official website.

IIM Ahmedabad provides financial support to deserving candidates who need assistance to pursue its programs, including the Post Graduate Programme (PGP) and the Post Graduate Programme in Food and Agri-Business Management (PGP-FABM). The institute runs a Need-Based Scholarship Scheme, which works alongside scholarships provided by government and industry partners.

Every year, a large number of students benefit from this financial aid, with the scholarship amount determined by factors such as the applicant’s family income, assets, and number of dependents. Applications for the Special Need-Based Scholarships are usually invited around May or June.

Additionally, students can also avail education loans from various commercial banks and financial institutions. For more information, candidates are advised to reach out to the respective bank branches.

The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025 has once again recognized the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad as the leading management institute in India. Scoring 83.2, IIM Ahmedabad continues to be a preferred choice for MBA aspirants seeking excellent placements and robust career prospects.

Following closely, IIM Bangalore secured the second spot with a score of 81.5, while IIM Kozhikode, IIT Delhi, and IIM Lucknow rounded out the top five institutions. Among other notable names, XLRI – Xavier School of Management, Jamshedpur, achieved the 10th position in this year’s rankings.

Each IIM follows its own shortlisting and selection framework for admissions. Candidates are shortlisted for the interview stage based on institute-specific criteria, which can vary across campuses. The selection process generally involves a combination of a Writing Ability Test (WAT), Group Discussion (GD), and a Personal Interview (PI).

In the CAT exam, the percentile reflects a candidate’s performance in comparison to all test-takers. The calculation follows a multi-step process:

To begin with, raw scores are computed as per the marking scheme—each correct answer carries three marks, while one mark is deducted for every incorrect response. No negative marking applies to non-MCQ questions.

These raw scores, both overall and section-wise, are then normalised to account for variations across exam slots, resulting in scaled scores.

Finally, the scaled scores are converted into percentiles, which indicate a candidate’s relative standing and are displayed on the CAT scorecard.

Yes. In Rajasthan, the Jaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur, considers CAT 2025 scores for admission. Interested candidates are advised to visit the official website, jaipuria.ac.in, to review programme offerings, eligibility criteria, and the admission process.

Candidates qualifying CAT 2025 can seek admission to the following Indian Institutes of Management:

IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Amritsar, IIM Bangalore, IIM Bodh Gaya, IIM Calcutta, IIM Indore, IIM Jammu, IIM Kashipur, IIM Kozhikode, IIM Lucknow, IIM Mumbai, IIM Nagpur, IIM Raipur, IIM Ranchi, IIM Rohtak, IIM Sambalpur, IIM Shillong, IIM Sirmaur, IIM Tiruchirappalli, IIM Udaipur, and IIM Visakhapatnam.