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CAT 2025 exam date is November 30, 2025. CAT Registration 2025 start date is August 1, 2025. IIM Kozhikode is conducting CAT 2025 as CAT 2025 Convenor. CAT Notification 2025 is expected to be released on Sunday, July 27, 2025 on CAT 2025 official website iimcat.ac.in. MBA aspirants planning for MBA admission 2026 should take CAT 2025 exam since CAT scores are accepted by 21 IIMs, 7 IITs, and almost all top B-schools. CAT Exam Pattern is divided into three key areas: VARC, DILR, and QA. CAT exam preparation requires building a strong foundation, and developing test-taking skills through CAT moc
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What is CAT Exam? • Conducted annually by one of the IIMs on a rotational basis • Mandatory MBA entrance for 21 IIMs, FMS, IIFT, SPJIMR, MDI, IITs & top B-schools • 3.29 lakh registered for CAT 2024; 2.93 lakh appeared • Computer-based test in 155+ cities & 400+ centres • Duration: 2 hours (3 sections – 40 mins each) • VARC, DILR, QA • CAT score compulsory for IIMs; XAT/GMAT not accepted Read more about the CAT 2025
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CAT Eligibility Criteria 2025 • Below are the important points regarding CAT 2025 eligibility criteria: • A candidate with minimum 50% marks in graduation is eligible • A final year student in graduation is also eligible • There is no age limit to apply and appear in the exam • Note that IIMs have different eligibility criteria for MBA Admissions Note that IIMs have different CAT exam eligibility criteria for MBA Admissions Also Read: CAT Eligibility Criteria 2025
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CAT Exam Syllabus 2025 • CAT 2025 exam syllabus covers three sections: Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR), and Quantitative Ability (QA). While IIMs do not release a fixed syllabus, the CAT exam syllabus can be derived from CAT exam pattern. • The VARC section includes Reading Comprehension (RC), Paragraph Completion, Summary Writing, and Odd Sentence questions, testing candidates on their reading speed, comprehension, and verbal reasoning. The DILR section assesses analytical and problem-solving skills through data-based caselets, logical puzzles, seating arrangements, tournaments, and graphs/charts-based interpretation. • The Quantitative Ability (QA) section focuses on mathematical concepts, with questions from Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Modern Math, and Number Systems. Arithmetic topics such as Percentages, Ratios, Profit & Loss, and Time & Work form a significant portion of the QA section. Algebra includes Linear & Quadratic Equations, Inequalities, and Logarithms, while Geometry covers Circles, Triangles, and Mensuration. Modern Math topics like Permutation & Combination and Probability also appear in the exam. Check complete details in tables below. Read more about CAT Syllabus for different sections.
CAT Registration Process 2025 • Step 1: Login – Visit the official CAT website iimcat.ac.in and create your profile. • Step 2: Fill Registration Form – Enter the required details in the registration form and ensure successful submission to receive your User ID and Password. • Step 3: Complete Application Form – Log in using your CAT User ID and Password, fill in personal and academic details, enter work experience (if applicable), select preferred IIMs and programs, choose five preferred exam cities, make the online payment for the CAT registration fee, and submit the form. Read more about CAT Registration
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