Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode has released the CAT 2025 Admit Card for the Common Admission Test on November 12, 2025, for approximately 2.95 lakh registered candidates. The exam is scheduled for November 30, 2025.
Last Date for Apply Online: 13/09/2025 upto 11:59 PM
Last Date Pay Exam Fee : 13/09/2025
Exam Date : 30/11/2025
Admit Card Available : 12/11/2025
Result Announced : To be announced (Expected January 2026)
Application Fee
General / OBC : ₹2400/-
EWS : ₹2400/-
SC / ST : ₹1200/-
Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking Only.
Age Limit & Selection Process
Age Limit: Minimum 20 years and Maximum No Limit.
Selection Process: Computer Based Test (CAT Exam) - 100% Weightage for Shortlisting; Followed by Group Discussion, Written Ability Test, and Personal Interview for Final Admission to IIMs (Weightage Varies by Institute)
Course Details- Total Registered Candidates - 2.95 Lakh
Course Name
Total Seats
Eligibility/Details
Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP/MBA) at IIMs
Varies by IIM (Approx 5000+ Across All IIMs)
Bachelor's Degree with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA (45% for SC/ST/PwD)
Final year students can apply provisionally
No Age Limit; Work Experience Not Mandatory but Preferred by Some IIMs
Course Details & Fee Structure
Program Duration: 2 Years Full-Time Residential PGP/MBA
Fee Structure: Varies by IIM (e.g., IIM Ahmedabad: ₹25 Lakh; IIM Bangalore: ₹24.5 Lakh; Includes Tuition, Hostel, Mess)
Additional Charges: Caution Deposit ₹30,000-50,000 (Refundable); Scholarships Available for Economically Weaker Sections
Admission Process: CAT Score Based Shortlisting, Followed by WAT/GD/PI; Merit List in February-March 2026; Counseling and Seat Allotment in April 2026
Exam Pattern & Competition Analysis
Exam Type: Computer Based Test (CBT)
Total Questions: 66 Questions for 198 Marks
Duration: 2 Hours (40 Minutes per Section)
Negative Marking: -1 Mark for Incorrect MCQ Answers; No Negative for Non-MCQs
Competition Ratio: Approximately 1:59 (High competition)
Preparation Time: 6-12 months recommended for comprehensive preparation
Exam Centers
Nationwide: Over 150 Cities Including Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata, Chennai, etc.
Center Allocation: Based on Candidate Preference and Availability; Check Admit Card for Assigned Center and Slot
Candidates Must Carry Admit Card, Photo ID, and Follow.
Interested Candidates Can Read the Full Notification Before Apply Online.
