CAT 2025 Result OUT: MBA Admission Criteria for IIMs, CAT Score Weightage & Cut-offs
<div dir="ltr"> <p data-path-to-node="0">Based on the latest updates from the provided URL, here is a detailed article regarding the CAT 2025 results.</p> <hr data-path-to-node="1" /> <h1 data-path-to-node="2">CAT 2025 Results Declared: IIM Kozhikode Releases Scorecards at iimcat.ac.in</h1> <p data-path-to-node="3"><strong data-path-to-node="3" data-index-in-node="0">New Delhi:</strong> The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kozhikode has officially declared the results for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025. Candidates who appeared for the exam on November 30, 2025, can now view and download their scorecards from the official website, <strong data-path-to-node="3" data-index-in-node="269">iimcat.ac.in</strong>.</p> <p data-path-to-node="4">This year's exam has seen a shift in trends, with non-engineers dominating the top percentile bracket, a departure from previous years where engineering graduates typically secured the majority of top spots.</p> <h2 data-path-to-node="5">Key Highlights of CAT 2025</h2> <ul data-path-to-node="6"> <li> <p data-path-to-node="6,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="6,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Result Status:</strong> Declared (Live)</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="6,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="6,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Official Website:</strong> <a href="https://iimcat.ac.in/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahcKEwiT45Ob1tyRAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQRg">iimcat.ac.in</a></p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="6,2,0"><strong data-path-to-node="6,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">Conducting Institute:</strong> IIM Kozhikode</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="6,3,0"><strong data-path-to-node="6,3,0" data-index-in-node="0">Exam Date:</strong> November 30, 2025</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="6,4,0"><strong data-path-to-node="6,4,0" data-index-in-node="0">Total Registered:</strong> 2.95 lakh</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="6,5,0"><strong data-path-to-node="6,5,0" data-index-in-node="0">Total Appeared:</strong> 2.58 lakh</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="6,6,0"><strong data-path-to-node="6,6,0" data-index-in-node="0">100 Percentilers:</strong> 12 Candidates</p> </li> </ul> <h2 data-path-to-node="7">Toppers and Statistics</h2> <p data-path-to-node="8">According to the data released by IIM Kozhikode, <strong data-path-to-node="8" data-index-in-node="49">12 candidates</strong> achieved a perfect <strong data-path-to-node="8" data-index-in-node="82">100 percentile</strong>. In a significant shift for diversity, <strong data-path-to-node="8" data-index-in-node="136">9 of these toppers are from non-engineering backgrounds</strong>, while only 3 are engineers. This contrasts sharply with last year's trends.</p> <ul data-path-to-node="9"> <li> <p data-path-to-node="9,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="9,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">100 Percentile:</strong> 12 candidates (Swaraj Pal Kesari is among the named toppers).</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="9,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="9,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">99.99 Percentile:</strong> 29 candidates.</p> </li> </ul> <p data-path-to-node="10">State-wise, candidates from <strong data-path-to-node="10" data-index-in-node="28">Delhi, Haryana, and Gujarat</strong> featured prominently among the top scorers.</p> <h2 data-path-to-node="11">How to Download CAT 2025 Scorecard</h2> <p data-path-to-node="12">Candidates can access their results by following these simple steps:</p> <ol start="1" data-path-to-node="13"> <li> <p data-path-to-node="13,0,0">Visit the official IIM CAT website: <strong data-path-to-node="13,0,0" data-index-in-node="36">iimcat.ac.in</strong>.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="13,1,0">Click on the <strong data-path-to-node="13,1,0" data-index-in-node="13">'CAT Result/Scorecard'</strong> link on the homepage.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="13,2,0">Enter your <strong data-path-to-node="13,2,0" data-index-in-node="11">User ID</strong> and <strong data-path-to-node="13,2,0" data-index-in-node="23">Password</strong> to log in.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="13,3,0">Navigate to the 'Scorecard' tab.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="13,4,0">Download and save the PDF of your scorecard for future reference.</p> </li> </ol> <h2 data-path-to-node="14">Expected Cut-offs & Admission Process</h2> <p data-path-to-node="15">With the results now out, the focus shifts to the selection process. Different IIMs and non-IIM institutions have varying cut-off criteria.</p> <ul data-path-to-node="16"> <li> <p data-path-to-node="16,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="16,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Top IIMs (Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Calcutta):</strong> Expected overall cut-off is <strong data-path-to-node="16,0,0" data-index-in-node="71">98-99+ percentile</strong> for General category candidates.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="16,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="16,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">New/Baby IIMs:</strong> Cut-offs generally range between <strong data-path-to-node="16,1,0" data-index-in-node="48">85-95 percentile</strong>.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="16,2,0"><strong data-path-to-node="16,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">Non-IIM Top B-Schools:</strong></p> <ul data-path-to-node="16,2,1"> <li> <p data-path-to-node="16,2,1,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="16,2,1,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">FMS Delhi:</strong> 98+ percentile</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="16,2,1,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="16,2,1,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">SPJIMR Mumbai:</strong> 85+ percentile (profile-based)</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="16,2,1,2,0"><strong data-path-to-node="16,2,1,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">MDI Gurgaon:</strong> 95+ percentile</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="16,2,1,3,0"><strong data-path-to-node="16,2,1,3,0" data-index-in-node="0">IIT Bombay/Delhi:</strong> 98+ percentile</p> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h2 data-path-to-node="17">What's Next?</h2> <p data-path-to-node="18">Clearing the CAT exam is the first step. Shortlisted candidates will now have to prepare for subsequent rounds which typically include:</p> <ul data-path-to-node="19"> <li> <p data-path-to-node="19,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="19,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Written Ability Test (WAT)</strong></p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="19,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="19,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Group Discussion (GD)</strong></p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="19,2,0"><strong data-path-to-node="19,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">Personal Interview (PI)</strong></p> </li> </ul> <p data-path-to-node="20">Institutes like IIM Kozhikode have announced a three-stage selection process where the CAT score carries a weightage of <strong data-path-to-node="20" data-index-in-node="120">35-55%</strong> (depending on the specific criteria for the year), with the rest assigned to academic profile, work experience, and interview performance.</p> <p data-path-to-node="21">Candidates with lower percentiles (60-80 range) can explore options like <strong data-path-to-node="21" data-index-in-node="73">Christ University, BIMTECH, Amrita School of Business, and various other Tier-2 MBA colleges</strong>, or consider other upcoming exams like <strong data-path-to-node="21" data-index-in-node="205">XAT, CMAT, and MAT</strong>.</p> </div>