The countdown is on for lakhs of MBA aspirants across India! The Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025, conducted by IIM Kozhikode on November 30, 2025, drew approximately 2.58 lakh candidates who appeared for the exam across three slots.

With the final answer key released on December 17, 2025, the stage is now set for the much-awaited results. As of today (December 19, 2025), the results are yet to be declared, but anticipation is high, with many expecting an announcement anytime in the coming days.

Current Status and Expected Timeline

• The provisional answer key and response sheets were released earlier, allowing candidates to raise objections.
• After reviewing 187 objections (with only one accepted in the Quantitative Ability section), IIM Kozhikode published the final answer key on December 17.
• No official result date has been announced yet on the CAT website (iimcat.ac.in).
• Based on past trends—such as CAT 2024 results declared on December 19—many sources speculate a release between December 19 and December 31, 2025. Some reports even point to the last week of December.

Candidates are advised to keep checking the official website regularly, as results can drop without prior notice.

How to Download Your CAT 2025 Scorecard

Once declared, follow these simple steps:

1. Visit the official website: iimcat.ac.in.
2. Log in using your CAT User ID and Password.
3. Click on the ‘Scorecard’ or ‘Result’ tab.
4. Download and save the PDF for future reference.

The scorecard will include your sectional scores, overall scaled score, and percentile—crucial for shortlisting by IIMs and other institutes.

What’s Next After Results?

A strong CAT percentile opens doors to:

• Admissions at 21 IIMs and hundreds of other top B-schools like FMS Delhi, MDI Gurgaon, SPJIMR Mumbai, etc.
• Shortlisting for Written Ability Test (WAT), Group Discussion (GD), and Personal Interview (PI) rounds.
• Final selection based on CAT score, academic background, work experience, and performance in subsequent rounds.

The CAT score is valid until December 31, 2026, giving you ample time for the 2026-28 batch admissions.

Tips While You Wait

• Stay calm and avoid refreshing the site excessively—server loads can cause delays.
• Prepare for the next phases: Brush up on current affairs, practice WAT topics, and refine your interview skills.
• Use percentile predictors (available on various coaching sites) based on the final answer key for a rough estimate.

The wait is almost over! Whether you’re aiming for IIM Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Calcutta, or other premier institutes, your hard work is about to pay off. Good luck to all CAT 2025 takers—may your percentiles soar high! 🚀

Stay tuned to iimcat.ac.in for the latest updates.

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