The Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025 results have now been officially announced by IIM Kozhikode for candidates who appeared in this year’s MBA entrance exam. The results and individual scorecards are accessible on the official CAT website — iimcat.ac.in, allowing test-takers to check their performance, percentiles, and section-wise scores.
This year’s declaration ends the wait for over 2.5 lakh aspirants who appeared for the exam held on November 30, 2025 across hundreds of test centres nationwide.
📥 How to Download Your CAT 2025 Scorecard (Step-by-Step)
Follow these simple steps to check and save your CAT 2025 scorecard:
- Visit the official CAT result portal:
Go to iimcat.ac.in, which is the authorised site for downloading CAT results. - Click on the result or login link:
On the homepage, look for the “CAT 2025 Scorecard” or “Login” link. - Enter login credentials:
Provide your User ID and Password from your CAT registration to access your result. - View & download:
Once logged in, your scorecard PDF will be displayed — download and save it for future use
Your scorecard shows overall CAT scores, section-wise scores (VARC, DILR, QA), and percentile ranks, which are critical for MBA admissions.
📊 Important Details in the CAT 2025 Result
- Candidates can view their scaled score along with their percentile ranking in each section.
- The percentile reflects your performance relative to other test takers and is the key metric used by IIMs and top B-schools for shortlisting.
- A handful of candidates have achieved 100 percentile, while several others scored above 99.9 percentile this year.
Once you have downloaded your scorecard:
✅ Shortlisting begins: Top IIMs and other prestigious MBA programs will start shortlisting candidates based on their scores, academics, work experience, and other criteria.
✅ Selection rounds: Shortlisted applicants are typically invited for Group Discussion (GD), Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interviews (PI) as part of the admission process.
✅ Admissions updates: Institutes will announce further steps via their official portals and individual emails.
The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kozhikode has officially declared the CAT 2025 results and activated the scorecard download link on December 24, 2025. Candidates who appeared for the Common Admission Test can now view and download their results from the official portal iimcat.ac.in.
This year’s CAT exam witnessed some exceptional performances. Twelve candidates managed to achieve a perfect 100 percentile, placing them among the top scorers in the country. In addition, 26 candidates secured an impressive 99.99 percentile, reflecting the highly competitive nature of the examination.
The CAT 2025 scorecard provides detailed information including overall score, sectional marks, and percentile, which will be used by IIMs and other leading management institutes for shortlisting candidates for the next stage of admissions.
Aspirants are advised to download and save their scorecards for future reference, as they will be required during the shortlisting and interview process conducted by various MBA colleges.
With results now available, the focus shifts to the next phase, where shortlisted candidates will be invited for Written Ability Tests (WAT), Group Discussions (GD), and Personal Interviews (PI) as part of the final admission procedure.
Top Percentile Performers
A total of 38 candidates achieved elite scores of 100 percentile or 99.99 percentile.
- Gender split of top scorers
- 32 male candidates
- 6 female candidates
Additionally, 26 candidates scored 99.8 percentile, the same number as those who achieved 99.99 percentile.
- Among the 99.8 percentile scorers
- 21 were male
- 5 were female
📍 State-Wise Distribution of 100 Percentile Candidates
The 12 candidates who scored a perfect 100 percentile came from the following states:
- Delhi – 3
- Haryana – 2
- Gujarat – 2
- Uttar Pradesh – 1
- Karnataka – 1
- Maharashtra – 1
- Jharkhand – 1
- Odisha – 1
This reflects a wide national spread of top-level talent.
📊 State-Wise 99.99 Percentile Achievers
A total of 26 candidates secured 99.99 percentile, coming from different regions:
- Haryana – 5
- Uttar Pradesh – 4
- Rajasthan – 3
- Tamil Nadu – 2
- West Bengal – 2
- Madhya Pradesh – 2
- Gujarat – 1
- Delhi – 1
- Chhattisgarh – 1
- Andhra Pradesh – 1
📝 CAT 2025 Registration and Attendance Data
Out of 2.95 lakh registered candidates:
- 1.85 lakh were male
- 1.10 lakh were female
- 9 were transgender
Among the 2.58 lakh candidates who actually appeared for the exam:
- 1.61 lakh were male
- 0.97 lakh were female
- 9 were transgender
This indicates a strong participation rate of nearly 88%.
📚 Category-Wise Registration (CAT 2025)
Share of registered candidates:
- General – 65.76%
- NC-OBC – 17.82%
- SC – 8.78%
- EWS – 5.26%
- ST – 2.38%
- PwD – 0.49%
📌 Category-Wise Candidates Appeared
Share of candidates who took the exam:
- General – 65.32%
- NC-OBC – 18.52%
- SC – 8.34%
- EWS – 5.59%
- ST – 2.22%
- PwD – 0.47%
🎓 What Happens After CAT 2025?
The next stage of the admission process will now begin.
- All IIMs will release their own shortlists based on CAT scores, academic background, work experience, and other criteria.
- Apart from the IIMs, 93 non-IIM management institutes will also use CAT 2025 scores for MBA admissions.
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited for Written Ability Tests (WAT), Group Discussions (GD) and Personal Interviews (PI).
With competition at an all-time high, CAT 2025 once again proves why it remains India’s toughest and most prestigious MBA entrance examination.
