CAT
Common Admission Test (CAT) is a national-level entrance examination conducted by Indian Institutes of Management for admission to various management programmes.
Quick Facts
Exam Date
November 30, 2025Exam Mode
Computer-Based Test (CBT)Conducting Body
Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) TrailsExam Level
NationalApplication Deadline
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About CAT
The Common Admission Test (CAT) is India's most prestigious management entrance exam. The Indian Institutes of Management will conduct a computer-based Common Admission Test 2025 (CAT 2025) on Sunday, November 30, 2025, in three sessions. This comprehensive guide provides all essential information about CAT 2025, including registration, syllabus, exam pattern, and admission process. CAT 2025 will be conducted by IIMs as a prerequisite for admission to various management programmes of IIMs.
The exam serves as the gateway to India's premier business schools - the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) and other top B-schools across the country. The CAT exam evaluates candidates on three key areas: Quantitative Ability (QA), Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC), and Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR). It's designed to assess analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and aptitude for management education.
The exam serves as the gateway to India's premier business schools - the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) and other top B-schools across the country. The CAT exam evaluates candidates on three key areas: Quantitative Ability (QA), Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC), and Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR). It's designed to assess analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and aptitude for management education.
Highlights
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| exam full name | Common Admission Test |
| conducting body | Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) Trails |
| official website | https://iimcat.ac.in |
| frequency of conduct | Once a year |
| exam date | November 30, 2025 |
Important Dates
| Activity | Date (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| Registration Starts | August 1, 2025 (10:00 AM) |
| Registration Ends | September 20, 2025 (5:00 PM) |
| Admit Card Release | November 5, 2025 |
| Exam Date | November 30, 2025 |
| Answer Key Release | December 2025 (tentative) |
List of Courses
- Master of Business Administration
- Post Graduate Programme
- MBA in Business Analytics
- MBA in Human Resource Management
- Executive MBA
Participating Institutes
- IIM Ahmedabad
- IIM Amritsar
- IIM Bangalore
- IIM Bodh Gaya
- IIM Calcutta
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