CAT Result 2025 OUT

CAT Result OUT

Download Score Card, Check Toppers list & College Cut off

The Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025 results were officially declared by IIM Kozhikode on 24^th December 2025. Candidates can download their scorecards from the official website,  https://iimcat.ac.in/  using their User ID and password.

Key Points for Result

·         Toppers: A total of 12 candidates achieved a perfect 100 percentile. Of these, 10 are male and 2 are female; 9 are from non-engineering backgrounds.

·         High Scorers: 26 candidates scored 99.99 percentile, and another 26 scored 99.98 percentile.

·         Participation: Approximately 2.58 lakh candidates appeared for the exam out of 2.95 lakh registered aspirants.

·         Attendance: Total attendance was roughly 86%, with 1.61 lakh male and 0.97 lakh female test-takers

How to Download the CAT 2025 Scorecard

1.     Visit the official CAT website https://iimcat.ac.in/.

2.     Click on the 'CAT 2025 Result/Scorecard Download' or 'Registered Candidate Login' link.

3.     Enter your User ID and Password.

4.     Navigate to the 'Scorecard' tab on your dashboard.

5.     Download and print the PDF for future reference

CAT 2025 Toppers: List of 100 Percentilers

Check the table below for data of 100 percentilers in CAT 2025. 

What is Scaled Score in CAT?

CAT scorecard contains, not the raw score but scaled score of every candidate. Most of the candidate are confused about,'what is scaled score in CAT?' . to explain in simple words, CAT scaled score means that the marks of a candidate is arrived at after normalizing it on the same scale as other candidates. This is done to ensure that no candidate is at disadvantage due to a tougher CAT question paper in their slot. For example, the CAT 2025 slot 3 was the toughest so to ensure the slot 3 candidates don't lose marks, the scores of all 2.58 test takers have been scaled before CAT percentile conversion.

Validity and Next Steps

·         Score Validity: Your CAT 2025 scorecard is valid for one year, until December 31, 2026.

·         Selection Process: Shortlisting depends on the "Composite Score," which includes CAT percentile, academic records (10th/12th/Graduation), work experience, and gender diversity.

·         IIM CAP 2026: The Common Admission Process for the newer IIMs is expected to begin its schedule in the second week of January 2026

CAT Top Institutions

Top Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs)

The "BLACKI" group represents the most prestigious and oldest IIMs in India. 

·         IIM Ahmedabad: Ranked #1 by NIRF; known for its high average packages (~₹35.22 LPA) and food/agri-business programs.

·         IIM Bangalore: Ranked #2 by NIRF; focuses on business analytics and general management (~₹34.88 LPA average package).

·         IIM Calcutta: Ranked #7 by NIRF; has a strong reputation for finance and offers the highest fee structure among IIMs at ~₹27 lakh.

·         IIM Lucknow: Known for its high ROI and strong academic rigor (~₹32.3 LPA average package).

·         IIM Kozhikode: Supervised the CAT 2025 exam; known for its diverse PGP courses.

·         IIM Indore: One of the largest IIMs by intake, offering various management programs.

·         IIM Mumbai (formerly NITIE): Recently joined the IIM family; renowned for operations and supply chain management. 

Top Non-IIM Colleges

Several private and government-affiliated B-schools are on par with top IIMs. 

·         FMS Delhi (University of Delhi): Famous for providing the best ROI in India, with fees as low as ~₹2 lakh and salaries matching top IIMs.

·         SPJIMR Mumbai: A top-tier private institute that values profile-based admissions alongside CAT scores.

·         MDI Gurgaon: One of the most sought-after private colleges for its corporate links and high placements.

·         DMS IIT Delhi & SJMSOM IIT Bombay: Highly ranked management departments within premier engineering institutes.

·         IIFT Delhi: Traditionally used its own exam but now accepts CAT scores for its MBA in International Business. 

Colleges by CAT Percentile (2025-26 Intake)

Admission shortlists depend on these typical percentile cutoffs for general category candidates: 

Note: For detailed application deadlines and specific course fees, you can visit the Official CAT Website or individual college portal’s Admissions Page.

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