Kozhikode, : The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK) has officially released the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025 admit cards on its official website — iimcat.ac.in. Candidates who have successfully registered for the exam can now download their hall tickets using their CAT login ID and password.
The CAT 2025 exam will be conducted on Sunday, November 30, 2025, in three sessions across multiple test centres nationwide. Around 2.95 lakh candidates have registered for the examination this year.
How to Download CAT 2025 Admit Card
- Visit the official CAT website — iimcat.ac.in.
- Click on the link for “CAT 2025 Admit Card.”
- Log in using your CAT 2025 registration number and password.
- Click “Submit” and download the admit card.
- Take a printout of the hall ticket for exam day use.
The admit card will include details such as the candidate’s name, registration number, exam date and time, test city, and centre address. Candidates must verify all details carefully.
Key Exam Details
- Exam Date: November 30, 2025 (Sunday)
- Sessions: Three (morning, afternoon, evening)
- Mode: Computer-based test
- Duration: 120 minutes (2 hours)
- Sections:
- Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC)
- Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR)
- Quantitative Ability (QA)
The mock test for CAT 2025 will be available on the official website from November 12, 2025. This will include sample questions and a simulated interface to help candidates familiarize themselves with the exam pattern.
Enhanced Security Measures
IIM Kozhikode has announced several enhanced security protocols to ensure the integrity of the CAT examination process. These include the deployment of mobile jammers at select test centres to prevent unfair practices during the exam.
Previous Year Overview
In CAT 2024, approximately 2.93 lakh candidates appeared for the test, including 1.07 lakh female candidates, 1.86 lakh male candidates, and five transgender candidates. The 2024 exam was held on November 24, with provisional answer keys released on December 3 and results declared on December 19.
Selection Process
While performance in CAT 2025 is a crucial component for shortlisting, each IIM will independently determine its eligibility criteria, academic cut-offs, and weightage parameters. Other factors like academic background, work experience, and personal interviews will also play a key role in the final selection.
Candidates are advised to regularly check iimcat.ac.in for the latest updates, exam day guidelines, and mock test details. Admit cards will be available for download until November 30, 2025.
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