CAT 2025 Results – Live Updates, Scorecard Download Link & IIM Call Predictor
CAT 2025 Results
Live Updates, Scorecard Download Link & IIM Call Predictor
Result Status: Awaited
Final Answer Key: Released
Session: 2026-28
Latest Update: Dec 20, 2025
The CAT 2025 Final Answer Key was released on Dec 17, 2025. Based on past trends, the Scorecard is expected between Dec 19 – Dec 22, 2025.
📉 CAT 2025 Exam Analysis
CAT 2025 was conducted in late November. The paper difficulty was rated Moderate to Difficult. As a result, marks required for 99%ile are expected to drop slightly compared to last year. A score of 95+ marks is safe for a 99+ percentile.
Score vs Percentile (2025 Prediction)
| Target Percentile | Overall Score (Expected) | VARC Score | DILR Score | QA Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99.9 %ile | 120 – 125 | 54+ | 43+ | 44+ |
| 99 %ile | 95 – 100 | 40+ | 30+ | 32+ |
| 95 %ile | 70 – 75 | 30+ | 20+ | 21+ |
| 90 %ile | 55 – 60 | 24+ | 16+ | 16+ |
| 85 %ile | 45 – 50 | 20+ | 13+ | 13+ |
*Data based on Slot 1, 2 & 3 difficulty normalization.
Expected Cutoffs for Top IIMs
IIM Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Calcutta
The Holy Trinity (BLACKI)
General
99.5+
NC-OBC
95+
Safe Score: 105+ Marks. Sectional cutoffs apply (usually 80-85%ile per section).
New IIMs (Udaipur, Trichy, Ranchi)
High Growth Institutes
General
92 – 96
NC-OBC
80 – 85
Safe Score: 75+ Marks. Part of CAP (Common Admission Process).
Baby IIMs (Jammu, Bodhgaya, Sirmaur)
Emerging Leaders
General
85 – 92
NC-OBC
70 – 75
Safe Score: 60+ Marks. Good chance for freshers with decent academics.
What Happens Next?
Nov 30, 2025
CAT 2025 Exam Conducted (Computer Based)
Dec 17, 2025
Final Answer Key Released (Objections Closed)
Dec 19-22, 2025
Expected Result Declaration
Jan 2026
IIM Shortlists & CAP Registration Begins
