The wait is finally over for thousands of MBA aspirants across India. The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) have officially announced the results for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025. Candidates who appeared for the high-stakes entrance exam can now access and download their scorecards from the official website, iimcat.ac.in.
Steps to Download Your CAT 2025 Scorecard
Accessing your CAT result is a straightforward online process. Follow these simple steps to view and save your scorecard for future reference during the admission process.
First, navigate to the official CAT 2025 website. On the homepage, look for the link labeled 'CAT 2025 Scorecard' or a similar notification. You will need to log in using your application ID and password, which were created during the registration phase. After successful login, your CAT 2025 scorecard will be displayed on the screen.
It is crucial to verify all the details on the scorecard carefully. Check your name, application number, and sectional scores for any discrepancies. Once confirmed, download the PDF version of the scorecard and take a printout. Keeping multiple copies is highly recommended as you will need them for the subsequent admission rounds at various IIMs and other participating business schools.
Understanding Your CAT Scorecard and Percentile
The CAT 2025 scorecard provides a comprehensive breakdown of your performance. It displays the scaled scores for each section—Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR), and Quantitative Ability (QA). More importantly, it shows the overall percentile and the individual sectional percentiles.
The percentile score indicates the percentage of candidates who scored equal to or below you in the exam. This figure is critical as IIMs and other institutes primarily shortlist candidates based on their CAT percentile. Each institute will have its own cutoff, which varies by category (General, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD). Candidates who meet or exceed the expected cutoffs will be called for the next stage of the selection process.
What Comes After the CAT Result?
The declaration of results marks the beginning of the crucial final phase of MBA admissions. Shortlisted candidates can expect to receive calls for Written Ability Test (WAT), Group Discussion (GD), and Personal Interview (PI) rounds from the IIMs and other B-schools. These rounds are scheduled to commence in January 2025.
Prospective students must now prepare diligently for these interactive stages. The WAT-GD-PI rounds assess a candidate's communication skills, analytical thinking, general awareness, and overall personality. Your performance here, combined with your CAT score, academic profile, and work experience, will determine your final selection and offer of admission.
It is advisable to regularly check the official websites of the IIMs you have applied to for specific announcements regarding interview schedules, venues, and required documents. The journey to securing a seat in a premier management program is now in its most decisive stage.
