This year the CAT exam will be held on 30th of November 2025 in three shifts across the nation. All candidates have to carry one valid government photo ID and a printed copy of the admit card to the testing location for entry into the examination room.

According to the official press release IIMs have introduced extra security measures this year including the use of mobile jammers at selected test centres to prevent unfair practices.

To help candidates get used to the test format a 2025 CAT mock test with sample questions will be made available on the official website starting 12 Nov.

The 2025 CAT will be CBT divided into three sections - 

• Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension 

• Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning 

• Quantitative Aptitude

Candidates will have two hours or 120 minutes to fully complete their CAT exam question paper.

As per last year pattern the exam is expected to include around 66 to 68 questions. The marking scheme will award plus one mark for every correct answer and minus one mark for every wrong answer. Non-MCQ questions will not be marked negatively.

The IIMs conduct a CAT examination every year for admission to the top management programs like MBA and PGDM in the IIMs and other leading business schools across India.