The CAT exam 2025 is to be conducted in three sessions on a single day – morning, afternoon, and evening – just like in previous years. In CAT 2024, the exam was conducted by IIM Lucknow, which introduced a few changes in the test structure and content. The pattern has undergone minor adjustments over recent years, but the core format remains consistent.
CAT 2025 will also feature three main sections:
Each section will be time-bound with 40 minutes, and the total duration of the test will be 120 minutes. As per previous trends, candidates will not be allowed to switch between sections during the exam.
Due to the pandemic lot of changes were introduced to the CAT exam. The sectional time limit has been reduced to 40 from 60 minutes.
Year of the exam | Number of Question |
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2020 | 76 |
2021 | 66 |
2022 | 66 |
2023 | 66 |
2024 | 68 |
CAT Exam Events [Tentative] | Date |
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CAT 2025 registration | Aug - Sep 2025 |
CAT 2025 form correction process | Sep 2025 |
CAT 2025 admit card download | Nov 2025 |
CAT 2025 exam | 30 Nov 2025 |
CAT 2025 result announcement | Dec 2025 |
Note: The registration for CAT 2025 will start in the first week of August, and the exams are expected to be conducted on November
Points to Remember for CAT 2025 Exam
Session Timings
Morning Session | 8:30 am - 10:30 pm |
Afternoon Session | 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm |
Evening Session | 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm |
The CAT exam total marks are 204, based on 68 questions divided across three sections.
Section-wise exam pattern
Section | Total Questions | Allotted time |
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Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC) | 24 | 40 Minutes |
Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) | 22 | 40 Minutes |
Quantitative Aptitude (QA) | 22 | 40 Minutes |
Total | 68 | 120mins |
The candidate who wants to appear in the CAT exam must reach the eligibility criteria mentioned below.
There is no age restriction and the number of attempts for the CAT Exam. The degree certificates which are awarded to the students must have recognized by the Indian Ministry of Human Resource Development or under section 3 of the UGC Act, 1965.
Number of sessions | 3 |
Mode | Computer-Based test |
Negative Marking | -1 for each MCQs wrong answer |
Each Correct answer carries | 3 marks |
Total number of questions | 68 |
Total Marks | 204 |
Exam duration | 2 Hours |
Question Types | MCQs and TITA |
It is necessary to understand the CAT marking system before appearing for the exam.
CAT 2024 was held in 170 cities in 367 test centers across the country.
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