CAT 2025 Result & Toppers: 12 Score 100 Percentile, Non-Engineers Outnumber Engineers
The CAT 2025 Result has been officially declared on December 24, 2025, by IIM Kozhikode on the official website iimcat.ac.in. Along with the scorecards, the highly anticipated CAT 2025 Toppers List has been released, revealing remarkable trends in academic diversity. This year, 12 candidates secured the coveted 100 percentile, while 26 candidates scored 99.99 percentile. Out of the 2.58 lakh candidates who appeared for the exam, a significant highlight is that non-engineers have outnumbered engineers among the 100 percentilers, marking a shift in the competitive landscape. The Common Admission Test (CAT) is the national-level entrance exam for admission to MBA and PGDM programs at the 21 IIMs and over 1,200 B-schools in India.
Key Highlights of CAT 2025 Result & Toppers
- Conducting Authority: Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIM Kozhikode)
- Exam Date: November 30, 2025
- Result Declaration Date: December 24, 2025
- Official Result URL: https://iimcat.ac.in
- Total Candidates Appeared: 2.58 Lakhs
- 100 Percentilers: 12 Candidates (9 Non-Engineers, 3 Engineers)
- 99.99 Percentilers: 26 Candidates
- Gender Distribution (100 Percentile): 10 Male, 2 Female
- Top State (100 Percentile): Delhi (3 candidates)
How to Check CAT 2025 Result 2026
Candidates who appeared for the exam can download their scorecards from the official IIM CAT website. Follow the steps below to access your result:
- Visit the official website: https://iimcat.ac.in
- Click on the "Login for Score Card" link available on the homepage.
- Enter your User ID and Password generated during registration.
- Click "Submit" to view your CAT 2025 scorecard.
- Download and save the scorecard for future admission procedures.
Details Available on the CAT 2025 Scorecard
The CAT 2025 scorecard contains the following details for every candidate:
- Candidate’s Name and Roll Number
- Registration Number
- Category and PwD Status
- Sectional Scaled Scores (VARC, DILR, QA)
- Total Scaled Score
- Overall CAT Percentile Score
- Sectional Percentile Scores
CAT 2025 Toppers: Gender, Discipline, and State-wise Distribution
IIM Kozhikode has released a detailed breakdown of the toppers. The data highlights a significant rise in academic diversity this year. Out of the 12 candidates who scored 100 percentile, 9 are from non-engineering backgrounds, while only 3 are from engineering backgrounds.
100 Percentile Toppers
- Total Count: 12
- Gender: Male - 10, Female - 2
- Academic Background: Engineering - 3, Non-Engineering - 9
- State-wise Breakup:
- Delhi: 3
- Haryana: 2
- Gujarat: 2
- Maharashtra: 1
- Karnataka: 1
- Uttar Pradesh: 1
- Jharkhand: 1
- Odisha: 1
99.99 Percentile Toppers
- Total Count: 26
- Gender: Male - 22, Female - 4
- Academic Background: Engineering - 12, Non-Engineering - 14
- State-wise Breakup: Uttar Pradesh (4), Maharashtra (4), Haryana (5), Rajasthan (3), Tamil Nadu (2), West Bengal (2), Madhya Pradesh (2), Delhi (1), Gujarat (1), Andhra Pradesh (1), Chhattisgarh (1).
CAT 2025 Score vs Percentile (Toppers Data)
Based on the data released by toppers, the raw marks required for high percentiles have been revealed. The maximum possible raw score in CAT 2025 was 204.
| Topper Name | Raw Score (Out of 204) | Percentile |
| Ranjan Nathani | 111.37 | 99.90 |
| Arkadipta Chatterjee | 102.44 | 99.78 |
| Anuj Kumar Upadhyay | 98.06 | 99.68 |
| - | 94.94 | 99.57 |
| Kashvi Bhatia | 94.54 | 99.53 |
| Kalathiya Dhruvit Bipinbhai | 89.48 | 99.32 |
| Akash Verma | 78.05 | 98.32 |
| Ujjwal Utpal | 64.61 | 95.68 |
| Vinayak Agarwal | - | 99.99 |
| Anmol Gupta | - | 99.96 |
| Harsh Khundana | - | 99.93 |
| Lakshya Khandelwal | - | 99.56 |
| Priyanshi Jain | - | 99.25 |
| Aishiki Sen | - | 99.18 |
Expected IIM Cutoffs for MBA Admission 2026-28
Candidates qualifying the CAT 2025 will now proceed to the WAT-PI rounds. Based on previous years' RTI data, the following are the sectional and overall cutoffs for the IIMs. Note that meeting the cutoff does not guarantee a call; it depends on the overall composite score.
- IIM Ahmedabad: General (95+), EWS (95+), NC-OBC (90), SC (85), ST (75), PwD (85-65)
- IIM Bangalore: General (95.45), EWS (91.03), NC-OBC (81.7), SC (73.04), ST (76.33)
- IIM Calcutta: Refer to official admission policy (Data not available in source)
- IIM Lucknow: General (91.02), EWS (90.13), NC-OBC (86.2), SC (67.8), ST (60.3)
- IIM Kozhikode: General (91.03), EWS (82.26), NC-OBC (75.2), SC (67.8), ST (55.17), PwD (56.52)
- IIM Indore: General (92.43), EWS (92.14), NC-OBC (81.86), SC (64.71), ST (49.25), PwD (63.68)
- IIM Rohtak: General (97), EWS (93.04), NC-OBC (83.19), SC (63.61), ST (50), PwD (11)
- IIM Trichy: General (95.01), EWS (81.63), NC-OBC (81.04), SC (66.16), ST (51.04), PwD (71.68)
What’s Next After CAT 2025 Result?
With the result declared, the admission process for the 2026-28 batch begins immediately. The next steps are:
- IIM Shortlisting: Individual IIMs will release their shortlists for WAT-PI rounds based on composite scores.
- IIM CAP (Common Admission Process): Newer IIMs (Bodh Gaya, Jammu, Nagpur, etc.) will conduct a centralized process.
- WAT-PI Rounds: Writing Ability Test and Personal Interview will be conducted between January and March 2026.
- Final Merit List: Final selection will be based on CAT score, academics, work experience, WAT-PI performance.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: How can I check my CAT 2025 result without my roll number?
Ans: You can log in using your User ID (generated during registration) and password on the official website iimcat.ac.in. The roll number is typically mentioned on the scorecard after login.
Q2: Is the CAT 2025 result available offline or via SMS?
Ans: No, the CAT 2025 result is declared strictly in online mode. No hard copy of the scorecard will be sent to any candidate by post.
Q3: What is the minimum qualifying percentile for General/OBC/SC/ST candidates?
Ans: While IIMs set sectional and overall cutoffs, the minimum qualifying percentile for General category is usually around 85-90, though top IIMs require 99+ percentile. For NC-OBC, it is typically around 75-80, and for SC/ST, it ranges between 55-70 depending on the institute.
Q4: Can I apply for re-evaluation of my CAT 2025 answer sheet?
Ans: No, IIMs do not entertain requests for re-evaluation or re-totalling of CAT answer sheets. The answer keys were released prior to the result for objections, and the final score is based on the normalized scoring methodology.
Q5: When will the merit list for IIMs be released?
Ans: IIMs do not release a single merit list. Each IIM releases its own shortlist for the interview rounds in January 2026. The final merit list will be released by each IIM individually after the completion of WAT-PI rounds (likely April-May 2026).
Q6: What documents are required for counseling or admission after the result?
Ans: Candidates must carry their CAT scorecard, 10th/12th mark sheets, graduation mark sheets, category certificate (if applicable), work experience certificates, and government ID proof for the WAT-PI rounds and final admission.
Q7: Is there a helpline for result-related queries?
Ans: For technical issues regarding the scorecard, candidates can contact the CAT helpdesk via the "Contact Us" section on iimcat.ac.in.
Important Reminders for Candidates
- Beware of fake result portals and spam messages promising admission in exchange for money. All updates are only on iimcat.ac.in.
- Download and save multiple copies of your CAT 2025 scorecard. You will need it for all admission procedures.
- Check the official websites of the specific IIMs and B-schools you are applying to for their individual admission criteria and deadlines.