| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Duration | 120 Minutes (2 Hours) |
| Total Questions | 66 (based on recent trends) |
| Sections | 3 (VARC, DILR, QA) |
| Sectional Time Limit | 40 minutes per section |
| Question Types | MCQs & TITA (Type In The Answer) |
| Marking Scheme | +3 for correct, -1 for wrong (MCQs only) |
| Exam Language | English |
| Section | Questions | Time | TITA (approx) |
|---|---|---|---|
| VARC – Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension | 24 | 40 min | 5-6 |
| DILR – Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning | 20 | 40 min | 6-8 |
| QA – Quantitative Aptitude | 22 | 40 min | 6-8 |
| IIM | Overall Percentile (Cut-Off) | Sectional Cut-Off (VARC/DILR/QA) |
|---|---|---|
| IIM Ahmedabad | 99+ | ~80-85 each section |
| IIM Bangalore | 99+ | ~85+ |
| IIM Calcutta | 99+ | ~80-85 |
| IIM Lucknow | 97-98 | ~85 |
| IIM Kozhikode | 97-98 | ~80-85 |
| IIM Indore | 97+ | ~80 each |
| IIM Shillong | 90-92 | ~75+ |
| IIM Raipur | 92-94 | ~75-80 |
| IIM Ranchi | 92-94 | ~75-80 |
| IIM Udaipur | 92-94 | ~75-80 |
| Event | Expected Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | July 2025 |
| Registration Opens | August 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | October 2025 |
| CAT 2025 Exam Date | 30 November 2025 (Tentative) |
| Result Announcement | Early January 2026 |