CAT 2025 Convenor, Test Information and Former Trends

With CAT 2025 details surfacing, numerous scholars are trying to gather information about its enrollment and test strategy as well as about the trends of the preliminarily held examinations.

The CAT 2025 Convenor: Looking Into The Appointed Hand 

Following the pattern of once IIMs for publicizing the convenor for CAT 2025, IIM Kozhikode is anticipated to be the conducting institute for CAT 2025. This means the convenor, who's generally a faculty member from the conducting IIM, will be from IIM Kozhikode.

Some of the most important duties of a CAT convenor include:

• Monitoring Results: Maintaining order and integrity in handling CAT test administration at all centers.

• Test Framework and Content Creation: The syllabus is divided into logical sections which makes it easier for scholars to prepare.

• Result Declaration and Post-exam Processes: Overseeing the release of results and liaising with the constituent sodalities for the admission processes.

• Queries and Grievances Finalization: Answering the calls from the campaigners for the queries related to the examination.
  
  

In the past several years, convenors have tended to concentrate on equity and student benevolence, occasionally reconceptualizing certain rudiments of the test or signup processes in order to make the examination more stoner-friendly.

For example, Professor Sanjeet Singh from IIM Lucknow was the CAT 2023 Convenor and Professor Ramya T Venkateswaran from IIM Calcutta was the convenor for CAT 2024. Each convenor adds value in their own way and that influences the look and sense of the examination to some extent.

Important Dates & Timelines for CAT 2025 Examination

Dates for aspiring MBA campaigners are listed below, and they're advised to take note of the dates and follow these updates closely for CAT 2025.

• CAT 2025 Test Date:
  As per tradition, CAT is held on the last Sunday of November. Mark November 30, 2025, as the anticipated date for CAT 2025.

• Announcement of CAT 2025:
  As per past trends, the announcement for CAT 2025 is anticipated around July 31, 2025. This announcement will contain all the applicable information pertaining to the examination.

• Registration Process:
  For CAT 2025, online enrollment will start in early August 2025 and end by the third week of September 2025.

Test Mode & Structure

• Mode:
  CAT 2025 will be conducted as a Computer-Based Test (CBT) in multiple sessions across different metropolises in India.

• Sections:
  The CAT test generally consists of 3 sections:

  • Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC)

  • Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR)

  • Quantitative Ability (QA)

• Duration:
  The test is a total of 120 minutes (2 hours). Each section has a 40-minute time limit, though the time limit is longer for PwD campaigners.

• Number of Questions:
  The number of questions has changed slightly over the years.

  • CAT 2023 had 66 questions
    

  • CAT 2024 had 68 questions (24 VARC, 22 DILR, 22 QA)

  • CAT 2025 is also anticipated to have 68 questions
    

• Marking Scheme:
  

  • +3 marks for every correct response

  • -1 mark for each wrong answer (MCQs only)

  • TITA questions have no negative marking
    

Historical Time Analysis & Trends

Overall Difficulty:

The CAT test is typically moderate to difficult. While some sections may be easier in a given year, others tend to be more difficult, maintaining an overall balanced difficulty.

VARC Section:

• Reading Comprehension (RC) dominates the section with 4 passages of 4 queries each (≈16 questions).

• VA Questions: Most commonly include Para Jumbles (often non-MCQs), Para Summaries, and Odd Sentence Out.

• Topics: Range from economics, literature, and social science to more abstract generalities, requiring strong deductive skills.

DILR Section:

• Known to be the most time-consuming and difficult.

• Typically consists of 4 to 5 sets.

• Types: Puzzles, seating arrangements, blood relations, Venn diagrams, bar/pie/line graphs, tables, and data adequacy.

• Tip: Set selection and time management are crucial.
  

QA Section:

• Based on high school Mathematics including:

  • Arithmetic

  • Algebra

  • Geometry

  • Number Systems

  • Modern Math (Permutation & Combination, Probability, Set Theory)

• Topics like Arithmetic and Algebra often carry more weight.

• Problems range from simple calculations to complex, multi-step problems.

Main Notable Insights

• Time Changes:
  Since 2020, the exam duration has been reduced to 2 hours, increasing the emphasis on speed and accuracy.

• Dynamic Sectional Difficulty:
  The overall difficulty stays relatively fixed, but sectional difficulty varies each year.

• Registrations Surge:
  Test taker numbers for CAT have been rising consistently, indicating growing competition. This trend is expected to continue for CAT 2025.

CAT Coaching: Your Partners in Curated Learning

Due to the competitive nature of CAT, many students opt for coaching to organize better and gain a competitive edge. Top coaching centers offer extensive programs tailored to individual preferences both online and offline.

Highly Regarded Names in CAT Coaching:

• T.I.M.E. (Triumphant Institute of Management Education):
   Strong test series, wide-ranging study guides, and pan-India presence.

• IMS Learning Resources:
  Integrated test prep for over 30 years, known for sound pedagogy and experienced faculty.

• Career Launcher:
  Focuses on hybrid learning models with a personalized approach.

• Byju’s:
  Dominates remote learning with self-paced material and webinars.

• iQuanta:
  Known for study communities and conceptual clarity.

These Institutes Offer:

• Structured Study Material
  

• Mock Tests with Analytics
  

• Interactive Live Classes and Doubt Sessions
  

• Tailored Guidance and Feedback
  

• Preparation for GD-PI-WAT
  

Choosing a coaching institute depends on individual learning styles, budget, and access to resources. Regardless of self-study or coaching, discipline, consistent practice, and mock analysis are the pillars of CAT 2025 success.

In Summary

CAT 2025 looks like it will be just as fierce as previous ones. With IIM Kozhikode likely to be the convenor, hopeful candidates need to pay attention to the registration window and exam date. CAT aspirants should analyze the test structure, syllabus, past trends, and prepare systematically to achieve their MBA goals and secure admission into a prestigious business school.