Archive · 18 Nov 2025
CAT 2025: Final Week Preparation Tips and Exam Details
The Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025 is happening soon on November 30.
The admit cards are out, and the exam has three sections: reading and comprehension, reasoning and data interpretation, and math.
There's a mock test to practice with.
In the last week, students should review what they've learned, practice with time limits, and check their mistakes.
This will help them do their best on the test.
CAT 2025 is on November 30 with three sessions, administered by IIM Kozhikode.
Admit cards are available for around 2.95 lakh registered candidates.
The exam has three sections: VARC, DILR, and QA, each 40 minutes long for non-PwD candidates.
Mock tests are available to familiarize with the interface and question types.
Experts advise focusing on revision, timed practice, and analyzing mock attempts in the final week.
- Who
- CAT 2025 aspirants
- What
- Exam preparation and details for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025
- When
- November 30, 2025; final week of preparation
- Where
- India (CAT is an entrance exam for MBA programs)
- Why
- To gain admission to postgraduate and doctoral programs offered by Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs)
Focus on Quantity
Focus on Quality
Mock Tests
Focus on Quantity
Take as many mock tests as possible to build speed and stamina.
Focus on Quality
Focus on quality and accuracy in mock tests, even if it means fewer attempts.
Revision
Focus on Quantity
Quickly review all topics to ensure nothing is missed.
Focus on Quality
Spend more time on difficult topics and areas of weakness.
- Exam
- Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025
- Exam Date
- November 30, 2025
- Exam Duration
- 2 hours (non-PwD), 2 hours 20 minutes (PwD)
- Sections
- Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR), Quantitative Ability (QA)
- Mock Test Availability
- Yes, on the official CAT website
