CAT‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ 2025 Few Days Left: Final Revision Strategy, Mock Test Access, and Exam Day Guide

The‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ candidates nationally are now in the last stage of their prep for the CAT 2025 exam which is to take place on November 30. IIM Kozhikode, the exam conducting institute, has already facilitated the process by making the admit cards available on the official portal, thereby, helping the aspirants to get ready for the day.

The examination will be conducted in approximately 170 cities, and around 10 lakhs students will be applying for admission to the top IIMs and other premier b-schools. The application window was available from August 1 to September 13, during which the applicants were allowed to select up to five test centers of their ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌convenience.

CAT 2025 Important Dates to Remember

Major milestones at a glance:

CAT 2025 Official Mock Test Available for Candidates

The exam committee has made the official CAT mock test available to candidates. It is the closest possible setting to the real test environment. In this mock, the fixed sectional time limits are strictly kept: 40 minutes per section (for a non-PwD candidate), and it contains sample questions based on the previous CAT papers.

For all, taking the mock should be strongly supported, especially for:

• Getting familiar with navigation and on-screen controls
• Dividing practice time across sections
• Preparing for the stress that the actual interface will bring

CAT 2025 Exam Structure

This two-hour computer-based exam involves three timed parts:

• Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC)
• Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)
• Quantitative Ability (QA)

Before the end of the allotted time, candidates are not allowed to move from one section to another. Thus, pacing becomes very important.

CAT 2025 Exam-Day Security Measures

IIMs have planned for very strict measures at test centers. Mobile jammers will be installed at some places, along with double checking of IDs, and better monitoring. Those who behave improperly risk getting permanently banned from the exam, so candidates must strictly follow the rules.

The Last-Week Preparation Plan for CAT 2025

The coming week of the decision is a moment for looking back on the work done with heavy emphasis on speed of revision and mental clarity rather than learning brand new topics. The smart last-week strategy may look something like this:

• Going over formulas, rules, and shortcuts again
• Working through 2–3 timed mock tests to gauge your readiness
• Locating and quickly fixing mistakes rather than endlessly revising
• Stopping the weakest parts but not overloading yourself
• It is good to keep a steady sleep pattern in order to be mentally alert

CAT Preparation Online Safety Measures

During this time, corresponding scams are on the rise, and thus aspirants must be vigilant:

• Make sure you only visit to the official site: iimcat.ac.in
• Third-party mock test or admit card links should not be clicked
• Login info such as username, passwords as well as personal information should never be shared with unverified platforms
• If you receive a suspicious message or come across a fraudulent website, report it to the CAT ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌helpdesk