CAT Result Out: Get Official CAT Scorecard Link [Live Updates 2025]

Overview: CAT 2026 is scheduled for November 29, 2026. The result is expected in December 2026 or January 2027 at iimcat.ac.in. This page covers everything you need after exam day: scorecard download steps, score vs percentile data, how the normalised score is calculated, and the complete post-result admission roadmap for IIMs and top B-schools. Official website: iimcat.ac.in

All dates and data in this blog are sourced directly from iimcat.ac.in and IIM admission policy documents. This content is reviewed by Supergrads CAT Faculty - a team of IIM graduates and 99-percentilers with 40+ combined years of CAT coaching experience.

Learn more: CAT Exam 2026 - Complete Guide

Scroll down to learn "How to download the CAT exam scorecard" and the "Important details mentioned on the CAT scorecard 2025".To access your result directly, click on the link provided below:

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CAT 2026 Result Key Dates

The table below shows confirmed dates for CAT 2025 and tentative timelines for CAT 2026. Bookmark iimcat.ac.in and this page for real-time updates as official announcements are made:

Event	CAT 2025 (Confirmed)	CAT 2026 (Tentative)
CAT Exam Date	30 Nov 2025	29 Nov 2026
Candidate Response Sheet	4 Dec 2025	Early Dec 2026
Answer Key Objection Window	8 to 10 Dec 2025	Mid Dec 2026
Final Answer Key Release	17 Dec 2025	Mid Dec 2026
Result Declaration	24 Dec 2025	Dec 2026 / Jan 2027
IIM PI Shortlist Release	Jan to Feb 2026	Jan to Feb 2027
PI and WAT Rounds	Feb to Apr 2026	Feb to Apr 2027
Final Offer and Merit List	Apr to May 2026	Apr to May 2027
Scorecard Download Window	Until 31 Dec 2026	Until Dec 2027

Also Check: CAT Exam Date 2026 - Full Schedule and Timeline

How to Download Your CAT Scorecard - Step by Step

Once the result is declared at iimcat.ac.in, follow these exact steps to access and save your scorecard PDF. The process is straightforward but the window is time-limited, so act immediately on result day:

Step	Action	What to Note
Step 1	Go to iimcat.ac.in on a desktop or mobile browser	Official site only - beware of unofficial links on result day
Step 2	Click "CAT Result / Download Scorecard" on the homepage	This button appears only after result declaration
Step 3	Enter your CAT User ID and Password	Same credentials used during registration and admit card download
Step 4	Your scorecard loads on screen - click Download to save the PDF	Allow pop-ups and downloads for iimcat.ac.in before logging in
Step 5	Save at least 2 to 3 printouts and a soft copy	You will need these for interview rounds and college applications

Login Issues on Result Day? Quick Fixes

• Wrong User ID or Password: Use the Forgot Password option on the login page and reset via your registered email or mobile number
• Website slow or not loading: Open in Incognito mode, switch browsers (Chrome or Edge), or retry after a few minutes - traffic is very high on result day
• Scorecard PDF not downloading: Allow pop-ups and downloads for iimcat.ac.in, and disable ad-blockers on the page before clicking download
• Still stuck: Clear cache and cookies for iimcat.ac.in, then log in again with fresh credentials

Also Check: CAT Exam Eligibility 2026 - Complete Criteria

What Is on the CAT Scorecard?

The scorecard is a single downloadable PDF and it is the only official document confirming your CAT 2026 performance. Colleges, IIMs, and B-schools require this document during admissions. Here is everything that appears on it:

Detail on Scorecard	What It Means
Candidate Name and Roll Number	Your identity as registered on the portal during application
Exam Date and Slot	Which slot you appeared in - Slot 1, 2, or 3
Section-Wise Scaled Score	Normalised score for VARC, DILR, and QA separately - not raw marks
Overall Scaled Score	Sum of the three section-wise scaled scores after normalisation
Section-Wise Percentile	Your rank relative to all test takers, calculated per section independently
Overall Percentile	Your rank among all candidates - this is what IIMs use for shortlisting

The scorecard is available only via login at iimcat.ac.in. It is not sent by email or post under any circumstances. Download it immediately after result day and before the window closes - scorecards cannot be reissued after the deadline passes.

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Score vs Percentile - Trends (2021 to 2024)

The table below shows the approximate scores needed to reach key percentile bands in recent years. Use this to benchmark where your performance stands before the official CAT 2026 result is declared:

Percentile	CAT 2021	CAT 2022	CAT 2023	CAT 2024
99.5+ Percentile	108	92	86	95
99 Percentile	98	84	76	86
98 Percentile	85	75	68	78
95 Percentile	72	62	55	65
90 Percentile	60	49	44	52
85 Percentile	52	42	38	45
80 Percentile	46	36	33	40
75 Percentile	40	31	28	35
70 Percentile	36	27	24	30

Scores required for the same percentile band can vary significantly year to year based on overall difficulty and number of test takers. The 2023 paper was notably easier, requiring lower raw scores for the same percentile band. Always use these figures as approximate benchmarks, not guarantees.

Also Check: CAT Score vs Percentile - Detailed Year-Wise Analysis

How the CAT Score Is Calculated - Raw Score, Scaled Score and Normalisation

Understanding how your score is calculated helps you interpret your result correctly and set realistic expectations before the official result is declared. There are three distinct steps:

Step 1 - Raw Score Calculation

Every candidate's raw score is computed first, before any normalisation takes place:

• +3 marks for every correct answer
• -1 mark for every incorrect MCQ answer
• 0 marks for unattempted questions and TITA (non-MCQ) questions

The total raw score equals the sum of section-wise raw scores across VARC, DILR, and QA.

Step 2 - Why Normalisation Happens

CAT is held in 3 slots on the same day. Each slot has a different set of questions. Since one slot may be harder than another, a candidate who appeared in that slot could be disadvantaged if raw scores alone were used. Normalisation corrects for this difference systematically:

Parameter Used in Normalisation	What It Accounts For
Highest score in the slot	Sets the upper anchor for the normalisation formula
Lowest score in the slot	Sets the lower anchor for the normalisation formula
Mean score of the slot	Adjusts for the overall difficulty level of that paper
Median score of the slot	Balances the distribution mid-point across all three slots
Top 10 percentile performance	Normalises high-end score compression between slots
Bottom 10 percentile performance	Normalises low-end score distribution between slots

Step 3 - Scaled Score to Percentile

Once scaled scores are calculated, they are ranked across all test takers. Your percentile equals the percentage of candidates who scored less than or equal to your scaled score. This is why:

• A 1 to 2 mark difference can shift your percentile by 0.1 to 0.5 points at the top of the distribution
• Your percentile depends on the entire field's performance, not just your score in isolation
• Section-wise percentiles matter equally - most IIMs use sectional cut-offs in addition to overall percentile for shortlisting

Also Check: CAT Cut Off for IIMs - Section-Wise Percentile Requirements

What to Do After Result - Admission Roadmap

The CAT result is just the beginning. Here is the full post-result journey, phase by phase, from scorecard download to receiving your final IIM offer:

Phase 1 - Immediately After the Result (Day 1 to 7)

• Download and save your scorecard PDF - make 3 printouts and keep a secure soft copy on cloud and local storage
• Note your overall AND section-wise percentiles - both are used by every IIM and top B-school for shortlisting decisions
• Compare against IIM cut-offs available at iimcat.ac.in and on institute websites to get a realistic picture of which calls you can expect
• Begin applying to non-IIM B-schools whose application windows are still open - do not wait for IIM shortlists before applying elsewhere

Phase 2 - IIM Shortlist Stage (January to February)

IIMs release their PI shortlists in January to February after evaluating multiple factors: CAT overall and sectional percentile, Class 10 and Class 12 board performance, graduation marks, work experience, gender diversity, and academic background diversity.

IIM Tier	Typical Overall Cut-off (General)	Admission Process
IIM A, B, C (Top 3)	99 to 100 percentile	Individual PI and WAT - no IIM CAP participation
IIM L, I, K, Kozhikode (Tier 2)	95 to 99 percentile	Individual PI and WAT - no IIM CAP participation
New and Baby IIMs	90 to 95 percentile	Common Admission Process (IIM CAP)
Top Non-IIMs (XLRI, MDI, SPJIMR)	90 to 99 percentile	Own shortlisting criteria - GD, PI, and WAT rounds

Note: IIM Udaipur, IIM Trichy, IIM Ranchi, IIM Raipur, and IIM Kashipur opted out of IIM CAP 2026. Check individual IIM websites for confirmed participation each year as this changes annually.

Phase 3 - PI and WAT Preparation (February to April)

• Personal Interview (PI): Cover your profile - academics, work experience, goals, SOP, and current affairs. Be prepared to answer questions from your graduation discipline in depth
• Written Ability Test (WAT): Practise writing structured 200 to 300 word essays on business, social, and ethical topics. Focus on argument structure over vocabulary
• Academic Refresh: Be ready to answer specific questions from your undergraduate discipline - this is tested rigorously at most IIMs

Also Check: WAT Topics for CAT Admissions - Topic List and Strategy

Also Check: CAT Topper Interviews - Strategies from 99+ Percentilers

Phase 4 - Final Offer (April to May)

Final admission offers and merit lists are released by each institute individually in April to May. The IIM CAP final list typically releases alongside individual IIM offers. Accept your seat within the deadline and complete all joining formalities to confirm your admission.

Also Check: IIM Kozhikode MBA Admission - Eligibility and Process

Supergrads Student Results 

These are standout results from Supergrads students in CAT 2025, reflecting the outcome of structured preparation, expert mentorship, and disciplined mock practice across an entire preparation cycle:

Student Name	CAT 2025 Percentile	Supergrads ID
Lakshya Sharma	99.85 Percentile	SG: 5941331
Prateek Pradhan	99.82 Percentile	SG: 679669
Naitik Singhal	99.45 Percentile	SG: 6255463
Tanmay	98.90 Percentile	SG: 6322632
Aditya	98.77 Percentile	SG: 6791367
Rashmi Sharma	98.15 Percentile	SG: 6312578
Krishna Bansal	98.13 Percentile	SG: 5544080

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Conclusion

The steps to navigate your CAT 2026 result are clear: download your scorecard at iimcat.ac.in using your login credentials on result day, check both your overall and section-wise percentiles carefully, compare against IIM and B-school cut-offs with your profile data, and start your PI and WAT preparation without delay.

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