{"id":99885,"date":"2021-07-02T19:41:34","date_gmt":"2021-07-02T14:11:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/?p=99885"},"modified":"2025-07-07T17:33:02","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T12:03:02","slug":"cat-selection-process","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/cat-selection-process\/","title":{"rendered":"CAT Selection Process 2025: WAT, GD, &#038; Interview"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>CAT Selection Process 2025:<\/strong> Following the announcement of the results, IIMs will begin the CAT 2025 selection process. Those who pass the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/cat-exam\/\"><strong>CAT 2025 Exam<\/strong><\/a> will be required to participate in the CAT Selection Procedure 2025 in order to get admission to one of India&#8217;s IIMs. The CAT 2025 exam performance is an essential factor to consider in the CAT Admission Process 2025. Read on to get complete details<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_47_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-69d4ef71cb4be\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69d4ef71cb4be\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-visibility-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/cat-selection-process\/#cat-selection-process-2025-important-dates\" title=\"CAT Selection Process 2025: Important Dates\">CAT Selection Process 2025: Important Dates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/cat-selection-process\/#cat-iim-common-admission-process-2025\" title=\"CAT IIM Common Admission Process 2025\">CAT IIM Common Admission Process 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/cat-selection-process\/#cat-selection-process-2025\" title=\"CAT Selection Process 2025\">CAT Selection Process 2025<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/cat-selection-process\/#1-cat-selection-process-2025-written-ability-test\" title=\"1. CAT Selection Process 2025: Written Ability Test\">1. CAT Selection Process 2025: Written Ability Test<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/cat-selection-process\/#2-cat-selection-process-2025-group-discussion-round\" title=\"2. CAT Selection Process 2025: Group Discussion Round\">2. CAT Selection Process 2025: Group Discussion Round<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/cat-selection-process\/#3-cat-selection-process-2025-personal-interview\" title=\"3. CAT Selection Process 2025: Personal Interview\">3. CAT Selection Process 2025: Personal Interview<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/cat-selection-process\/#cat-exam-pattern-2025\" title=\"CAT Exam Pattern 2025\">CAT Exam Pattern 2025<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/cat-selection-process\/#faqs-related-to-cat-selection-process-2025\" title=\"FAQs related to CAT Selection Process 2025\">FAQs related to CAT Selection Process 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/cat-selection-process\/#which-aspect-is-most-important-in-getting-into-one-of-the-iims\" title=\"Which aspect is most important in getting into one of the IIMs?\">Which aspect is most important in getting into one of the IIMs?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/cat-selection-process\/#what-criteria-do-iims-use-to-choose-applicants-for-cat-watgd\" title=\"What criteria do IIMs use to choose applicants for CAT WAT\/GD?\">What criteria do IIMs use to choose applicants for CAT WAT\/GD?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/cat-selection-process\/#what-is-the-total-number-of-mba-seats-available-at-iims\" title=\"What is the total number of MBA seats available at IIMs?\">What is the total number of MBA seats available at IIMs?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/cat-selection-process\/#what-papers-are-need-for-cat-counselling\" title=\"What papers are need for CAT counselling?\">What papers are need for CAT counselling?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/cat-selection-process\/#what-are-the-cat-gd-previously-asked-topics\" title=\"What are the CAT GD Previously Asked Topics?\">What are the CAT GD Previously Asked Topics?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/cat-selection-process\/#on-what-basis-cat-selection-process-is-done\" title=\"On what basis CAT Selection Process is done?\">On what basis CAT Selection Process is done?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"cat-selection-process-2025-important-dates\"><\/span><strong>CAT Selection Process 2025: Important Dates<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A shortlist of applicants who will advance to the next round of the CAT admission process will be released by various IIMs. This shortlist is published on the relevant IIM&#8217;s official website. In the table below, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/cat-exam-dates\/\"><strong>CAT Dates<\/strong><\/a> of the shortlisting as determined by the IIMs will be updated.<\/p>\n<figure>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>IIMs<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>IIM shortlist status Dates<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>IIM Ahmedabad<\/td>\n<td>January 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>IIM Kozhikode<\/td>\n<td>January 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>IIM Visakhapatnam<\/td>\n<td>January 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>IIM Calcutta<\/td>\n<td>January 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>IIM Bangalore<\/td>\n<td>January 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>IIM Amritsar<\/td>\n<td>March 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>IIM Bodhgaya<\/td>\n<td>March 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>IIM Nagpur<\/td>\n<td>March 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"cat-iim-common-admission-process-2025\"><\/span><strong>CAT IIM Common Admission Process 2025<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>IIM CAP&#8217;s components<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The CAT admissions process for new IIMs is identical to that of existing IIMs. These new nine IIMs have the same qualifying CAT cut off and weighting of different selection factors<\/p>\n<ol type=\"1\">\n<li>Candidates are shortlisted based on their CAT scores.<\/li>\n<li>A written ability test, a group discussion, and a personal interview are all part of the process.<\/li>\n<li>Candidates will be offered final admission based on their combined CAT scores.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"cat-selection-process-2025\"><\/span><strong>CAT Selection Process 2025<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The CAT Counseling or Selection Process is divided into three stages:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Stage 1:<\/strong> Candidate Shortlisting &#8211; Candidates will be shortlisted for stage 2 based on the institute&#8217;s CAT qualifying cut off.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Stage 2:<\/strong> WAT, GD, PI &#8211; Candidates will be required to participate in WAT, GD, or PI rounds in the second stage.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Stage 3:<\/strong> Composite Score Calculation \u2014 The final composite is generated based on different factors, and admission offers are issued to candidates depending on that.<\/p>\n<p>All of the phases have been discussed in depth in the headings below for applicants&#8217; better comprehension.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-cat-selection-process-2025-written-ability-test\"><\/span><strong>1. CAT Selection Process 2025: Written Ability Test<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Most IIMs prefer the Written Ability Test, or WAT. WAT is conducted in over 11 of the 20 IIMs, with some IIMs, such as IIM Lucknow and IIM Kozhikode, conducting both WAT and GD. The following are the key highlights of WAT:<\/p>\n<p>The WAT is a test that evaluates a candidate&#8217;s critical thinking and communication abilities. The following factors are used to score the test:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In the Written Ability Test, Clarity of Thought<\/li>\n<li>Expression Simplicity<\/li>\n<li>Perspective&#8217;s Comprehensiveness<\/li>\n<li>Reasoning Robustness<\/li>\n<li>Depending on the IIM, the WAT can account for anywhere from 10% to 30% of the final score.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-cat-selection-process-2025-group-discussion-round\"><\/span><strong>2. CAT Selection Process 2025: Group Discussion Round<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\u00a0This part of the process assesses a candidate&#8217;s interpersonal skills and capacity to operate in a group setting. However, some IIMs do not use GD\/PI as part of their selection process.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Candidates who have been shortlisted are divided into groups of 8-10 and given a topic.<\/li>\n<li>Students are invited to express their views\/opinions on the issue.<\/li>\n<li>The applicants&#8217; capacity to convey their thoughts or ideas to a wider group is also evaluated during this stage of the selection process.<\/li>\n<li>The time allotted for GD differs each IIM.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-cat-selection-process-2025-personal-interview\"><\/span><strong>3. CAT Selection Process 2025: Personal Interview<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>It is held at almost all IIMs and is an incredibly important round in the selection process.<\/li>\n<li>A PI selection panel generally consists of 2-4 experts.<\/li>\n<li>This is an important aspect of the selection process, and being confident and presenting oneself effectively are the keys to success.<\/li>\n<li>Personal life, academic record, extracurricular activities, job experience, viewpoint on contemporary concerns, and other topics are covered in an IIM interview.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"cat-exam-pattern-2025\"><\/span><strong>CAT Exam Pattern 2025<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Along with the CAT 2025 announcement, the CAT Exam Pattern and test structure will be released in July 2025. Candidates who want to register for the CAT Exam this year should familiarise themselves with the most recent CAT exam format. It will assist students in comprehending the format of the question paper as well as the marking method. The IIMs have established the CAT 2025 Exam format.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/cat-exam-pattern\/\"><strong>CAT Exam Pattern<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We have covered everything related to CAT Selection Process 2025. If you have any doubts related to the <a href=\"https:\/\/iimcat.ac.in\/per\/g01\/pub\/756\/ASM\/WebPortal\/1\/index.html?756@@1@@1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>CAT<\/strong><\/a> Exam, feel free to ask any queries in the comment section below.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"faqs-related-to-cat-selection-process-2025\"><\/span><strong>FAQs related to CAT Selection Process 2025<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1624963014807\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"which-aspect-is-most-important-in-getting-into-one-of-the-iims\"><\/span><strong>Which aspect is most important in getting into one of the IIMs?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The candidate&#8217;s success in the CAT exam plays a significant part in gaining admission to any of the IIMs. Candidates must pass WAT, GD, and PI after passing the CAT Cutoff<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1624963075408\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-criteria-do-iims-use-to-choose-applicants-for-cat-watgd\"><\/span><strong>What criteria do IIMs use to choose applicants for CAT WAT\/GD?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>IIMs choose applicants for WAT and GD interviews based on their performance in the CAT test.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1624963105694\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-the-total-number-of-mba-seats-available-at-iims\"><\/span><strong>What is the total number of MBA seats available at IIMs?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The total number of seats available at IIMs is around 3300. This year, the IIMs may increase the number of seats available in their management program.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1624963142433\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-papers-are-need-for-cat-counselling\"><\/span><strong>What papers are need for CAT counselling?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The following are the papers necessary for CAT counselling:<br \/>Class 10th Marksheet Class 12th Marksheet Passport Sized Photograph Admit Card Caste Certificate CAT Scorecard. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1624963165357\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-are-the-cat-gd-previously-asked-topics\"><\/span><strong>What are the CAT GD Previously Asked Topics?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Women Empowerment &amp; Gender Justice: Addressing the Equality Challenges, End of Globalization\/ De-Globalization\/ Nationalization, Climate Change\/Pollution, Banking Scams, Traveling: Helps in Generating Ideas and Experiential Learning etc are the CAT GD previously asked topics.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1624963195494\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"on-what-basis-cat-selection-process-is-done\"><\/span><strong>On what basis CAT Selection Process is done?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>All participating IIMs will get a list of selected applicants depending on the CAT cut off from the CAP conducting IIM. WAT and PI rounds are being performed based on the selection of candidates.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CAT Selection Process 2025: Following the announcement of the results, IIMs will begin the CAT 2025 selection process. 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