CAT 2025 Normalisation Process Out, Know How Scores Are Calculated

IIMs explains the entire CAT Normalisation formula step-by-step, covering session means, standard deviations, top-percentile benchmarks, and score rounding rules, check complete details below.

 CAT Exam Update: The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) have recently released the Scoring and Equating Process for the CAT 2025 session.

IIM CAT 2025 exam is scheduled to be held on 30th November 2025. Candidates before taking the exam should go through the complete methodology for the scoring and equating process for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025.

The examination will be held in three sections: Section I: Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, Section II: Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning Section III: Quantitative Ability.

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How to Check Scoring & Equating Process CAT 2025

You can follow the steps given below to check the details regarding the CAT 2026 scoring and equating process:

  • Go to the IIM CAT 2026 official wesbite
  • You will now be directed to the website’s homepage.
  • Scroll down to the “Know Here About CAT 2025” section.
  • Look for “Scoring and Equating Process CAT 2025” option.
  • Click on it, and a PDF will appear on the screen.
  • Review the details and save them for future use.

Scoring and Equating Process CAT 2025: PDF Link 

IIM has released the CAT Scaled Score Calculation and Percentile Score Calculation so that candidates know how their raw marks will be scaled for each section. As CAT is conducted in different slots to maintain fairness, normalisation is important.

Through its scoring and equating methodology, IIM ensures no candidate is disadvantaged by slot difficulty. Candidates should review the CAT normalization formula carefully it explains session means, standard deviations, top-percentile benchmarks, and the rules for rounding scaled scores.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Answer: CAT scaled scores are calculated by adjusting raw marks using session-wise mean, standard deviation, and top 0.1 percent scores for all three slots.

Answer: Normalisation ensures fairness by balancing score differences caused by varying difficulty levels across the morning, afternoon, and evening sessions.

Answer: No. If the formula gives a value above 100, it is rounded down to 100.

Answer: Percentiles are based on the candidate’s rank in each section and overall, compared against the total number of candidates who appeared.

Answer: They are all given the same rank, and percentile calculations follow the standard ranking rule described in the notice.

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