Understand what happens after CAT 2025: GDPI, WAT, and
MBA admission steps explained simply.
After CAT 2025, thousands of aspirants ask the same question: “What happens after CAT? What is the MBA selection process?”.
Short Answer: Candidates go through B-school shortlisting based on CAT score, academics, work experience, and diversity. Shortlisted aspirants appear for WAT (Written Ability Test), GD (Group Discussion), and PI (Personal Interview), which together decide final MBA admissions.
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CAT result ≠ final selection
Shortlisting depends on score + profile
WAT tests clarity of thought
GD tests communication & teamwork
PI carries the highest weightage
Work-ex helps but isn’t mandatory
Current affairs are crucial
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Once CAT 2025 is conducted, the following events take place:
IIM releases the answer key + response sheet within 5–7 days.
You can raise objections if any question seems incorrect.
CAT results are usually declared in the first week of January.
Colleges use CAT score + profile to shortlist candidates for the next stages:
Top B-Schools evaluate you on multiple parameters:
Major weightage (40–60%).
Freshers also get calls but work experience gets extra points.
Non-engineers and female candidates get diversity points.
Let’s break down each stage.
WAT is conducted by most IIMs except those who conduct GD instead.
WAT Duration: 15–30 minutes
Word Limit: 200–350 words
Types of WAT Topics:
Examples:
How to Write a Good WAT Essay:
A clear and logical essay creates a strong impression before the interview.
Some top institutes like IMT, TAPMI, IMI, KJ Somaiya, MDI, etc., conduct GD.
GD Duration: 10–20 minutes
Types of GD Topics:
How to Perform Well in GD:
Leadership is judged by your clarity + teamwork.
The Personal Interview carries the highest weightage in final selection.
PI Duration: 15–25 minutes
Panel: 2–3 professors or alumni
✔ Psychometric Test
Used by XLRI, TAPMI, and some IIMs to judge personality.
✔ Extempore
You speak on a topic instantly.
✔ Group or Case Interview
Business case analysis.
✔ SOP or Application Form
Many colleges ask for a Statement of Purpose.
Keep both digital and physical copies ready.
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Your intro must cover:
Such as:
“What after CAT 2025?” is a common question, and the answer is simple:
Your real MBA admission journey begins after CAT.
WAT, GD, and PI decide your final selection in top B-schools.
Even a student with 95 percentile can convert top institutes with excellent GDPI performance. Similarly, even a 99-percentile candidate may get rejected if they perform poorly.
Start preparing early, practice regularly, stay updated with current affairs, and maintain a confident personality.
With consistent effort, you can convert your dream MBA college.
Start preparing for GD, WAT, and PI rounds.
Early January 2026.
Most IIMs conduct WAT, while some colleges conduct GD.
Yes. PI has the highest weightage in final selection.
Read newspapers, watch business news, and revise monthly PDFs.
No. Freshers get academic diversity benefits.
A personality test used by some B-schools.
Academics, work experience, HR questions, current affairs.
Explain goals clearly and connect them with MBA learning.
Most IIMs conduct WAT + PI instead of GD.
A structured and clear essay gets a good score.
Yes, especially for PI.
Yes, but clarity is more important than fluency.
Practice regularly with peers.
No, but it adds value.
Marksheets, CAT scorecard, resume, ID proof, certificates.
Practice mocks and stay honest.
Yes, from non-IIM top colleges.
Right after your CAT exam.
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