Aspiring for the CAT 2025? It’s not just about cracking the exam - it’s about knowing what you can study once you do. The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) offer a broad spectrum of programmes based on CAT scores, spanning traditional MBAs, niche specialisations and doctoral tracks. 

Choices include the flagship PGP/MBA, specialised MBAs in Business Analytics, Digital Business Management, Public Policy, Supply Chain and more. On the doctoral side, IIMs offer PhDs or Fellow Programmes in Management, Executive PhDs and practice-track doctoral programmes. 

Each IIM sets its own admission criteria, weightages and additional rounds beyond CAT. With the exam scheduled for November 30, 2025, this is the time to map your interests - analytics, strategy, public policy or entrepreneurship - and match them to the right programme. Understanding the course options early helps tailor your preparation, pick electives or specialization interests and align your long-term career path effectively.