- Self-study strategy pays off
Bhopal: The results of the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025, one of the country’s most prestigious and competitive management entrance examinations, have been declared. Akashdeep Goyal from Bhopal has delivered an outstanding performance by securing a 99.67 percentile, placing him among the top scorers nationwide.
The CAT 2025 examination was conducted by the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kozhikode and witnessed participation from nearly 2.58 lakh candidates. The test was held across 339 examination centers in 170 cities throughout India. CAT serves as the gateway to admission into MBA and PGDM programs at premier business schools, including all IIMs, and is widely regarded as one of the toughest competitive exams in the country.
= Mother is HoD at GMC
Akashdeep holds a B.Tech degree from IIIT Gwalior and prepared for the examination entirely through self-study at home, without enrolling in any coaching institute. His mother, Dr. Manjusha Goyal, is the Head of the Department of Pediatrics at Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal. She credited her son’s success to disciplined preparation and a strong focus on independent learning.
Although the official topper list is still being finalized, Akashdeep’s percentile is expected to earn him interview calls from top IIMs. Candidates have been advised to regularly check official IIM websites for updates on shortlists, interviews, and document verification.
