CAT 2025 Answer Key & Response Sheet Release Date - Download Slot-Wise Answer Key & Response Sheet

CAT Response Sheet & Answer Key 2025

The most awaited moment for every test taker after the exam is done is getting the CAT answer key and CAT response sheet to see how they have actually performed in the exam. The CAT 2025 response key release date is expected to be 5th December 2025. Ideally, the CAT response sheet is released first in order for candidates to identify which answers they have marked in the CAT paper, following which the CAT 2025 answer key will be released around the third or fourth week of December 2025. A candidate can look at the actual answers and verify them with the ones they filled in during the examination and can calculate a raw score based on the same.

After the release of the CAT exam answer key, candidates can raise queries once the CAT objection window is opened if they feel that there is any discrepancy in their response sheet or if they believe that the answer is not correctly marked.

Significance of CAT Answer Key 2025

IIM Kozhikode will release the slot-wise CAT response sheet and the final and official CAT answer key 2025, providing the section-wise questions and the correct responses along with the answers marked by the candidate, which will help you have the following answers:

• Estimated CAT Score: The CAT answer key and candidate response sheet are important components of calculating the raw CAT score, as they provide the correct answers along with the attempted answers by the candidate.
• Expected B-School Calls: Based on the raw CAT scores, candidates can predict their percentiles using IIM call predictors provided by various institutions, which give almost 80% of the idea of which B-school you can expect calls from based on your overall profile.

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CAT 2025 Answer Key And Response Key Release Date

The CAT response sheet is expected to be available for download on the IIMCAT website by 5th December 2025. Given below is the tentative schedule showcasing the release date of the CAT answer key and response sheet 2025 for your reference:

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How To Download CAT Response Sheet & Answer Key?

Candidates for CAT 2025 will be able to check the official CAT response sheet by using their credentials. To download the CAT Answer Key 2025, candidates should follow these simple steps:

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What Documents Will IIM Kozhikode Release? 

As part of the CAT 2025 examination process, IIM Kozhikode will release several important documents to help candidates verify their performance and address any discrepancies. The following documents will be released by the conducting body are as follows:

• Official Answer Key for Slot 1 
• Official Answer Key for Slot 2 
• Official Answer Key for Slot 3 
• Response Sheet for all candidates 
• Objection Filing process

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Details Mentioned On CAT Response Sheet 2025

The CAT 2025 response sheet will show each question along with its status, your answer, and any questions you didn't attempt. While the CAT answer key 2025 will include the following information:

• Name of the candidate
• CAT Exam Date and Time
• Candidate Registration Number
• CAT Exam Centre
• CAT Questions
• Question Type
• CAT Question ID
• Correct Answer (Attempted/ Not Attempted)

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How To Calculate Score Based On CAT 2025 Response Sheet?

You need to understand the CAT marking scheme to calculate your CAT score using the official CAT answer key. Once you figure out how to calculate your scores, you can easily determine your CAT percentile predictions using our IIM call predictor.

CAT Marking Scheme 2025

Use the CAT marking scheme given below to calculate your raw score based on your correct and incorrect answers in the CAT 2025 response sheet:

Note: There will be no deduction of marks for any unattempted answers by the candidates.

How To Calculate CAT score?

Let's take a real exam scenario to explain how to calculate your CAT score using the CAT answer key and your CAT response sheet.

For example: A candidate has 50 answers correct in CAT 2025 and has made errors in another 10 answers.

• Now, the candidate will determine the marks awarded for all the correct answers, which will be 50 * 3 = 150 marks. Since he has marked 10 questions incorrectly, there will be a deduction of 10 * 1 = 10 marks.
• Subtract the total marks deducted from the total marks scored to get the CAT raw score, which is 150 - 10 = 140.
• So, the candidate's raw score will be 140/198. However, this is not used for result preparation. The raw CAT scores will be normalised to ensure candidates from all three exam slots are assessed on the same level.
• The normalised CAT score is then used for percentile calculation, in which the CAT 2025 result is declared.

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CAT Score VS Percentile 2025 (Expected)

Aspirants should understand that MBA admissions through the CAT exam rely on percentiles rather than raw scores. This means that not only do they need to perform well, but they must also outperform other test takers.

The CAT percentile is determined based on the score a candidate achieves. It is expected that out of the 68 questions in CAT 2025, attempting around 30-35 questions with 85-90% accuracy can get you a 99+ %ile.

The table below reflects the estimated expected CAT 2025 score vs percentile for your reference:

*The data has been collected by our own CAT students and is subject to change based on the number of responses collected on our CAT Score Calculator.

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How To Raise Objections Against The CAT Response Sheet 2025?

Candidates will need to fill out the objection form using their CAT login ID and password. An objection fee of INR 1,200 per question must be paid online. Here are the steps to complete the objection form:

Raising Objection To CAT Answer Key: Points To Remember

• Candidates should only raise an objection if they are completely sure there is an error.
• The objection fee will be refunded only if the objection is accepted.
• The objection form cannot be submitted without paying the fee.
• The fee will be refunded within 5 working days if the objection is accepted.
• Once submitted, objections cannot be changed.
• There is no limit on the number of objections you can raise against the official CAT answer keys.
• The CAT 2025 results will be announced only after the objection process is completed and all objections have been reviewed.
• No objections will be accepted after the final CAT answer key and results are released.
• There will be no re-checking of the CAT question paper or candidate responses under any circumstances.

What to Do In Case Of Discrepancies In The CAT Answer Key 2025?

Once you check your CAT 2025 answer key thoroughly and find any discrepancies in your answers, the candidates can contact the CAT helpdesk by either calling or emailing them. The contact details are mentioned below.

• CAT Helpdesk Toll-free Number: 18002090830
• CAT Helpdesk Email: cathelpdesk@iimcat.ac.

CAT Answer Key 2025: Objection Charges

If you're planning to take the CAT 2025 exam and want to challenge a question, it's important to be aware of the transaction fee. Here's a simple breakdown of the fees you might encounter:

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CAT Result 2025

CAT results for this year are expected to be released in the third week of December 2025. Candidates will be able to view their results on the official CAT website. To download their CAT scorecard, they will need to enter their login details. The CAT percentile score will be the basis for MBA admissions.

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