Updated on 12th February 2025 | 3:46 pm | #CATAnswerKey2025
CAT Response Sheet & Answer Key 2025: After the conclusion of the CAT exam, just within 2-3 days, the conducting body releases the CAT response sheet on the IIMCAT website, after which the CAT answer key will be out in the third or fourth week of December 2025. This official CAT answer key 2025 will include the recorded responses of all the CAT test takers for the year 2025 for each and every question, as well as the correct answers determined by experts. IIM Kozhikode will release the official CAT answer key once the paper is evaluated and the responses for each candidate are recorded.
Candidates can log in to access their CAT response sheet and CAT exam answer key, which will help them estimate their likely CAT score and give them an idea of their expected CAT percentile. After that, the conducting authority for CAT will allow test takers to raise objections against the official CAT answer key if they believe there are errors or discrepancies in their answers. If necessary, the answer key will be revised after reviewing all objections. Their final CAT 2025 result will be based on this revised CAT 2025 answer key.
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. 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.
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:
The CAT response sheet is usually available for download on the IIMCAT website 2-3 days after the exam. Given below is the tentative schedule showcasing the release date of the CAT answer key and response sheet 2025 for your reference:
CAT 2025 Exam Schedule |
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CAT Important Event |
Timeline (Tentative) |
CAT Exam Date |
November 30, 2025 (Tentative) |
CAT Response Sheet Release |
Second week of December 2025 |
CAT Answer Key Release |
Third/Fourth week of December 2025 |
CAT Objection Window Opening |
Third/Fourth week of December 2025 |
CAT Results Declaration |
Last week of December 2025 |
*Generally, CAT takes place on the fourth Sunday in November. Going by that logic, the CAT 2025 exam date should be November 23, 2025. However, since CAT 2020 took place on the fifth Sunday, it can be concluded that CAT 2025 will take place on November 30, 2025.
Candidates for CAT 2025 will be able to check the official CAT response sheet by using their credentials. To download the CAT answer key & response sheet 2025, candidates should follow these simple steps:
Steps For Downloading CAT Answer Key |
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Visit the official CAT 2025/IIM CAT website at iimcat.ac.in |
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Click on the “Candidate Login” tab |
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Type in your CAT login ID and password |
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Once your dashboard appears, the CAT 2025 answer key will appear on the screen |
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Download the PDF of the CAT answer key or CAT response sheet |
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:
The CAT 2025 answer key and response sheet will show each question along with its status—your answer, the correct answer, and any questions you didn't attempt. The CAT answer key 2025 will include the following information:
Information mentioned on your CAT 2025 response sheet |
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Name of the candidate |
CAT Exam Date |
CAT registration number |
CAT Exam Time |
CAT 2025 exam center |
CAT Questions |
Question Type |
CAT Question ID |
Answer Status (attempted/not attempted) |
Correct Response |
Candidate's Response |
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.
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:
CAT 2025 Marks Distribution |
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CAT Marking Scheme |
MCQ |
Non-MCQ |
Correct Response |
+3 |
-1 |
Incorrect Response |
+3 |
0 |
Unattempted Answers |
0 |
0 |
Note: There will be no deduction of marks for any unattempted answers by the candidates.
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.
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 CAT 2024 score vs percentile for your reference:
CAT Percentile |
CAT 2024 - SLOT 3 |
CAT 2024 - SLOT 2 |
CAT 2024 - SLOT 1 |
99 |
90-92 |
87-89 |
90-92 |
95 |
68-70 |
65-67 |
68-70 |
90 |
56-58 |
53-55 |
56-58 |
85 |
47-49 |
44-46 |
47-49 |
80 |
41-43 |
38-40 |
41-43 |
*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.
CAT Exam Sections |
CAT 2024 - SLOT 3 |
CAT 2024 - SLOT 2 |
CAT 2024 - SLOT 1 |
VARC |
23-24 |
24-25 |
22-23 |
DILR |
15-16 |
15-16 |
17-18 |
QA |
12-13 |
11-12 |
13-14 |
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:
Steps For Raising An Objection Against CAT Response Sheet |
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Steps |
CAT Objection Window Process |
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Visit the official CAT 2025/IIM CAT website at iimcat.ac.in |
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Click on the “Candidate Login” tab |
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Type in your CAT login ID and password |
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Click on the “Objection Form” tab |
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Click on the ‘+’ sign to add an objection |
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Select the question number, section, and type of objection. Then, choose one of the following three options:
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Enter the relevant details along with the supporting documents and proofs. |
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Pay the objection fee, i.e. INR 1,200 per objection, through credit/debit card or net banking. |
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.
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:
Charges For Raising Objection To CAT Answer Key |
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Mode of Transaction |
Transaction Fee |
Debit Card (Visa/ Master/ Rupay) |
0.75% of the transacted amount for values up to Rs 2000 & 1% for value that is more than 2000. |
Credit Card |
1.20% for the value of the objection fee transaction |
ATM-cum-Debit Card |
0.75% of the value for the transaction amount of value up to Rs 2000 & 1% for value more than Rs 2000. |
Credit Card (Amex/ Diners Club) |
2.85% of the value of the transaction |
Cash Card or Wallet |
1.75% of the value of the transaction |
Net Banking |
Rs 18 per transaction for HDFC, ICICI, AXIS & SBI and Rs 15 for the rest of the bank |
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.