The CAT 2025 provisional answer key and response sheets are set to go live today, December 4, 2025, in the late afternoon on the official site iimcat.ac.in. Over 2.58 lakh students who took the exam on November 30 across three slots can soon check their answers and guess their scores. This step opens the door for spotting mistakes and fixing them before final results hit around December 19-20.​
Steps to Download CAT 2025 Answer Key
- Go to the official website: iimcat.ac.in.
- Click on the Candidate Login section.
- Enter your CAT ID and password.
- Access your personal response sheet.
- Download the slot-wise PDFs for: Verbal Ability, Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Ability
- Save all the files to your device.
- Match the answer key with your exam slot (morning, afternoon, or evening) for accurate score estimates.
- Compare your responses with the official answers to understand your expected CAT 2025 score.
CAT 2025 Objection Window: How to Challenge Wrong Answers
The objection window opens on December 8 at noon and closes on December 10. Log in, select the question number, explain your issue, and pay INR 1200 per objection (refundable if accepted). This ensures a fair review for all candidates.
What Happens After CAT Answer Key 2025 Release
Post-objections, experts review changes and drop the final key by mid-December. Your overall percentile then decides calls from 21 IIMs and 1,400+ other schools. Use free online calculators now to practice score math: right answers score +3, wrongs deduct -1, unattempted stay zero. Smart prep here boosts your admission shots big time.​
Important Dates to Remember for CAT 2025 Candidates
Beyond the answer key release and objection window (December 8-10), candidates should note the final CAT 2025 result declaration is expected by December 19-20, 2025. Keep these dates handy for planning application submissions, group discussions, and interview preparations. Staying updated on the timeline can reduce stress and help you meet all admission deadlines smoothly.
