The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) have released the provisional answer key for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025 today, December 4, 2025. Candidates who appeared for the exam on November 30 can now download the answer key and their individual response sheets from the official website, iimcat.ac.in. This release enables candidates to evaluate their performance and estimate their scores before the final results are announced.
How to Download the Answer Key and Response Sheet
To access the answer key and response sheet, candidates need to visit the official IIM CAT website and follow these steps:
- Go to iimcat.ac.in.
- Click on the 'CAT Candidate Login'.
- Enter your CAT ID and password.
- Click ‘Submit’.
- Select the "Answer Key / Download PDF" option for your slot.
- Use the "Candidate Response" tab to download your response sheet.
It is crucial for candidates to download the answer key and response sheet for their specific slot to ensure accurate comparison and evaluation. The website might experience slow loading times due to high traffic, so candidates are advised to keep refreshing the page if needed.
Raising Objections
IIMs will allow candidates to raise objections against the provisional answer key from December 8 to December 10. The objection window will be open from December 8, 2025, at 12:00 PM to December 10, 2025, at 11:55 PM. Candidates who wish to challenge any question or answer must log in to the official portal, provide remarks, and pay a fee of ₹1200 per objection. Only objections submitted through the official website will be considered. It is important to carefully verify all responses before raising any objections. Candidates should add a clear explanation and attach proof, if needed, while submitting their objections. Submitting objections with solid reasoning and strong evidence is advisable.
Important Dates to Remember
- CAT 2025 Exam Date: November 30, 2025.
- Provisional Answer Key Release Date: December 4, 2025.
- Objection Window: December 8, 2025 (12:00 PM) to December 10, 2025 (11:55 PM).
- Availability of Answer Key and Response Sheet: Until December 10, 2025 (11:55 PM).
Other Important Information
In addition to the CAT 2025 score, IIMs may also consider previous academic records, relevant work experience, gender, and academic diversity when shortlisting candidates. The evaluation parameters, cut-offs, and weights can vary across different IIMs. Shortlisted candidates must complete eligibility verification at the interview stage, including the submission of attested copies of mark sheets and degree certificates. Originals must also be presented if selected.
The release of the CAT 2025 answer key allows candidates to get an early understanding of their performance, which helps them prepare for the subsequent stages of the selection process, such as GD-PI rounds, WAT practice, and interview planning.
