When will the CAT Answer Key 2025 be released?

The CAT Answer Key 2025 will be released today, 4 December 2025, along with the candidate response sheet.

How can I download the CAT Answer Key 2025?

You can download the CAT answer key by logging into the official website iimcat.ac.in using your CAT ID and password.

What is included in the CAT official answer key PDF?

The CAT answer key PDF includes question IDs, correct options, your responses, status of each question, exam date, time, and test centre details.

Can I raise objections to the CAT 2025 answer key?

Yes, IIMK will open an official objection window from 8 December to 10 December 2025, where candidates can challenge wrong answers.

How do I calculate my raw score using the CAT answer key?

Match your responses with the official answers and apply the CAT marking scheme. You can also use a CAT Score Calculator for accuracy.

Are slot-wise CAT Answer Keys available?

Yes, CAT publishes slot-wise answer keys for Slot 1, Slot 2, and Slot 3 along with individual response sheets.

Why is the CAT answer key important?

The CAT answer key helps you verify responses, calculate expected score, predict percentile, and plan your MBA admission strategy.

What should I do after checking the CAT Answer Key 2025?

Start preparing for GD, PI, and WAT, analyze your score, check expected cutoffs, and shortlist B-schools accordingly.

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CAT Answer Key 2025 OUT

The CAT Answer Key 2025 is officially out today, 4th December, and the update is now visible everywhere. A short while ago, the CAT official website displayed a notice confirming that the login access for viewing the answer key and response sheet will be open from 04 December 2025 (5:00 PM) to 10 December 2025 (11:55 PM). With this notice now active across the official portal, it is clear that the CAT 2025 Response Sheet and Provisional Answer Key are out today, and access is being rolled out for all candidates.

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CAT Answer Key 2025 Release Date

CAT 2025 was conducted on November 30, 2025, and the CAT response sheet will be released today, December 4th, 2025. Stay tuned for the complete details on the CAT answer key.

Event	Date
CAT 2025 Exam Date	November 30, 2025
CAT 2025 Answer Key Release Date	4th December 2025
CAT 2025 Result Declaration	22 December 2025 (Tentative)

Check CAT 2025 Slot-wise answer key on the below-given links:

CAT Slot-wsie Answer Key
CAT 2025 Slot 1 Answer Key	CAT 2025 Slot 2 Answer Key	CAT 2025 Slot 3 Answer Key

CAT Answer Key 2025 Download Link

Soon after the CAT exam, officials are set to release the answer key on the official website. The CAT Answer Key 2025 is officially out today, and candidates will be able to download it directly from the link given below. If you appeared for the CAT exam this year, you can now check the official answers, compare them with your responses, and estimate your raw score. Click on the CAT answer key download link below to access your answer key as soon as it becomes available today.

CAT 2025 Answer Key Download Link

How To Download the CAT Answer Key 2025?

Candidates who are going to appear in the CAT 2025, must be curious to know the process to download the answer key. Below is the step-by-step process to download the CAT answer key 2024:

Step 1: Visit the official website, i.e., https://iimcat.ac.in, and log in with your credentials.

Step 2: Download the response sheet.

Step 3: Visit the CAT score Calculator and paste the link to get the scaled score and percentile

Objection Window and Final CAT 2025 Answer Key

Some coaching centers and educational platforms have also published their own answer keys after the official CAT answer key was made public. IIMK has now officially released the objection window details as well. Candidates can use this window to challenge any discrepancies they find in the official answer key. The confirmed dates are provided below for your reference.

Event	Date	Time
Objection Management Window Opens	8 December, 2025	12:00 PM
Objection Management Window Closes	10 December, 2025	11:55 PM

Also Read, CAT 2025 Final Answer Key

Details Mentioned on the CAT Answer Key

Below are the details that candidates will be able to see on the CAT answer key:

Name of the candidate.
CAT registration number
CAT 2025 exam centre
Question ID
Question Type
Status (attempted/not attempted)
Candidate’s response
Right option/answer
Test date
Test time
Question

What To Do After the CAT Answer Key Is Released?

As soon as the official CAT answer key 2025 is released, candidates can do the following:

Download & Verify: Immediately download the Answer Key and your Candidate Response Sheet from the official CAT website.
Calculate Raw Score: Systematically compare your responses against the key. Use the CAT score calculator to calculate your estimated raw score.
Check for Errors: Look over questions that were marked incorrect, especially those you are sure you had the right answer.
Raise Objections: If you find a legitimate error in the official Provisional Answer Key, formally raise an objection through the online window within the specified timeframe.
Estimate Percentile: The CAT score calculator will give you the estimated percentile.
Shortlist B-Schools: Compare your estimated percentile with the previous year's CAT cut-offs for IIMs and other top colleges to finalize your target list of B-Schools.
Begin GD/PI/WAT Prep: Do not wait for the final results! Immediately start preparing for the Group Discussion (GD), Personal Interview (PI), and Written Ability Test (WAT) rounds. Focus on current affairs, profile building, and mock interviews.

CAT Answer Key 2025: Conclusion

The CAT Answer Key 2025 is very important for candidates, as it helps you check your answers and calculate your estimated score before the final results. Since the answer key Is out on 4 December 2025, make sure to download your response sheet on time and compare your responses carefully.

After checking your answers, raise objections if you find any mistakes in the provisional key. Once you get your approximate percentile, start shortlisting B-schools based on previous cutoffs and begin preparing for GD, PI, and WAT rounds. Taking these steps early will help you stay ahead and improve your chances of getting into a top MBA college.

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