CAT 2025 response sheet and provisional answer key will be released on December 4, 2025. IIM Kozhikode confirmed the date through its latest notification. The documents will be published on the official portal, enabling candidates to check their recorded responses.
The institute will release both the CAT 2025 provisional answer key and candidate responses together. These documents will help candidates estimate their likely scores before the official result announcement.
CAT 2025 Provisional Answer Key Release Details
The answer key will be uploaded in online mode at the official website. Candidates must log in using their CAT ID and password to view their responses. IIM Kozhikode conducted the exam this year, and early student feedback indicates that the CAT 2025 question paper was reported to be easier than previous years.
The notification also confirms the objection schedule. Candidates may challenge any doubtful answer by submitting proof within the allotted period. The details of the objection timeline are provided below.
CAT 2025 Objection Window Schedule:
- Objection window opens:December 8, 2025
- Last date to raise objections:December 10, 2025
Candidates must follow the official procedure while raising challenges, and each objection must include valid supporting evidence.
Steps to Download CAT 2025 Response Sheet and Answer Key
Candidates will need to log in through the official portal to access their documents. The following steps outline the complete process. This sequence ensures that candidates can easily download both the provisional answer key and the response sheet.
How to Download CAT 2025 Response Sheet:
- Visit iimcat.ac.in.
- Click on Candidate Login / Response Sheet / Objection Window.
- Enter the CAT ID and password.
- Open the response sheet section.
- Download and save the file.
Information Available on the CAT 2025 Answer Key
The provisional answer key will display important candidate-specific and exam-specific details. These details help candidates verify their performance accurately.
The table below explains each detail included in the CAT 2025 answer key. It provides a clear reference to understand what the document contains before candidates proceed with objections or score estimation.
Details Mentioned on CAT 2025 Answer Key:
- Candidate’s name
- Roll number
- CAT 2025 exam slot
- Exam timing
- Exam centre
- Question-wise answer status (correct, incorrect, or unanswered)
- Question-wise correct answers
What Happens After the Objection Window?
Once the objection window closes on December 10, 2025, IIM Kozhikode will evaluate all submitted challenges. If any discrepancies are found valid, corrections will be incorporated into the final CAT 2025 answer key.
The final answer key will be used to prepare the CAT 2025 result, ensuring transparency and fairness for all candidates.
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