CAT 2025 Answer Key and Response Sheet Releasing Today on iimcat.ac.in

The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kozhikode is set to release the CAT 2025 Answer Key and Response Sheet today - 04 December, 2025 on the official website, iimcat.ac.in. Candidates who appeared for the Common Admission Test held on November 30, 2025, will soon be able to download the provisional answer key, question paper PDF, and their individual response sheets for all three slots.

CAT 2025 Answer Key & Response Sheet Releasing Today on iimcat.ac.in

This year, CAT 2025 witnessed a massive turnout, reaffirming its status as the most competitive MBA entrance exam in India. Out of 2.95 lakh registered applicants, an impressive 2.58 lakh candidates appeared for the exam across 339 test centres in 170 cities, marking an attendance rate of approximately 86%-one of the highest in recent years, according to media reports.

CAT 2025 Answer Key Release Today: What to Expect

IIM Kozhikode will publish the following documents today:

• CAT 2025 Provisional Answer Key
• CAT Response Sheet 2025
• Slot-wise Question Paper PDF (Slot 1, Slot 2, Slot 3)

Candidates must log in using their CAT user ID and password to download the documents.

The provisional answer key allows candidates to compare their responses, evaluate performance, and estimate their raw scores and expected percentile before the official results.

How to Download CAT 2025 Answer Key & Response Sheet

Once released, candidates can download the answer key by following these steps:

1. Visit the official website: iimcat.ac.in

2. Click on 'Login' under the Candidate Dashboard

3. Enter User ID and Password

4. Click on 'Candidate Response Tab'

Download:

• Answer Key PDF
• Response Sheet
• Question Paper

Candidates are advised to save a copy for future reference until the admission process is complete.

CAT 2025 Answer Key Objection Process

Along with the provisional answer key, IIM Kozhikode will also open the objection window. Candidates who find discrepancies in the answer key can raise objections by:

• Providing valid explanation/supporting documents
• Paying the objection fee (refundable only if the objection is accepted)

After reviewing all objections, IIM Kozhikode will release the final answer key, which will lead to minor adjustments in the scores, if errors are found.

CAT 2025 Exam Overview

CAT 2025 was conducted in three slots on November 30, 2025, with the following pattern:

• Sections: VARC, DILR, QA
• Duration: 120 minutes
• Mode: Computer-based test

Marking Scheme:

• +3 for each correct answer
• -1 for each wrong MCQ
• 0 for non-MCQ incorrect responses

Candidates across centres reported moderate to difficult levels, with QA being the trickiest for many aspirants.

When Will CAT 2025 Results Be Declared?

Based on previous trends, CAT results are usually announced within three to four weeks of the answer key release. Therefore, CAT 2025 results are expected to be out during the final week of December 2025 or early January 2026.

What's Next for Candidates?

Once results are announced, candidates can start applying to:

• IIMs (20 top IIMs participating in CAP & individual PI rounds)
• Non-IIM B-schools such as MDI, SPJIMR, IMT, IIFT, FMS, IIT B-schools & more

Candidates must track the admission deadlines for each institute separately.