CAT 2025 Answer Key Out Today: A Complete Guide to Response Sheets, Score Checking, and Objections

CAT 2025 candidates finally get clarity today. IIM Kozhikode is releasing the provisional answer key and individual response sheets on December 4, 2025, at iimcat.ac.in. With both documents now becoming available, students can check every question they attempted, compare their responses with the official key, and calculate their estimated score before results are declared.

Since CAT was conducted across three slots on November 30, 2025, every candidate will receive the exact response sheet for the slot they wrote. The login dashboard will show two PDFs:

1. Provisional Answer Key

2. Personal Response Sheet

Understanding these documents early is important, especially because the objection window opens only for a short period.

What the Answer Key and Response Sheet Mean for You

The provisional answer key contains IIM Kozhikode’s official answers for all questions. The response sheet shows what the candidate marked during the exam. By checking the two side by side, candidates can:

• Identify correct and incorrect responses

• Estimate raw scores

• Evaluate possible percentile ranges

• Plan next steps based on likely performance

This early comparison helps candidates prepare mentally for the selection process and look out for discrepancies they may want to challenge.

Also Read: CAT 2025 Answer Key, Response Sheet Out Today: Objection Window Dates at iimcat.ac.in

Important Dates to Track`

Make sure you keep these dates in mind:

• 4 December 2025 – Provisional answer key and response sheet release

• 8 December 2025 (12 PM) – Objection window opens

• 10 December 2025 (11:55 PM) – Objection window closes

• Final key and result – After all objections are evaluated

Since the objection window is short, candidates should download their PDFs today itself and start reviewing their responses.

How to Download Your CAT 2025 PDFs

Once the documents go live:

1. Visit iimcat.ac.in

2. Click on Candidate Login

3. Enter your CAT ID / Registration Number and password

4. Access and download:

• Provisional Answer Key PDF

• Response Sheet PDF for your slot

Make sure you download the correct slot-wise files to avoid confusion.

How to File Objections (If Needed)

If you find a question where the official answer seems incorrect, you can challenge it during the objection window. Here's how:

1. Log in to iimcat.ac.in

2. Go to the Objection Management section

3. Select the question(s) you want to challenge

4. Provide a clear explanation

5. Upload supporting documents (optional but helpful)

6. Pay the fee: ₹1,200 per objection

• This amount is refundable if the objection is upheld

Only objections filed within the December 8–10 window will be considered.

Why You Should Review Your Answers Early

Reviewing your response sheet now helps you:

• Predict your approximate score

• Understand where you lost or gained marks

• See whether any question requires an objection

Plan the next stage—B-school shortlisting and preparation