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CAT Answer Key 2025 Live: CAT 2025 provisional answer key released at iimcat.ac.in; steps to verify online
IIM CAT Answer Key 2025 Live Updates: The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) will release the CAT 2025 provisional answer key today, December 4, 2025, on the official website iimcat.ac.in. Candidates who appeared for the exam on November 30 will be able to log in using their CAT ID and password to download the slot-wise answer key PDFs and their individual response sheets once the link becomes active. The release will allow aspirants to estimate their scores and review their performance ahead of the final results.
To check the answer key once it is issued, candidates must visit the official portal, access the CAT Candidate Login, enter their credentials, and download the relevant PDF for their slot. The response sheet will also be available from the same dashboard. Since the exam was conducted in multiple shifts, it is essential that candidates view the correct slot’s answer key to ensure accurate comparison.
The IIMs will open the objection window from December 8 to December 10 for candidates who wish to challenge any question or answer. Objections must be submitted online through the official portal by selecting the disputed question, adding remarks if required, and paying the prescribed fee of Rs 1,200 per objection. Only objections submitted within the scheduled window will be reviewed before the final answer key is released.
To check the answer key once it is issued, candidates must visit the official portal, access the CAT Candidate Login, enter their credentials, and download the relevant PDF for their slot. The response sheet will also be available from the same dashboard. Since the exam was conducted in multiple shifts, it is essential that candidates view the correct slot’s answer key to ensure accurate comparison.
The IIMs will open the objection window from December 8 to December 10 for candidates who wish to challenge any question or answer. Objections must be submitted online through the official portal by selecting the disputed question, adding remarks if required, and paying the prescribed fee of Rs 1,200 per objection. Only objections submitted within the scheduled window will be reviewed before the final answer key is released.
12:47 (IST) Dec 04
IIM CAT Answer Key 2025 Live Updates: What Candidates Should Prepare
Before the provisional answer key is released today, candidates are advised to keep their CAT ID and password ready. They should also review the process for downloading the PDF and response sheet so they can begin evaluating answers promptly. Being prepared will help them assess discrepancies early ahead of the objection process.
12:34 (IST) Dec 04
IIM CAT Answer Key 2025 Live Updates: Provisional Key to Be Released Today
The CAT 2025 provisional answer key will be released today on iimcat.ac.in. Candidates who took the exam on 30 November can log in using their CAT ID and password once the link is activated. Slot-wise PDFs and response sheets will be available online, enabling candidates to begin evaluating their expected performance once the key is published.
12:34 (IST) Dec 04
CAT Answer Key 2025 Live: Candidates Should Check Correct Slot
As the answer key for CAT 2025 will be uploaded separately for all slots later today, candidates must ensure they download only the PDF corresponding to their own exam slot. This avoids confusion and ensures accurate comparison. The candidate response sheet will also become available, supporting proper verification once the key is published.
12:34 (IST) Dec 04
IIM CAT Answer Key 2025 Live Updates: Objection Window Opens 8 December
The objection window for CAT 2025 will begin on 8 December at noon and close on 10 December at 11:55 pm. Candidates wishing to challenge any answer will be required to pay Rs 1,200 per objection. Only objections submitted through the official portal will be considered once the key is released later today.
12:34 (IST) Dec 04
CAT Answer Key 2025 Live: Response Sheets to Be Available with Key
The response sheets submitted by candidates will be released alongside the provisional answer key today. Once available, aspirants can check their answers by downloading both documents from the candidate dashboard. This will help them assess their performance and determine whether any discrepancies need to be reviewed during the official objection window.
12:34 (IST) Dec 04
IIM CAT Answer Key 2025 Live Updates: Steps to Download Once Released
Candidates can download the CAT 2025 provisional answer key today by visiting iimcat.ac.in. After logging in through the CAT Candidate Login, they must select the “Download PDF” option corresponding to their exam slot. The response sheet will also be accessible. The release will help candidates prepare for the upcoming objection window beginning on 8 December.
12:33 (IST) Dec 04
CAT Answer Key 2025 Live: Slot-Wise PDFs to Be Uploaded Soon
The Indian Institutes of Management will publish the provisional answer key for all exam slots later today. Candidates are advised to remain ready with their login credentials to access the correct slot-wise PDF. Response sheets will also be released, allowing test-takers to begin a detailed comparison once the answer key goes live on the portal.
IIM CAT Answer Key 2025 Live Updates: The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) will release the CAT 2025 provisional answer key today on the official website iimcat.ac.in. Candidates who appeared for the Common Admission Test on November 30, 2025, will be able to download their slot-wise answer key PDFs using their CAT ID and password once the link becomes active. The release will allow candidates to verify their answers, estimate their scores, and identify any discrepancies before the final evaluation.
The answer key will be released for all exam slots, and candidates are advised to download the PDF corresponding to their specific slot. Along with the provisional answer key, the portal will provide access to individual response sheets, allowing candidates to cross-check their marked responses thoroughly. This step is essential for identifying potential errors before submitting objections during the scheduled window.
How to download CAT 2025 provisional answer key
Step 1: Visit the official CAT website: iimcat.ac.in
Step 2: Click on the “CAT Candidate Login” tab.
Step 3: Enter your CAT ID and password and click Submit.
Step 4: Select the “Download PDF” option to access the slot-wise provisional answer key.
Step 5: Use the “Candidate Response” tab to download your response sheet.
Candidates must download the answer key for the specific slot in which they appeared. The objection window for CAT 2025 will open from December 8, 2025, at 12:00 PM to December 10, 2025, at 11:55 PM. To raise an objection, candidates must log in at iimcat.ac.in, fill out the Objection Form, select the relevant question, specify the type of objection, add remarks if needed, and pay the Rs 1,200 fee per question (plus applicable charges). Only objections submitted through the official portal will be considered, and candidates are advised to check the CAT website regularly for updates regarding the final answer key and related announcements.
The answer key will be released for all exam slots, and candidates are advised to download the PDF corresponding to their specific slot. Along with the provisional answer key, the portal will provide access to individual response sheets, allowing candidates to cross-check their marked responses thoroughly. This step is essential for identifying potential errors before submitting objections during the scheduled window.
How to download CAT 2025 provisional answer key
Step 1: Visit the official CAT website: iimcat.ac.in
Step 2: Click on the “CAT Candidate Login” tab.
Step 3: Enter your CAT ID and password and click Submit.
Step 4: Select the “Download PDF” option to access the slot-wise provisional answer key.
Step 5: Use the “Candidate Response” tab to download your response sheet.
Candidates must download the answer key for the specific slot in which they appeared. The objection window for CAT 2025 will open from December 8, 2025, at 12:00 PM to December 10, 2025, at 11:55 PM. To raise an objection, candidates must log in at iimcat.ac.in, fill out the Objection Form, select the relevant question, specify the type of objection, add remarks if needed, and pay the Rs 1,200 fee per question (plus applicable charges). Only objections submitted through the official portal will be considered, and candidates are advised to check the CAT website regularly for updates regarding the final answer key and related announcements.
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