The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kozhikode opened the objection window for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025 provisional answer key on December 8 . Candidates have until December 10 to challenge the answer key on the official website, iimcat.ac.in. The institute has also increased the fee to challenge each question.
This objection window allows candidates to review the provisional answers and submit formal challenges for any perceived inaccuracies. It ensures fairness and transparency in the evaluation process before final results are declared.
Challenge Fee Hiked for CAT 2025
IIM Kozhikode has set the CAT 2025 answer key challenge fee at Rs 1,500 per question. This represents an increase from the previous fee of Rs 1,200 per question. Candidates must pay this amount for each individual question they choose to dispute.
If a candidate’s objection is found to be valid and correct, the full challenge fee paid for that specific question will be refunded. Refunds are processed directly to the candidate’s registered bank account after the review period concludes.
CAT 2025 Examination Participation
The Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025 saw significant participation across the country. Over 2.58 lakh candidates appeared for the examination. This figure represents 86% of the total 2.95 lakh candidates who registered for the test.
The CAT 2025 exam was administered at 339 test centres. These centres were spread across 170 cities nationwide, facilitating broad access for aspiring management students.
CAT 2025 Marking Scheme
The scoring system for CAT 2025 awards 3 marks for every correct answer. Conversely, 1 mark is deducted for each incorrect answer provided by a candidate. Questions that are not attempted by candidates receive zero marks, with no deductions applied.
Process for Raising an Objection
Candidates are required to submit supporting documents when challenging the CAT provisional answer key 2025. These documents should provide clear evidence to substantiate their claims regarding incorrect answers. Submissions without proper supporting evidence may not be considered.
The objection window is a critical period for candidates. It provides the only opportunity to formally request a review of specific questions. All challenges must be submitted before the December 10 deadline.
How to Challenge the Answer Key: Step-by-Step
Candidates must follow a specific procedure to submit their objections:
- Visit the official CAT website: iimcat.ac.in.
- Locate and click on the “Candidate Login” tab available on the homepage.
- Enter your designated login credentials to access the portal.
- Navigate to the “Objection Form” tab after successful login.
- Select the specific Question number, the relevant section, and the type of objection.
- Choose one of the predefined objection categories: “None of the options is a correct answer,” “More than one option is the correct answer,” or “Answer key is incorrect.”
- Provide any additional remarks or justifications in the designated field, if required.
- Proceed to pay the objection fee of Rs 1,500 for each challenged question.
- Finally, submit the completed CAT answer key objection form electronically.
CAT 2025 Results and Admission Outlook
IIM Kozhikode anticipates announcing the final results for CAT 2025 in the first week of January 2026 . The Common Admission Test serves as a primary entrance examination for admission to prestigious IIMs (Indian Institutes of Management) and numerous other top-tier MBA colleges across India.