The Common Admission Test (CAT 2025) final answer key will be released on December 17, 2025 . Candidates can access this key on the official website, iimcat.ac.in. The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kozhikode, the conducting body, expects to announce the CAT 2025 results in the last week of December 2025.
This final answer key is crucial for candidates. It allows them to verify their responses against the officially correct answers. This step helps in estimating their raw scores before the final results are declared.
CAT 2025 Final Answer Key Details
The final CAT 2025 answer key will contain comprehensive details for each candidate. It includes the candidate’s registration number, name, and date of birth. The key also specifies the exam date, slot, and timings. For every question, it presents the question data, the candidate’s recorded response, and the correct solution.
The provisional CAT 2025 answer key was initially published on December 4, 2025 . An objection window followed, allowing candidates to challenge provisional answers. This window remained open from December 8 to December 10, 2025 .
Objections and Decisions
IIM Kozhikode received a total of 187 objections against the provisional answer key. These objections were submitted across all three sections and three examination shifts. Following a review, only one objection was accepted. This accepted objection pertained to the Quantitative Ability (QA) section from Shift 1.
| Section Name | Assessment Shift | Number of Objections | Decision on Objections |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR) | Shift 1 | 4 | No Change |
| Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR) | Shift 2 | 1 | No Change |
| Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR) | Shift 3 | 6 | No Change |
| Quantitative Ability (QA) | Shift 1 | 13 | One Objection Accepted |
| Quantitative Ability (QA) | Shift 2 | 0 | No Change |
| Quantitative Ability (QA) | Shift 3 | 2 | No Change |
| Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) | Shift 1 | 22 | No Change |
| Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) | Shift 2 | 26 | No Change |
| Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) | Shift 3 | 13 | No Change |
| Total | 187 |
CAT 2025 Result Announcement and Selection Process
The IIM MBA admission exam results are generally released in the final week of December. Candidates who qualify for CAT 2025 will proceed to the next selection stages. These stages include a Written Ability Test (WAT), a Personal Interview (PI) round, and a Group Discussion (GD).
Final admission to MBA, PGDM, and PGP programs is based on composite scores. These composite scores differ across each IIM. Students should review the specific admission criteria for their target IIMs.
About CAT 2025 Examination
IIM Kozhikode conducted CAT 2025 on November 30, 2025 . The examination took place in three distinct slots across various test centers. CAT is a national-level entrance exam. It facilitates admission to postgraduate management programs, including MBA and other allied courses, offered by IIMs and numerous other business schools.
Candidates must regularly check iimcat.ac.in for the latest updates on results and further admission processes. Stay informed about all official announcements.