The Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Kozhikode, issued the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025 final answer key today, December 17, 2025 . Candidates who appeared for the CAT 2025 examination on November 30, 2025 , can download the final answer key from the official website, iimcat.ac.in.
This final answer key reflects the resolution of objections submitted by candidates. IIM Kozhikode released the provisional answer key on December 4, 2025 . Candidates had from December 8 to 10, 2025 , to challenge specific questions or answers. An expert panel reviewed all submitted objections before finalizing the key.
Key Dates for CAT 2025 Answer Key
The timeline of answer key releases guides candidates through the process. The final key precedes result declaration.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CAT 2025 Exam Date | November 30, 2025 |
| Provisional Answer Key Release | December 4, 2025 |
| Objection Submission Window | December 8 – 10, 2025 |
| Final Answer Key Release | December 17, 2025 |
How to Download the CAT 2025 Final Answer Key
Candidates access their answer key through a direct process. The link is available on the official CAT 2025 portal.
- Step 1: Visit the official CAT 2025 website:iimcat.ac.in.
- Step 2: Locate and click on the “CAT 2025 Final Answer Key” link on the homepage.
- Step 3: Enter your user ID and password to log in to the candidate portal.
- Step 4: The final answer key will display on your screen.
- Step 5: Download the PDF for future reference and score calculation.
What the Final Answer Key Means
The CAT final answer key enables candidates to estimate their raw scores. Each correct answer carries a specific mark. Incorrect answers incur negative marking. Candidates can compare their recorded responses with the official key to calculate an approximate score. This calculation helps candidates gauge their performance before the official results.
The answer key shows the correct options for all questions asked in the CAT 2025 examination. It is the definitive reference point for score evaluation. Official CAT 2025 results will follow shortly after the final answer key release. IIM Kozhikode will announce the exact date for result declaration via the official website.
About the Common Admission Test (CAT)
The Common Admission Test (CAT) is a national-level entrance examination in India. It serves as a prerequisite for admission to postgraduate management programs (MBA/PGDM). These programs are offered by 21 Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) and numerous other management institutions across the country. IIMs rotate the responsibility for conducting the CAT exam annually. For CAT 2025 , IIM Kozhikode managed the examination process, from application to result declaration.
The CAT exam assesses candidates on quantitative ability, verbal ability, data interpretation, and logical reasoning. Millions of candidates appear for the exam each year. Performance in CAT is a primary criterion for shortlisting candidates for subsequent selection rounds. These rounds include Written Ability Test (WAT), Group Discussion (GD), and Personal Interview (PI).