The Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025 answer key objection window closes today, December 12, 2025 . Candidates must submit their challenges by 11:55 PM . The Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Kozhikode, manages the objection process. All grievances must be filed through the official website, iimcat.ac.in.
This is the final opportunity for candidates to challenge any discrepancies found in the provisional answer key. Officials released the provisional answer key on December 4, 2025 . The objection window began on December 8, 2025 . It concludes at the end of today.
Candidates must ensure all objections are valid. Valid objections may result in a fee refund. IIM Kozhikode will review all submitted grievances. Following this review, the board will release a revised final answer key. This revised key will reflect any accepted changes from the objection period.
Key Information for CAT 2025
The Common Admission Test (CAT) is an annual postgraduate management entrance examination. IIM Kozhikode conducts the exam for the 2025-26 academic year. Candidates seeking admission to management programs take this test. Below are the key details regarding CAT 2025 and its answer key objection process:
| Overview | Details |
|---|---|
| Event Name | CAT 2025 Answer Key Objection Deadline |
| Exam Name | Common Admission Test (CAT) |
| Board Name | Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Kozhikode |
| Academic Year | 2025-26 |
| Official Website | iimcat.ac.in |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Stream | Management |
| Level | Postgraduate (PG) |
| Exam Date | November 30, 2025 |
| Test Centres | 170 |
| Exam Slots | 3 |
| Objection Window Dates | December 8 – 12, 2025 |
| Provisional Answer Key Release Date | December 4, 2025 |
How to Challenge CAT 2025 Answer Key
Candidates must follow specific steps to successfully raise objections against the CAT 2025 answer key. The process requires online submission of challenges. Supporting documents are mandatory for each objection. A processing fee applies to each question challenged.
Follow these instructions to challenge the answer key:
- Visit the official website: iimcat.ac.in .
- Locate and click the ‘Objection Form / Provisional Answer Key’ link.
- Enter required login credentials and download your personal answer key.
- Select the specific question(s) you intend to challenge.
- Upload clear supporting documents to substantiate each objection.
- Pay the processing fee. This fee applies per objection submitted.
- Carefully review all entered details and submitted grievances.
- Submit the objection form.
- Download and save the confirmation slip for your records.
Next Steps and Refunds
Upon submission, IIM Kozhikode will review each objection. If an objection is found valid, the corresponding processing fee will be refunded to the candidate. This refund process applies only to accepted grievances. The final answer key will incorporate all verified corrections. Candidates should monitor the official website for updates on the final answer key release. Further instructions regarding scorecards and admissions will follow the revised answer key publication.