The Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Kozhikode, released the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025 answer key and candidate response sheets on December 4, 2025 . Applicants can access these documents directly from the official CAT website, iimcat.ac.in .
The CAT is a national-level entrance examination. It provides admission to postgraduate management programs (MBA) at IIMs and various other business schools across India. This examination is a key step for students seeking advanced management education.
The CAT 2025 exam took place on Sunday, November 30, 2025 . It was conducted in three separate examination slots at test centers nationwide. IIM had initially announced a release date of December 3, 2025 , for the answer key and response sheets. This schedule was postponed.
Releasing the answer key allows candidates to review their performance. Students compare their recorded responses with the official correct answers. This enables them to calculate estimated raw scores before final results are declared. The process offers transparency for candidates to gauge their probable standing.
The objection window for the CAT 2025 answer key will open four days after its release. During this period, candidates can challenge specific questions or answers they believe are incorrect. This mechanism ensures fairness and accuracy in the evaluation process.
How to Check the CAT 2025 Answer Key and Response Sheet
Candidates must follow these steps to download their individual response sheets and the official CAT 2025 answer key:
- Visit the Common Admission Test official website: iimcat.ac.in .
- Locate and click on the ‘Candidate Login’ section.
- Enter your assigned CAT ID and your password to log in.
- Once on your personal dashboard, click the specific link labeled ‘Candidate Response Sheet’.
- Your individual response sheet will display, showing your marked answers. Review and download this document.
- Access the separate link provided for the official CAT 2025 answer key to view all correct options.
After downloading both documents, candidates should compare their responses against the official answer key. Use the CAT 2025 marking scheme to calculate an estimated raw score. This self-assessment provides an early indication of performance.
How to Raise Objections Against the CAT 2025 Answer Key
If a candidate finds a discrepancy in the answer key, they can submit an objection. The process involves these steps:
- Go to the CAT 2025 official website: iimcat.ac.in .
- Click on the ‘Login’ button.
- Enter your unique CAT login ID and password.
- In the candidate dashboard, find and click the ‘Objection’ tab.
- Press the ‘+’ sign to initiate a new objection submission.
- Identify the specific question number you wish to challenge.
- Provide a detailed explanation for your objection.
- Upload relevant supporting documents to substantiate your claim.
- Pay a non-refundable objection fee of INR 1200 for each question challenged.
- Carefully review all submitted details before final submission.
- Submit the objection.
- Save or print the confirmation page for your records.
IIM will review all submitted objections. A panel of subject matter experts will examine the challenged questions. If an objection is found valid, the final answer key will be updated. Refunds for objection fees are processed only if the objection is accepted.