The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kozhikode has released the temporary answer keys for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025. Students who took the CAT 2025 exam on November 30, 2025 , can now check these answers on the official website. This is the first step to see how they performed in the exam.
Students can also challenge any answers they believe are wrong. The challenge process started on December 8, 2025 . Students must submit any challenges by December 10, 2025, at 11:55 PM . Challenges submitted after this time will not be accepted.
Key Dates for CAT 2025 Answer Key Challenge
| Exam Date | November 30, 2025 |
| Answer Key Release Date | December 8, 2025 |
| Last Date to Challenge Answer Key | December 10, 2025 (11:55 PM) |
How to Challenge CAT 2025 Answer Key
Students can challenge the answer keys online. Here are the steps to follow:
- Go to the official CAT website, iimcat.ac.in .
- Log in using your user ID and password.
- Find the link for 'CAT 2025 Answer Key Challenge'.
- Select the specific exam section and the question you want to challenge.
- You must provide proof or a reason (up to 500 words) for why you think the answer is wrong.
- Pay a fee of Rs 1,200 for each question you challenge. This payment must be made online.
- Submit your challenge before the deadline.
Important Points About the Challenge Fee
The fee for challenging an answer key is Rs 1,200 per question . This fee is refundable, but only under certain conditions:
- If your challenge is found to be correct by IIM Kozhikode, the fee for that specific question will be returned to you.
- If your challenge is found to be wrong, the fee will not be refunded.
It is important for students to review the answer keys carefully. Make sure you have strong proof before you challenge an answer. IIM Kozhikode will not accept challenges without proper proof.
