The Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025 provisional answer key and candidate response sheet have been released today, December 4, 2025 . Students who took the CAT 2025 exam can now check their answers and response sheets on the official website: iimcat.ac.in . The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kozhikode announced the release date on December 3, 2025 .
This is an important step for all candidates. It allows them to compare their answers with the official ones and estimate their scores before the final results. Candidates can also challenge any answer they believe is incorrect by submitting an objection.
What is the CAT Exam?
The CAT exam is a national-level entrance test for admission into postgraduate management programs like MBA (Master of Business Administration) and PGDM (Post Graduate Diploma in Management). Top business schools across India, including all Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), use CAT scores for admissions. Lakhs of students appear for this exam every year, hoping to secure a seat in a prestigious management institute.
Key Dates for CAT 2025 Answer Key
Here are the important dates related to the CAT 2025 answer key and objection process:
| Event | Date |
| Announcement of Answer Key Release | December 3, 2025 |
| CAT 2025 Answer Key & Response Sheet Release | December 4, 2025 |
| Answer Key Objection Window Opens | After 4 days of release |
The exact time for today's release was not fixed by IIM Kozhikode, but it was expected between 10 AM to 12 PM IST .
How to Download CAT 2025 Answer Key and Response Sheet
Follow these simple steps to download your provisional answer key and response sheet:
- Step 1: Go to the official CAT website: iimcat.ac.in .
- Step 2: Look for and click on the link that says 'candidate login/response sheet/objection window'.
- Step 3: You will be asked to enter your CAT ID and password. Type these details correctly.
- Step 4: Once logged in, navigate to the section for 'response sheet'.
- Step 5: You can then view and download your CAT 2025 response sheet and the provisional answer key.
Understanding the Answer Key and Response Sheet
The response sheet shows all the answers you marked during the CAT 2025 exam. The provisional answer key contains the correct answers to all questions asked in the exam. By comparing your responses with the provisional answer key, you can calculate your raw score. This helps you understand how well you performed and anticipate your results.
New Process for Challenging Answers
This year, IIM Kozhikode has changed the process for challenging the answer key. In previous years, the window to raise objections opened on the same day as the response sheet release. However, for CAT 2025, the answer key objection window will open four days after the response sheet and provisional answer key are released. Candidates should make a note of this change and prepare their objections in advance.
How to File an Objection Against CAT 2025 Answer Key
If you find any discrepancy or believe an answer in the provisional key is incorrect, you can challenge it. Here is how:
- Step 1: Visit the official CAT 2025 website: iimcat.ac.in .
- Step 2: Click on the 'Login' button.
- Step 3: Enter your CAT login ID and password.
- Step 4: Go to the 'Objection' tab.
- Step 5: Click on the '+' sign to add a new objection.
- Step 6: Select the question number you wish to challenge.
- Step 7: Provide relevant details explaining why you think the answer is wrong.
- Step 8: Upload supporting documents or proof for your objection. Objections without proper documents will not be accepted.
- Step 9: Pay the objection fee of INR 1,200 for each question you challenge.
What Happens After Filing Objections?
After the objection window closes, experts at IIM Kozhikode will review all submitted objections and the supporting documents. If an objection is found to be valid, the answer key will be revised. A final answer key will then be released, followed by the declaration of CAT 2025 results. Your final score will be based on this corrected answer key.
