Indian students who took the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025 exam have important news. The **final answer key** for CAT 2025 is set to be released on **December 17, 2025**. Following this, the much-awaited **results** for the exam are expected by **December 19, 2025**. This information comes from IIM Kozhikode, the institute responsible for conducting CAT 2025.
The CAT exam is a major test for students aiming to get into Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs at the top Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) and other leading business schools across the country. Knowing the final answer key helps students understand how they performed and estimate their scores before the official results are declared.
Checking Your Answers: What Happened So Far
The CAT 2025 exam took place on **November 30, 2025**. After the exam, a **provisional answer key** was released on **December 4, 2025**. This provisional key showed the correct answers according to the exam organisers. Students were then given a chance to **challenge** or **object** to these answers if they felt there was a mistake. This objection window was open from **December 8** to **December 10, 2025**.
During this period, students submitted many objections. A total of **187 objections** were filed against the provisional answer key across different sections and shifts of the exam. After reviewing all these challenges, IIM Kozhikode has accepted only **one objection** as valid. This means that for one particular question, the official correct answer will be changed in the final answer key.
Most of the objections were related to the Quantitative Aptitude (QA) section of the exam. This is the section where the single accepted objection was made. The table below shows how many objections were filed for each section and exam shift, and the decision made on them:
| Section | Assessment shift | Number of objections | Decision on objections |
| Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR) | Shift 1 | 4 | No change |
| Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR) | Shift 2 | 1 | No change |
| Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR) | Shift 3 | 6 | No change |
| Quantitative Ability (QA) | Shift 1 | 113 | One objection accepted |
| Quantitative Ability (QA) | Shift 2 | 0 | No change |
| Quantitative Ability (QA) | Shift 3 | 2 | No change |
| Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) | Shift 1 | 22 | No change |
| Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) | Shift 2 | 26 | No change |
| Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) | Shift 3 | 13 | No change |
| Total | 187 |
What the Final Answer Key Means for Your Results
The final answer key is very important because the CAT 2025 results will be prepared based on these **revised answers**. This means that if the accepted objection leads to a change in a correct answer, it will affect how marks are calculated for all students who attempted that question. Students can use this final key to get a very accurate idea of their performance before the results are out.
How to Check the Final Answer Key and Results
Once released, students can check the final answer key and their results on the official CAT website, which is usually **iimcat.ac.in**. To do this, you will typically need to log in using your CAT exam ID and password.
Here are the simple steps to follow:
- Go to the official CAT website: **iimcat.ac.in**.
- Look for the link related to the 'CAT 2025 Final Answer Key' or 'CAT 2025 Result'.
- Click on the link and enter your login details (User ID and Password).
- Once logged in, you can view and download the final answer key or your score card.
The **CAT 2025 scorecard** will show your sectional scores, overall score, and percentile. This percentile score is crucial for applying to IIMs and other management colleges.
Next Steps for Students
After the results are announced on **December 19, 2025**, students who meet the qualifying cut-offs set by various IIMs and other business schools will be called for the next stages of the admission process. These usually include Group Discussions (GD), Written Ability Tests (WAT), and Personal Interviews (PI). Students should start preparing for these rounds now, keeping the result date in mind.
This is a crucial time for all CAT 2025 test-takers. Stay updated with the official CAT website for the latest announcements regarding the final answer key and results.
