Students who appeared for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025 are now waiting for their exam response sheets and answer keys. Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kozhikode, which conducted the exam, is expected to release these documents very soon. If past trends are followed, the CAT 2025 response sheet could be available within the next 2 to 3 days , possibly by December 3, 2025 .
The CAT 2025 exam was held on November 30, 2025 . It is a national-level entrance exam for admission to various MBA and other management programs offered by IIMs and many other top business schools in India. This year, about 2.95 lakh candidates took the exam. Many students found the overall difficulty level of the exam to be moderate, and some even noted that the questions were easier compared to the previous year’s exam.
The response sheet and the first, or 'provisional,' answer key will be published online on the official CAT website: iimcat.ac.in . Candidates will need their login details to access and download these important documents.
Why is the CAT Response Sheet Important?
The CAT response sheet is very useful for students. It shows every answer a candidate selected during their exam. By comparing their marked answers with the official answer key, students can do the following:
- Check Performance: Understand which questions they answered correctly and which they got wrong.
- Calculate Scores: Estimate their raw score before the official results are out. This helps in predicting their percentile score.
- Identify Errors: Find any official answers that they believe are incorrect. This allows them to challenge those answers.
How to Download CAT 2025 Response Sheet?
Downloading your CAT 2025 response sheet is a simple process. Follow these steps carefully:
- Step 1: Open your internet browser and go to the official CAT website: iimcat.ac.in .
- Step 2: On the homepage, look for a link that says "Candidate Login" or "Objection Form." Click on this link.
- Step 3: You will be asked to enter your login details. Type in your unique CAT ID and your password .
- Step 4: After logging in successfully, you will see your personal dashboard. Find the tab or link labeled "Response Sheet."
- Step 5: Click on this link. Your CAT 2025 response sheet will appear, usually as a PDF file.
- Step 6: Download this PDF file to your computer or phone. You can then open it and compare your answers with the official provisional answer key.
How to Challenge CAT 2025 Provisional Answer Key?
If, after checking your response sheet and the provisional answer key, you find an answer that you believe is wrong, you have the option to challenge it. Here is the process:
- Step 1: Log in to your candidate account on iimcat.ac.in using your CAT ID and password.
- Step 2: In your dashboard, find the "Objection Form" or "Challenge Answer Key" section.
- Step 3: Fill out the form. You will need to mention the specific question number and the answer you think is incorrect.
- Step 4: You must upload clear documents or proof to support your claim. This could be a screenshot from a textbook, a research paper, or any reliable source that shows the correct answer.
- Step 5: Pay the required fee for each question you wish to challenge. The fee details will be available on the website.
After the objection window closes, the examination authority (IIM Kozhikode) will carefully review all the challenges received. If any objection is found to be valid and correct, the provisional answer key will be updated. The final CAT 2025 result will then be prepared and announced based on this revised, final answer key. This ensures fairness and accuracy in the scoring process for all candidates.
Candidates should regularly check the official website iimcat.ac.in for announcements regarding the final answer key, result date, and further steps like interview calls. Staying informed is key to planning your next steps in your management education journey.
