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    CAT 2025 Final Answer Key Out: Download PDF Here, Score Calculation & Result Date

    CAT 2025 Final Answer Key Out: Download PDF Here, Score Calculation & Result Date

    Malvika ChawlaUpdated on 17 Dec 2025, 05:46 PM IST

    The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kozhikode has released the final CAT 2025 answer key today, December 17, 2025. The CAT 2025 final answer key is available for download on the official IIM CAT website, iimcat.ac.in. Earlier, the CAT 2025 objection window was open from December 8 to 10, 2025. During which the CAT Centre received a total of 187 objections against the CAT 2025 answer key across 3 sections and 3 shifts. Going by last year's trends, the CAT answer key was also released on December 17, 2024, and the CAT 2025 result was out on December 19, 2024. To find more information on the CAT 2025 final answer key, how to download and more, keep reading.
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    1. CAT Final Answer Key 2025: How to Download?
    2. How to Calculate CAT Score using CAT Final Answer Key 2025?
    3. How Many Candidates Appeared for CAT 2025?
    4. When will CAT 2025 Result be Out?
    CAT 2025 Final Answer Key Out: Download PDF Here, Score Calculation & Result Date
    CAT 2025 Final Answer Key Out

    CAT Final Answer Key 2025: How to Download?

    All candidates must note that downloading the CAT final answer key 2025 is an easy process. Take a look at the following steps as we guide you on how to check the CAT final answer key.

    • Visit the official IIM CAT website, iimcat.ac.in.

    • Next, you will need to log in using your CAT user ID and password.

    • Once you have entered your credentials, you will be able to view the CAT final answer key 2025 by clicking on the link available on the website.

    • Once you open the CAT final answer key, you will have to match the answer with the response sheet.

    • Lastly, after you check the CAT final answer key 2025, you must save the file and download the PDF for future use.

    Note: For better visibility, make sure you use a stable internet connection. If login issues persist, try using an incognito browser window.
    Read More: CAT 2025 Result on December 19?

    How to Calculate CAT Score using CAT Final Answer Key 2025?

    CAT test-takers will need to calculate their CAT score using the final CAT 2025 answer key, which will help them understand their performance more accurately. The raw score will help you estimate your percentile using previous year trends. All must note that the actual percentiles may differ slightly after normalisation.

    The following is the CAT 2025 marking scheme, which is to be followed for calculating your scores based on the final CAT 2025 answer key.

    Question Type

    Marks for Correct Answer

    Negative Marking

    MCQ

    +3

    -1

    TITA

    +3

    No negative marking

    All candidates can take help using the CAT 2025 Percentile Predictor, which will help them calculate their percentile and look for top B-schools in India.

    Confused between CGPA and Percentage?

    Get your results instantly with our calculator!

    💡 Conversion Formula used is: Percentage = CGPA × 9.5

    How Many Candidates Appeared for CAT 2025?

    The CAT 2025 exam was conducted on November 30, 2025, across 339 test centres spread across 170 cities in India. This year, a total of 2.95 lakh candidates had applied for the CAT 2025 exam, and around 2.58 lakh candidates had appeared for the CAT exam. According to the media reports, the overall attendance was recorded at around 86 per cent for the CAT 2025 exam this year.

    When will CAT 2025 Result be Out?

    As mentioned above, going by the previous year's trends, the CAT result was released on December 19, 2024, two days after the CAT final answer key was out on December 17, 2024. Similar to last year, one can expect the same trend to follow.

    Hence, all MBA aspirants can expect the CAT 2025 result to be out on December 19, 2025, tentatively.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Is the CAT 2025 final answer key out?
    A:

    The CAT 2025 answer key has been released on December 17, 2025, on the official website, iimcat.ac.in.

    Q: Is 37 a good score in CAT?
    A:

    A score of 37 in the CAT exam is considered to be decent and can typically land you in the 80-85 percentile range.

    Q: Is the CAT 2025 result out?
    A:

    The CAT 2025 result is expected to be released on December 19-20. 2025.

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