CAT Final Answer Key 2020 (OUT): Download CAT 2020 Official Answer Key PDFs at iimcat.ac.in
CAT Answer Key 2020 - IIM Indore has released the CAT final answer key 2020. IIM Indore has issued a notice in which they have said that there has been no change in the final CAT 2020 answer key for Shift 1 and 3. However, in final CAT answer key 2020, the answer for one question (ID 48916812935) in the QA section in Shift 2 has been revised, The authorities released the provisional CAT exam answer key at iimcat.ac.in on December 8 at 10:00 am. CAT exam answer key objection window was active from December 08 and was closed on December 11. IIM Indore is no more accepting any request of CAT 2020 answer key objections. CAT response sheet has also been released by IIM Indore on the official website. In the sheet, candidates will only find the responses marked by them. CAT 2020 exam was held on November 29. CAT 2020 result announced January 2 2021. To know how to download the CAT exam answer key, steps to challenge and other related information check the article below.
Latest update - CAT 2020 result out on January 2. Also check CAT cutoff 2020.

CAT Final Answer Key 2020
Download CAT 2020 Answer Key
Candidates must click on the links given below to download the CAT exam answer key for their slot. After downloading the CAT answer key 2020, they can check the given answers and match their own answers to arrive at their probable CAT scores. Candidates can use the same to predict their CAT 2020 result. However it must be noted that the objection window of CAT exam answer key has already closed.
CAT Answer Key 2020 - Download Links
CAT 2020 Slot | Direct Link |
Slot 1 | Download Here |
Slot 2 | |
Slot 3 |
CAT 2020 Answer Key: Overview
To download the CAT official answer key 2020, candidates need to use their CAT login ID and password. For any disagreement with the CAT exam answer key, candidates could raise objections till December 11. When raising objections against the CAT 2020 slot 1 answer key or CAT slot 2 answer key or CAT slot 3 answer key 2020, candidates were required to submit sufficient evidence with the required fees of Rs. 1200 per question.
CAT Answer Key Details
Particulars | Details |
CAT 2020 answer key release date and time | December 8 at 10 am |
Official CAT answer key website | iimcat.ac.in |
CAT 2020 answer key releasing body | Indian Institute of Management, Indore |
Credentials needed to download CAT answer key 2020 | CAT login ID and password |
Dates to raise objection against answer key | December 8 to 11 |
Fee to be paid per CAT question | Rs 1200 |
CAT 2020 Statistics
After the conclusion of the CAT 2020 exam, CAT convener provided the slot wise statistics about the total number of candidates who appeared for the exam.
IIM CAT Nov 29, 2020 Attendance | ||||
Shifts | # Candidates Scheduled | # Candidates Present | Present % | # Candidates Absent |
Shift 1 | 72166 | 59580 | 82.560% | 12586 |
Shift 2 | 78265 | 65556 | 83.762% | 12709 |
Shift 3 | 77404 | 65007 | 83.984% | 12397 |
Total | 227835 | 190143 | 83.456% | 37692 |
CAT Answer Key 2020 Release Date
The schedule related to the CAT exam answer key is given below in the table.
CAT Answer Key 2020 Dates
Event | Dates |
CAT 2020 exam date | November 29, 2020 |
Release of individual response sheet and question paper of CAT | December 8-11, 2020 |
Start and last date to challenge the CAT answer key 2020 | December 8- 11 2020 |
Final CAT 2020 answer key release date | December 30, 2020 |
Announcement of CAT Result 2020 | January 2, 2021 |
How to download CAT 2020 Answer Key?
All the candidates who appeared for CAT 2020, can download the response cum provisional CAT answer key 2020 slot 1, CAT 2020 answer key slot 2 and CAT slot 3 answer key along with the question papers by following the steps that are given below:
Step 1 - Click on the official website of CAT 2020 which is iim.cat.ac.in
Step 2 - Now click on the candidate login tab
Step 3 - Enter the CAT registration id and password and then submit
Step 4 - Now click on the tab "Download PDF" to download the CAT answer key PDF
Step 5 - Use the "Candidate Response" tab to download the response sheet
Note: The correct responses will be marked in green along with the tick while the incorrect answer will be marked red along with an “X” symbol in the CAT exam 2020 key
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Details Mentioned in CAT 2020 Answer Key
The following information will be mentioned in the CAT answer key:
CAT 2020 registration number
Name of the candidate
Time of the test
Date of the exam
Question
Type of question
Status
Right option/answer
CAT 2020 exam centre
Objective to provide CAT Exam Answer Key 2020
The primary objective to provide the CAT 2020 slot 1 answer key, CAT 2020 slot 2 answer key, and CAT 2020 slot 3 answer key is to ensure that the complete process is transparent. It was in the past that the authorities announced that if any institute, official, or organization disclosed the answer key or the question paper of CAT in the public domain, then stringent action will be taken against them.
Know Steps To Calculate Marks Using CAT 2020 Answer Key
Candidates who appeared for CAT 2020, can use the CAT answer key 2020 to calculate their probable score before the announcement of the result.
Marking Scheme of CAT 2020
Marking Scheme | Non-MCQs | MCQs |
Correct Answer | 3 marks will be awarded | 3 marks will be awarded |
Wrong Answer | No negative marking | 1 mark will be deducted |
Unattempted Questions | No marks will be given | No marks will be given |
Candidates will have to match their individual responses with that given in the CAT official answer key
Follow the official marking scheme which is given
The total marks scored using the CAT answer key 2020 will be probably scored by the candidates
How to submit CAT Exam Answer Key Objections?
If the candidates find any discrepancy in the CAT 2020 exam answer key, they can raise objections against it by filling the form that is provided for the same. The fee for raising an objection for every question is Rs 1200. If the experts find that the objections raised by the candidate against the CAT answer key 2020 are genuine, then in such a case the money will be refunded.
Know the steps to raise objections in the CAT 2020 answer key
Candidates must follow the steps that are listed below while submitting their objections against the CAT answer key 2020.
First, click on the official website of CAT 2020 which is iim.cat.ac.in
Now click on the candidate login tab
A new page will open wherein the candidate will have to mention their login credentials
Candidates personal details page will open
Click on the “objection form” tab
Question number, section, and type of objection need to be chosen from the provisional CAT answer. One of the three options that are mentioned below will have to be selected by the candidates:
None of the options is a correct answer
More than one option is a correct answer
The answer key is incorrect
While raising the objection against a particular question in CAT answer key 2020, candidates will be able to add remarks up to 500 words.
The candidates will be required to pay Rs 1200 per objection as a fee.
The objection, once submitted cannot be changed.
There is no restriction to the number of objections which the candidate raises
If the candidate has answered any question incorrectly, then in such a case it will be indicated that one mark has been deducted
Transaction Processing Fee for Raising Objections Against CAT Exam Answer Key 2020
Debit Card (Visa/Master/Rupay ) | 0.75% of the value of the transaction for value up to Rs 2000 and 1.00% for value more than Rs. 2000 |
ATM-cum-Debit Cards | 0.75% of the value of the transaction for value up to Rs 2000 and 1.00% for value more than Rs. 2000 |
Credit Card (Visa/Master) | 1.20% of the value of the transaction |
Credit Card (Amex/Diners Club) | 2.85% of the value of the transaction |
Net Banking | Rs 18.00 per transaction for HDFC, ICICI, AXIS and SBI Rs 15.00 per transaction for rest of the banks |
Cash Card & Wallet | 1.75% of the value of the transaction. |
Raising objection to CAT answer key 2020 - Key points
There are certain points which one needs to keep in their mind before raising an objection against CAT 2020 answer key.
- In case if the raised objection found infirm, then in such case no objection fee will be refunded
- One can raise an objection against as many questions as they want
- Submitted objections cannot be edited
- After completion of CAT 2020 answer key objection widow process for CAT 2020 slot 1 answer key, slot 2, and CAT slot 3 answer key 2020, authorities will release the CAT result
- After releasing of final CAT answer key 2020, no objections will be entertained
Previous Years’ CAT Answer Keys
While solving the past years' question papers of CAT 2020, candidates can check the answer key for the same from the table that is given below.
CAT Question Paper and Answer Key of Past Years
Year | Download here |
CAT 2019 Answer key- Slot 1 | |
CAT answer key 2019 - Slot 2 | |
CAT 2018 answer key |
CAT Exam Answer Key By Coaching Institutes - 2018
Name of the Coaching Institute | Click Here |
TIME | |
Career Launcher |
CAT 2017 Answer Key
Shift | Answer Key |
CAT 2017 - Shift 1 |
CAT Percentile Predictor Tool
Post the exam, candidates can use the CAT percentile predictor tool and get an idea about the probable percentile that they would score. By making use of the answer key, candidates will know their overall, sectional score as well as the percentile for the same. The percentile predictor tool of Careers360 is only indicative in nature.
CAT Result 2020
Indian Institute of Indore announced the CAT 2020 result in online mode on January 2. Those who appeared for the exam will have to mention their login details to know their percentile. In the CAT result 2020, candidates will get to know about the marks scored by them in each section as well as the percentile.
CAT Cut off 2020 (Expected)
Candidates can check the expected cutoff of CAT 2020 for various IIMs and get an idea about the percentile that they should score to get a call for the group discussion, personal interview, and written ability test.
Previous Years CAT Cutoff
CAT 2019 Cutoff
Section | General | OBC-NC, Transgender | SC | ST | PwD | PWD (ST) |
80 | 75 | 70 | 60 | 70 | 80 | |
85 | 75 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 60 | |
≥85 | ≥75 | ≥75 | ≥70 | ≥65 | ≥65 | |
90 | 82 | 70 | 65 | 65 | 82 | |
90 | 80 | 60 | 50 | 50 | ||
85 | 75 | 65 | 55 | 55 |
Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) - CAT Final Answer Key 2020 (OUT): Download CAT 2020 Official Answer Key PDFs at iimcat.ac.in
Question: When will the CAT answer key be released?
Answer:
The provisional CAT exam answer key was released on December 08, 2020. The final CAT exam answer key is still awaited.
Question: What is the process to check the answer key?
Answer:
Candidates who appeared for the CAT exam, they can check the CAT 2020 answer key by entering the CAT 2020 login id and password.
Question: Will the candidates get an option to challenge the answer key?
Answer:
Candidates who appeared for the exam, they can submit the objections against the answer key by paying the requisite fee.
Question: What are the benefits of releasing the CAT answer key 2020?
Answer:
One of the primary reasons for the release of the answer key is to ensure transparency and secondly to let the candidates know what would be their probable score based on the responses given by them in CAT 2020. This will help the candidates get an idea about the prospective colleges from where they are likely to get a call for the next round of selection.
Question: Is there a provision to get the money refunded for the answers that I have challenged?
Answer:
You will be refunded the money only if the experts find the challenges raised by you as genuine and correct or else the money will not be returned.
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Questions related to CAT
Is it true that top scorers in cat are called for iima interview irrespective of their academics?
According to my knowledge IIMAhmedabad callstop50scorersfrom eachacademicdisciplineirrespective of their academicrecord.
Good luck!
Which managemnet course is best for Automobile Engineer?
hi,
I assume you are asking about mba or post graduate diploma in management courses. generally mba course or pgdm is of 2 years duration. I have mentioned the stream name with college details of automobile specialization below:
Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Chennai- MBA Automobile Dealership Management
Jagannath University, Jhajjar- MBA Marketing and Automobile Management
Vel Tech Business School, Chennai- MBA Automobile Dealerships Management
I am a final year UG student(2018-2021) and I am appearing for CAT 2021. Is this considered as a one year gap?
Aishwarya,
Candidates studying in final year of undergraduation can also apply for the CAT 2021. As this is your final year and you are writing CAT 2021, then it is not considered as one year gap. One year gap means, a period of one year taken by a student as a break between any two levels/stages of study. Example: if you do not give CAT this year and direclty go for job. And after one year you decide to write CAT , then the one year in which you earned work experience will be considered as GAP as you took a break of one year in your academics.
And for information about CAT 2021, visit here:
https://bschool.careers360.com/articles/cat
Thankyou!
I have a low score in CAT (34 percentile) as well as XAT(20 percentile). Should I apply at IIFM, Bhopal? I really like that college but I dont know if I should apply or not!
Dear aspirant,
With this percentile in CAT and too in CAT it is impossible for you to get call from this college as the sectional cut off for each section(overall) 80 Percentile and for each subject it is 50 percentile.
For more information kindly visit the link given below-
https://www.careers360.com/colleges/indian-institute-of-forest-management-bhopal
Which is the best CAT Institute in Hyderabad Time Or CL or IMS
Hello,
Time, CL and IMS are coaching institute for CAT examination.
These three are best institute for preparation. Fees are almost same IMS and TIME. And CL fees are quitly higher than these institutions.
Time is good, because they give very important study materials. They have very good teacher and help in online tests also.
IMS also good as well as Time institutions. It's very good for solutions.
Now come to the CL, Career launch is best. Because their study materials, studying style is different from another institution. Infact they are help you in any time by online also.
This review all over India according, so now it's your choice which institute you have to choose.
All the best.