CAT Final Answer Key 2025 at iimcat.ac.in, How to Check Response Sheet

CAT Final Answer Key 2025 at iimcat.ac.in, How to Check Response Sheet

Malvika ChawlaUpdated on 16 Dec 2025, 07:13 PM IST

CAT 2025 Answer Key Objection Window - CAT 2025 Objection window is now closed. CAT 2025 objection window was opened form December 08-10, 2025. The IIM CAT exam authority has accepted one objection to the CAT 2025 exam. In total, 187 objections were raised, of which only one is valid in the QA section of slot 1 of the CAT 2025 exam. Now, the IIM Kozhikode will release the final CAT 2025 answer key on December 17, 2025, for the students to check their CAT score and calculate their percentile before the CAT 2025 result is expected to be released in the third week of December 2025. To find more information on the CAT 2025 answer key objection window, CAT 2025 answer key release date, number of objections raised and more, keep reading.

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IIM Kozhikode will retain its three-stage admission process for the MBA (PGP) 2026–28 batch, with CAT 2025 scores carrying a final weightage of 35 percent. The minimum overall CAT cut-off for general category candidates remains at 85 percentile, with sectional qualifying scores required in VARC, DILR, and QA. Shortlisting of candidates will be based on CAT performance, academic record, and personal interview rounds.

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  3. What Happens After CAT 2025 Objections are Raised?
CAT Final Answer Key 2025 at iimcat.ac.in, How to Check Response Sheet
CAT 2025 Answer Key Objection window opens today at iimcat.ac.in, here's how to raise objections, fees and process

CAT 2025 Answer Key Objection Window: Dates

Check out the following table, which mentions the CAT 2025 answer key objection window dates. All candidates must note that they can raise objections only within this timeframe.

CAT 2025 Answer Key Events

Key Dates

CAT 2025 Answer Key Objection Window Open Date

December 8, 2025 (12:00 PM)

CAT 2025 Answer Key Objection Window Close Date

December 10, 2025 (11:55 PM)

CAT 2025 Answer Key Release DateDecember 17, 2025

CAT 2025 Answer Key Objection Window: How to Raise?

As mentioned above, once the CAT 2025 answer key is out, all candidates will be able to raise objections, in case they have any. Check out the following steps, which will guide you on raising objections.

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

  • Log in using your CAT ID and password

  • Go to the “Objection Form / Challenge Key” section under your account dashboard.

  • Next, for each question you wish to challenge, you will need to enter the question ID/number, select the nature of the objection, and provide an explanation (if allowed).

  • Lastly, you will need to pay the objection fee, which is Rs. 1200 per question. After all of this is done, you will need to submit the CAT 2025 objection form.

What Happens After CAT 2025 Objections are Raised?

After the objections have been raised, the exam authorities will review all submitted objections. If an objection is accepted (i.e. the original answer key was flawed), the correct answer will be updated in the final key. For a valid objection, the objection fee (Rs. 1,200 per question) is generally refunded.

After review, the final answer key will be issued, which will mention the final raw scores and percentile calculations based on that answer key.

Note: As per policy, re-evaluation of the full response sheet is not allowed. Only challenges through the objection process will be considered.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Is CAT answer key out in 2025?
A:

Yes, the CAT 2025 answer key by IIM Kozhikode will be released on December 17, 2025. The CAT answer key will be available on the official IIM CAT website, iimcat.ac.in. 

Q: Does CAT release answer key?
A:

The CAT answer key is released in online mode only. The link to download it will be made live on the official website on December 17, 2025. 

Q: Which slot was hardest in CAT 2025?
A:

CAT 2025 slot 2 is said to be the hardest out of all the slots in the CAT 2025 exam. 

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With 84.91 percentile in CAT (General, male, no work experience), top colleges like IIMs, IITs, FMS, MDI, etc. are not possible. You may get calls from private institutes such as IMT Nagpur/Hyderabad, IMI Bhubaneswar, XIME, SDMIMD, Welingkar (some programs) and similar colleges. Universities like Amity or LPU are also options.

It’s better to choose carefully, as placements and ROI may be average. Reattempting CAT or trying XAT/CMAT could improve options.

Hello,

With a CAT percentile of 88.77 and a strong CGPA of 9.0, you are in a competitive range for newer IIMs (like IIM Amritsar, IIM Bodh Gaya, IIM Sirmaur, IIM Nagpur) and several top non-IIM B-schools such as TAPMI, BIM Trichy, Great Lakes, IMI Delhi, FORE School of Management, and KJ Somaiya. You may not reach the older IIMs (Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Calcutta, etc.) since they usually require 98+ percentile, but you have excellent chances at mid-tier and emerging institutes.

For more details access mentioned link below:

https://bschool.careers360.com/articles/cat-cutoff-2025-category-wise-iims-iits-top-mba-colleges-cutoff

Hope it helps.

Hello

The expected cutoff for the JAP (Joint Admission Process) is around 90 to 95th percentile, with a minimum sectional cutoff of around 75 percentile in Quantitative Ability. You have scored 82.2% which is very low; that's why you are unlikely to meet the minimum criteria for the JAP IIMs in the general Category.

I hope this information helps you.

Thank you.

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Here is your IIM Cutoff for Gen/OBC/SC/ST, CS Score Cut Off. I am providing you the link. Kindly open and check it out. From here you can get all the details.

https://bschool.careers360.com/articles/cat-2025-cut-off-live-updates-iim-blacki-expected-cat-cs-score-cut-off-iim-cat-call-cut-off-latest-updates

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With a CAT score of around 80 percentile and about 2 years of work experience, getting a call from the top IIMs (IIM Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Calcutta, Lucknow, Kozhikode, Indore) is extremely difficult, as their cutoff percentiles are usually much higher, even for reserved categories. These institutes typically shortlist candidates above 95–99 percentile depending on category, academic profile, and diversity factors.

However, you may still have some chances at a few of the newer or baby IIMs, especially if you belong to a reserved category (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) and have a decent academic background. IIMs such as IIM Jammu, IIM Bodh Gaya, IIM Sirmaur, IIM Sambalpur, IIM Nagaland, IIM Amritsar, and IIM Vizag have historically called candidates in the 75–85 percentile range for certain categories. Your 2 years of work experience can also work in your favour, as most IIMs give weightage to professional experience during shortlisting and final selection.

That said, selection does not depend on CAT percentile alone. Factors like your 10th and 12th marks, graduation score, academic consistency, gender and academic diversity, work experience quality, and performance in the personal interview play a very important role. Even with an 80 percentile, a strong interview and profile can improve your chances at newer IIMs.

You should also keep strong non-IIM options open. At this percentile, good colleges like newer IIT MBA programs, some NITs, and reputed private B-schools can offer better and more realistic opportunities. Applying broadly and preparing seriously for the interview stage is very important.

In summary, while top IIMs are unlikely at 80 percentile, you may still have a realistic chance at some of the newer IIMs depending on your category and overall profile.