The
Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025, a gateway for admission to
IIMs and other top B-schools in India, was conducted on
November 30, 2025. Following the exam, the
Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) have released the
provisional answer key for candidates to review.This is an important step as it allows candidates to
check the official answers and raise objections if discrepancies are found.
Key Details About CAT 2025 Answer Key
·
Release Date: december 4, 2025·
Mode: Online (available on the official CAT website)·
Purpose: To allow candidates to
verify answers and raise challenges before the final answer key is published.
How to Download the Provisional Answer Key
1.
Visit the official CAT website: https://iimcat.ac.in2.
Login using your CAT credentials: Registration ID, password, and date of birth.3.
Navigate to the ‘Provisional Answer Key’ section.4.
Download your set of answers (Note: Different candidates may have different question sets).5.
Compare your answers with the official provisional key.
Opportunity to Raise Objections
· Candidates who find
errors or discrepancies in the provisional answer key can
raise objections online.·
Procedure:1. Login to the CAT portal.2. Select the
question(s) you want to challenge.3. Submit
justification and supporting documents if applicable.4. Pay a nominal
objection fee per question, which is refundable if the objection is accepted.·
Objection Window: Typically
3–5 days from the release of the provisional key. Candidates must adhere strictly to the deadline.
Next Steps After Objections
1. IIMs will
review all valid objections submitted by candidates.2. A
final answer key will be published after considering the challenges.3.
Result declaration will follow based on the
final answer key and normalized scores.
Why This Step Is Important
· Ensures
transparency in the evaluation process.· Allows candidates to
cross-check their responses and challenge mistakes.· Gives
clarity on expected scores before the official results.
Bottom Line
Candidates who appeared for
CAT 2025 should
download the provisional answer key immediately and verify their responses. Raising objections, if necessary, ensures that the
final results are accurate and fair.Always keep a
copy of your responses and justification ready while raising objections, and note the
deadline to avoid missing the opportunity.
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