CAT 2025 Answer Key: The CAT 2025 exam was held on 30 November 2025, across three slots all over India. Now, thousands of aspirants are eagerly waiting for the answer key, so they can estimate their likely scores and plan the next steps.
When Will the CAT 2025 Answer Key Be Released?
The provisional answer key (along with the candidate response sheet) is expected to be released in the first week of December 2025.
More specifically, several sources say around 5–6 December 2025 is likely.
Some platforms mention a slightly extended window by 10 December 2025 at the latest if there are any delays.
After provisional key release, there will be an objection window for candidates to raise concerns or clarifications; later, the final answer key will be published.
So if you appeared for CAT 2025, you should keep checking the official website from approx. 5 December to 10 December 2025.
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Where and How to Download?
Once released, the answer key and response sheet will be available on the official CAT website: IIMCAT: iimcat.ac.in.
How to Check the Answer Key of CAT 2025
1. Open the official website of the exam, i.e., iimb.ac.in or iimcat.ac.in
2. Use your registration number / user ID and password to log in.
3. Click on the link named “CAT 2025 Response Sheet / Answer Key”.
4. Get the PDF (slot-wise, depending on which slot you appeared) saved for the later time.
What Happens After Release: Objections, Final Key, Results
The provisional answer key is scheduled to be followed by a period during which candidates may raise their objections (if any) sometimes with a fee charged per question.
After considering all the legitimate objections, the institutes will release a final answer key.
The final results (percentile, scorecards) are usually made available a few weeks after the evaluation, normalization (if any), and result compilation have been completed.
The answer key is an essential milestone which gives you an idea of your possible performance, however, the final results may vary slightly because of normalization or adjustments.
According to the latest updates, the provisional CAT 2025 answer key + response sheet will be available within a few days, probably on 5 or 6 December 2025.
