The wait is finally over! The Provisional Answer Keys for CAT 2025 have been officially released.
The exam was conducted on 30 November 2025, and as per the schedule, the response sheet is now live today, 4 December 2025. Students can now access their individual response sheets to verify their raw scores. With the official release, the timeline for raising objections has also been confirmed.
CAT 2025 Response Sheet: How to Download?
The facility to view the answer keys is available to all candidates who successfully completed the test.
Steps to download the official answer key:
- Open the secure CAT 2025 website: https://iimcat.ac.in.
- Login using your CAT application login ID and password.
- Navigate to the candidate dashboard.
- You will see the option for the response sheet/answer key. Click to view or download the HTML file to check your answers.
Note: The information provided on the website is contingent upon decisions by the Central/State governments and IIMs, so keep checking the official site for updates.
How to Raise Objections? (Important Dates)
While the response sheet is out now, the window to raise objections opens a few days later. If you find any discrepancies in the official answer key, you must stick to the strict timeline provided by the IIMs.
Objection Management Schedule:
- Objection Window Opens: 8 December 2025 at 12.00 PM.
- Objection Window Closes: 10 December 2025 at 11.55 PM.
Crucial Rules for Objections:
- Where to raise: Objections must be submitted only through the Objection Management link on the CAT website (https://iimcat.ac.in).
- Strict Protocol: Objections raised through any other channel (emails, calls, posts) shall not be accepted.
- Eligibility: Only candidates who have successfully completed the test are eligible to use this facility.
Do check out the following:
- InsideIIM's CAT 2025 Percentile and Interview Shortlist Predictor
- OMETs Prep: Take SNAP Mock Tests Here and XAT DM Mock Tests Here!
- Start Your WAT-PI Preparation Early! Check Out InsideIIM's MBA Admissions Bootcamp!
How to plan ahead?
Now that the response sheet is live, you can calculate your raw score.
- A score of 70-75+: You are likely in a good position for a 95+%tile. Ensure you have applied to institutes like IIM Mumbai and IITs. InsideIIM will soon start with its GDPI program to help you convert the top calls.
- Lower than expected? Don't lose hope. Shift your focus immediately to OMETs—NMAT, SNAP, XAT, and MICAT.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.1 Is the CAT 2025 Answer Key released?
Ans. Yes, the Provisional Answer Keys for CAT 2025 were released on 4 December 2025.
Q.2 Can I raise an objection immediately?
Ans. No. The Objection Management window opens on 8 December 2025 at 12.00 PM.
Q.3 What is the last date to challenge the answer key?
Ans. The objection window closes strictly on 10 December 2025 at 11.55 PM.
