CAT Response Sheet 2025 Update:
The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode has officially made the CAT 2025 answer key and response sheet available for download as of December 4, 2025. Aspirants who took the Common Admission Test may log in to the CAT website to access the provisional solutions and evaluate their performance. In addition, IIM Kozhikode has activated the objection submission facility, enabling candidates to challenge any inaccuracies detected in the answer key. All submissions will undergo a thorough review, and amendments will be issued where appropriate. According to the schedule on the official website, the objection window will remain accessible from December 8, 12:00 PM to December 10, 2025, 11:55 PM. Candidates must ensure they submit their challenges within this time frame.

Steps to Download CAT Response Sheet 2025

Follow the instructions below to access the response sheet from the official CAT website:

Step 1: Go to the CAT portal: iimcat.ac.in
Step 2: Log in using your registered User ID and Password
Step 3: Select the “Candidate Response and Answer Key” tab
Step 4: Download both the provisional answer key and your response sheet
Step 5: Compare your responses with the key to estimate your expected score

Steps to File Objections Against the CAT 2025 Answer Key

Candidates who notice errors in the provisional solutions may submit objections through the following steps:

Step 1: Visit the official CAT 2025 website: iimcat.ac.in
Step 2: Log in using your official login credentials
Step 3: Choose the question(s) you intend to challenge within the objection panel
Step 4: Provide a clear explanation supporting your objection, including references from authoritative study resources
Step 5: Pay the objection fee per question (refunded if the challenge is upheld)
Step 6: Verify all entered details and submit the form before the deadline

How to Interpret and Use the CAT Answer Key

The provisional answer key helps candidates analyse their performance and plan for the next phase of the admission process:

Estimate Your Likely Score:
Apply the marking pattern +3 for correct answers, –1 for incorrect MCQs, and no negative marking for TITA questions—to calculate your raw score.

Evaluate Your Performance:
Compare your estimated marks with previous years’ cut-offs to understand your probable percentile range.

Strategize Your Next Steps:
If your projected score aligns with the required percentile of your preferred business schools, begin preparing for WAT, GD, and PI rounds.