Suparna Podder
Content Writer | Updated on - Dec 4, 2025

Nearly 2.58 lakh candidates have appeared for CAT 2025 out of 2.95 lakh registered candidates. This year recorded an overall attendance of 86%, showcasing strong participation from MBA aspirants across the country.

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IIM CAT 2025 response sheet and answer key PDF released today, December 04, 2025, at the official site, iimcat.ac.in. You must visit the official CAT website to download both documents. You will need to log in with your CAT ID and password to view and save your CAT response sheet. This year, CAT 2025 exam took place on November 30, 2025, under the supervision of IIM Kozhikode.

 

Direct Link: CAT 2025 Response Sheet (Out)

 

Many students found CAT 2025 question paper easier than previous years, which has raised expectations for higher scores. The response sheet and CAT 2025 answer key will help you to check your answers and estimate your probable percentile before CAT 2025 results are out.

CAT 2025 answer key and response sheet released online. This year, the exam authorities have changed the schedule for raising objections. Unlike previous years, CAT objection window will not open with release of the response sheet. Instead, you will be allowed to submit objections starting December 08, 2025, which is four days after the response sheet becomes available.

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What is CAT 2025 Answer Key Release Date?

Check the following schedule of CAT 2025 answer key release:

CAT 2025 Answer Key Release Date
EventsDates
CAT 2025 provisional answer key releaseDecember 04, 2025
CAT 2025 objection window opensDecember 08, 2025(12:00 PM)
Objection window closesDecember 10, 2025(11:55 PM)

How to Download CAT 2025 Response Sheet?

To download your CAT 2025 response sheet, follow these steps listed below:

  • Step 1: Visit iimcat.ac.in.
  • Step 2: Click on “Candidate Login / Response Sheet / Objection Window.”
  • Step 3: Enter your CAT ID and password.
  • Step 4: Open the response sheet
  • Step 5: Download and save your CAT 2025 response sheet for review.

What are the Details Mentioned on CAT 2025 Answer Key?

CAT 2025 provisional answer key includes several important details, such as:

  • Name of the candidate
  • Roll number
  • CAT 2025 exam slot
  • Exam timing
  • Exam centre
  • Question-wise answer status (Correct, incorrect, or unanswered)
  • Question-wise correct answers

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What is expected IIM CAT cutoffs 2025?

The table below shows the expected CAT 2025 cutoffs for all IIMs. These are based on previous trends:

Expected CAT 2025 Cut Off
IIMExpected Cutoff (Percentile)
IIM Ahmedabad99–100
IIM Bangalore99–100
IIM Calcutta99
IIM Lucknow97–98
IIM Indore97–98
IIM Kozhikode97–98
IIM Amritsar95–96
IIM Nagpur95–96
IIM Sambalpur95–96
IIM Trichy94–95
IIM Raipur94–95
IIM Ranchi94–95
IIM Kashipur94–95
IIM Vizag92–94
IIM Rohtak92–94
IIM Udaipur92–94
IIM Bodhgaya92–94
IIM Shillong90
IIM Sirmaur90
IIM Jammu90
IIM Mumbai90
11:40:17 am IST • Dec 3, 2025

What is CAT score vs percentile 2025?

CAT 2025 score is the scaled score calculated after normalizing candidates’ performance across all three exam slots. On the other hand, CAT percentile shows a candidate’s relative rank, representing the percentage of test-takers who scored below that score.

04:06:34 pm IST • Dec 2, 2025

Will CAT 2025 cutoff rise?

Since CAT 2025 exam was slightly easier than CAT 2024, the cutoffs for top B-schools are expected to increase. A simpler paper generally leads to higher scores, which can push the minimum percentile required for shortlisting upward.

04:05:49 pm IST • Dec 2, 2025

What is CAT normalization process 2025?

CAT 2025 normalization process adjusts the raw scores of candidates across different exam slots. This method ensures fairness by placing all scores on a common scale, so no candidate is rewarded or penalized due to variations in exam difficulty between slots.

04:05:07 pm IST • Dec 2, 2025

When will IIM CAT cut off 2025 be released?

IIM CAT 2025 cut off will be announced separately by all 22 IIMs. Each institute will publish its own cut off in January 2026, along with the PI shortlist for the next stage of admission.

04:04:05 pm IST • Dec 2, 2025

How to calculate CAT raw score? 

To calculate CAT 2025 raw score, you must compare your responses with the provisional answer key. Add 3 marks for every correct answer. For every incorrect MCQ, deduct 1 mark. Questions that are not attempted or are non-MCQs carry no negative marking. The final total after these steps is the raw score.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ans: The provisional CAT answer key is released after the exam and shows the initial official answers for every question. You can check it and raise objections if you find any errors. While the final CAT answer key is released after reviewing all the objections. It contains revised and confirmed answers, which are used for calculating CAT final scores.

Ans: CAT 2025 answer key objection fee is INR 1200 for each objection. This fee is non-refundable. However, you will receive a refund only if your objection is found valid and accepted by the exam authority.

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