CAT (Common Admission Test)
Common Admission Test Answer Key
The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) will release the provisional answer key for CAT 2025 on its official portal. Candidates will have the opportunity to challenge this provisional answer key if they find discrepancies. To raise objections, candidates must log in to the official CAT portal, and a fee of INR 1200 per question will be required to submit a challenge.
A link for submitting objections will be provided once the provisional answer key is released. The IIM will review the grievances raised by candidates and after a thorough evaluation, the final answer key will be published. The CAT 2025 results will be declared based on this final answer key.
How to Calculate Your CAT 2025 Score
Candidates can estimate their CAT 2025 score using the following marking scheme:
| Response Type | Marks Awarded |
|---|---|
| Correct Answer | +3 marks |
| Incorrect Answer | -1 mark |
| Unanswered Question | 0 marks |
Formula for Score Calculation:
Total Marks=(3×Correct Answers)−(1×Incorrect Answers)
Steps to Calculate Your Score:
- Count your correct answers.
- Count your incorrect answers.
- Apply the formula:
- Multiply the number of correct answers by 3.
- Multiply the number of incorrect answers by -1.
- Subtract the penalty for incorrect answers from the total marks for correct answers.
CAT 2024 Answer Key
The CAT 2024 provisional answer key was released on December 10, 2024.
CAT 2024 Answer Key Challenge:
Candidates could challenge the answer key until December 14, 2024, via the official CAT portal. After reviewing all the challenges, the final answer key was published on December 20, 2024.
CAT 2024 Results and Key Dates
- CAT 2024 Result: The results were announced on January 5, 2025, based on the final answer key.
- CAT 2024 Cutoff: The cutoff percentile was released alongside the results.
How to Check and Challenge the CAT Answer Key
Follow these steps to check and challenge the CAT answer key:
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1. | Visit the Official Website: Go to iimcat.ac.in. |
| 2. | Login: Use your application number and date of birth to log in. |
| 3. | View Answer Key: After logging in, you can view your response sheet and the provisional answer key. |
| 4. | Raise Objections: Click on ‘Challenge(s) regarding Answer Key’. |
| 5. | Choose Question IDs: Select the relevant question IDs and provide supporting documents if necessary. |
| 6. | Pay Processing Fee: Submit the processing fee of INR 1200 per challenge. |
| 7. | Review of Challenges: After payment, your challenges will be reviewed by IIM, and the final decision will be announced. |
CAT 2024 Marks vs Percentile vs Rank
After calculating your score, you can estimate your rank using the following percentile and marks table:
| Percentile | Marks | Rank Range |
|---|---|---|
| 99.9 | 230+ | 1 - 1500 |
| 99.5 | 210-229 | 1501 - 4000 |
| 99 | 190-209 | 4001 - 7000 |
| 98 | 170-189 | 7001 - 10000 |
| 95 | 150-169 | 10001 - 13000 |
| 90 | 130-149 | 13001 - 16000 |
CAT 2024 College Predictor
Candidates can use the CAT College Predictor tool to find potential colleges based on their predicted rank and score. This tool helps candidates identify top IIMs, XLRI, and other prestigious management institutes that accept CAT scores.
By following these steps, candidates can effectively check, challenge, and calculate their CAT 2025 scores, estimate their rank, and explore potential college options.
