The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIM-K) has officially released the provisional answer key and individual candidate response sheets for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025 today, 4 December 2025. This crucial release is now live on the official CAT portal, iimcat.ac.in.
Access Your Response Sheet and Estimate Your Score
All candidates who appeared for the CAT 2025 exam across the three slots—Slot 1, Slot 2, and Slot 3—can now download their documents. By logging into the portal with their unique CAT credentials, aspirants can access two critical PDFs: the provisional answer key with IIM's official answers and their personal response sheet showing their marked answers.
This step is vital for candidates to cross-verify their responses, calculate their estimated raw scores, and get a preliminary idea of their probable percentile. The process helps in strategic planning for the next stages of the IIM admission process.
Key Dates and the Objection Submission Process
The release of the provisional key kicks off the next phase in the CAT 2025 result process. IIM-K has outlined a strict timeline for raising objections.
The objection window will open on 8 December 2025 at 12:00 PM (noon) and will close on 10 December 2025 at 11:55 PM. Only objections submitted within this period will be considered by the institute.
To challenge a question, candidates must follow a defined online procedure:
- Log in to the official CAT website.
- Navigate to the 'Objection Management' section in the dashboard.
- Select the specific question number to challenge.
- Provide a detailed justification and upload supporting documents if needed.
- Pay a fee of ₹1,200 per objection, which is refundable if the objection is upheld.
After evaluating all valid objections, IIM-K will publish the final answer key and the CAT 2025 results. The date for the final result declaration is yet to be announced.
Steps to Download and What Candidates Must Do Now
Candidates are advised to act promptly. High traffic on the portal may cause delays, so early access is recommended. Ensure you download the PDFs corresponding to your specific exam slot.
The essential steps are straightforward:
- Visit the official website: iimcat.ac.in.
- Click on the link for 'Candidate Login' or 'Response Sheet/Answer Key'.
- Enter your CAT Registration Number and password.
- Download both the Provisional Answer Key and your personal Response Sheet.
It is crucial for students to meticulously compare every answer, prepare their objections with solid reasoning, and mark their calendars for the critical window from December 8 to 10. Staying alert and regularly checking the official website for updates is the best course of action as the process moves toward the final result declaration.
