CAT 2025 Answer Key Released: Click here to Download

The CAT 2025 Answer Key has been officially released today by IIM Kozhikode on the official CAT portal, iimcat.ac.in. Candidates who appeared for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025, conducted on 30 November 2025, can now access the answer key to check their responses and estimate scores before the final results are announced.

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CAT 2025 Latest Updates

The exam was successfully conducted by IIM Kozhikode on 30 November 2025 in three slots across India.
The official answer key and response sheet are slated for release soon — likely between 5 – 8 December 2025, as per recent media reports and historical timelines.
Once published on the official portal (iimcat.ac.in), candidates will be able to log in with their credentials to download their slot-wise answer key and response sheet.
Multiple coaching institutes and educational portals have already started sharing memory-based/unofficial answer keys and slot-wise question-paper analyses to help aspirants estimate their expected raw score.
According to initial exam-day and slot-wise reviews, the exam’s difficulty ranged from easy to moderate overall. This has fuelled expectations that the cut-offs for 2025 may be slightly higher than in prior years.

CAT Exam 2025 Overview

The Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025, conducted by IIM Kozhikode on 30 November 2025, followed the established computer-based format across three slots nationwide. The exam evaluated candidates in Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR), and Quantitative Ability (QA). With moderate overall difficulty as per early reviews, CAT 2025 continues to serve as the primary gateway for admissions to prestigious IIMs and over 1,200 management institutes across India. Aspirants are now awaiting the release of the provisional answer key and response sheets expected in early December 2025.

CAT 2025 Exam Overview Table

Particulars	Details
Conducting Body	Indian Institute of Management (IIM Kozhikode)
Exam Date	30 November 2025
Exam Mode	Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Exam Slots	Three (Morning, Afternoon, Evening)
Total Duration	2 hours (120 minutes)
Sections	VARC, DILR, QA
Expected Answer Key Release	First week of December 2025
Official Website	iimcat.ac.in
Result Announcement (Expected)	First week of January 2026
Medium of Exam	English
Total Test Cities	Approx. 170+

How to Download the CAT Answer Key 2025?

Candidates can download the CAT 2025 answer key and response sheet directly from the official website once it is released. The process is straightforward and requires your CAT login credentials. Follow the steps below to access your answer key:

Visit the official CAT website – iimcat.ac.in.
Log in to the candidate portal using your User ID and Password.
After logging in, click on the “Candidate Response” or “Answer Key” tab displayed on the dashboard.
Select your exam slot (Slot 1, Slot 2, or Slot 3) if prompted.
Download the PDF containing your answer key and response sheet.
Save the file for score calculation and further reference.

What to do after the release of the CAT Answer Key?

Once the CAT 2025 answer key is released, candidates should carefully review their responses and evaluate their performance. Here are the essential steps to follow:

Download and Review the Answer Key
Compare the provisional answers with your marked responses in the response sheet to identify correct, incorrect, and unattempted questions.
Calculate Your Expected Score
Use the official CAT marking scheme to estimate your raw score. This helps in predicting your percentile and shortlisting suitable B-schools.
Analyse Section-Wise Performance
Review your performance across VARC, DILR, and QA to understand strengths and areas needing improvement before GD-PI-WAT rounds.
Check for Discrepancies
If you find any incorrect answers or ambiguities in the provisional key, note them down with valid references or evidence.
Raise Objections (If Necessary)
Submit challenges through the official portal within the specified objection window. A fee is charged per objection, which is refunded if the challenge is accepted.
Shortlist Colleges Based on Expected Scores
With your projected percentile, identify IIMs and top non-IIM institutes where your score is likely to be competitive.
Prepare for the Next Stage
Begin preparing for Group Discussion (GD), Personal Interview (PI), and Written Ability Test (WAT), as most institutions begin these processes soon after results.

CAT Result 2025

IIM Kozhikode — the conducting body for CAT 2025 — has not yet issued an official result/public-scorecard.
Industry sources currently expect the CAT 2025 result to be declared between 19–21 December 2025.
Some earlier projections placed a tentative result window in the last week of December 2025.
A few other trackers (considering past trends and internal bulletin drafts) indicate a possible result release in the first week of January 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: What is the date of CAT 2025?

Ans: The CAT 2025 (Common Admission Test) was conducted by IIM Kozhikode on 30 November 2025 across India in a computer-based format. The examination was held in three slots—morning, afternoon, and evening—at over 170 test cities nationwide. CAT 2025 evaluated candidates in Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR), and Quantitative Ability (QA). Following the exam, candidates are now awaiting the provisional answer key and response sheets, expected to be released in early December 2025.

Q2: Is the CAT result out?

Ans: No — CAT 2025 results are not out yet. Official scorecards are expected to be released between 19–21 December 2025 (or possibly later, early January 2026).

Q3: Is 90 a good score in CAT?

Ans: Yes, a score of 90 in CAT is considered excellent. In CAT, scores are generally scaled and converted into percentiles, and a raw score of 90 typically places a candidate well above the 95th percentile, depending on the year’s difficulty. Such a score significantly enhances chances of admission into top IIMs and other premier management institutes. However, final selection also depends on sectional performance, academic profile, work experience, and GD-PI rounds, so candidates should maintain strong overall credentials.

Q4: What is the CAT exam for?

Ans: The CAT (Common Admission Test) is a national-level entrance exam conducted for admission to postgraduate management programmes, primarily the MBA/PGDM, at Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) and over 1,200 B-schools across India. It evaluates candidates’ quantitative ability, data interpretation, logical reasoning, and verbal skills to assess analytical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities essential for managerial roles. Performance in CAT determines eligibility for interviews and selection processes, serving as a key gateway to reputed management education and career advancement in business and leadership roles.