CAT 2024 Answer Key: Check Download Link, Release Date

CAT 2024 Answer Key
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The Common Admission Test (CAT) is a crucial gateway for aspiring MBA students in India. After the exam, every candidate eagerly awaits the answer key to estimate their performance. This guide provides you with all the essential information about the CAT 2024 answer key, including its release date, download process, raising objections, and the final result announcement.

CAT 2024 Answer Key Release Timeline

EventDate
CAT 2024 Exam DateNovember 24, 2024
Answer Key ReleaseNovember 29, 2024 (Tentative)
Objection WindowDecember 4-8, 2024 (Tentative)
Final Answer Key ReleaseSecond week of December 2024 (Tentative)
CAT Result AnnouncementDecember 27, 2024 (Tentative)

How to Download the CAT 2024 Answer Key

The official CAT answer key will be available on the IIM Calcutta website (iimcat.ac.in) in PDF format. Here’s how to download it:

  1. Visit the IIM CAT website.
  2. Click on “Candidate Login.”
  3. Enter your CAT ID and password.
  4. Click on the link for “CAT answer key PDF.”
  5. Review the answer key and download it for future reference.

The Answer key Provides Details

  • The correct answer for each question
  • Your chosen answer for each question
  • Unattempted questions

Using the Answer Key to Estimate Your Score

The answer key allows you to calculate your estimated CAT score before the official results are declared. Refer to the official CAT marking scheme for accurate score calculation.

Raising Objections Against the Answer Key

If you believe there’s an error in the answer key, you can submit an online objection during the designated window. Each objection comes with a fee of INR 1200. The fee is refunded only if your objection is valid.

Important Points to Remember While Raising Objections

  • You cannot modify your suggested answer after submitting the objection.
  • There’s no limit to the number of objections you can raise, but each requires a separate fee.
  • Objection fees are non-refundable unless your objection is accepted.
  • The objection window closes after the final answer key is released.

The CAT Result Announcement

The CAT result will be declared only after reviewing all objections. You can expect the results by December 27, 2024 (tentative). Your CAT percentile plays a vital role in determining your eligibility for admission to IIMs.

Also Read: IIM Kozhikode CAT 2024 Admission Criteria