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IIM Calcutta has released the CAT Answer Key along with CAT Response Sheet. It has been released on the official website of CAT - iimcat.ac.in. Keep reading further to know more about the CAT answer key.

CAT Answer Key 2024 - The CAT answer key is released on the IIM CAT website. The answer key will be provisional and the candidates will be able to raise objections to the CAT response sheet during a window of 2 days. The authorities will examine the objections and then based on the responses the final CAT answer key will be released along with the CAT Results 2024. Those who qualify the CAT exam will then be  shortlisted for the interview process at IIMs based on the cutoffs.

How to Download the CAT Answer Key?

To download the CAT 2024 answer key, candidates are advised to follow the simple steps listed below.

  • Open the CAT 2024 website (iimcat.ac.in)
  • Click on the 'login' tab
  • Enter CAT login ID and password
  • Go to the CAT 2024 response sheet/answer key tab
  • Take a printout of the CAT 2024 response sheet and answer key

Must Read: CAT Expected Score Vs Percentile Analysis

Challenging the CAT Answer Key

once the provisional answer key for the CAT exam is released, the candidates are given a short window to raise objections to the CAT answer key. The final answer key is released after the candidates have raised the objections and the authorities have considered them. Candidates will have to pay a fee amount per objection and also upload a document supporting their claim.

Also See: CAT 2024 Answer Key

Steps to Challenge the CAT Answer Key

The  CAT Answer Key can be challenged by following a few simple steps mentioned below.

  • Visit the official website at iimcat.ac.in.
  • Click on the link for the CAT 2024 answer key objection window.
  • Log in using your application number and date of birth.
  • Select the questions for which you wish to raise objections.
  • Submit your answers and any supporting documents in PDF format for the objections raised.
  • Pay the required fee for the answer key objection window.
  • Click "Submit" to finalize.
  • Download and save the CAT 2024 answer key and save for future reference and use.

CAT Exam Important Dates 2024

Candidates can check the important dates for the CAT 2024 answer key below.

CAT Exam Particulars

Important Dates

CAT 2024 Exam Date

November 24, 2024

CAT Answer Key Release Date

1st Week of December 2024

CAT Answer Key Objection Raising Window

1st Week of December 2024

CAT 2024 Result Declaration

1st Week of January 2025

IIM Counselling Process

February 2025

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