The Common Admission Test (CAT) is one of the most prestigious management entrance exams in India, conducted annually by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs). The CAT 2024 exam was successfully held on November 24, 2024, across three slots. With over 3.29 lakh applicants, this exam serves as a gateway to India’s top business schools, including IIMs and other renowned institutions like FMS Delhi, SPJIMR Mumbai, and IITs offering MBA programs.
The CAT Answer Key 2024 is a crucial post-exam document that allows candidates to evaluate their performance. It provides the official answers to the questions asked in the exam and enables candidates to calculate their approximate scores. This article provides an in-depth overview of the CAT 2024 answer key, its release date, steps to download, objection process, and more.
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CAT Answer Key 2024
| Exam Name | Common Admission Test (CAT) |
| Conducting Authority | Indian Institute of Management (IIM) |
| Exam Date | 24 November 2024 |
| Mode of Examination | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Answer Key Release Date | To be announced |
| Official Website | iimcat.ac.in |
CAT Exam Overview
- Slot Timings:
- Slot 1: 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
- Slot 2: 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
- Slot 3: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
- Exam Duration: Two hours (120 minutes)
- Sections:
- Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC)
- Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR)
- Quantitative Aptitude (QA)
- Total Questions: 66
- Marking Scheme:
- +3 for each correct answer
- -1 for incorrect answers (MCQs only)
- No negative marking for non-MCQs
CAT Answer Key and Objection Process
- The official answers for all questions.
- A record of the candidate’s responses.
- The ability to calculate raw scores using the marking scheme.
Objection Process:
- Steps to Raise Objections:
- Log in to your CAT account on the official website.
- Select the question(s) you wish to challenge.
- Upload supporting documents as evidence.
- Pay a fee of ₹1,200 per question (refundable if the objection is valid).
- The final answer key will incorporate any valid changes based on these objections.
How To Download The CAT Answer Key 2024
- Visit the official CAT website (iimcat.ac.in).
- Log in using your credentials (CAT ID and password).
- Click on the “Answer Key/Response Sheet” link.
- Select your exam slot (Slot 1, Slot 2, or Slot 3).
- Download and save the PDF file.
FAQs
- When will the CAT Answer Key be released?
The provisional answer key is expected on December 5, 2024. - Can I challenge incorrect answers?
Yes, candidates can raise objections during the objection window by paying ₹1,200 per question. - What information is included in the response sheet?
The response sheet includes your recorded responses along with the correct answers provided by IIMs. - How accurate are unofficial answer keys?
Unofficial keys from coaching institutes provide an approximation but may not match the official answers. - When will results be declared?
Results are tentatively scheduled for December 27, 2024.