The CAT 2025 shift one exam was moderately difficult, with the Quantitative section being slightly more time-consuming due to lengthy calculations. The section-wise analysis of CAT 2025 Slot 1 shows the total questions and difficulty level for each section. VARC had 24 questions (Moderate), DILR 22 questions (Easy to Moderate), and Quant 22 questions (Moderate to Tough), with an overall exam difficulty of Moderate. Unofficial answer keys for Slot 1 are now available on private portals. Candidates can download the PDF, compare their answers, and estimate probable scores. The official CAT 2025 answer key is expected by the first week of December on iimcat.ac.in, where it can also be downloaded for reference. If any discrepancies are found, candidates can raise objections through the official portal by selecting questions, uploading supporting documents, paying the required fee, and submitting the objection. After reviewing all objections, the final answer key and CAT results will be released, likely in the first week of January 2026. This process helps candidates evaluate their performance and plan for the next steps effectively.
How to Check Marks Using the CAT 2025 Answer Key
Checking marks using the CAT 2025 answer key involves downloading the unofficial answer key PDF from trusted portals and matching marked responses to estimate the expected score.
- Visit any website that provides the unofficial CAT 2025 answer key.
- Click on the link for the CAT 2025 Slot 1 unofficial answer key PDF.
- The PDF will open on the screen.
- Download and save the PDF, and take a printout if needed.
- Compare the marked answers with the answer key to estimate the probable marks.
CAT 2025 Answer Key Release Date
The CAT 2025 answer key is expected to be released by the first week of December on the official website, iimcat.ac.in. Candidates can check and download the CAT answer key PDF from the IIM CAT portal. To download, visit iimcat.ac.in, click on the CAT answer key PDF link, and the PDF will appear on the screen. Save and download the answer key PDF for future reference and analysis.
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How to raise objections on CAT 2025 Answer Key
Candidates can raise objections on the CAT 2025 answer key if they find any discrepancies. The process is done through the official website and requires submitting supporting documents and a fee.
- Visit the official website iimcat.ac.in to access the CAT portal.
- Click on the CAT answer key objection window link to start the process.
- Select the questions for which objections need to be raised.
- Upload answers along with supporting documents in PDF format.
- Pay the required fee for raising objections through the portal.
- Click submit to complete the objection process.
- Save and print the submitted objection confirmation and the answer key for reference.
After reviewing all objections on the CAT answer key, the final answer key and results will be released. The CAT 2025 result is expected in the first week of January. For more details, visit the official website iimcat.ac.in.
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Key Takeaway
CAT 2025 shift one was moderately difficult, especially the Quant section. Unofficial answer keys help estimate probable scores, while the official key will release in the first week of December. Objections can be raised through the official portal if needed. The final answer key and results are expected by the first week of January, helping candidates plan their next steps.
