The CAT 2025 answer key has been officially released on iimcat.ac.in, giving candidates the chance to review their responses and challenge any errors. The objection window will be open from December 8 (12 PM) to December 10 (11:55 PM). This year’s exam, conducted on November 30, saw around 2.58 lakh candidates appear across 339 centres in 170 cities. The paper included 68 questions divided into 24 for VARC, 22 for DILR and 22 for QA.
To raise objections, candidates must log in to the official website, select the question they want to challenge, upload relevant proof in PDF format, pay the objection fee, and submit the form. The answer key PDF can also be downloaded directly for future reference. Once the objection period ends, IIM Kozhikode will release the final answer key and shortly after, the CAT 2025 results.
In a significant update, IIM Ahmedabad has raised the minimum percentile requirements for admission to its PGP and PGP-FABM programmes for the 2026–28 batch. General and EWS candidates now need an overall 95 percentile with 85 percentile in each section, while PwD candidates under these categories get a relaxed cut-off of 85 overall and 75 per section. For NC-OBC candidates, the minimum requirement is 90 percentile overall and 80 percentile section-wise, with PwD applicants needing 80 overall and 70 per section. SC candidates must score at least 85 percentile overall and 75 percentile in each section, while SC-PwD candidates require 75 overall and 65 section-wise. For ST applicants, the required minimum is 75 percentile overall and 65 per section, and ST-PwD candidates must secure 65 percentile overall with 55 percentile in each section.
These updated cut-offs indicate increased competition and a higher benchmark for aspirants aiming for IIM Ahmedabad. Candidates are advised to carefully check their answer key, raise objections within the given deadline, and start preparing for upcoming stages of the admission process.
Q1-When can I raise objections to the CAT 2025 answer key?
A1-You can raise objections from December 8 (12 PM) to December 10 (11:55 PM) on the official website iimcat.ac.in. After this window closes, no objections will be accepted.
Q2-What are the new minimum cut-offs for admission to IIM Ahmedabad (PGP & PGP-FABM 2026–28)?
A2-IIM Ahmedabad has increased the cut-offs this year. General and EWS candidates now need 95 overall percentile and 85 percentile in each section. Cut-offs for other categories range from 75 to 90 percentile overall, depending on the category and PwD status.