CAT Answer Key 2024: Download IIM CAT Answer Key 2024, Release Date, Raise Objections, Response Sheet PDF and Check CAT Scores

The CAT 2024 Answer Key will include the candidates' recorded responses and the correct answers determined by experts. The CAT exam 2024 is held in three slots from 8:30 am onwards. The first slot is over at 10:30. CAT 2024 slot 2 will begin at 12:30 pm. This article delves into the important details regarding the CAT 2024 Answer Key, including release dates, steps to download, and how to use it effectively.

CAT Answer Key 2024 will be released a week after the exam. The CAT answer key includes question-wise correct answers and provides a mechanism for raising objections if discrepancies are identified. In this article, we have provided a memory-based question paper and answer key from previous years.

CAT Answer Key 2024

CAT Slot 1 Answer Key 2024

CAT Slot 2 Answer Key 2024

CAT Slot 3 Answer Key 2024

Official CAT 2023 Answer Key PDF

Out of the 3.28 lakh applicants, 88% or 2.88 lakh took the test. We have also sourced the official CAT 2023 answer key PDF from the candidates. You can download the slot-wise IIM CAT 2023 answer key PDF using the links below.

CAT 2023 Slot 1 Answer Key

CAT 2023 Slot 2 Answer Key

CAT 2023 Slot 3 Answer Key

How to Download the CAT 2024 Answer Key?

The CAT 2024 Answer Key will be released online on the official CAT website. You can visit the Official Website and log in with Credentials to download the CAT Answer Key 2024. To download the answer key, you must navigate to the Answer Key Section and Click on the link titled "CAT 2024 Answer Key" available on the dashboard.

You can download the CAT 2023 Response Sheet here.

Along with the answer key, the response sheet will also be provided to cross-check your answers. Here is a snapshot of how the Answer key will look like:

How to Use the CAT 2024 Answer Key?

The CAT 2024 Answer Key allows candidates to calculate their estimated scores and analyze their performance. Here’s how you can use it:

1. Match Answers: Compare your responses from the response sheet with the official answer key.
2. Apply the Marking Scheme: For every correct answer, add 3 marks. Deduct 1 mark for each incorrect answer in MCQs.
3. Calculate Total Score: Sum up the scores for all sections to estimate your overall score.
4. Identify Discrepancies: If you notice any discrepancies in the answer key, you can raise objections during the objection window.

Information Mentioned on CAT Answer Key 2024

The CAT 2024 answer key/response sheet will contain section-wise questions and their status – your answer, right answer, and unanswered questions. The following information will be mentioned on the CAT answer key 2024:

• Name of the candidate
• CAT registration number
• CAT 2024 exam center
• Test date
• Test time
• Question
• Question type
• Question ID
• Status (attempted/not attempted)
• Right option/answer
• Candidate's response

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• Top Colleges Other than IIMs Accepting CAT Scores
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How to Raise Objection Against CAT 2024 Answer Key?

Raising an objection against the CAT 2024 answer key involves a systematic process to ensure that any discrepancies in the provisional answer key are addressed.

1. Visit the Official CAT Website

   Go to the official CAT portal (iimcat.ac.in) and log in using your credentials (User ID and Password).

2. Access the Objection Form

   Once logged in, navigate to the section for the CAT 2024 Answer Key. Look for the link to "Raise Objections" or "Objection Management System."

3. Select the Question

   Identify the specific question(s) you wish to challenge. The portal will allow you to select the question number from the list provided in the response sheet.

4. Provide Justification

   For each objection, submit valid reasoning or supporting documents (if applicable) to back your claim. This could include references to standard resources or logical explanations for the error.

5. Pay the Objection Fee
   • Fee Amount: Typically ₹1200 per question (subject to bank charges and GST).
   • The fee is refundable only if the objection is found valid.
6. Submit the Form

   Confirm all the details and submit the objection form before the deadline. Make sure all the required fields are accurately filled.

Points to Remember while Raising Objection

If you are raising an objection to your CAT Score, you must be sure of a few things. You can analyze the CAT question paper before objecting. The points to remember are:

• You must raise objections only if they are 100 percent sure of the error
• The objection fee will be refunded only if your objection has been accepted
• The objection form will not get submitted without the payment of fees
• The objection fee will be refunded in 5 working days
• Objections that have been submitted once cannot be edited
• There is no limit to raising objections against the official CAT answer keys
• CAT 2024 result will be announced only after the CAT answer key objection process is over and the objections have been evaluated
• No objection will be entertained after the release of the final CAT answer key and results in 2024
• There will be no re-checking of CAT question paper or candidate responses under any circumstance

CAT Marking Scheme 2024

The CAT exam follows a scaled scoring system, where raw scores are normalized across different slots to arrive at a percentile rank. This percentile is critical for MBA admissions, especially in top colleges like IIMs. Below is the table indicating the marking scheme of the CAT 2024 exam:

Your seat will depend on your scores and Total MBA Seats in IIMs and Other Top Colleges in India.

Calculate CAT score

Based on the marking scheme mentioned above, one can calculate their CAT raw score by observing the following:

• If a candidate has made 50 correct attempts then the score will be 50x3 = 150 marks.
• If a candidate has marked 10 questions incorrectly, then there will be a deduction of 10 marks.
• Subtract the total marks deducted from the total marks scored to get the CAT raw score, which is 150 - 10 = 140.
• So, the candidate's raw score will be 140/198. This raw score is however not used for result preparation.
• The raw CAT scores will be normalized to ensure candidates from all three exam slots are assessed at the same level.
• The normalized CAT score is then used for percentile calculation.
• The CAT 2024 result is declared in percentile and B-schools select candidates on the basis of percentile, not score.

Key Insights on CAT 2024 Score vs Percentile

The CAT raw score calculation is based on the marking scheme. CAT uses a Normalization Process to adjust for slight variations in difficulty levels across slots. The expected CAT score vs CAT percentile trends:

• A score of 99+ percentile typically requires 100–110 marks.
• For 95+ percentile, a score of around 80–85 is usually sufficient.
• A 90+ percentile may require 65–70 marks.
• Lower percentiles correspond to proportionally reduced scores.

CAT 2024 Percentile Range Table

Note: These figures are based on historical trends and are subject to variation based on the actual difficulty level of CAT 2024.