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CAT 2023 Response Sheet Out, Download IIM CAT Response Sheet PDF for Slot 1, 2, 3 @iimcat.ac.in

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Sachin Gupta

Associate Content Manager | Updated On - Jul 3, 2024

CAT Response Sheet 2023 is released by IIM along with answer key only on the official website- iimcat.ac.in. Candidates can access their CAT 2023 response sheets by logging into their accounts using CAT user id and password. CAT Response Sheet contains the responses marked by the candidate along with the correct responses as per IIM. Check CAT Score Calculation

Candidates can compare the response sheet with CAT 2023 Answer Key to raise objections against the answers during the response sheet and answer key challenge window from Dec 5 to 8, 2023. 

After the closure of CAT objection window, CAT 2023 Result will be announced by the second week of January 2024. The result will be released after taking into account the valid objections raised by the candidates. 

IIMs have released their qualifying CAT 2023 Cut off percentile for admission to the 2024-26 batch. Check CAT Cut off for IIMs and Other MBA Colleges


CAT Response Sheet Dates

CAT 2023 Response Sheet Release Date

CAT 2023 response sheet release date is Dec 5, 2023. IIM Lucknow has activated the CAT response sheet 2023 download link on iimcat.ac.in.

Event Name  Dates
CAT Exam Date 2023 November 26, 2023 
CAT 2023 Response Sheet Release Date December 5, 2023
CAT 2023 response sheet time 11:00 AM
Last Date to File Objections to the Answer Key and Response Sheet of CAT 2023 December 8, 2023
CAT 2023 Official Answer Key December 5, 2023
CAT 2023 Result Announcement Second week of January 2024

CAT Response Sheet Release Date Trends

Last year, IIM released CAT response sheet early, within 4 days of the exam. However, in 2021 and 2020, the difference in CAT exam date and CAT response sheet release date was 9-10 days. 

Year CAT Exam Date CAT Response Sheet Release Date
CAT 2022 response sheet release date November 27, 2022 December 1, 2022
CAT response sheet 2021 release date November 28, 2021 December 8, 2021
CAT response sheet 2020 release date November 29, 2020 December 8, 2020
CAT response sheet 2019 release date November 24, 2019 November 29, 2019

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What is CAT Response Sheet?

CAT Response Sheet 2023

CAT response sheet has the official CAT answers maked by the candidate on the exam day. It provide the exam takers with the chance to check their responses with the correct standardized responses. Firstly, one must download the response sheet for CAT, view the answers, compare them with the official answer key published by the conducting body, and then determine your scores and challenge the official CAT provisional answer keys if you notice any discrepancy.  

People Also Ask?

Ques. Was CAT 2023 difficult?

Ans. Yes, not only the test-takers but also the coaching institutes have reported CAT 2023 to be of higher difficulty compared to 2022 and 2021. DILR sets gave a tough time to the candidates in all the slots. On an average, candidates could attempt 8-10 questions out of 20 in DILR section. In the Quantitative Aptitude section of CAT 2023, algebra proved to be the toughest to attempt, making it the deciding factor for getting a higher percentile. VARC was surprisingly reported to be easier than last year, especially the verbal ability part. Check CAT 2023 Slot 1, Slot 2, Slot 3 Analysis

Ques. Which slot is easy in CAT 2023?

Ans. Based on the overall difficulty level analysis, CAT 2023 slot 1 is easier than slot 2 and slot 3, especially the Quant and DILR sections.

Ques. Which slot is tough in CAT 2023?

Ans. On analyzing the reviews from thousands of candidates and coaching experts, CAT 2023 slot 2 and 3 are equally tough (DILR slightly tougher in slot 3 and QA slightly tougher in slot 2). CAT 2023 slot 1 is comparatively easy. 

Ques. When will CAT 2023 response sheet be released?

Ans. CAT 2023 response sheet is now released by IIM Lucknow. CAT 2023 answer key and response sheet PDF released on Dec 5 (11:00 AM) on iimcat.ac.in.

Ques. How do I get my CAT response sheet?

Ans. You can get your CAT response sheet, you can check the direct link provided here for iimcat.ac.in cat 2023 response sheet download. Then enter your CAT user id and password to login and get your IIM CAT response sheet.


Download CAT Response Sheet

How to Download CAT Response Sheet 2023?

Once the CAT result has been announced, the candidates can review their response sheets. Students can download the CAT response sheet through the following steps: 

  • Step 1 - Go over to the CAT 2023 official link, iimcat.ac.in. 
  • Step 2 - Tap on the registered candidate login window and enter the CAT registration ID and password. 
  • Step 3 - Now you’ll be redirected to a new window to access the CAT response sheet.  
  • Step 5 – Download the response sheet for CAT 2023 and print it out.

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Score Calculation

How to Calculate the Scores Using CAT Response Sheet?

In order to check their answers and calculate their expected CAT score, the candidates can use the answer key and response sheet. The following steps can be taken for the calculation of the score: 

  • Step 1: Download the response sheet and answer key directly from the official CAT website- iimcat.ac.in.
  • Step 2: Review the answers from the response sheet and the answer key. Mark the answers as right or wrong. 
  • Step 3: Ensure that marks are added and deducted in accordance with the marking scheme. Employ the CAT marking scheme given as: 
Type of Questions  Marks for a Correct Answer  Marks for an Incorrect Answer 
MCQs +3 -1
Non-MCQs/ TITA questions +3 0
  • Step 4: The cumulative score of the candidate is calculated by using the following formula: CAT Raw Score (for MCQs) = 3 x (number of correct answers) – 1 x (number of wrong answers). 
  • Step 5: Then, the marks received must be added to the marks for Non-MCQs.

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CAT 2023 Official Answer Key by IIM

CAT 2023 official answer key is released by IIM Lucknow along with CAT response sheet 2023. The direct link to download the answer keys is provided here for iimcat.ac.in cat 2023 website. Also note that CAT 2023 provisional answer key is open for challenge for INR 1500 per answer/ question. Check direct link to challenge CAT answer key 2023

Download CAT 2023 Answer Key PDF

You can check CAT answer key 2023 and calculate your approximate scores.

CAT slots Answer Key PDF
CAT Slot 1 Answer Key 2023 Check Here
CAT Slot 2 Answer Key 2023
CAT Slot 3 Answer Key 2023

CAT 2023 Score vs Percentile Analysis

After calculating your scores using CAT response sheet and answer key, you can use the score vs percentile analysis of CAT 2023 below to get the estimated percentile score.

Expected Percentile CAT 2023 CAT Score 2023
100 98-102
99 80-85
95 55-59
90 46-49
85 40-42
80 37-39
Check slot-wise CAT 2023 score vs percentile
Raise Objections

How to Challenge CAT Response Sheet and Answer Key?

IIM allows you to challenge the published CAT 2023 answer key (provisional) for 3 days before releasing the final answer key and result. If after checking the answer key and your CAT response sheet, you find a mistake, then you must follow these steps to challenge the same within the specified period:

  • Go to the official IIM CAT 2023 candidate login page for raising objection. 
  • Fill in the CAT registration ID and password to login, and then press the "Sign in" tab. 
  • Now, click on the "Challenge the Answer Key of CAT 2023" link.
  • Select the question and answer that you think is wrong 
  • Tap on the Objection tab and click "+" icon to raise an objection
  • Then, a new window will open to select the section, question type, and question number for the candidate.

The following options are available to candidates while challenging answer keys of CAT 2023:

  1. “None of the Options are Correct”
  2. “Given Answer Key is Wrong”
  3. “More than One Options are Correct”

Only 1 objection is permitted at a time. For each challenge, however, the applicants have to pay a fee of INR 1500 plus processing fee and GST. Only if the objection raised by the candidate is accepted by the IIM, the challenge fee paid will be refunded. The answer key challenge is non-refundable otherwise.


Advantages of Publishing CAT Response Sheet by IIM

The main benefits of IIM providing CAT answer sheet for students along with the answer key are listed below: 

  • To bring clarity, IIMs generate response sheets. 
  • Test participants in CAT will find out where they went wrong. 
  • Predicted scores found using the CAT response sheet would help to anticipate the final result. 
  • Query-Cum-Objection Form can be used to raise objections.

CAT Final Answer Key

CAT 2023 Final Answer Key

Once candidates raise their objections, the final CAT answer key, which contains the finalized correct responses, is issued by the IIM. No rechecking or revaluation of CAT 2023 final answer key is permitted under any circumstances. 

CAT 2023 Result

CAT 2023 Result will be published by IIM Lucknow on iimcat.ac.in, the official website of CAT 2023. As per the official notification by IIM-L, the score card of CAT 2023 exam will be out in the second week of Jan 2024. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

CAT Response Sheet 2023 FAQs

Ques. What is CAT response sheet?

Ans. CAT response sheet is the document containing the answers marked by the candidates in the exam. The response sheet of CAT mentions the answers for VARC, DILR, and Quant in the same order as on the exam day.

Ques: Is CAT 2023 response sheet released? 

Ans: CAT Response Sheet is made available on iimcat.ac.in on December 5, 2023. CAT 2023 Response sheet contains your responses and the correct responses which help you in calculating the raw scores.

Ques: How can I check the response sheet of CAT 2023 online? 

Ans: You can check your response sheet of CAT 2023 using your CAT login ID and password on the official login at iimcat.ac.in. 

Ques. Who can Check CAT Response Sheet?

Ans. Only CAT exam takers who will actually appear for CAT can access and download the response sheets for slot 1, slot 2, and slot 3. 

  • CAT Slot 1 candidate will be able to analyse his/her CAT Slot 1 response sheet.
  • Similarly, CAT Slot 2 and Slot 3 candidates will be able to do so with the Slot 2 and Slot 3 response sheets.
  • If you belong to slot 1, you will not be able to access the response sheet of CAT Slot 2 of any candidate.
  • Similarly, you will not be eligible to view the CAT slot 1 response sheet if you appear in slot 2.

Ques: What is there in CAT response sheet? 

Ans: CAT response sheet consists of section-wise questions that you have answered or not answered in your slot, the answer option that you have given, and answer status – whether right or wrong as per the IIM's official response sheet. 

Ques: How can I challenge the official CAT response key? 

Ans: You have to fill out the CAT objection form for the answer key which will be available on the official CAT website and submit the same. Please check and compare thoroughly with the response sheet before submitting a query-cum-objection form.

Ques: Will candidates be reimbursed for their fees for objections? 

Ans: IIM shall only refund the fee for objection if the objection raised by candidates is deemed correct.

Ques: What is the distinction between the provisional and final CAT answer key? 

Ans: The IIMs release the final CAT answer sheet after reviewing all the objections to the originally published key. At the time of final release of the CAT response sheet and answer key, if there is no alteration in the CAT answer key of the IIMs, you would receive the following message: "The IIMs' expert panels have carefully examined the objections raised to the CAT questions. There is no change in the answer key to any subsequent question." 

Ques: How much time will be given to review and challenge the CAT response sheet and answer key? 

Ans: Typically, students have 3 days to review their CAT slot 1 response sheet, CAT slot 2 response sheet, and CAT slot 3 response sheet to raise and send their objections to the official CAT responses.

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.

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