What’s Next After CAT Answer Key 2024: Know Admission Process, Result Updates, GD PI and Other Details

CAT 2024 Answer Key: The Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) Calcutta has released the CAT Answer Key 2024 for all three slots on their official website, iimcat.ac.in. Candidates who appeared for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2024 can now download the provisional answer key and their response sheet to review their performance. Now, the next phase involves understanding your performance, raising objections (if necessary), and preparing for the subsequent stages of the admission process. Here’s a detailed guide on what to do after the CAT answer key is out.

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How to Download CAT Answer Key 2024

Follow these steps to access your response sheet and the provisional answer key:

Step1: Visit the official CAT website: iimcat.ac.in.

Step 2: Log in using your User ID and Password provided during registration.

Step3: Navigate to the section labeled “Candidate Response and Answer Key.”

Step 4: Download the provisional answer key and your response sheet.

Step 5: Compare your answers with the answer key to calculate your probable score.

Steps to Raise Objections Against the CAT 2024 Answer Key

If you find any discrepancies in the answer key, you can raise objections by following these steps:

Step 1: Log in to Your Account: Visit iimcat.ac.in and log in with your credentials.

Step 2: Select the Question: Identify the question(s) you wish to challenge and select them in the objection section.

Step 3: Provide Justification: Clearly state your objection with supporting evidence, such as references to textbooks or standard materials.

Step 4: Pay the Fee: Submit the required fee per objection (typically refundable if the objection is accepted).

Step 5: Submit the Form: Review your objection and submit the form before the deadline.

Calculating Your Expected CAT Score

Use the CAT marking scheme to calculate your estimated score:

• Correct Answer: +3 marks.
• Incorrect Answer (MCQs): -1 mark.
• No Negative Marking for Non-MCQs.

Add your scores from all three sections (VARC, DILR, QA) to determine your total.

CAT 2024 Result Date

After objections are reviewed, the final answer key is released, followed by the CAT 2024 result. The CAT 2024 result will be announced within a month of the exam, most likely by the Second week of January 2025.

How to Check CAT 2024 Result

The candidate needs to follow the below-mentioned steps to download the CAT 2024 result.

Step 1: Visit iimcat.ac.in.

Step 2: Log in with your User ID and Password.

Step 3: Download your CAT scorecard, which includes your scaled scores and percentile.

Planning for the Next Steps

The CAT score reflects your absolute performance, while the percentile indicates your relative standing. The CAT percentile is a relative score, signifying a candidate's marks in the CAT 2024 exam. It categorises candidates based on their performance compared to other CAT test takers. Each IIM and other top B-schools have specific sectional and overall cutoffs to shortlist candidates.

If you meet the cutoff, you’ll be invited to:

• Group Discussion (GD)
• Personal Interview (PI)
• Written Ability Test (WAT)