CAT 2024:The official answer key for CAT 2024 is highly anticipated by candidates across India. Although IIM Calcutta has not yet confirmed the official release date, it is expected to be available soon. The exam was conducted on November 24, 2024, with around 2.93 lakh candidates participating. Unofficial answer keys for all three slots are already available, and the official answer key will soon be released to help candidates assess their performance.

CAT 2024 Answer Key Release Date:

IIM Calcutta has not confirmed the exact date for the release of the official CAT 2024 answer key. However, based on previous trends, candidates can expect the release within the next few days, potentially by December 1, 2024.

• Expected Release Window: Late November to early December 2024
• Where to Check: Official website at iimcat.ac.in

Steps to Download CAT 2024 Response Sheet and Answer Key:

Once released, candidates will be able to download the response sheet and answer key from the official website. Here’s how:

1. Visit the Official CAT Website:
   • Go to iimcat.ac.in.
2. Login to the Portal:
   • Click on the ‘login’ tab.
   • Enter your CAT login ID and password.
3. Access the Response Sheet and Answer Key:
   • After logging in, find the CAT 2024 response sheet and answer key tab.
4. Download and Print:
   • Take a printout of both the response sheet and answer key for your reference.

Challenging the CAT 2024 Answer Key:

Candidates who wish to challenge the CAT 2024 answer key can do so by following these steps:

1. Objection Window: The window to raise objections will be open for 2-3 days after the answer key is released.
2. Objection Procedure:
   • Submit objections via an online application form available in the student dashboard.
   • Upload relevant supporting documents for the objections.
3. Fee for Objection: Candidates will be required to pay a fee for each objection raised.
4. Expert Panel Review: After receiving all objections, a panel of experts will review and verify them.
5. Revised Answer Key: If any objections are valid, the preliminary answer key will be updated, and the final CAT 2024 answer key will be prepared.

Purpose of CAT Response Sheet and Answer Key:

• The response sheet provides candidates with their marked answers in the exam.
• The official answer key helps candidates cross-check their responses and understand their performance.
• This ensures transparency and fairness in the result preparation process.

Differences Between CAT Preliminary and Final Answer Key:

• Preliminary Answer Key: Released first, this version may contain errors or discrepancies that can be contested by candidates.
• Final Answer Key: After reviewing all objections, IIM Calcutta will release a final, corrected version, which will be used to calculate results.

How to Recover Your Password for CAT 2024:

If you have forgotten your login password, follow these steps to recover it:

1. Go to the login page of the CAT website.
2. Click on the ‘Forgot Password’ option.
3. Follow the instructions to reset your password and regain access to your account.

CAT 2024 Answer Key Live Updates:

• 10:01 AM IST, 29 Nov 2024: While media reports suggest the release of the answer key and response sheet today, IIM Calcutta has yet to confirm it.
• 9:48 AM IST, 29 Nov 2024: Candidates can recover their password through the ‘Forgot Password’ option on the login page of IIMCAT’s official website.
• 8:53 AM IST, 29 Nov 2024: CAT 2024 official answer key and response sheet could be expected to release by December 1, 2024, but it may come earlier.

Related Updates:

• CAT 2024 Exam Overview:
  • The exam was held on November 24, 2024.
  • The difficulty level was considered moderate, which could lead to a rise in the cutoffs for various MBA programs.
• Top Colleges and Their Expected CAT Cutoffs:
  • Masters Union: 78-85 percentile
  • SPJIMR: 85 percentile and above
  • LBSIM: 80-85 percentile
  • FORE School of Management: 75-85 percentile