IIM CAT Answer Key 2025 objection window opens today: Here's how to raise objection

IIM CAT 2025

The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kozhikode is scheduled to activate the objection window for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025 provisional answer key today, December 8, 2025. Candidates who appeared for the prestigious MBA entrance exam can challenge responses in the provisional key via the official portal, iimcat.ac.in.

The objection facility will go live at 12:00 noon and will remain accessible until 11:55 PM on December 10, 2025. This window provides an opportunity for aspirants to formally question any discrepancies they have identified in the preliminary answer key.

According to the official notice, "Candidates who have completed the test shall be provided with the option to raise objections, if any, to the answer keys, through the Objection Management link on the CAT website, using their CAT application login ID and password."

CAT 2025 Answer Key: How to Raise Objections

Aspiring candidates must follow a specific online procedure to submit their challenges. Here is a detailed step-by-step guide to navigate the objection process:

Step 1. Go to the official CAT website: iimcat.ac.in.

Step 2. Locate and click on the 'IIM CAT Answer Key 2025 Objection Window' link prominently displayed on the homepage.

Step 3. You will be redirected to a new login page. Enter your CAT application login ID and password to access your dashboard.

Step 4. Upon successful login, the provisional answer key will be displayed on your screen.

Step 5. Carefully review and download the answer key for your records.

Step 6. Select the specific question and answer choice you wish to challenge.

Step 7. Upload supporting documents or evidence justifying your objection. This step is crucial for a valid challenge.

Step 8. Proceed to pay the required processing fee for each objection raised.

Step 9. Click 'Submit' and ensure you download the confirmation page for your transaction and objection submission.

Maintain a hard copy of the confirmation for all future correspondence and reference.

The CAT 2025 examination was conducted successfully on November 30, 2025, across 170 test centers in India. The exam was held in three separate sessions, accommodating the vast pool of applicants. Reports indicate that approximately 2.95 lakh candidates appeared for the test this year, competing for seats in IIMs and other premier management institutes.

Following the closure of the objection window, the CAT conducting body will review all valid challenges. A final answer key will then be published, which will be used for the precise calculation of scores.

The final CAT 2025 results are expected to be declared in the second week of January 2026, as per the official schedule.

Candidates are advised to complete the objection process well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues. For further updates and detailed information, aspirants should regularly check the official CAT website at iimcat.ac.in.