CAT Answer Key 2024 - Download CAT Slot-wise Answer Key PDFs, Response Sheet

About CAT 2024 Answer Key

CAT 2024 is all set to be held on November 24, 2024, igniting a layer of enthusiasm among every CAT aspirant. The most awaited moment for every test taker after the exam is done is getting the CAT answer key and CAT response sheet to see how they have actually performed in the exam. Usually, the CAT 2024 answer key will be released around the first week of December 2024, where a candidate can look at the actual answers and verify them with the ones they filled in during the examination and can calculate a raw score based on the same.

After the release of the CAT exam answer key, candidates can raise queries once the CAT objection window is opened if they feel that there is any discrepancy in their response sheet or if they believe that the answer is not correctly marked.

Significance of CAT Answer Key 2024

IIM Calcutta is expected to release the slot-wise CAT response sheet and the final and official CAT answer key 2024, providing the section-wise questions and the correct responses along with the answers marked by the candidate, which helps you have the following answers:

• Estimated CAT Score: The CAT answer key, and candidate response sheet are important components of calculating the raw CAT score, as they provide the correct answers along with the attempted answers by the candidate.
• Expected B-School Calls: Based on the raw CAT scores, candidates can predict their percentiles using IIM call predictors provided by various institutions, which give almost 80% of the idea of which B-school you can expect calls from based on your overall profile.

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CAT Answer Key 2024 Release Date

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How to Download CAT Answer Key 2024?

Candidates for CAT 2024 will be able to check the official CAT answer key by using their credentials. To download the CAT answer key or response sheet for 2024, candidates should follow these simple steps:

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Details Mentioned On Your CAT Answer Key 2024

The CAT 2024 answer key, and response sheet will show each question along with its status—your answer, the correct answer, and any questions you didn't attempt. The CAT answer key 2024 will include the following information:

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How To Calculate CAT Exam Score Based On CAT Answer Key?

You need to understand the CAT marking scheme to calculate your CAT score using the official CAT answer key. Once you figure out how to calculate your scores, you can easily determine your CAT percentile predictions using our IIM call predictor.

CAT Marking Scheme 2024

Use the CAT marking scheme given below to calculate your raw score based on your correct and incorrect answers in the CAT 2024 response sheet:

Note: There will be no deduction of marks for any unattempted answers by the candidates.

How to Calculate CAT score?

Let's take a real exam scenario to explain how to calculate your CAT score using the CAT answer key and your CAT response sheet.

For example: A candidate has 50 answers correct in CAT 2024 and has made errors in another 10 answers.

• Now, the candidate will determine the marks awarded for all the correct answers, which will be 50 * 3 = 150 marks. Since he has marked 10 questions incorrectly, there will be a deduction of 10 * 1 = 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. However, this is not used for result preparation. The raw CAT scores will be normalized to ensure candidates from all three exam slots are assessed on the same level. 
• The normalized CAT score is then used for percentile calculation, in which the CAT 2024 result is declared.

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CAT Cutoff 2024: Score vs Percentile (Expected)

The given expected percentile and scores are based on inputs provided by CAT-takers in CL’s score calculator. The actual cutoffs for CAT 2024 will be collated after the CAT results 2024 are out.

Based on the CAT 2023 results and cut-offs, candidates can expect a higher level of difficulty for CAT 2024 this year. The ideal score required to gain admission to the top B-schools with a 99+ percentile is expected to be lower, ranging between 80-90. Here are the expected CAT scores vs percentiles 2024 for your reference:

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How To Raise CAT Exam Answer Key Objection?

Candidates will need to fill out the objection form using their CAT login ID and password. An objection fee of INR 1,200 per question must be paid online. Here are the steps to complete the objection form:

Raising Objection To CAT Answer Key: Points To Remember

• Candidates should only raise an objection if they are completely sure there is an error.
• The objection fee will be refunded only if the objection is accepted.
• The objection form cannot be submitted without paying the fee.
• The fee will be refunded within 5 working days if the objection is accepted.
• Once submitted, objections cannot be changed.
• There is no limit on the number of objections you can raise against the official CAT answer keys.
• The CAT 2024 results will be announced only after the objection process is completed and all objections have been reviewed.
• No objections will be accepted after the final CAT answer key and results are released.
• There will be no re-checking of the CAT question paper or candidate responses under any circumstances.

Discrepancies in the CAT Answer Key 2024

Once you check your CAT 2024 answer key thoroughly and find any discrepancies in your answers, the candidates can contact the CAT helpdesk by either calling or emailing them. The contact details are mentioned below.

• CAT Helpdesk Toll-free Number: 18002090830
• CAT Helpdesk Email: cathelpdesk@iimcat.ac.

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CAT Result 2024

CAT 2024 result are expected to be released in the third week of December. Candidates will be able to view their results on the official CAT website. To download their CAT scorecard, they will need to enter their login details. The CAT percentile score will be the basis for MBA admissions.