The long-awaited moment for thousands of CAT aspirants is finally here. The CAT 2025 Response Sheet along with the Provisional Answer Key will be released today on the official CAT website. This is one of the most crucial post exam documents because it allows candidates to check their marked responses, verify answers, estimate raw scores, and understand where they stand before the official result is declared.

If you appeared for CAT 2025 (Slot 1, 2 or 3), this is the update you have been waiting for and everything you need to know.

When will the CAT 2025 Response Sheet be released?

The response sheet is expected to go live today (4 December 2025). Generally, CAT authorities release the response sheet within 8-10 days after the exam, and once it goes live the download link appears immediately in the Candidate LOGIN section.

Where to check the CAT 2025 Response Sheet?

The response sheet will be available only on the official CAT 2025 portal-

Website: iimcat.ac.in

You will need your: User ID/ Registration Number and Password

Note: No other website or coaching portal can provide the official document, the only authentic link is on the CAT website.

How to download the CAT 2025 Response Sheet?

Here is the step-by-step guide for candidates-

• Visit the official site: iimcat.ac.in

• Click on the “Candidate Login” or “Login for Registered Candidates” button.

• Enter your CAT User ID and Password.

• Once you’re logged in, look for the section labeled:Response Sheet, Provisional Answer Key or Applicant Responses.

• Click on “Download Response Sheet”.

• A PDF or webpage containing all your responses will open.

• Download the file and save a copy immediately,the website often becomes slow due to heavy traffic.

What exactly will you see inside the Response Sheet?

• The CAT 2025 Response sheet typically contains-

• Your Personal Details (Name, Roll Number, Registration ID)

• Slot information (Slot 1/Slot 2/Slot 3)

• Section-wise distribution: VARC, DILR and QA.

• Each question with the following details:Question ID, Question Type (MCQ / TITA), Your marked option, Status (attempted / unattempted), Correct answer (mapped with Provisional Answer Key).

• Remarks showing whether your response matches the answer key.

• This document helps you cross-check every single question you attempt.

How to Read & Analyze Your Response Sheet?

Once you download the sheet, follow these steps:

1)    Match your response with the answer key

•  If your response = answer key - +3 marks

• If incorrect (for MCQs) - –1 mark

• If incorrect (for TITA) - 0 marks

• Unattempted- 0 marks

2)    Calculate Raw Scores Section-Wise

• Prepare three columns: Correct, Incorrect and Unattempted.

• Then sum up your marks for VARC, DILR, and QA.

3)    Estimate Your Percentile

• The raw score helps you do an approximate percentile calculation using previous year trends.

4)    Identify Questions to Challenge

• If you find any answer that seems incorrect, note down its Question ID, the objection window will open soon.

Objection Window-

The objection window for CAT 2025 will open on 8 December 2025 at 12:00PM (noon) and will remain open until 10 December 2025 at 11:55PM.

During this period, you will be able to:

• Upload proof

• Submit explanations

• Pay a refundable fee (if your challenge is correct)

What You Should Do Immediately?

• Keep your User ID & Password handy

• Visit iimcat.ac.in every few minutes today

• Download the response sheet as soon as it appears

• Start evaluating your performance section-wise

• Stay prepared for the objection window

• Keep an eye on percentile predictions once the sheets go live