IIM CAT 2024 Answer Key: The Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta (IIM Calcutta) is expected to release the IIM CAT 2024 Answer Key in the first week of December 2024 on its official website: iimcat.ac.in.
Candidates who appeared for the Common Admission Test (CAT) in November 2024 can access the answer key along with their response sheets to verify their answers and calculate their tentative scores.
IIM CAT 2024 Answer Key
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| IIM CAT 2024 Exam Date | November 2024 |
| Release of Answer Key | First Week of December 2024 |
| Objection Window | 3 to 5 Days After Answer Key Release |
| Final Answer Key Release | Post Objection Resolution |
Features of IIM CAT 2024 Answer Key
- Transparency: The answer key ensures transparency by providing correct answers to all questions in the exam.
- Response Sheet: Candidates can download the response sheet to compare their recorded answers with the official key.
- Score Calculation: The answer key helps candidates estimate their tentative scores.
Steps to Calculate Tentative Score
Follow these steps to evaluate your score:
- Download Documents: Access the answer key and response sheet from iimcat.ac.in.
- Compare Answers: Match your responses with the official key.
- Scoring Rules:
- Correct Answer: +3 marks
- Incorrect Answer: -1 mark (negative marking applies for MCQs only)
- Score Calculation:
- Multiply the number of correct answers by 3.
- Multiply the number of incorrect answers by 1.
- Subtract the total incorrect marks from the total correct marks to calculate your tentative score.
Objection Process for IIM CAT 2024 Answer Key
Candidates who identify errors in the answer key can raise objections.
Steps to Raise Objection:
- Visit the official CAT website: iimcat.ac.in.
- Login using your User ID and Password.
- Select the option to Challenge Answer Key.
- Choose the question(s) you wish to challenge and provide valid references to support your claim.
- Pay ₹1,200 per objection through the online portal.
- Submit your objections for review.
Refund Policy:
- The fee will be refunded only if the objection is found valid.
How to Download the IIM CAT 2024 Answer Key
Follow these steps to access the answer key:
- Go to the official website: iimcat.ac.in.
- Look for the link that says “Answer Key for Shift 1, 2, and 3” and click on it.
- Enter your User ID and Password to log in.
- Access and download the answer key for your respective shift.
What Happens After the Answer Key Release?
- Tentative Scores: Candidates can estimate their performance.
- Objections: The objection window allows candidates to highlight discrepancies.
- Final Answer Key: After resolving objections, the final answer key will be published.
- Result Declaration: The CAT result, based on the final answer key, will be announced.
Important Notes
- The tentative score calculated using the answer key is not the final score.
- Wait for the official result for accurate details about your performance.
- Ensure you raise objections only with valid references to avoid forfeiting the objection fee.
Stay updated on the official website for further announcements and access to the answer key. Good luck!