CAT 2026 : Answer Key

CAT 2026 : Answer Key

The CAT 2026 will be conducted as a computer-based test (CBT) on Sunday, 29th November 2026 in three sessions. After the completion of the test, the IIMs publish the answer key and candidate's response sheet.

You can access both answer key and response sheet via your login id approximately four to six days after the test i.e., in the first week of December 2026. This duration may vary somewhat, based on the flow of process.

Importance of the Answer Key

Answer key reveals the correct answers and the response sheet reveals your answers. With the help of both these keys, you are able to get an approximate idea of your possible marks even before your actual result comes.

In case you have any objection on a particular question or its answer, you can object at that time. Objection window opens up towards the latter part of December and a fee is required for each objection raised.

The concerned authority will evaluate all the objections and finally publishes the answer key approximately in the third or fourth week of December 2026. The result is evaluated on the basis of the published final answer key.

CAT 2026 Answer Key Timeline

Event	Tentative Date
CAT 2026 Exam Date	November 29, 2026
Provisional Answer Key & Response Sheet	First week of December 2026
Objection Window	Mid to late December 2026
Final Answer Key	Third–fourth week of December 2026
Result Declaration	Late December 2026

CAT 2026 Answer Key Download Process

• Visit the official site, iimcat.ac.in.
• Login using your CAT ID and password.
• Click on the link for "Answer Key / Response Sheet."
• Download the answer key and the response sheet based on your slot.
• Compare and calculate your score.
• Procedures for Filing Objections

How to Raise an Objection

If you intend to raise an objection against any question/answer, then you should do the following:

• Open "Objection Form" from your login page.
• Select the question number.
• Give a good reason for raising an objection.
• Pay the objection fee, which is approximately ₹1,200 per question.

The fee paid will be refunded if the objection is approved by the panel. Please remember that no objection will be entertained after releasing the final answer key.