CAT Answer Key 2022 (Out): Download IIM CAT Answer Key PDF, Response Sheet, Raise Objections @iimcat.ac.in

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    CAT Answer Key 2022 (Out): To download the answer key of CAT 2022, you have to login using your user ID and password. IIM will not send CAT Answer Key PDF 2022 via email or post. Along with CAT Answer Key, IIM has also released the response sheet of the candidate.Check CAT 2022 Response Sheet

    You can compare your responses in CAT response sheet with the answer keys and raise objections in case of any discrepancies. The provisional CAT Answer Key is open for challenge till Dec 4, 2022, at a payment of INR 1,200 per objection. If any objections are accepted, then the final answer key will be released along with CAT 2022 result in the first week of January 2023. 

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    Using CAT Answer Key 2022, you can calculate your scores as per CAT marking scheme. Award 3 marks for each correct answer, and deduct 1 mark for each incorrect answer. Keep in mind that negative marking is applicable only to the MCQs. To predict your percentile based on the scores calculated, Check CAT Score Vs Percentile

    Direct link to download and challenge CAT Answer Key 2022(Out)

    Based on your CAT scores, you can use CAT 2022 College Predictor to get an idea about the IIMs and other MBA colleges you can get admission to.

    CAT Answer Key 2022 PDF (Official Available)

    CAT 2022 has been successfully conducted on November 27, 2022, in 3 slots. CAT Answer Key 2022 PDFs are provided below.

    Exam SlotDownload Link
    CAT 2022 Slot 1 Answer Key PDFCheck Here
    CAT 2022 Slot 2 Answer Key PDFTo be Updated
    CAT 2022 Slot 3 Answer Key PDFCheck Here

    CAT 2022 Answer Key Unofficial

    CAT 2022 Answer Key unofficial is available for the memory-based questions. The slot-wise CAT 2022 unofficial answer key PDFs are tabulated below:

    SlotCAT Answer Key PDF
    CAT 2022 Answer Key Slot 1Check Here
    CAT 2022 Answer Key Slot 2Check Here
    CAT 2022 Answer Key Slot 3Check Here

    Download CAT 2022 Question Paper

    Table of Contents

    1. CAT Answer Key 2022 Dates
    2. How to Download CAT Answer Key 2022?
      2.1 CAT Answer Key Sample
      2.2 Details mentioned in CAT Answer Key
    3. Steps to Challenge CAT Answer Key 2022
      3.1 Fees to Challenge CAT Answer Key 2022
    4. Previous Years’ CAT Answer Keys
      4.1 CAT Answer Key 2021
      4.2 CAT Answer Key 2020
      4.3 CAT Answer Key 2019
      4.4 CAT Answer Key 2018
      4.5 CAT Answer Key 2017
    5. CAT 2022 Exam Analysis
    6. CAT 2022 Response Sheet & Calculation of Score
    7. CAT Answer Key 2022 FAQs
    CAT Answer Key Date

    CAT Answer Key 2022 Release Date

    The exam conducting IIM has released CAT Answer Key 2022 on December 1, 2022. Candidates can check CAT Answer Key 2022 Release Dates given in the table below:

    EventsCAT Answer Key 2022 Date 
    Release of Provisional CAT Answer Key 2022December 1, 2022
    Start Date to raise objections against CAT Answer Key 2022December 1, 2022
    Last Date to raise objections against CAT Answer Key 2022December 4, 2022
    Release of Final CAT Answer Key 2022January 3, 2023
    Declaration of CAT 2022 ResultJanuary 3, 2023

    CAT Answer Key Release Date: Previous Year Trends

    CAT exam yearCAT exam dateCAT answer key release date
    2022November 27, 2022December 7, 2022 (expected)
    2021November 28, 2021December 8, 2021
    2020November 29, 2020December 8, 2020
    2019November 24, 2019November 29, 2019
    2018November 25, 2018December 7, 2018

    IIMCAT Answer Key 2022

    IIMCAT Answer Key 2022 has been released by IIM Bangalore only in the candidate login at iimcat.ac.in. Check Official Website to Download CAT Answer Key 2022

    CAT Answer Key 2022 Slot 1

    CAT Answer Key 2022 Slot 1 is now available for download here.

    CAT SlotCAT Answer Key PDF
    CAT Answer Key 2022 Slot 1 VARCDownload
    CAT Answer Key 2022 Slot 1 DILRDownload
    CAT Answer Key 2022 Slot 1 QADownload

    CAT Answer Key 2022 Slot 2

    CAT Answer Key 2022 Slot 2 will be provided soon here.

    CAT SlotCAT Answer Key PDF
    CAT Answer Key 2022 Slot 2To be Updated

    CAT Answer Key 2022 Slot 3

    CAT Answer Key 2022 Slot 3 will be provided soon here.

    CAT SlotCAT Answer Key PDF
    CAT Answer Key 2022 Slot 3 VARCDownload
    CAT Answer Key 2022 Slot 3 DILRDownload
    CAT Answer Key 2022 Slot 3 QADownload

    How to Download CAT Answer Key 2022 PDF?

    All the candidates who appear for CAT 2022 can download their provisional answer key along with the question papers by following the steps given below:

    • Step 1: Click on the official website of CAT i.e. iim.cat.ac.in
    • Step 2: Now click on the “Candidate Login” tab.
    • Step 3: Enter your CAT Registration Id and password and then click on submit.
    CAT 2022 Answer Key Link

    • Step 4: Choos the shift for which the candidate appeared for the exam.
    • Step 5: Now click on “please click to download candidate response for CAT”
    • Step 6: Then the CAT answer key will be displayed on the screen which the candidate needs to download.

    CAT Answer Key Sample

    Details mentioned in CAT Answer Key 2022

    The details which will be mentioned in the answer key of CAT 2022 are:

    • CAT Registration Number
    • Name of the Candidate
    • Date of CAT exam
    • Time/Duration of CAT 
    • Question
    • Status
    • Type of Question
    • Question ID
    • CAT Exam center
    • Right Option/answer

    How to Challenge CAT Answer Key?

    CAT Answer Key 2022- How to Raise Objections?

    • The provision to raise objections to official CAT answer keys was introduced in 2018.
    • Applicants who appeared for the exam can challenge the official answer key of any question asked in the entrance examination. If the objection is found to be genuine, the authorities will release the revised official answer key.
    • Also, the objection fee will be refunded to the candidate whose objections are found to be genuine. 
    • In the 2021 session, changes were made in Shift 1 & 3 answer keys but one question in the QA section was changed in Shift 2 based on the objection raised and submitted by candidates. 

    How to Submit CAT Answer Key 2022 Objections?

    Follow the steps given below while raising the objection against CAT Answer Key:

    • Visit the official website of CAT.
    • Click on the tab “Candidate Login”
    • Now enter CAT Login ID and password.
    • After that, the candidate personal details page will open.
    • Click on the tab “Objection form”
    • Use the “+” icon to add an objection
    • Now candidates need to select details like Question number, section, and type of objection need to be chosen.
    • Pick one of the three options - (i) None of the options is a correct answer (ii) More than one option is a correct answer (iii) The answer key is incorrect. 
    • Pay objection fee i.e. INR 1200 per objection through debit/credit or Net banking.

    Fee to Challenge CAT Answer Key 2022

    CAT Answer Key challenge fee per question is INR 1200. This has to be paid along with the Transaction Processing Fee for Raising Objections, which is tabulated below:

    Debit Card (Visa/Rupay/Master)0.75% of the value of the transaction for value up to INR 2,000 and 1.00% for value more than INR 2,000
    ATM-cum-Debit Cards0.75% of the value of the transaction for value up to INR 2000 and 1.00% for value more than INR 2,000
    Credit Card (Visa/Master)1.20% of the value of the transaction
    Credit Card (Amex/Diners Club)2.85% of the value of the transaction
    Cash Credit and Wallet1.75% of the value of the transaction
    Net BankingFor HDFC, AXIS, ICICI- INR 18.00 per transaction and For SBI- INR 15.00 per transaction for rest of the banks.

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    CAT Answer Key: Download Previous Years’ PDFs for QA, VARC and DILR

    Candidates can download the previous years’ CAT Answer Key PDFs from the tables below for 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, and 2017.

    CAT 2021 Answer Key

    CAT Answer Key 2021

    Slot-wise CAT 2021 Answer key and Question paper PDFs are made available for your reference.

    CAT 2021 Exam Section & Slot CAT 2021 Question Paper with Answer Key
    CAT QA Slot 1Download
    CAT QA Slot 2Download
    CAT QA Slot 3Download
    CAT DILR Slot 1Download
    CAT DILR Slot 2Download
    CAT DILR Slot 3Download
    CAT VARC Slot 1Download
    CAT VARC Slot 2Download
    CAT VARC Slot 3Download
    CAT 2020 Answer Key

    CAT Answer Key 2020

    No changes had been made in preliminary CAT Answer Key 2020 for Shift 1 and 3 question papers. However, the answer key for question ID- 48916812935 in the QA section of Shift 2 had been revised. Candidates can download the CAT Answer Key 2020 PDFs along with the Question Papers from the table below: 

    CAT 2020 SlotCAT 2020 Question PaperCAT 2020 Answer Key
    CAT Quant Slot 1Download PDFDownload PDF
    CAT Quant Slot 2Download PDFDownload PDF 
    CAT Quant Slot 3Download PDFDownload PDF
    CAT DILR Slot 1Download PDFDownload PDF
    CAT DILR Slot 2Download PDFDownload PDF
    CAT DILR Slot 3Download PDFDownload PDF
    CAT VARC Slot 1Download PDFDownload PDF
    CAT VARC Slot 2Download PDFDownload PDF
    CAT VARC Slot 3Download PDFDownload PDF

    CAT 2019 Answer Key

    CAT Answer Key 2019

    No changes had been made to the preliminary CAT Answer Key 2019. None of the objections raised by the candidates were accepted. Candidates can download CAT Answer Key 2019 along with the question paper for each section in the exam.

    CAT 2019 SlotCAT 2019 Question PaperCAT 2019 Answer Key
    CAT Quant Slot 1Download PDFDownload PDF
    CAT Quant Slot 2Download PDFDownload PDF
    CAT DILR Slot 1Download PDFDownload PDF
    CAT DILR Slot 2Download PDFDownload PDF
    CAT VARC Slot 1Download PDFDownload PDF
    CAT VARC Slot 2Download PDFDownload PDF

    CAT 2018 Answer Key

    CAT Answer Key 2018

    CAT 2018 SlotCAT 2018 Question PaperCAT 2018 Answer Key
    CAT Quant Slot 1Download PDFDownload PDF
    CAT Quant Slot 2Download PDFDownload PDF
    CAT DILR Slot 1Download PDFDownload PDF
    CAT DILR Slot 2Download PDFDownload PDF
    CAT VARC Slot 1Download PDFDownload PDF
    CAT VARC Slot 2Download PDFDownload PDF

    CAT 2017 Answer Key

    CAT Answer Key 2017

    CAT 2017 SlotCAT 2017 Answer Key with Question Papers
    CAT QA Slot 1Download PDF
    CAT QA Slot 2Download PDF
    CAT VARC Slot 1Download PDF
    CAT VARC Slot 2Download PDF
    CAT DILR Slot 1Download PDF
    CAT DILR Slot 2Download PDF
    CAT Exam Analysis

    CAT Exam Analysis 2022

    CAT 2022 will be conducted on November 27, 2022. The exam will likely be held in three slots- Slot 1, Slot 2 and Slot 3. CAT Exam Analysis 2022 will be updated here based on the students’ reactions and expert analysis. 

    CAT 2022 Exam SlotCAT Exam Analysis 2022
    CAT 2022 Slot 1Available Soon
    CAT 2022 Slot 2Available Soon
    CAT 2022 Slot 3Available Soon

    Calculate CAT Score

    CAT 2022 Response Sheet & Calculation of Score

    To calculate CAT 2022 score with the help of answer key, candidates need to follow the steps given below:

    • For each correct answer, 3 marks are awarded, which means if the candidate has got 70 answers correct, then the score will be 70x3 = 210 marks.
    • For each incorrect answer, 1 mark will be deducted. So, if a candidate has responded 10 questions incorrectly then negative marks are -10.
    • Now subtract total marks deducted from total marks scored to get CAT Raw score which is 210-10 = 200 marks.

    Formula to calculate CAT Raw score: 3 X (Number of Correct Responses) - 1 X (Number of Incorrect Responses)


    CAT 2022 College Predictor

    After the exam is conducted, candidates can use CAT 2022 College predictor to get an idea about the probable percentile and the colleges that will accept your score.

    • By using the answer key, candidates will know their overall/sectional score as well as the percentile for the same.
    • Collegedunia’s college predictor will help the candidates to estimate their percentiles and chances of getting shortlisted by management colleges. Read More CAT Score Vs Percentile

    Frequently Asked Questions

    CAT Answer Key 2022 FAQs

    Question: Is the fee to challenge CAT Answer Key 2022 refundable?

    Ans. A fee of INR 1200 plus transaction processing charges needs to be paid for every objection raised against CAT Answer Key 2022. Candidates must note that this fee is only refundable if the challenge is found correct post verification by experts. 


    Question: What are the benefits of releasing CAT Answer Key 2022?

    Ans. One of the reasons for the release of CAT answer key is to ensure transparency and secondly to let the candidates know about their probable score based on the responses given by them in in the exam. As this will help the candidates to get an idea about the prospective institutes from where they are likely to get a call for the next round of selection.


    Question: Will the candidates get an opportunity to challenge the CAT answer key 2022?

    Ans. Yes. Candidates who appeared for the entrance exam can submit the objection against CAT answer key by paying the requisite fee of Rs 1200 for each objection. The last date to raise objections will be 3-4 days after the release of CAT answer key.


    Question: What is the procedure to check CAT Answer key 2022?

    Ans. In order to check CAT Answer Key 2022, candidates who appeared for the exam need to provide their login ID and passwords for the same on the official website- iimcat.ac.in.


    Question: Will there be any provision of re-evaluation and re-checking in CAT 2022?

    Ans. No, there will be no provision of re-evaluation and re-checking in CAT 2022. Only CAT Answer Key objection window will be open for challenging the answer key to a question, if any.


    Question: Till when can I raise an objection against CAT Answer Key 2022?

    Ans. IIM has declared CAT Answer Key on December 1, 2022. Candidates are allowed to raise objections against CAT answer key till December 4, 2022.  The candidates can raise objections, if any, during that period only. No request will be entertained after that or after the result declaration by the authorities. 


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    • Top Answer By Ankit Sinha on 17-Nov-2022

    Ans. Before taking any decision, you must go through all three options that you have in great detail. There are a few reasons why you should not go for IIM-Kozhikode. First, the fees are extremely high, estimated to be around Rs 19.00 lakh. Second, the average package offered at IIMK is around 16-17L, and you will earn more than that after two years. But, once again, if you are desperate for an MBA, you can enroll in IIMK, which comes with the 'IIM' label, which will be very useful in the long run. Give CAT once more. You only need to get a high CAT score and then leave the rest up to their selection process. Second, CAT is extremely unpredictable. With proper preparation, you can achieve excellent results. So, if you're willing to work another year and are confident enough to take the CAT, this is the perfect way to take it. You should look into PGPX from ISB or elsewhere. This option is appealing, but it requires hard work and careful consideration. If you enjoy working in IT and want to advance quickly, this is the path to take. Read more

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    • Top Answer By Orchid Chowdhury on 07-Dec-2021

    Ans. Every IIMS and other management colleges make a shortlist based on the percentile after CAT result is declared. With percentile, IIMs also consider other factors like academics, category, gender factor, diversity, etc. The list is made for the second round i.e. GD/PI or WAT/PI.  GD/WAT will have a generic topic. There can be a topic from current affairs. PI is taken by some of the faculty and alumni of the institute. In institutes like FMS, there is an extempore after PI.  After these rounds, a final shortlist is made with weightage given to GD/PI or WAT/PI performance and CAT percentile. Individual IIMs also have some additional factors. The offer letters are then sent out to top candidates in each category up to the maximum number of seats. The rest candidates are waitlisted. As students choose admissions, the waitlist continues to change.  Read more

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    • Top Answer By Aditya Mahatha on 06-Jan-2023

    Ans. I know this decision is a bit difficult to make. What you need to keep in mind is that these two colleges should not be compared to other great IIMs or even ISBs. Those B Schools are at another level and cannot be on par with Kashipur or Raipur. To facilitate a better decision, I will mention the circumstances of these B Schools then you can choose after considering all options. IIM Indore and IIM Kashipur: Both these colleges are not worth a year drop as they will help you earn only an extra 1.5-2 LPA. Moreover, in the coming years, Kashipur and Raipur will have almost the same brand value as that Indore and Kozhikode. IIM Ahmedabad, Calcutta, Lucknow and Bangalore: All these top IIMs are definitely worth a year's drop provided that you are confident enough to cope with the cutoff. All these IIMs consider your academics while selecting so if that is your reason for the year drop I don’t think it will help. There is no surety of admission even after a percentile of 100.  ISB: This one is at a whole different level and is in the category of elite B Schools like UCB, NYU, HBS, etc. The top-notch faculty offers amazing pedagogy at relatively low fees. CAT is sufficient for IIMs. But if you want to go for ISB, a work experience of 4+ years and a GMAT are a must.  Read more

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    • Top Answer By Surbhi Mishra on 08-Jul-2022

    Ans. IIMs shortlists students for admission based on their CAT score. The second step of selection is GD-PI. For final selection, students are usually shortlisted based on their past academic performance, entrance examination score, and performance in GD-PI. IIMs also consider other factors such as work experience, gender diversity, academic diversity, etc. while shortlisting students. Weights given to these factors are different for different IIMs.  Having relevant work experience can certainly help you get a shortlist.  Read more

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    • Top Answer By Ahana Mishra on 29-Nov-2022

    Ans. Everyone knows that IIM A values diversity over grades. There have been students who were not even waitlisted at IIM K but were at IIM A due to their extremely unique profiles. If you want to build a profile for IIM A, strive for originality. Do something that no one else is doing, such as starting a blog, having a strong digital presence on Instagram, writing on Quora, and so on. Consider what students with a 99 percentile typically do, such as being brilliant in academics and receiving a call from IIM Ahmedabad. Choose a domain in which these students are unlikely to excel and excel in that domain. Furthermore, activities such as writing a blog or hosting a YouTube channel will undoubtedly help you, in the long run, to secure summer and final placements during your MBA. As a result, you will gain valuable insights and hands-on experience with various social media tools such as SEO, SEM, Analytics, and so on. Read more

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    • Top Answer By Abhiraj Mahera on 21-Apr-2022

    Ans. If you are aiming for old IIMs such as IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta, IIM Lucknow, you will need to score above 99 percentile in CAT. For IIMs and other top-tier B-Schools in India, the CAT cutoff stays above 90 percentile.  If you have a good profile, and 99+ CAT score, you can expect to get calls from old IIMs, XLRI, JBIMS, IIFT, FMS, etc. Read more

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    • Top Answer By Trisha Dasgupta on 21-Apr-2022

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    • Top Answer By Arushi Sinha on 04-Sep-2022

    Ans. You need to practice a lot in order to be able to solve Quantitative Aptitude in the CAT examination. Quants involve using mathematical ability as well as imagination. You need to memorize some concepts as well as formulas. CAT syllabus for Quants includes a lot of topics that we have studied in 9th and 10th and only the application is different for topics such as PNC & Algebra, Numbers, etc. Most important topics in terms of weightage are as follows. Arithmetic Algebra Geometry Numbers P&C, Series, Log Several chapters are easy and can be completed in a short period of time. You should start your preparation with numbers, it is the base for the quants topics. Once you are a clear knowledge of the topics, start giving time-based mocks. Analyze the mocks and work on the common mistakes that you made.  Read more

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    • Top Answer By Rajashree Mukharjee on 27-Apr-2022

    Ans. Yes, average students can crack CAT. Students who get through CAT at one go, have the right aptitude for CAT, which was built over time. They have been practicing Maths right from their school days and have been avid readers.  If you are average at your studies, you need to spend a lot of time practicing, in order to score good percentile in CAT. Most students usually have gaps in Maths or DILR or English. You need to put in the extra hours to bridge the gap. Find out the subjects in which you are weak, clear the basics, and practice as much as you can.  Read more

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    • Top Answer By Sohini Gupta on 27-Apr-2022

    Ans. Take a look at the below table to know what CAT score will fetch what CAT percentile, for 2022. Percentile  Score VA-RC Score DI-LR Score QA Overall Score  90% 29 1 26 72 95% 32 20 29 81 In 2021, for 90 percentile the required score was 59 and for 95 percentile the required score was 72.  Read more

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