Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta has released the response sheet and answer keys for CAT 2024 exam. The exam was conducted on November 24 in 170 cities across India. Candidates can download their answer keys and response sheet from the official website and also submit objections against the answer key. The results are expected to be announced in January 2025 and candidates can check their scorecards on the CAT website.
CAT 2024: Answer Keys Released, Results Expected in January 2025
The Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta (IIM Calcutta) has released the response sheets and answer keys for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2024 exam. The exam was conducted on November 24, 2024, in 170 cities across India.
Candidates can download their answer keys and response sheets from the official CAT website. They can also submit objections against the answer key until December 15, 2024.
Background
CAT is a national-level entrance examination conducted by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) for admission to their postgraduate management programs. The exam is held once a year, usually in the month of November.
Important Dates
Results
The results of CAT 2024 are expected to be announced in January 2025. Candidates can check their scorecards on the CAT website.
Top 5 FAQs
1. When will the CAT 2024 results be announced?
The CAT 2024 results are expected to be announced in January 2025.
2. How can I download my CAT 2024 answer key and response sheet?
Candidates can download their CAT 2024 answer keys and response sheets from the official CAT website.
3. Can I submit objections against the answer key?
Yes, candidates can submit objections against the answer key until December 15, 2024.
4. What is the expected cut-off for CAT 2024?
The expected cut-off for CAT 2024 will vary depending on the difficulty level of the exam and the number of applicants. In previous years, the general cut-off has been around 70-80 percentile.
5. What are the top B-schools that accept CAT scores?
The top B-schools that accept CAT scores include the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), Faculty of Management Studies (FMS) Delhi, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), and Management Development Institute (MDI) Gurgaon.
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