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The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Calcutta is expected to release the official answer key for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2024 today, November 29. This announcement is eagerly awaited by the 2.93 lakh candidates who appeared for the examination on November 24, 2024. The answer key will be available for download on the official CAT website, iimcat.ac.in, where candidates can access both the answer key and their response sheets.
Key Details Regarding the CAT 2024 Answer Key Release
Candidates who appeared for the CAT 2024 exam can log in to the official website using their credentials (user ID and password) to download their response sheet and the provisional answer key. This allows candidates to compare their answers with the correct responses and estimate their tentative scores.
Along with the answer key, IIM Calcutta will open the objection window for candidates. If they believe there is a mistake or discrepancy in the answer key, they can raise objections through the official portal. These objections will be reviewed by a panel of experts, who will prepare the final answer key.
Once the objection process is completed, IIM Calcutta will release the final answer key, which will be used to calculate the official scores and percentiles. The results for CAT 2024 are expected to be announced in the third week of January 2025, based on the final.
Importance of the CAT Answer Key:
- Tentative Mark Calculation:
By downloading the CAT 2024 answer key and comparing it with their response sheets, candidates can calculate their expected scores. The scoring system awards three marks for each correct answer and deducts one mark for each incorrect response. This allows candidates to estimate their performance and get an idea of their chances for admission to top business schools.
- Objection Process:
The ability to raise objections ensures that any discrepancies in the answer key are addressed before the final scores are calculated. Candidates should carefully review the answer key and, if necessary, challenge answers that they believe are incorrect.
The release of the CAT 2024 answer key is a crucial step in the examination process, as it provides candidates with an opportunity to gauge their performance before the official results are announced. Candidates are encouraged to download the answer key and response sheet from the official website and, if required, submit objections within the specified timeframe.
This is an important phase in the CAT exam cycle, as it sets the stage for the final scoring and the declaration of results in January 2025. For the latest updates, candidates should keep an eye on the official CAT website and follow any announcements from IIM Calcutta.
