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CAT 2024 Official Answer Key & Response Sheet (OUT) Live Updates; Download @iimcat.ac.in

IIM Calcutta has unveiled the answer key for CAT 2024. Reportedly, the CAT 2024 response sheet and answer key are now accessible on the student dashboard. The CAT 2024 assessment took place on November 24, 2024. We have also shared memory-based answer keys for CAT 2024 slot 1, slot 2, and slot 3. This year saw approximately 2.93 lakh candidates sit for the CAT exam. IIM Calcutta will publish the CAT response sheets for all 2.93 lakh candidates.

According to the analysis of CAT 2024, the question paper was found to have a medium difficulty level; therefore, it is anticipated that the cutoffs for CAT 2024 will increase. However, a more comprehensive evaluation can be made once the CAT 2024 response sheet becomes available.

CAT 2024 Answer Key Download Procedure:

The answer key for CAT 2024 will be available at iimcat.ac.in. To obtain the CAT 2024 response sheet and answer key, candidates should follow the steps outlined below:

  • Visit the CAT 2024 website (iimcat.ac.in)
  • Click on the ‘login’ tab
  • Input your CAT login ID and password
  • Navigate to the CAT 2024 response sheet/answer key section
  • Print out the CAT 2024 response sheet and answer key

CAT 2024 Answer Key Appeal

The period for contesting the CAT 2024 answer key will be open for 2-3 days. Candidates must submit any objections by filling out an online application form in the student dashboard. Each objection will require a fee, and candidates must also upload documentation to support their argument.

Once all objections to the CAT 2024 answer key have been collected, a team of experts will review them. The preliminary CAT 2024 answer key will be adjusted if any objections are confirmed as valid. The final answer key for CAT 2024 will then be created, and the CAT 2024 results will be determined based on this key.

CAT 2024 Answer Key Release Date Live Updates

  • 12:43 PM IST• 29 Nov 2024
  • Dates for challenging the CAT 2024 answer key
  • IIM Calcutta is set to announce the dates for disputing the CAT 2024 answer key shortly. The window for raising objections will be accessible to candidates for 2-3 days following the release of the official answer key today.

CAT 2024 score vs percentile: Slot 3

Candidates who appeared for CAT 2024 slot 3 can have a look at the estimated CAT score vs percentile below:

CAT PercentageVARC ScoreDILR Score QA ScoreOverall
99.9484648118-123
99.5404043103-108
9936373592-95
9825302468-71
9519271855-57
9016211445-47
8585191339-42
8012171136-38
7511141032-34

CAT 2024 score vs percentile: Slot 2

Candidates who appeared for CAT 2024 slot 2 can have a look at the estimated CAT score vs percentile below:

CAT PercentageVARC ScoreDILR ScoreQA ScoreOverall
99.9504646118-123
99.5424041103-108
9938373392-95
9828302269-72
9523271657-59
9020211347-49
8518191242-44
8015171039-40
751414934-36

CAT 2024 score vs percentile: Slot 1

Candidates who appeared for CAT 2024 slot 1 can have a look at the estimated CAT score vs percentile below:

CAT PercentageVARC ScoreDILR ScoreQA ScoreOverall
99.9 %483640102
99.5 %44323089
99 %40282780
98 %36252371
95 %30191857
90 %25161549
85 %21131240
80 %19111036
75 %1710931
70 %159829

FAQs

The CAT 2024 answer key serves to determine the CAT raw score. Aspirants can compare their answers with the official answer keys for computation. Each correct answer gains 3 points, while each incorrect one incurs a penalty of 1 point. The total accumulated will represent the CAT raw score.

    To acquire the CAT 2024 answer key, candidates should adhere to the following steps:

    • Visit the iimcat.ac.in portal
    • Select the 'login' button
    • Input CAT ID and password
    • Locate the 'response sheet/answer key' section
    • Obtain the CAT 2024 response sheet PDF

      For certain candidates, the CAT 2024 answer key is still not appearing on their dashboard.

        To retrieve the CAT 2024 answer key and response sheet, candidates require:

        • CAT 2024 login ID
        • CAT password

          The CAT 2024 answer key and response sheets will only be obtainable through login. If a candidate has forgotten their login password, they can generate a new password using the 'forgot password' link on the IIMCAT login page.

            The announcement for the release date of the CAT 2024 response sheet and answer key has yet to be made. It is anticipated to arrive by December 1, 2024, but could potentially be available sooner. We will keep providing timely updates through this blog.

             

            The IIM CAT response sheet and official answer key are provided for candidates to verify their correct and incorrect attempts against the official answers. This promotes clarity in the CAT 2024 result calculation.

              The IIM CAT response sheet is a PDF file that details the choices marked by the candidate in the CAT examination. It includes official answer keys to assist candidates in identifying their correct and incorrect attempts.

                Prospective students for CAT 2024 should be aware that the Masters Union CAT cutoff for 2024 is projected to be between 78-85 percentile. The Masters’ Union School of Business shortlists candidates based on their CAT scores and academic records.

                  The SPJIMR CAT cutoff for the full-time MBA program stands at 85 percentile and above. Admissions depend on a thorough assessment of the candidate's profile.

                    Candidates interested in the Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management should note that the LBSIM CAT cutoff falls between 80-85 percentile.

                      The CAT cutoff for the FORE School of Management, Delhi typically lies in the 75-85 percentile range. For admission in 2025, the FORE CAT cutoff is also expected to remain within this range.

                        The NIRMA CAT cutoff is anticipated to be 80 percentile and above. Section-wise, the CAT cutoffs are expected to be around 50 percentile for VARC, DILR, and Quantitative Aptitude.

                          According to IIM Calcutta, out of the aggregate 2.93 lakh candidates who took part in CAT 2024, 1.07 lakh are female examinees, 1.86 lakh are male examinees, and there are 5 transgender examinees.

                            This year, 2.93 lakh response sheets will be released, as this matches the count of candidates who appeared for the exam. The examination authority will unveil the CAT 2024 response sheet for each candidate.

                              Below is the formula for calculating the CAT percentile. The IIM eligibility threshold is released as a percentile.

                              P = (R/N) × 100

                              where,

                              P= Percentile score

                              R= Rank of the candidate determined based on scaled CAT score or the total number of examinees ranking below a specific candidate.

                              N- Number of candidates who appeared for the CAT exam (all three sessions)

                                Refer below for the anticipated CAT 2024 eligibility thresholds for other leading institutions:

                                Top MBA CollegesCAT Cut Off (Percentile)
                                FMS, Delhi98-99
                                IIFT Delhi95-99
                                SPJIMR, Mumbai95-99
                                IMT, Ghaziabad95-97
                                JBIMS, Mumbai96
                                MDI, Gurgaon97-99
                                IMI, New Delhi90
                                XIM, Bhubaneshwar91
                                GIM Goa85
                                K J Somaiya, Mumbai86
                                TAPMI, Manipal80
                                FORE, New Delhi85
                                IFMR, Chennai80
                                IRMA, Anand80
                                MICA, Ahmedabad80
                                LIBA, Chennai70
                                XIME, Bangalore70

                                  Check below the IIM CAT cutoff for OBC category candidates. These are scoring CAT 2024 cut-offs for the PI shortlist.

                                  IIMOBC
                                  IIM Ahmedabad75
                                  IIM Bangalore75
                                  IIM Calcutta75
                                  IIM Lucknow82
                                  IIM Indore80
                                  IIM Kozhikode75
                                  IIM Amritsar80
                                  IIM Nagpur77
                                  IIM Sambalpur77
                                  IIM Trichy77
                                  IIM Raipur77
                                  IIM Ranchi74
                                  IIM Kashipur77
                                  IIM Vizag72
                                  IIM Udaipur77
                                  IIM Bodhgaya77
                                  IIM Shillong75
                                  IIM Sirmaur77
                                  IIM Rohtak78
                                  IIM Jammu77
                                  IIM Mumbai75

                                    Check below the IIM CAT cutoff for SC category candidates. These are qualifying CAT 2024 cut-offs for the PI shortlist. Also, check CAT cut-offs for other tribal categories such as ST and PwD candidates.

                                    IIMSCSTPwD
                                    IIM Ahmedabad706060
                                    IIM Bangalore706560
                                    IIM Calcutta706555
                                    IIM Lucknow656060
                                    IIM Indore804545
                                    IIM Kozhikode655555
                                    IIM Amritsar554040
                                    IIM Nagpur604040
                                    IIM Sambalpur604040
                                    IIM Trichy604040
                                    IIM Raipur604040
                                    IIM Ranchi544040
                                    IIM Kashipur604040
                                    IIM Vizag504040
                                    IIM Udaipur604040
                                    IIM Bodhgaya604040
                                    IIM Shillong605050
                                    IIM Sirmaur604040
                                    IIM Rohtak553030
                                    IIM Jammu604040
                                    IIM Mumbai706555

                                      Check below the IIM CAT cutoff for General category candidates. These are qualifying CAT 2024 cut-offs for the PI shortlist.

                                      IIMGeneral
                                      IIM Ahmedabad80
                                      IIM Bangalore85
                                      IIM Calcutta85
                                      IIM Lucknow90
                                      IIM Indore90
                                      IIM Kozhikode85
                                      IIM Amritsar90
                                      IIM Nagpur94
                                      IIM Sambalpur94
                                      IIM Trichy94
                                      IIM Raipur94
                                      IIM Ranchi92
                                      IIM Kashipur94
                                      IIM Vizag82
                                      IIM Udaipur94
                                      IIM Bodhgaya94
                                      IIM Shillong75
                                      IIM Sirmaur94
                                      IIM Rohtak95
                                      IIM Jammu94
                                      IIM Mumbai85

                                        The answer key will be presented as a PDF of the CAT 2024 question paper. The question papers for CAT 2024 slot 1, CAT 2024 slot 2, and CAT 2024 slot 3 will all be made available simultaneously on the day the CAT 2024 answer key is released.

                                          The CAT 2024 response sheets will be made available according to each slot. Candidates will find the answer key for their respective slots on their dashboards. There will be:

                                          • CAT 2024 slot 1 answer key
                                          • CAT 2024 slot 2 answer key
                                          • CAT 2024 slot 3 answer key

                                            Candidates can compute their raw scores for CAT by utilizing the CAT 2024 answer key, adding three points for each correct answer and deducting one mark for each wrong answer.

                                              Each candidate’s CAT 2024 response sheet and answer key will contain the following details:

                                              • Candidate’s name
                                              • Roll number
                                              • CAT exam date, time, and slot
                                              • Correct answers for each question
                                              • Candidate's response to every question
                                              • Status of each question (answered/unanswered)

                                                The CAT 2024 answer key has not been released yet. It is anticipated to be available in the coming days, as it is typically issued within a week following the exam. we will provide the link to the CAT 2024 response sheet as soon as it becomes available.

                                                ParticularNumber
                                                Total CAT 2024 registration3.29 lakh
                                                Number of candidates who appeared in CAT 20242.93 lakh
                                                Number of female candidates1.07 lakh
                                                Number of male candidates1.86 lakh

                                                  Candidates can determine their CAT score by assessing the total count of correct and incorrect attempts made during the exam. For each accurate attempt, 3 points are awarded, and for every erroneous attempt, 1 point is subtracted.

                                                    Candidates will need to input their CAT ID and password to access the CAT 2024 response document and answer key.

                                                      Refer below for the estimated percentile from the scores achieved in the CAT 2024 exam.

                                                      PercentileVARC ScoreDILR ScoreQA ScoreScore
                                                      99.9 %483640102
                                                      99.5 %44323089
                                                      99 %40282780
                                                      98 %36252371
                                                      95 %30191857
                                                      90 %25161549
                                                      85 %21131240
                                                      80 %19111036
                                                      75 %1710931
                                                      70 %159829

                                                        Refer below for the table below outlining the section-wise difficulty level of CAT 2024:

                                                        CAT SectionsNumber of questionsNumber of attemptsDifficulty Level
                                                        VARC2414-16Moderate
                                                        DILR2210-11Moderate
                                                        Quantitative Ability2210Moderate to Tough

                                                          IIM CAP serves as a unified selection procedure for IIM Nagpur, IIM Bodh Gaya, IIM Jammu, IIM Kashipur, IIM Raipur, IIM Ranchi, IIM Sambalpur, IIM Sirmaur, IIM Trichy, and IIM Udaipur. One of these IIMs prepares the PI shortlist and conducts the interviews for the others.

                                                            Candidates can contest the official CAT 2024 answer key if they are convinced that the response provided by the examination authority is erroneous. To challenge the CAT answer key 2024, candidates must complete a form and upload documentation supporting their objection in their login dashboard.

                                                              The CAT 2024 response sheet might be released within a day or two. IIM Calcutta has not disclosed the release date for the IIM CAT response sheet.

                                                                No, the CAT score is not the exclusive criterion for admission. It serves merely as one selection criterion. All MBA hopefuls must face Personal Interviews, Group Discussions, and Written Ability Tests to ensure selection.

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