The CAT 2026 Answer Key has been published along with the response sheet. If you participated in the Common Admission Test, you can download the CAT Answer Key PDF for Slot 1, 2, 3 from here on indcareer.com to check the answers. The CAT Answer Key contains solutions for the entire question paper issued by the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow.
On one hand, there are CAT solutions provided by MBA entrance exam coaching centers that are available immediately after the exam. However, the compilation of results is based on the CAT official answer key released by IIM Lucknow.
CAT 2026 Provisional Answer Key, Response Sheet has been released. Scroll down for the link.
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Important Timeline (Expected)
| Event | Expected Date |
| CAT 2026 Exam Date | November 29, 2026 (Sunday) |
| Provisional Answer Key & Response Sheet | 1st Week of December 2026 |
| Objection Window | 3 to 4 days after key release |
| Final CAT Answer Key | 3rd Week of December 2026 |
| CAT 2026 Final Scorecard / Results | Late December 2026 |
How to download CAT Answer Key PDF?
To access the CAT 2026 Answer Key on indcareer.com or the official website iimcat.ac.in, follow these steps:
- Search CAT 2026 Answer Key indcareer:
- Open your preferred search engine.
- Enter "CAT 2026 Answer Key" in the search bar.
- Click on the relevant search result to land on the indcareer.com page.
- Download from indcareer.com:
- Once on the indcareer.com page, look for the download link of the CAT Answer Key.
- Click on the download link to access the answer key.
- Or go to iimcat.ac.in:
- Alternatively, you can visit the official CAT website at iimcat.ac.in.
- Download from iimcat.ac.in:
- On the official CAT website, find the link to download the CAT Answer Key.
- Click on the download PDF link once the answer key for the Common Admission Test opens.
- Save the PDF file to your device.
By following these steps, you can easily download the CAT 2026 Answer Key either from indcareer.com or the official CAT website.
Calculating Your CAT Raw Score
Once you have your response sheet and the provisional key, apply the official CAT marking scheme to compute your raw score:
| Question Type | Correct Answer | Incorrect Answer | Unattempted |
| MCQs | +3 marks | -1 mark | 0 marks |
| Non-MCQs (TITA) | +3 marks | 0 mark (No negative) | 0 marks |
Raw Score = Total Correct Questions × 3) - Incorrect MCQs × 1)
How to File Objections
If you spot a discrepancy or an error in the provisional key:
- Log in to iimcat.ac.in during the active objection window.
- Select the specific Question ID and section you want to challenge.
- Upload supporting document proof/explanation for your objection.
- Pay the objection processing fee (approx. ₹1,200 per question; refunded if your challenge is upheld).
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CAT Answer Key - An Overview
| Aspects | Details |
|---|---|
| Examination | CAT |
| Complete Name of Exam | Common Admission Test |
| Material Here | Answer Key of CAT |
| More Such Exams and Their Answer Keys | MBA Entrance Exams |
| Organization for Exam and Official Answer Key | IIM Lucknow |
| Full Name of Organization | Indian Institute of Management Lucknow |
| Scale of Exam | National Level |
| States or Regions Of Institutes Where This Exam Applies | India |
| Official Website for Answer Key | iimcat.ac.in |
| This Exam Leads To Admission In Courses | MBA, PGDM |
| This Exam Leads To Admission In Colleges | IIMs, and other B-Schools, MBA colleges in India accepting CAT scores |