CAT 2024 answer key out at iimcat.ac.in; objection facility till December 5

NEW DELHI: The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Calcutta has published the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2024 answer key today, December 3. Candidates who appeared for the MBA entrance exams can download the CAT answer key 2024 by visiting the official website at iimcat.ac.in.

Candidates are required to enter their user ID and password to download the CAT 2024 answer key. IIM Calcutta has also published the CAT 2024 response sheet. The CAT repose sheet 2024 mentions the recorded response and question paper.

The CAT 2024 exam was held on November 24 in three shifts- from 8:30 am to 10:30 am, 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm and 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. The CAT 2024 exam will be held in online mode.

CAT 2024 Answer Key: Objection facility

Candidates can also raise objections against the CAT answer key 2024. The CAT 2024 answer key objection window will be open today, at 6 pm. The CAT 2024 answer key objection facility deadline is December 5, 11: 55 pm. Candidates are required to attach additional documents to support their claims.

Objections to the CAT answer key 2024 will not be accepted through any other method. Candidates are required to enter their login ID and password to access the CAT 2024 answer key objection window.

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CAT Answer Key 2024 Date: Calculate probable marks

Candidates can follow these instructions to calculate the probable score with the help of CAT answer key 2024.

• Add 3 marks for each correct answer.
• Deduct 1 mark for incorrect answers
• No marks to be deducted for questions not attempted
• Add the total marks to get the probable score.

CAT Answer Key 2024 Out: IIM admission criteria 2025

The CAT 2024 result date has not been announced yet. After the CAT results are declared, each IIM prepares a shortlist based on CAT scores and other factors. The shortlisting process varies slightly for each IIM, but generally includes:

CAT 2024 Cut-off: Candidates are required to meet the minimum percentile cut-off for each section and the overall CAT score. The cut-off varies for each IIM and across different categories. Most IIMs give substantial weight to the CAT score, typically around 35%.

Academic record: Marks in Class 10, 12, and graduation are considered.

Work experience: Many IIMs consider work experience, with weightage for candidates with relevant work experience, typically in managerial or technical roles.

Written Ability Test (WAT): A written test where candidates are required to write an essay on a given topic. The essay could be related to current affairs, abstract topics, or business-related issues. This stage assesses a candidate's ability to express their thoughts, structure their argument, and communicate effectively in writing.

Group Discussion (GD): Some IIMs conduct a group discussion, where a group of candidates discusses a topic provided by the panel. The discussion could range from business, politics, economics, or social issues. It tests a candidate's communication skills, teamwork, leadership, and ability to articulate their points clearly.

Personal Interview (PI): A personal interview is conducted by a panel of faculty members and industry experts. The interview could focus on - personal background, career goals, motivation for pursuing an MBA, knowledge of current events, academics, work experience, and extracurricular achievements.