CAT 2026 Answer Key: Direct Link @iimcat.ac.in, Release Date, How to Download, Score Calculation
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Content Curator | Updated On - Sep 10, 2026
What's New In CAT Answer Key 2026?
CAT 2026 answer key will be released on the official website at iimcat.ac.in. IIM Indore has not specified the date for the release of CAT 2026 answer key.
- As per the dates from past years, the CAT 2026 provisional answer key will be released around 3-4 days after the CAT 2026 exam.
- You can expect the CAT 2026 provisional answer key to be released on 3 December 2026.
- You will be given around 2-3 days to file an objection against the CAT 2026 provisional answer key.
- IIM Indore is expected to release the CAT 2026 final answer key on 16 December 2026.
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Key Summary
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CAT 2026 Answer Key Release Date
| Event | CAT 2026 Date |
|---|---|
| CAT 2026 Exam | November 29, 2026 |
| Release of Provisional Answer Key | 3 December 2026 |
| Answer Key Objection Window | December 2026 |
| Final Answer Key | 16 December 2026 |
| CAT 2026 Result | First week of January 2027 |
Source: iimcat.ac.in
CAT 2026 Answer Key Download: Direct Link
The CAT 2026 Answer Key will be available through the official CAT website at iimcat.ac.in after its release. You can click on the link below to download the CAT 2026 answer key.
Candidates should use the official CAT portal to access their CAT 2026 response sheet and answer key rather than relying on unofficial answer key PDFs.
How to Download CAT 2026 Answer Key
Once CAT 2026 answer key is released, you can follow the steps listed below to download the CAT 2026 answer key.
- Go to the official website at iimcat.ac.in.
- Log in to your CAT account using your User ID and Password.
- Click on the link for CAT Provisional Answer Key/Final Answer Key.
- The answer key PDF will be displayed on the screen.
- You can download the CAT 2026 answer key for future reference.
Details Mentioned in CAT 2026 Answer Key
CAT answer key will display various details, including candidate details, questions, and their answers.
- CAT answer key will include the candidate’s application number, candidate name, test centre name, test date and time, and subject.
- CAT answer key will also include Question Type, Question ID, and the status of the question.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Candidate Details | Candidate Name, Registration Number/User ID, Test Date, Session and Test Centre |
| Section | VARC, DILR and QA |
| Question ID | Unique question identification |
| Candidate Response | Answer selected by the candidate |
| Correct Answer | Answer provided in the official key |
CAT 2026 Answer Key Objection
Once the answer key is released, IIM Indore will allow students to file objections against the provisional CAT 2026 answer key.
- Students will be given 2-3 days to file objections against the provisional CAT answer key.
- Students can file objections against questions they think are incorrect.
- You can not file objections on platforms other than the official website.
- You must submit objections along with a valid supporting document to get your objections reviewed.
CAT 2026 Answer Key Score Calculation
You can use CAT answer key and response sheet to calculate your CAT 2026 scores even before the results are released. However, you can not calculate your CAT percentile scores.
- For each correct answer, add +3 marks to your overall score.
- From the overall score, subtract 1 mark for each incorrect answer.
- Give 0 marks for each incorrect NAT question and unattempted questions.
| Response Type | Marks |
|---|---|
| Correct Answer | +3 marks |
| Incorrect MCQ | -1 mark |
| Incorrect TITA/Non-MCQ | No negative marking |
| Unattempted Question | 0 marks |
CAT 2026 Raw Score Calculation Formula
You can calculate your CAT raw score using the formula below.
Raw Score = 3 x Number of Correct Questions − Number of Incorrect MCQs
For example, if a candidate gets 15 questions correct and 5 MCQs incorrect, the estimated raw score would be 40 marks.
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CAT 2026 Answer Key FAQs
Ques. When will the CAT 2026 Answer Key come out?
Ans. CAT 2026 provisional answer key will be available around 3-4 days after the CAT 2026 exam. You can expect the provisional CAT 2026 answer key to be out on 3 December 2026. CAT 2026 final answer key is likely to be released on 15 December 2026.
Ques. What is the official website to get the CAT 2026 Answer Key?
Ans. To download the CAT answer key from the official website, you can log on to iimcat.ac.in.
Ques. Can I calculate CAT percentile score using CAT answer key?
Ans. No, you can not calculate CAT percentile score using CAT answer key. However, you can calculate the raw score using the CAT answer key. For percentile score, you must know the number of candidates who appeared in your slot and who scored less than your raw score.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.
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