The moment every CAT aspirant has been waiting for is finally here!
The CAT 2025 Response Sheet has officially been released for candidates who appeared for the Common Admission Test on 30 November 2025 across Slot 1, Slot 2, and Slot 3.
This marks the beginning of the post-CAT evaluation phase where students can self-assess their performance, estimate their raw scores, and anticipate percentile outcomes.
Planet.E — trusted by thousands of MBA aspirants — brings you a complete guide to downloading, reviewing, and using your CAT response sheet to make smarter decision for your future.
📌 What is the CAT 2025 Response Sheet?
The CAT response sheet is a personalized answer record that shows:
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✔ All questions that appeared in your slot
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✔ Your selected answer for each question
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✔ Whether a question was attempted or skipped
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✔ Correct answers (visible with answer key)
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✔ Section-wise distribution of responses
The response sheet is the most transparent way to understand how the exam went and where you stand.
It puts you in control of your expected results rather than waiting for the official scorecard!
🧾 How to Download CAT 2025 Response Sheet?
Follow these quick steps:
1️⃣ Visit the official CAT website (iimcat).
2️⃣ Click on “Candidate Login”.
3️⃣ Enter your User ID and Password.
4️⃣ Open the Response Sheet / Answer Key tab.
5️⃣ Download the PDF file for reference.
💡 Tip: Keep soft and printed copies — helpful during the objection window!
📝 CAT 2025 Marking Scheme for Score Estimation
| Question Type | Correct | Incorrect | Unattempted |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCQ | +3 | −1 | 0 |
| TITA | +3 | 0 | 0 |
After downloading the sheet, match your answers with the official answer key to calculate:
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Sectional Scores (VARC, DILR, QA)
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Total Raw Score
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Estimated Percentile (Planet.E can help!)
🧠 Why is the CAT Response Sheet Important?
Because it helps you make data-driven decisions!
With the response sheet, you can:
✔ Assess your performance accurately
✔ Predict percentile zone
✔ Understand B-school call expectations
✔ Identify strong and weak areas
✔ Raise objections for incorrect key answers
✔ Stay mentally prepared for next steps
🔔 The objection challenge window is short — so analyse quickly and take action if needed.
🎯 What Should Aspirants Do Next?
Now that the response sheet is out — the real strategy begins!
Here’s what Planet.E recommends:
🚀 Start GD-PI-WAT preparation immediately
You don’t need to wait for final results — top performers always stay ahead.
🎓 Shortlist B-Schools based on expected percentile
Different IIMs & colleges have different cut-off ranges.
📈 Stay ready for normalization effects
CAT percentile varies slot-wise — don’t panic!
👨🏫 Get guided by experts
A right mentor ensures correct direction post-CAT.
Planet.E is ready to assist with personalized mentorship and strategy.
🎓 Planet.E — India’s Trusted MBA Prep Partner
With 2500+ MBA success stories, Planet.E mentors are known for:
✨ Expert Score & Percentile Prediction
✨ IIM Call Predictor
✨ GD/PI/WAT Training
✨ Customized College Selection
✨ Complete Admission Strategy Support
Your dream doesn’t end at CAT — it continues with us.