The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) have officially opened the grievance redressal window for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025. Starting today, candidates who appeared for the high-stakes management entrance exam can formally raise objections against the provisional answer key.
How to Access and Use the Objection Portal
The crucial Objection Management link went live at 12 noon on the official CAT website, iimcat.ac.in. This portal, managed by the conducting institute IIM Kozhikode, provides a dedicated platform for aspirants to ensure the accuracy of their evaluation. The facility is a critical step in maintaining transparency in the CAT scoring process.
Candidates must first download their individual response sheets and the provisional answer key from the portal. By comparing their marked answers with the official key, they can identify any potential discrepancies. The portal allows objections to be filed against specific question numbers.
Step-by-Step Guide to File an Objection
To submit a formal grievance, candidates need to follow a clear five-step process outlined by IIM Kozhikode:
- Visit the official CAT 2025 website at iimcat.ac.in and log in securely using your unique application ID and password.
- Locate and click on the CAT Objection Management link prominently displayed on your dashboard.
- Select the specific question number for which you believe the provisional answer is incorrect.
- Upload supporting documents or credible evidence that validates your claim. This evidence is crucial for the committee's review.
- Carefully review all entered details, save your submission, and finally click the submit button to complete the process.
It is strongly advised that candidates have both their response sheet and the answer key open side-by-side to ensure their objection is precise and well-founded.
Critical Deadlines and Final Evaluation
Aspirants have a very limited window to act. The objection management facility opened on December 8, 2025, at 12 noon and will close sharply on December 10, 2025, at 11:55 PM. No submissions will be entertained after this deadline under any circumstances.
All grievances submitted through the proper channel will be meticulously reviewed by the official evaluation committee appointed by IIM Kozhikode. The committee's findings will lead to the publication of a final, revised answer key. This process is designed to correct any errors and ensure every candidate's score is calculated fairly before the final results are declared.
The opening of this window marks a significant phase in the CAT 2025 result process, emphasizing the commitment of the IIMs to a fair and transparent admission procedure for the country's premier management programs.
