CAT 2023 Objection Form (Closed): Last Date (Dec 8), Steps to Challenge Answer Key

The CAT 2023 Objection Form was available on the official IIM CAT website (iimcat.ac.in) from December 5 to December 8, 2023. The exam conducting authority allowed candidates to raise objections against the provisional CAT answer key if they found any errors in it. To challenge the answer key, candidates had to log into the portal using their CAT User ID and Password. Here's the direct link to the CAT 2023 objection form:

Candidates were charged INR 1200 for every question they challenge on the CAT 2023 answer key. If the objection raised is found genuine, the exam will revise the answer key and refund the amount paid by the student. CAT answer key contains the correct answers to all questions asked in the exam while the CAT 2023 response sheet comprises the responses marked by a candidate during the exam. Check the complete details about the CAt 2023 objection form provided in the table below.

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Challenging CAT Answer Key 2023

All candidates who appeared for CAT 2023 can raise objections to the CAT 2023 answer key. In 2018, an important provision was introduced that allows applicants who have taken the CAT exam to raise objections to the official answer keys. This means that if a candidate believes that the official answer key contains an error or is inaccurate, they can challenge the answer key of any question that was asked during the entrance examination. If the objections are found to be genuine, the exam authorities will release a revised official answer key. It is worth noting that there is a CAT Answer Key challenge fee per question, which is INR 1200, but this fee will be refunded to the candidate if their objections are found to be genuine.

In the 2021 session, candidates raised objections resulting in changes to one question in the QA section of Shift 2. Changes were also made to the Shift 1 & 3 answer keys. This highlights the importance of this provision and the value it brings to the fairness of the CAT examination process. In case the CAT aspirants find any discrepancies in the CAT 2023 answer key, they will get a chance to challenge it within the specified time. They must keep themselves updated with the schedule of the process so that they do not miss out on any deadline.

How to Fill Out CAT 2023 Objection Form?

To submit the objections to the CAT 2023 answer key, candidates have to follow the steps mentioned below.

• Log on to the official website of CAT 2023 (iimcat.ac.in)

• Go to the tab of the candidate login and click on it.

• Enter your login credentials and sign in.

• The screen will show the page of your personal details.

• On the page, click on the tab titled “Objection Form.”

• Choose the question number, section, and type of objection from the provisional CAT answer.

• Select one from the following three options given:

  • More than one option is a correct answer

  • None of the options is a correct answer

  • The answer key is incorrect

• While objecting to any CAT question, you will be given the option to add remarks of up to 500 words.

• After you have raised the objection and given the remark, you will be required to pay the objection fee of INR 1200.

• It is important to be very careful while submitting the objections to CAT 2023 because no changes will be allowed later on.

• There is no restriction to the number of objections that you can raise.

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Important Dates for CAT 2023 Answer Key

Candidates check out the dates for important events related to the CAT 2023 answer key in the table below.

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CAT Answer Key 2023 Objection Management

The exam-conducting organisation, IIM Lucknow, has made public which objections were taken into account in the assessment of the CAT provisional answer key and the calculation of CAT scores along with the release of the CAT Final Answer Key. A total of 85 objections were received for all three sections of the CAT exam in all three sessions on November 26, 2023. All of the objections received during this window were examined by a panel of sectional review specialists for CAT 2023. Below is a summary of the objections, their split, and the ultimate decision:

CAT Answer Key 2023 Re-Evaluations

The objections that were accepted by IIM Lucknow when evaluating all the objections against the CAT provisional answer key have also been provided in their latest media release. The objections accepted are as follows:

Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) (Question for Shift 2) - Total 8 Objections:

Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR) (Question for Shift 1) - Total 20 Objections:

What Does CAT Answer Key 2023 Consist of?

The following information is provided on the answer key of CAT 2023.

• The candidate's name

• The candidate's CAT registration number

• Exam Centre of CAT 2023

• Date of CAT 2023

• CAT 2023 Slot of the candidate

• Question

• Type of Question

• Question ID

• Status (the answer marked by the candidate)

• Correct answer

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How to Calculate CAT 2023 Score?

The answer key or response sheet of CAT 2023 is used for calculating the CAT 2023 score obtained by the candidate. Check the table given below to know the marking scheme of CAT 2023.

Who Can Check CAT 2023 Answer Key?

The answer key of CAT 2023 is not available for everybody. Find below who is eligible to check the CAT answer key.

• Those who have appeared for CAT 2023 will be able to view the answer key of CAT 2023.

• The candidates who have registered for CAT 2023 but did not appear for the exam will also be able to access the answer key.

• The CAT answer key is released in the online mode.

• Candidates will have to log on to the official website of the exam to view the CAT answer key.

• They will be required to use their login credentials to access the CAT answer key 2023.

• Any individual who appeared for CAT in the previous years will not be able to check the answer key of CAT 2023.

Why is CAT 2023 Answer Key Released?

The CAT answer key 2023 helps the test-takers in getting an understanding of their expected score. They will be provided with the correct answers to all the questions and they can match the answers they marked themselves while giving the exam. Through this, the candidates get to know the total number of questions they answered correctly and incorrectly. This helps them roughly figure out their CAT 2023 score. 

Facts About CAT 2023 Answer Key

Here are some important facts about the CAT 2023 Answer Key.

• The CAT answer key 2023 is available only for the candidates who appear for the CAT 2023 exam.

• The institute has released separate answer keys for CAT 2023 Slot 1, Slot 2, and Slot 3.

• The CAT 2023 answer key assists the candidates in verifying their CAT 2023 answers. This will help them in arriving at their expected CAT 2023 score.

• Through the answer key of CAT 2023, candidates get an idea of their percentile and will start targeting MBA colleges for admission accordingly.

• The answer key of CAT 2023 is released in PDF format along with a query-cum-objection form.

• All CAT 2023 test-takers who think there is any discrepancy in an answer can challenge that by submitting their objections.

• The CAT solutions 2023 consist of the CAT 2023 answer keys along with the detailed solutions for all three sections of CAT - VARC, DILR, and QA.

• The final answer keys for CAT 2023 will be counted for the CAT 2023 percentile calculation.

CAT Answer Key Release Trends

Events related to the CAT exam tend to follow a similar trend every year. Knowledge of these trends can be useful to candidates in preparing their own schedules around the CAT timeline. Here are the release dates of the CAT answer key for the past few years.

Through the CAT answer key, candidates can understand how they performed in the exam. Additionally, they can also use the CAT Percentile Predictor 2023 to gain a better understanding of their performance.

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