CAT 2024 Answer Key: The Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) Calcutta has officially released the Answer Key for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2024. Candidates who appeared for the exam on November 24, 2024, can now access their response sheets and the answer key through the official CAT portal, iimcat.ac.in.
The CAT 2024 response sheet and answer key were made available today, November 29, 2024. However, some candidates have reported facing issues where the download option for the response sheet is still not visible on their dashboards. This situation mirrors the earlier challenges faced during the admit card download phase. Despite these issues, a significant number of candidates are already able to check their performance.
Candidates can log in to the official CAT portal to view their individual responses alongside the official answer key. The answer key provides a chance for candidates to cross-check their answers with the correct ones, giving them a clearer idea of their potential score. It also offers insight into their overall performance in the three sections of the test: Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR), and Quantitative Ability (QA).
CAT 2024 Overview
The CAT 2024 was conducted on November 24, 2024, across 389 test centres spread across 170 cities in India. Approximately 2.93 lakh candidates appeared for the exam, out of a total of 3.29 lakh registered eligible candidates. The overall attendance for the exam was 89%. Of the candidates who appeared, 1.07 lakh were female, 1.86 lakh were male, and 5 were transgender candidates.
The test duration was 120 minutes, with an additional 40 minutes granted to PwD candidates. Each of the three sections had a specific time allotment: 40 minutes for each section, and 53 minutes and 20 seconds for PwD candidates.
Direct link to check the CAT 2024 Answer Key
Exam Pattern Breakdown
The CAT 2024 was divided into three sections:
• Section I: Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) – 24 questions
• Section II: Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR) – 22 questions
• Section III: Quantitative Ability (QA) – 22 questions
In total, the exam consisted of 68 questions, with candidates expected to manage their time effectively across the sections. The difficulty level of the exam this year was noted to be moderately challenging, with a balanced distribution of question types across the sections.
What’s Next?
Candidates can now use the released answer key to estimate their performance. It is expected that IIM Calcutta will soon provide further instructions for the next stages, including the release of final scores and the counselling process.
As of now, candidates are advised to keep an eye on the official website for any further updates regarding score cards, results, or any other relevant information.
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