CAT 2020 answer key is set to be released for slot 1, 2 and 3 paper anytime soon. IIM Indore will release the CAT answer keys on the official website. Read details below.
CAT 2020 answer key (response sheet) is expected to be released by IIM Indore soon. The CAT exam was conducted on November 29 and according to CAT 2020 paper analysis the exam was of moderate difficulty level. About 105-115 score can fetch 99 percentile.
Looking at the past years’ trends, the CAT exam answer key and response sheet can be expected anytime in the first week of December. The answer key with CAT 2020 question paper will be available on iimcat.ac.in and the candidates will be able to download it by using their CAT login ID.
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Candidates can download their CAT 2020 answer key/response sheet in PDF format to tally their responses with official answers. They can also calculate their raw score by adding up the number of right attempts.
The option to raise objection to the official CAT answer key will be given to every candidates. In case any candidate feels that the official CAT answer key has wrong answer/s they can raise objection by filling an online application form. In case, their objection is found to be genuine by the authorities, the answer key will be revised. CAT result 2020 will be published on the basis of revised answer key.
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How to download CAT 2020 answer key
CAT 2020 candidates can check their answer keys/final answer keys by using their CAT login ID and password. Given below is the step-by-step process to download CAT 2020 answer key.
- Visit the official website of CAT
- Click on the 'login'tab
- Enter CAT login ID and password
- CAT 2020 answer key will appear on the screen
The candidates are advised to take a printout of the CAT answer key or CAT response sheet for future reference.
Information given on CAT answer key
Each CAT 2020 answer key/response sheet will contain each question, its answer and the answer given by the candidate. The following information will be mentioned on the CAT answer key 2020:
- Name of the candidate
- CAT registration number
- CAT 2020 exam centre
- Test date and time
- Question
- Question type
- Question ID
- Status
- Right option/answer
CAT 2020 answer key: How to raise objection
CAT 2020 test takers can fill the CAT objection form by using their login ID and password. The window to file objection to CAT answer key 2020 will open for only two to three days. The objection fee is Rs 1,000 per question, online. Check the steps below to know how to fill the objection form:
- Click on Objection form link on the official website of CAT 2020
- Enter CAT login ID and password
- Click on ‘+’ sign to add an objection
- Check the question number from the question paper PDF
- Enter details
- Pay objection fee i.e. Rs 1,000 per objection through credit/debit card or net banking
Read below CAT 2020 analysis of slot 1, 2 and 3 by various MBA experts:
| Experts |
Highlight |
|---|---|
| CAT 2020 analysis by Career Launcher |
The overall level of difficulty for CAT 2020 slot 1 was slightly higher than that of CAT 2019. In terms of section wise difficulty level, VARC was lengthy and slightly tricky. Read more |
| CAT 2020 analysis by T.I.M.E. |
The CAT question paper was more difficult than last year, VARC and DILR sections were difficult and QA was easy. Read more |
| CAT 2020 analysis by CATKing |
Overall, CAT did not bring in any surprises for the students, the difficulty level of the exam overall was Moderate. Read more |
| CAT 2020 analysis by Endeavor Careers |
CAT 2020 took off on a good note with students’ anxieties and anticipations of the expected format and pandemic arrangements addressed positively. Read more |
| CAT 2020 analysis by IMS |
The VARC section was similar to CAT 2019, with no Grammar and Vocabulary questions. The DILR section underwent a change in CAT 2020 with a total five sets. QA was dominated by Arithmetic. Read More |
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