The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Calcutta has released the Answer Key for the CAT 2024 exam today, November 29, 2024. Candidates who appeared for the exam can now download their response sheets and the official answer key from the IIM CAT website, iimcat.ac.in.

Key Details:

• Exam Date: November 24, 2024, across three slots:
  • Slot 1: 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
  • Slot 2: 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
  • Slot 3: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
• Number of Candidates: Approximately 3.29 lakh candidates participated this year.
• Format Change: The number of questions has increased from 66 to 68, and there are no questions in the Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) section for this year.

How to Download the CAT 2024 Answer Key:

1. Visit the official website: iimcat.ac.in.
2. Click on the “CAT Answer Key 2024” link.
3. Log in using your credentials (User ID and Password).
4. The answer key will be displayed on the screen. Download it for future reference.

Objection Window: IIM Calcutta has also opened an objection window, allowing candidates to challenge any discrepancies in the answer key. Any objections raised will be reviewed by a panel of experts before the final results are declared.

Next Steps: Candidates are advised to compare their responses with the official answer key to get a preliminary score. The CAT 2024 results are expected to be announced in January 2025.

How to Calculate Your CAT 2024 Score:

The CAT exam follows a specific scoring pattern. To calculate your score, follow these steps:

1. Understand the Scoring Scheme:
   • Correct Answer: +3 marks
   • Incorrect Answer: -1 mark (only for Multiple Choice Questions)
   • Unattempted Questions: 0 marks
   • Type In The Answer (TITA) Questions: No negative marking
2. Download Your Response Sheet and Answer Key:
   Access your response sheet and the answer key after logging into your CAT account on the official website.
3. Count Your Responses: Go through your response sheet and count:
   • The total number of correct answers.
   • The total number of incorrect answers (only for MCQs).
   • The total number of unattempted questions.
4. Apply the Scoring Formula:
   Use the following formula to calculate your total score:
   • Total Score = (Number of Correct Answers × 3) + (Number of Incorrect Answers × -1)
5. Calculate Sectional Scores (if applicable):
   If you’re calculating sectional scores, apply the same method for each section (VARC, DILR, QA).

Example Calculation: If you answered 40 questions correctly and 10 incorrectly, your score would be:

• Correct Answers: 40 × 3 = 120
• Incorrect Answers: 10 × -1 = -10
• Total Score: 120 + (-10) = 110

This score provides an initial estimate of your performance in the CAT 2024 exam.

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