Category: Answer Key

The XAT 2024 answer key and response sheet will be released online by the exam conducting authority 2-3 days after the exam is conducted. It can be downloaded from the XAT official website. This enables the candidates to compare their responses with the official answer key to evaluate their performance. Candidates must remember their XAT ID and DOB while downloading the XAT 2024 answer key and response sheet.

Key Highlights to XAT 2024 Answer Key

• As we know, different sets are available for the XAT 2024 examination. So, the exam conducting authority will release the answer key to every XAT question paper.
• This will help the candidates to estimate their scores by giving +1 mark for every correct answer and deducting 0.25 marks for every wrong answer.
• Candidates who think the official response is incorrect can submit an online form to raise their questions about the answers provided by the Official XAT Answer Key.
• The XLRI Jamshedpur will review all the objections raised by the candidates, and if they find it justified, they will revise the unofficial answer key and release the final answer key.
• The answer key will not be released for the GK questions in the XAT exam, as it is excluded from the percentile calculation.
• Similarly, the answer key is not released for the subjective essay writing section.

Information provided by the XAT 2024 Answer Key and Response Sheet

Candidate’s Name and ID	Candidate’s response to each question
Section-wise answers	Questions not attempted

How to download XAT 2024 Answer Key and Response Sheet?

Candidates can download the XAT 2024 answer key and response sheet from the official website of XAT by entering their login details. The steps included in downloading the XAT 2024 answer key and response sheet are as follows:

1. Open the XAT 2024 official website.
2. Click on the response sheet link on the homepage.
3. Login to the new page using XAT Login ID and DOB.
4. To open the answer key and response sheet, click on the candidate’s response tab.
5. Your response sheet will appear on the screen, and you can download it from here.
6. The correct options will be marked green, and your response will be mentioned after the question ID.

Marking Scheme for XAT 2024

• +1 mark for every correct answer
• -0.25 marks for every incorrect answer
• -0.10 marks for more than 8 consecutive unattempted questions
• No negative marking in GK questions of XAT 2024

Sections	Total no. of questions	Marks for correct answers	Marks for incorrect answers
Quantitative Ability and DI	28	+1	-0.25
Verbal and Logical Reasoning	26	+1	-0.25
GK	25	+1	0
Essay Writing	1	+3	0
Decision Making	21	+1	-0.25

How to Challenge the XAT 2024 Answer Key?

Candidates who think the official response is incorrect can submit an online form to raise their questions about the answers provided by the Official XAT 2024 Answer Key. They have to provide the appropriate evidence along with their objections. The deadline for questioning the XAT 2024 answer key is three days after its release date.

The following steps can be followed by the applicants who wish to raise objections against the XAT 2024 answer key:

1. Open the XAT 2024 official website.
2. Login to the page using your XAT Login ID and Password.
3. Now click on the raise objection link present on the screen.
4. Enter the required details such as set number, section name, question ID and remarks.
5. You have to provide evidence to ensure the objection raised is considered.

FAQs

Ques. What are the benefits of the XAT 2024 Answer Key and Response Sheet?

Ans. The XAT 2024 response sheet enables the candidates to check their responses with the official answer key released by the exam conducting authority. It helps them to evaluate their performance and calculate the raw scores.

Ques. Can you challenge the XAT 2024 Answer Key?

Ans. Yes, you can raise objections against the answer key released by the XLRI Jamshedpur. This can be done by following the given steps:

• Open the XAT 2024 official website.
• Login to the page using your XAT Login ID and Password.
• Now click on the raise objection link present on the screen.
• Enter the required details such as set number, section name, question ID and remarks.
• You have to provide evidence to ensure the objection raised is considered.

Ques. When will the XAT 2024 Answer Sheet be released?

Ans. The tentative date to release the XAT 2024 answer key will be the first week of January.

Ques. How to calculate the raw scores using XAT 2024 Answer Key?

Ans. The marking scheme for XAT 2024 exam will be as follows:

For correct answer	+1
For incorrect answer	-0.25
For 8 consecutive unattempted questions	-0.10

Ans. You can compare your answers from the response sheet with the answer key released by the XLRI Jamshedpur and mark the questions using the above marking scheme. This will help you to calculate the raw scores and evaluate your performance in the examination.

Ques. Will the final XAT 2024 Answer Key be released?

Ans. The XLRI Jamshedpur will review all the objections raised by the candidates, and if they find it justified, they will revise the unofficial answer key and release the final answer key.

The conducting IIM will release CAT 2023 answer key and response sheet before the declaration of results. CAT 2023 answer key and response sheet will likely be available for download in the second week of December 2023. Candidates will need to log in using their CAT ID and password to access and download them from the official website, iimcat.ac.in.

• The CAT response sheet will show the candidate’s responses for each of the three sections. Candidates should check their responses against the provided answer key and raise objections if they are not satisfied with any of the answers within the given timeframe.
• To challenge the CAT 2023 answer key, candidates must complete and submit the objection form. 
• The exam will likely be conducted by IIM Bangalore on November 26, 2023, in 150 locations across India.

CAT 2023 Answer Key and Response Sheet Dates

CAT Event	CAT Dates (Tentative)
CAT 2023 Exam Date	November 2023
CAT 2023 Response Sheet	December 2023
CAT 2023 Answer Key Date	December 2023
CAT 2023 Answer Key Challenge	December 2023
CAT 2023 Results	January 2023

How to Download CAT 2023 Answer Key?

To download the CAT Answer Key or Response Sheet 2023, candidates must follow the steps given below:

1. Visit the official website of CAT 2023, iimcat.ac.in.
2. Click on the ‘Login’ tab on the homepage.
3. Enter your CAT login ID and password in the respective fields.
4. The CAT 2023 answer key will be displayed on the screen.
5. Check the answers and download the answer key
6. Take a printout of the CAT Answer Key for future reference.

It is important to note that the answer key will only be available for a limited period of time. Therefore, candidates are advised to download it as soon as it is released on the official website.

How to Download CAT 2023 Response Sheet?

To download the CAT Response Sheet 2023, candidates must follow the steps given below:

1. Go to the official website of CAT 2023.
2. Click on the CAT login window and enter your CAT 2023 registration ID and password. Then click on the ‘submit’ button.
3. After logging in, candidates will be redirected to a new page where they can download the CAT Response Sheet 2023.
4. Using the response sheet, candidates can calculate their estimated scores based on the CAT exam format for 2023.
5. Download and take a printout of the CAT Response Sheet 2023 for future reference.

It is important to note that the CAT Response Sheet 2023 will only be available for a limited period of time. Therefore, candidates should download and take a printout of it as soon as possible for future reference.

How to Challenge CAT 2023 Answer Key?

To challenge the CAT 2023 Answer Key, candidates can follow the steps mentioned below:

• Step 1: Open the answer key challenge link available on the official CAT 2023 website.
• Step 2: Login using your CAT login ID and password and select “sign-in” from the menu.
• Step 3: A page with instructions regarding the start and end dates for challenging the CAT 2023 answer key will be displayed on the screen. Read the instructions carefully and then click on the close tab.
• Step 4: Download the CAT 2023 answer key and check for any discrepancies. If there are any, click on the objection form and fill in the necessary information.
• Step 5: After a new page loads, click on the plus sign (+) and follow the instructions provided on how to object to the CAT answer key. Note that the fee for each objection submitted against the CAT 2023 answer key is Rs. 1,200.
• Step 6: Click on the close tab after reading the instructions page.
• Step 7: Select the Objection tab and click on “+” to raise a question.
• Step 8: A new window will open where candidates can select the section, question type, and question number. Candidates can raise objections by selecting one of the following options:
  • “None of the choices are appropriate.”
  • The answer key provided is incorrect.
  • “More than one possibilities are valid.”
• Step 9: The number of objections that can be raised is not limited, but candidates must pay Rs. 1,200 as an objection fee for each objection.

It is important to note that objections can only be raised during the stipulated time period. Therefore, candidates are advised to check the CAT 2023 website regularly for updates on the objection window.

CAT 2023 Answer Key and Response Sheet FAQs

Ques. When will the CAT 2023 answer key be released?

Ans. The CAT 2023 answer key will be released a few days after the exam tentatively in the first week of December 2023.

Ques. Can I challenge the CAT 2023 answer key?

Ans. Yes, you can challenge the CAT 2023 answer key if you find any discrepancies through the login window on the official website.

Ques. How can I download the CAT 2023 answer key and response sheet?

Ans. You can download the CAT 2023 answer key and response sheet by logging in to your CAT account on the official website.

Ques. Can I get a hard copy of the CAT 2023 answer key and response sheet?

Ans. No, the CAT 2023 answer key and response sheet will only be available in online mode.

Ques. Will I have to pay a fee to challenge the CAT 2023 answer key?

Ans. Yes, you will have to pay a fee of Rs 1200 for each question that you want to challenge.

Ques. When will the CAT 2023 response sheet be available?

Ans. The CAT 2023 response sheet will be available a few days after the exam.

Ques. Can I get a copy of my CAT 2023 response sheet after the result is declared?

Ans. No, the CAT 2023 response sheet will only be available for a limited period of time after the exam. Once the result is declared, it will not be available for download.

CMAT 2023 Final Answer Key is out. Candidates can download CMAT final answer key PDF from the link provided below.  Candidates can also check CMAT 2023 Result by downloading CMAT Scorecard available on the NTA official website. 

CMAT 2023 Answer Key

CMAT Final Answer Key 2023 PDF- Download PDF

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CMAT 2023

CMAT Result

CMAT Score

 

How to Download CMAT 2023 Answer Key?

Candidates can follow these steps to download the CMAT 2023 Answer Key from the official website:

1. Visit the official website of CMAT (cmat.nta.nic.in).
2. Click on the “Answer Key” tab.
3. Enter your login credentials such as application number and password.
4. The answer key will be displayed on the screen in PDF.
5. Download the answer key and take a printout for future reference.

Candidates can use the answer key to estimate their probable score and assess their performance in the exam. They can also challenge the answer key if they find any discrepancies by following the procedure mentioned on the website.

CMAT 2023 Response Sheet and Question paper

Along with the official NTA CMAT 2023 answer key, the National Testing Agency (NTA) will also release CMAT response sheet individually as well as the CMAT question paper. Candidates can access these by logging into their registered account on the official website of CMAT.

Here are the steps to download the CMAT 2023 response sheet and question paper:

• Visit the official website of CMAT
• Click on the “CMAT 2023” link on the homepage.
• Log in using your application number and password.
• Click on the “Response Sheet” or “Question Paper” link.
• The response sheet and question paper will be displayed on the screen.
• Download and take a printout of the same for future reference.

The response sheet contains the candidate’s answers to each question in the exam, while the question paper contains all the questions asked in the exam. Candidates can use these to check their answers and estimate their scores before the release of the official answer key.

How to Challenge CMAT 2023 Answer Key?

To challenge the CMAT 2023 Answer Key, candidates can follow the steps given below:

1. Visit the official website of NTA-CMAT.
2. Click on the ‘Challenge Answer Key’ tab.
3. Enter your CMAT 2023 Application Number, Date of Birth, and Security Pin, and click ‘Submit.’
4. You will see 100 questions for CMAT Paper IDs in sequential order.
5. The ID next to the question under the column ‘Correct Option’ stands for the correct Answer Key by NTA.
6. To challenge a particular question, use any one or more of the option IDs given in the next four columns by clicking the checkbox.
7. After clicking your desired option, scroll down, click on ‘Save your Claim,’ and move to the next screen.
8. New window will be an option, wherein, students will have to justify their claim by uploading the document in support. 
9. To upload supporting documents for challenged questions, select the ‘Choose File’ option (all documents to be put in a single PDF file).
10. Click on ‘Save your Claim Finally.’
11. You will find a screen displaying your challenges.
12. Click on the fee payment option – ‘Click here to Pay Fee.’
13. Select the mode of payment and pay INR 200 per question challenged through Debit/Credit Card/Net Banking.

Candidates must note that CMAT Answer Key challenge fee is non-refundable. Candidates must provide valid proof to support their answer key challenge. However, the decision of NTA will be final, and no further communication will be entertained in this regard.

CMAT 2023 Answer Key Challenge Fee

Fee Amount	INR 200 per challengege
Mode of Payment	Online (Credit/Debit Card or Net banking)

Candidates who wish to challenge the CMAT 2023 answer key will have to pay Rs. 200/- for each question. The payment can be made online using a credit/debit card or net banking. Candidates are advised to carefully go through the answer key and only raise objections if they are sure that there is an error. The final decision of the NTA on the answer key will be binding and cannot be challenged further.

CMAT 2023 Answer Key FAQs 

Ques: When will CMAT Answer Key 2023 be released?

Ans: CMAT 2023 Answer Key will be released a few days after the exam is conducted. CMAT 2023 Answer Key date is May 10, 2023 (expected).

Ques: How can I download CMAT answer key 2023?

Ans: The answer key for CMAT 2023 will be available on the official website of NTA. Candidates can download it by logging in with their application number and password.

Ques: Can I challenge CMAT answer key if I find any discrepancies?

Ans: Yes, you can challenge CMAT 2023 answer key if you find any discrepancies. To raise objections, you need to submit your challenges along with the requisite fee and valid proof within the stipulated time period.

Ques. What is the fee for challenging CMAT answer key?

Ans: CMAT answer key challenge fee is Rs 200 per challenge/ objection raised. 

Ques: What is the cutoff for CMAT 2023?

Ans: The cutoff for CMAT 2023 will be announced by the participating institutes after the declaration of the result. It varies from institute to institute and depends on various factors such as the number of candidates, difficulty level of the exam, etc.

Ques: What is the validity of the CMAT score?

Ans: The validity of the CMAT score is one year from the date of declaration of the result.

Ques: Can I appear for CMAT more than once?

Ans: Yes, candidates can appear for CMAT more than once. However, the best of the scores will be considered for admission.