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• December 10, 2025 – IIM Kozhikode has officially opened the CAT Objection Window 2025, allowing candidates to challenge the provisional answer key.

What Is the CAT Objection Window 2025?

The CAT objection window is the time period during which candidates can challenge answers they believe are incorrect in the provisional CAT answer key.
This system exists to ensure fairness, transparency, and accuracy in CAT score evaluation.

Why Objection Window Matters:

• You can correct mistakes in the provisional key
• You can secure your accurate percentile
• You receive a refund for every accepted objection
• You ensure no unfair marking affects your IIM call chances

👉 Before raising objections, candidates are advised to check their section-wise raw score using the CAT Score Calculator here:
🔗 https://coachifylive.com/cat-score-calculator

CAT Objection Window 2025: Key Dates & Timeline

These dates are official and must be followed strictly because the objection portal closes automatically.

⏳ Important: Candidates get only ~60 hours to review their sheet, identify errors, collect proof, and submit objections.

Who Is Allowed to Raise Objections?

Every candidate who appeared for CAT 2025 can raise objections, provided they have:

• CAT 2025 Login ID
• CAT Password
• Response Sheet
• Supporting documents/evidence (PDFs, logical explanations, textbook references, etc.)

How to Raise an Objection in CAT 2025 — Step-by-Step (Beginner Friendly)

Follow these steps carefully to avoid errors:

Step 1: Visit the CAT official website

Go to iimcat.ac.in

Step 2: Click on Objection Management

Located on your candidate dashboard.

Step 3: Log in

Enter your Application ID & Password.

Step 4: Identify the Question

Choose the exact Question ID from your response sheet.

Step 5: Select Objection Type

You can claim:

• Incorrect official answer
• More than one correct answer
• Question error / ambiguous question

Step 6: Upload Proof

Attach relevant documents or explain logically in 3–5 sentences.

Step 7: Write Remarks (Optional but Helpful)

Keep it short, evidence-based, and factual.

Step 8: Pay the Objection Fee

Fee per question: ₹1500 (online payment).

Step 9: Submit & Download Confirmation

Save the acknowledgment for future reference.

🔒 Note: Once submitted, objections cannot be edited.

CAT Objection Fee 2025: Refund Rules Explained

IIM Kozhikode follows a strict refund policy:

✔ ₹1500 is refunded when:

• Your objection is valid
• The official key is corrected after verification

❌ No refund when:

• Your objection is rejected
• Supporting proof is insufficient
• Explanation is unclear or invalid

Refunds are typically processed within 5–7 working days after the final answer key is released.

How to Evaluate Your Answer Key Before Raising Objections

Follow this diagnostic checklist:

✔ Step 1: Download your response sheet

✔ Step 2: Compare with the official answer key

✔ Step 3: Use verified sources (not random YouTube answers)

✔ Step 4: Cross-validate using Coachify’s score calculator

🔗 https://coachifylive.com/cat-score-calculator

✔ Step 5: Challenge only questions where you are 100% confident

This workflow improves accuracy and reduces unnecessary fees.

Common Mistakes Students Should Avoid

Thousands of students lose money due to common errors. Avoid the following:

❌ Raising objections without checking multiple reliable solutions
❌ Uploading unclear or irrelevant proof
❌ Submitting objections at the last minute
❌ Writing long, confusing explanations
❌ Raising objections for every doubtful question
❌ Forgetting to download the acknowledgment receipt

Expert Tips to Increase Acceptance Chances

• Submit objections only when fully confident
• Use short, technical, precise explanations
• Attach reference material (NCERT, GMAT/LSAT logic books, research papers, etc.)
• Do NOT challenge subjective reasoning questions unless clearly flawed

This increases your acceptance rate significantly.

How CAT 2025 Objections Impact Final Scores

Once objections are reviewed:

• Valid objections → Updated final answer key
• Scores recalculated using new key
• Percentiles shift slightly across slots
• Normalization applied again

This process ensures accuracy, fairness, and transparency for all candidates.

Why It’s Important to Check Your Percentile Early

Before raising objections, you should know your approximate percentile.
Use the official CAT Score Calculator here:
🔗 https://coachifylive.com/cat-score-calculator

It helps you predict:

• Chances for IIM ABC
• Chances for new IIMs
• Chances for FMS, MDI, SPJIMR
• Your sectional percentile standing

CAT Objection Window 2025: Final Summary

The CAT 2025 objection window is a golden opportunity to ensure your score is accurate.

Here’s what you must remember:

• Raise objections only with strong evidence
• Submit before December 10, 11:55 PM
• Use the Coachify Score Calculator to analyze your performance
• Keep screenshots & receipts of submissions
• Avoid unnecessary objections

A well-prepared objection can change your percentile, improve your IIM chances, and ensure fair evaluation.