{"id":6814,"date":"2026-11-13T08:51:01","date_gmt":"2026-11-13T03:21:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.catmock.com\/blog\/?p=6814"},"modified":"2026-11-13T08:51:41","modified_gmt":"2026-11-13T03:21:41","slug":"cat-2021-answer-key","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.catmock.com\/blog\/cat-2021-answer-key\/","title":{"rendered":"CAT 2021 Answer Key, Question Paper and Solutions: The Complete Reference Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">IIM Ahmedabad released the provisional CAT 2021 answer key on 8 December 2021 at 10 AM, along with response sheets and the question paper, through the candidate login on iimcat.ac.in. It was open to registered candidates only for a limited window, with objections accepted until 11 December 2021, 5 PM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Five years on, most people searching for the CAT 2021 answer key want to practise with the paper. This guide explains what the official key was, how the objection process worked, and whether you can still get it. It also shows how to use the CAT 2021 paper well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to start practising right away, CatMock&#8217;s <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.catmock.com\/pyq\/cat\/2021\">CAT 2021 PYQ page<\/a> lists all three slots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key takeaways<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The official CAT 2021 key was provisional and was shown to registered candidates through login.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Candidates could object between 8 and 11 December 2021, at \u20b91,200 per question.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CAT 2021 had 66 questions across three sections, with 120 minutes in total.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We could not confirm a public archive of the official key, so be wary of pages that imply one.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CAT 2026 is scheduled for 29 November 2026, so use the paper for timed practice now.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CAT 2021 Answer Key at a Glance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The table collects the verified facts about the CAT 2021 key and result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Event<\/th><th>Date or detail<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Organiser<\/td><td>IIM Ahmedabad<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Exam date<\/td><td>28 November 2021, in three slots<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Provisional key, response sheets and question paper released<\/td><td>8 December 2021, 10 AM, through the candidate login<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Objection window<\/td><td>8 December 2021, 10 AM, to 11 December 2021, 5 PM<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Objection fee<\/td><td>\u20b91,200 per question, as reported<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Final answer key<\/td><td>Expected in the third week of December 2021 <code>[VERIFY exact date]<\/code><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Result declared<\/td><td>3 January 2022, 5 PM<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Candidates<\/td><td>About 1.92 lakh appeared out of about 2.30 lakh registered (roughly 83%)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Sources: press coverage of IIM Ahmedabad&#8217;s notices, and IIM Ahmedabad&#8217;s CAT 2021 results note. Confirm on<\/em> <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/iimcat.ac.in\"><em>iimcat.ac.in<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What IIM Ahmedabad Released on 8 December 2021<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On 8 December 2021, IIM Ahmedabad made three things available on the official CAT website. These were the provisional answer key, each candidate&#8217;s response sheet and the question paper. All three slots were covered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Candidates opened them by logging in with their user ID and password. The Candidate Response tab showed their answers beside the key. A separate Objection Management tab let them challenge an answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The key was provisional. That meant it could change if objections were accepted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How the CAT 2021 Objection Process Worked<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The objection process had four steps, as reported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Check your response sheet.<\/strong> Candidates compared their answers with the provisional key.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Raise an objection.<\/strong> They used the Objection Management tab between 8 December, 10 AM, and 11 December, 5 PM.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pay the fee.<\/strong> Each challenged question cost \u20b91,200.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wait for the final key.<\/strong> IIM Ahmedabad reviewed the objections and issued the final key.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">IIM Ahmedabad&#8217;s results note reports how it went. Objections received were 121 in VARC (no change), 17 in DILR (no change) and 23 in QA (one objection accepted), for a total of 161.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So the final key differed from the provisional key in only one QA question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is the CAT 2021 Answer Key PDF Available Today?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The official key was shown to registered candidates through their login during a limited window. We could not confirm that IIM Ahmedabad keeps a public archive of the CAT 2021 key <code>[VERIFY on iimcat.ac.in]<\/code>. Be careful with any page that suggests otherwise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The table shows what exists and how to use it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Resource<\/th><th>Who provides it<\/th><th>Availability today<\/th><th>How to use it<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Official provisional key and response sheet<\/td><td>IIM Ahmedabad, through candidate login<\/td><td>Limited to 8 to 11 December 2021; no public archive confirmed<\/td><td>If you appeared in 2021, use your own saved copy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Official question paper<\/td><td>IIM Ahmedabad, through candidate login<\/td><td>Released to candidates with the key; public availability unconfirmed<\/td><td>Practise from a reliable practice source<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CatMock CAT 2021 PYQ page<\/td><td>CatMock<\/td><td>Free, per the page<\/td><td>Attempt full or single-section papers under timed conditions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Third-party solution PDFs<\/td><td>Other platforms<\/td><td>Varies<\/td><td>Cross-check any answer you doubt; IIMs do not verify them<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Sources: press coverage of the 8 December 2021 release, and CatMock&#8217;s CAT 2021 page.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the page, CatMock&#8217;s <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.catmock.com\/pyq\/cat\/2021\">CAT 2021 PYQ page<\/a> offers 12 sets: three all-section papers and nine single-section papers for VARC, DILR and QA across Slots 1 to 3. It describes written solutions for every question and video solutions for harder DILR and QA problems <code>[VERIFY]<\/code>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CAT 2021 Question Paper: Pattern and Marking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CAT 2021 had 66 questions across three sections. Each section was timed separately, and candidates could not move between sections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Section<\/th><th>Questions<\/th><th>Time<\/th><th>Marking<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>VARC<\/td><td>24<\/td><td>40 minutes<\/td><td>+3 correct, -1 wrong MCQ, no negative marking for TITA<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>DILR<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>40 minutes<\/td><td>Same<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>QA<\/td><td>22<\/td><td>40 minutes<\/td><td>Same<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total<\/td><td>66<\/td><td>120 minutes<\/td><td>Maximum 198 marks<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Source: press coverage of the CAT 2021 pattern. TITA means type in the answer, a question with no options. The split between MCQs and TITA questions varied slightly by slot, with reports showing 47 to 49 MCQs and 17 to 19 TITA questions.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CAT 2021 ran in three slots on 28 November 2021, at about 8:30 AM, 12:30 PM and 4:30 PM <code>[VERIFY slot 1 time]<\/code>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CAT 2020 vs CAT 2021 vs the Latest CAT<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The pattern has changed over the years. This table helps you see how CAT 2021 compares with the paper before it and with the latest completed cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Factor<\/th><th>CAT 2020<\/th><th>CAT 2021<\/th><th>CAT 2025<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Total questions<\/td><td>76<\/td><td>66<\/td><td>68<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>VARC \/ DILR \/ QA<\/td><td>26 \/ 24 \/ 26<\/td><td>24 \/ 20 \/ 22<\/td><td>24 \/ 22 \/ 22<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maximum marks<\/td><td>228<\/td><td>198<\/td><td>204<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Duration<\/td><td>120 minutes<\/td><td>120 minutes<\/td><td>120 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Slots<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Marking<\/td><td>+3, -1 for wrong MCQ<\/td><td>Same<\/td><td>Same<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Sources: press coverage of each year&#8217;s pattern. CAT 2026 is reported to follow the CAT 2025 pattern; confirm on<\/em> <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/iimcat.ac.in\"><em>iimcat.ac.in<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The main difference for practice is DILR. CAT 2021 had 20 DILR questions, while recent papers have 22.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CAT 2021 Solutions: How to Use Them<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Solutions help only if you use them after a real attempt. Reading answers first is passive and teaches little.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Attempt first<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Set a timer. Take a full paper in 120 minutes, or a single section in 40 minutes. Do not check solutions while you attempt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Review second<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Go through every wrong and skipped question. For each, note whether it was a concept gap, a calculation slip or a time problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Redo third<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After a day or two, solve your error questions again without looking. This shows whether the fix stuck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pro tip from experience:<\/strong> keep a simple error log with three columns: question type, reason for the mistake and the fix. Review it before every new paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Calculate Your Raw Score From a Past Paper<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your raw score in CAT 2021 was 3 marks for each correct answer, minus 1 mark for each wrong MCQ. TITA questions had no negative marking. The maximum was 198.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is an example. It is illustrative, not a prediction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>VARC:<\/strong> 12 MCQs correct, 5 wrong, 3 TITA correct = 3 x (12 + 3) &#8211; 5 = 40<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>DILR:<\/strong> 7 MCQs correct, 2 wrong, 3 TITA correct = 3 x (7 + 3) &#8211; 2 = 28<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>QA:<\/strong> 8 MCQs correct, 3 wrong, 5 TITA correct = 3 x (8 + 5) &#8211; 3 = 36<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Total:<\/strong> 40 + 28 + 36 = 104 out of 198<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Percentile depends on how everyone else performed. The IIMs do not publish an official marks-to-percentile table, so treat any such table as an estimate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Use CAT 2021 in Your CAT 2026 Preparation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CAT 2026 is scheduled for 29 November 2026, which is 17 days after this update. It is reported to be conducted by IIM Indore. Confirm the date and details on <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/iimcat.ac.in\">iimcat.ac.in<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CAT 2021 is one useful practice paper, but it is not the whole plan. Here is a simple way to use it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pick one slot a week.<\/strong> Take it as a full timed paper.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Review the same day.<\/strong> Log every error before you move on.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Drill your weakest section.<\/strong> Use the single-section papers on the CAT 2021 page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mix in current-pattern mocks.<\/strong> Recent papers have 68 questions, so take <a href=\"https:\/\/www.catmock.com\/category\/22\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CAT full-length mocks<\/a> as well.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Revise formulas.<\/strong> Keep CatMock&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.catmock.com\/formula-book\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">formula book<\/a> handy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Taper before the exam.<\/strong> In the last two days, revise your error log and rest rather than start new papers.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For topic-wise practice, you can also use CatMock&#8217;s <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.catmock.com\/pyq\/cat\/chapters\">CAT chapter-wise PYQs<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.catmock.com\/category\/21\">sectional mocks<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CAT 2021 Results Context<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">IIM Ahmedabad declared the CAT 2021 result on 3 January 2022 at 5 PM. About 1.92 lakh candidates appeared out of about 2.30 lakh registered, an attendance of roughly 83 per cent, according to IIM Ahmedabad&#8217;s <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/spiderimg.amarujala.com\/assets\/applications\/2022\/01\/03\/iim-cat-2021-result-scorecards_61d2e9a2abfdd.pdf\">results note<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Press coverage reported that nine candidates scored 100 percentile. We do not publish unofficial percentile tables here, because they vary by source. If you want to estimate where a percentile could take you, use the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.catmock.com\/college-predictor\">IIM College Predictor<\/a> and read CatMock&#8217;s guide to the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.catmock.com\/blog\/minimum-percentile-required-for-iim-admission-2027\/\">minimum percentile for IIM admission 2027<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practising With Other Exams&#8217; Papers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are also preparing for other MBA entrance exams, previous year papers help there too. CatMock has <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.catmock.com\/pyq\/xat\/2025\">XAT previous year papers<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.catmock.com\/pyq\/snap\/snap-2025\">SNAP previous year papers<\/a>. You can also try a <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.catmock.com\/category\/41\">SNAP full-length mock<\/a> or browse the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.catmock.com\/pyq\">all previous year papers hub<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each exam has its own pattern and marking, so check the official notice before you practise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common Mistakes When Using Old CAT Papers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Reading solutions without attempting.<\/strong> You learn far less.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Skipping the timer.<\/strong> CAT is a time-pressure exam.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ignoring the pattern change.<\/strong> CAT 2021 had 66 questions, and recent papers have 68.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Guessing MCQs at random.<\/strong> A wrong MCQ costs 1 mark. TITA questions have no negative marking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Trusting unofficial percentile tables.<\/strong> They are estimates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Not reviewing errors.<\/strong> An error log is where most of the learning happens.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CAT 2021 Answer Key: Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When was the CAT 2021 answer key released?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">IIM Ahmedabad released the provisional CAT 2021 answer key on 8 December 2021 at 10 AM, along with response sheets and the question paper, through the candidate login on iimcat.ac.in. The objection window closed on 11 December 2021 at 5 PM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is the CAT 2021 answer key PDF available to download today?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The official key was shown to registered candidates through their login during a limited window, and we could not confirm a public archive. If you appeared in 2021, use your saved copy. For practice, CatMock&#8217;s CAT 2021 page offers papers with solutions for all three slots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much was the CAT 2021 objection fee?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">IIM Ahmedabad charged \u20b91,200 per question for objections to the provisional key, as reported. The window ran from 8 December to 11 December 2021, 5 PM. IIM Ahmedabad&#8217;s results note reports 161 objections in total, of which one, in the QA section, was accepted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How many questions were in CAT 2021?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CAT 2021 had 66 questions: 24 in VARC, 20 in DILR and 22 in QA. The exam lasted 120 minutes, with 40 minutes per section. Each correct answer earned 3 marks, wrong MCQs lost 1 mark, and TITA questions had no negative marking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How is the CAT raw score calculated?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The raw score is 3 marks for each correct answer minus 1 mark for each wrong MCQ. TITA questions carry no negative marking. With 66 questions, the maximum in CAT 2021 was 198 marks. For example, 40 correct answers and 6 wrong MCQs would give 114 marks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where can I practise the CAT 2021 question paper?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CatMock&#8217;s CAT 2021 PYQ page lists all three slots as full papers and as separate VARC, DILR and QA papers, with solutions according to the page. Attempt each paper under a strict 120-minute or 40-minute timer, then review every error before moving on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When was the CAT 2021 result declared?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">IIM Ahmedabad declared the CAT 2021 result on 3 January 2022 at 5 PM. About 1.92 lakh candidates appeared out of about 2.30 lakh registered, an attendance of roughly 83 per cent, according to IIM Ahmedabad&#8217;s results note.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Should I solve CAT 2021 for CAT 2026?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, as one part of your preparation. The CAT 2021 paper had 66 questions and a 20-question DILR section, while recent papers have 68 questions and 22 in DILR. Use it for timed practice, but also take current-pattern mocks in your final days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion: Use CAT 2021 as a Practice Tool, Not a Download<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The CAT 2021 answer key was a provisional, login-based release from IIM Ahmedabad on 8 December 2021. Its real value today is as a practice paper, with a clear method: attempt it timed, review every error, and redo the misses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>IIM Ahmedabad released the provisional CAT 2021 answer key on 8 December 2021 at 10 AM, along with response sheets and the question paper, through the candidate login on iimcat.ac.in. It was open to registered candidates only for a limited window, with objections accepted until 11 December 2021, 5 PM. 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