The Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) has officially released the Answer Key for the 2025 recruitment exam for various posts. Candidates who appeared for the examination can now check their responses and assess their performance before the final results are announced.
This article offers a complete guide to accessing the answer key, raising objections (if any), and understanding what comes next in the selection process.
Why Is the Answer Key Important?
The official answer key helps candidates:
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Evaluate their performance and estimate probable scores.
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Identify any discrepancies or errors in the provided answers.
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Prepare for the next stage of the recruitment process based on their expected scores.
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Raise formal objections in case they find incorrect answers in the official key.
Event |
Date |
Application Start Date |
09 May 2025 |
Last Date for Apply Online |
24 May 2025 |
Pay Exam Fee Last Date |
24 May 2025 |
Exam Date |
8th July 2025 |
Admit Card Available |
04 July 2025 |
Answer Key Available |
11July 2025 |
Application Fee :
Category |
Amount |
General / OBC / EWS |
₹1500/- |
SC / ST / PH |
₹500/- |
Payment Methods |
Online (Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI) |
Age Limit:
Criteria |
Age |
Minimum Age |
18 Years |
Maximum Age |
30 Years |
Note: Age Relaxation as per rules
Vacancy Details
Post Name |
Total Posts |
Qualification |
Junior Commercial Executive |
125 |
B.Sc in Agriculture with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PH) |
Junior Assistant (Cotton Lab) |
02 |
Diploma in Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PH) |
Management Trainee (Marketing) |
10 |
MBA in Agri Business / Agriculture-related Management |
Management Trainee (Accounts) |
10 |
Chartered Accountant (CA) or Cost Accountant (CMA) |
Exam Cities (Test Centers)
Exam Locations |
Lucknow, Jaipur, Patna, New Delhi, Chandigarh, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Chennai |
How to Download the CCI Various Posts 2025 Answer Key
To access the answer key, follow this simple, step-by-step process:
Step 1: Visit the Official CCI Website
Go to the Cotton Corporation of India’s official portal. You can search “Cotton Corporation of India official website” on Google to find the latest update or navigate directly to cotcorp.org.in.
Step 2: Look for the Answer Key Section
On the homepage, scroll to the "Recruitment" or "Career" section. Click on the link titled something like "CCI 2025 Answer Key for Various Posts".
Step 3: Login with Your Credentials
To access the response sheet and answer key, you may be asked to log in using your application number, date of birth, or registered email ID.
Step 4: Download the Answer Key PDF
After successful login, the answer key PDF will be visible. Download it and take a printout if needed for easier cross-checking.
How to Calculate Your Score
After downloading the answer key:
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Match your responses with the official answers.
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Check the marking scheme:
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For each correct answer: +1 mark (or as per the exam pattern).
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For wrong answers: Deduct marks only if there’s negative marking.
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Total your marks to get an estimated score.
This estimated score helps you determine your chances of clearing the cut-off.
Raising Objections – If You Find a Mistake
If any candidate finds a wrong answer in the officially provided key, they are given the opportunity to challenge the answer within a limited time.
Here’s How You Can Raise Objections:
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Login to the portal where the answer key is hosted.
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Navigate to the section that says "Raise Objection" or "Challenge Answer".
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Select the question number and upload a valid explanation or proof.
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Submit the form before the deadline.
Important: A small fee may be charged per objection, which is refunded if your objection is found valid.
CCI 2025 Answer Key – Exam Highlights
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Exam Type: Objective-based Computer Based Test (CBT).
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Subjects Covered: General Knowledge, Logical Reasoning, English, Quantitative Aptitude, and domain-specific knowledge.
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Difficulty Level: Moderate to Difficult depending on the post.
Candidates noted that while reasoning and aptitude sections were moderately easy, subject-specific questions (like accounting or cotton trade knowledge) required deep understanding.