CAT 2023 exam was conducted on November 26, 2023 in three Slots across 160+ Cities in India. MBAUniverse.com presents complete CAT 2023 analysis including coverage of Difficulty Level, CAT Score Vs Percentile and new Cut Offs for top B-schools. Continue reading for CAT Analysis 2023 from most trusted expert sources including IMS Learning and Arun Sharma.
Table of Contents
- Overview of CAT 2023 Analysis
- Slot-1 CAT Analysis
- Slot-2 CAT Analysis
- Slot-3 CAT Analysis
1. CAT 2023 Analysis: Overview
Let’s start with the big picture trends:
- Same Exam Pattern: There was No Change in CAT 2023 Exam Pattern. It was same as CAT 2022. Total Questions remain same at 66 like last year. Sectional composition of MCQs and Non MCQs have changed.
- More Difficult Exam Paper: CAT 2023 Exam is rated as more difficult than last year by Experts. Check details below.
- Lower Cut Offs for IIMs: Given the higher difficulty level of the paper, Cut Offs for IIMs are expected to go down. Check details below.
Summarizing CAT 2023 exam, Mr Arun Sharma, regarded as one of India’s top CAT experts, said: “This year while the overall exam pattern was same as last year, the questions in the Quantitative section in CAT 2023 exam paper were the toughest in last 5 Years!” His take on section wise CAT 2023 difficulty level on a scale of 1-10 is as below:
CAT 2023 Difficulty Level Compared to CAT 2022 (Difficulty Score Out of 10)
Sections
|
CAT 2022 Difficulty Level
|
CAT 2023 Difficulty Level
|
Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC)
|
7
|
6
|
Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)
|
7
|
8
|
Quantitative Ability (QA)
|
6
|
8-9
|
Overall
|
7
|
8-9
|
CAT 2023 Score Vs Percentile: Predication by Leading Experts
Students can check expected Cut off scores for different CAT 2023 percentile range as predicted by CAT experts:
CAT 2023 Percentile
|
IMS Learning (IMS)
|
Carrer Launcher (CL)
|
Arun Sharma
|
99 %ile
|
77-81
|
78-80
|
79-80
|
95%ile
|
56-59
|
57-58
|
55-56
|
90%ile
|
48-50
|
46-48
|
47-48
|
85%ile
|
39-41
|
40-41
|
38-39
|
80%ile
|
35-36
|
36-37
|
34-35
|
Now it’s time for a detailed CAT 2023 Analysis for each of the slot. This analysis is based on inputs shared by IMS Learning.
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2. CAT 2023 Slot 1 Exam Analysis
- Slot-1 of CAT 2023 exam was held from 8.30AM to 10.30 AM. Following are the key highlights of CAT 2023 Slot-1 Exam
- Total Questions: 66
- Number of MCQs: 47
- Number of Non-MCQs: 19
- Marks for each correct answer: +3
- Negative Marking for Wrong Answer (MCQs): -1
- Negative Marking for TITA Questions: Nil
- Difficulty Level: VARC Moderate, DILR & Quant Difficult
- Overall: Difficult
- Expected cut off for 99%ile: 80-82
CAT 2023 Exam Slot 1: Sectional Composition
Sections
|
Total questions
|
MCQs
|
Non-MCQs
|
Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC)
|
24
|
20
|
4
|
Section-2: Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)
|
20
|
12
|
8
|
Section-3: Quantitative Ability (QA)
|
22
|
15
|
7
|
Total
|
66
|
47
|
19
|
Section Wise CAT 2023 Slot-1 Analysis in Detail
Below is shared detailed section wise CAT 2023 Slot-1 Analysis in detail
CAT 2023 Slot-1 Analysis - Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC)
- VARC had 4 RC passages of 500 to 700 words with 16 Questions
- Verbal Ability questions were based on 4 topics as below with total 8 questions
- VARC was moderate to difficult section with VA questions slightly more difficult
- An attempt of 15 to 17 questions with accuracy of approximately 80% is a good performance in VARC.
Reading Comprehension Topic
|
Number of Questions
|
Return of wolves’ predation in a French region
|
4
|
Current economies of North and South Korea.
|
4
|
Indian Ocean Literature"
|
4
|
Modern materialism versus ancient societies
|
4
|
Verbal Ability
|
Number of Questions
|
Para Summary
|
2
|
Odd one out
|
2
|
Para Jumble
|
2
|
Sentence Completion
|
2
|
CAT 2023 Slot-1 Analysis - Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)
- DILR section in CAT 2023 slot-1 had 4 sets – 2 on DI and 2 on LR
- The section was rated as difficult
Sets & Topics
|
Number of Questions
|
LR: Arrangements - Professors in departments
|
5
|
LR: Houses on Sale
|
5
|
DI: Visa Office Equation Handling
|
5
|
DI: Gig workers and Restaurants, Based on Statistics -Measures of central tendency
|
5
|
CAT 2023 Slot-1 Analysis - Quantitative Ability (QA)
- QA was dominated by Algebra with 8 questions on Quadratic equations, Linear Equations, Modulus Functions & Polynomials
- Arithmetic had 7 questions on SICI, Time and Work, Time-Speed-Distance, Clocks, Averages, Mixtures & Allegations and Profit & Loss
- 4 questions on Geometry on Triangle, Coordinate Geometry, Cyclic Quadrilateral
- 2 questions on Modern Math and one on Numbers.
- 1 question was on Indices
- The section was rated a bit mor difficult
Topics
|
Number of Questions
|
Arithmetic
|
7
|
Algebra
|
8
|
Modern Math
|
2
|
Geometry
|
4
|
Number System
|
2
|
CAT 2023 Slot-1: CAT Score Vs Percentile Cut Off
The table below displays the required score needed for 80 to 99+ percentile range:
Percentile
|
Score VA-RC
|
Score DI-LR
|
Score QA
|
Overall Score
|
99.5 %ile
|
44
|
32
|
32
|
89
|
99 %ile
|
40
|
28
|
28
|
80
|
95%ile
|
30
|
19
|
19
|
57
|
Percentile
|
Score VA-RC
|
Score DI-LR
|
Score QA
|
Overall Score
|
90%ile
|
25
|
16
|
15
|
49
|
85%ile
|
21
|
13
|
12
|
40
|
80%ile
|
19
|
11
|
10
|
36
|
Source: IMS Learning
3. CAT 2023 Slot 2 Exam Analysis
Slot-2 of CAT 2023 exam was conducted from 12.30 PM to 2.30 PM on November 26, 2023. Following are the key highlights of CAT 2023 Slot-2 Exam
- Total Questions: 66
- Number of MCQs: 46
- Number of Non-MCQs: 20
- Marks for each correct answer: +3
- Negative Marking for Wrong Answer (MCQs): -1
- Negative Marking for TITA Questions: Nil
- Difficulty Level: VARC Moderate, DILR & Quant Difficult
- Overall: Moderate to Difficult
- Expected cut off for 99%ile: 81-83
CAT 2023 Slot 2: Sectional Composition
Sections
|
Total questions
|
Total MCQs
|
Total Non-MCQs
|
Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC)
|
24
|
20
|
4
|
Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)
|
20
|
12
|
8
|
Quantitative Ability (QA)
|
22
|
14
|
8
|
Total
|
66
|
46
|
20
|
Section Wise CAT 2023 Slot-2 Analysis in Detail
Below is shared detailed section wise CAT 2023 Slot-2 Analysis in detail
CAT 2023 Slot-2: Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension
- RC passages were Easy to moderate with one bit difficult
- One question in the Verbal Ability section was marked with an alert icon and indicated that it was a Mandatory Question.
- An attempt of 17 to 19 questions with accuracy of approximately 70% will be a good performance in VARC.
Area / Questions | No of Qs. | Type |
Reading Comprehension | 16 | MCQ |
RC-1: Second-hand Shopping and Fast Fashion | 4 | MCQ |
RC-2: Translated Streaming on Netflix in Europe | 4 | MCQ |
RC-3: Why Liberalism Failed (Book Review) | 4 | MCQ |
RC-4: What is Historical Fact | 4 | MCQ |
Verbal Ability | 8 | MCQ & TITA |
Para jumbles (4 sentences) | 2 | TITA |
Para-completion | 2 | MCQ |
Summary | 2 | MCQ |
Odd Sentence Questions | 2 | TITA |
CAT 2023 Slot-2: Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning
- Last year pattern is maintained this year also with 2 DI and 2 LR problem sets
- Level of difficulty of the section was Medium to Difficult.
- An attempt of 10 to 12 questions with accuracy of approximately 75-80% will be a good performance.
Set No.
|
Area
|
Set Description
|
No. of Questions
|
Question Type
|
|
Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning
|
20
|
MCQ and TITA
|
|
1
|
Data Interpretation
|
5 firms - Funds raised in consecutive years
|
5
|
4 MCQ, 1 TITA
|
2
|
Data Interpretation
|
Draw competition
|
5
|
3 MCQ, 2 TITA
|
3
|
Logical Reasoning
|
3 friends visited a park. Many rides. Scheduling questions.
|
5
|
3 MCQ, 2 TITA
|
4
|
Data Interpretation
|
Nine Boxes - sudoku type puzzle
|
5
|
2 MCQ, 3 TITA
|
CAT 2023 Slot-2: Quantitative Ability
This section was tougher than last year in terms of level of difficulty compared to CAT 2022. Following was the composition of QA section:
- In Arithmetic, the questions were on SICI, Time and Work, Time-Speed-Distance, Averages, Mixtures & Allegations and Profit & Loss
- In Algebra, the questions were dominated by Quadratic equations, Linear Equations, Modulus, Maxima -Minima, Inequality & Polynomials
- In Modern Math, the questions were on Logarithms, Sequences
- In Geometry, the questions were on Triangle, Rectangle, Coordinate Geometry & Parallelogram
- In Number system, questions were on indices and number of factors
- Number of MCQs were 14 and TITA questions were 8
- An attempt of 9 to 11 questions with accuracy of approximately 75-80% will be a good performance.
Area/Q Type
|
No of Questions
|
Quantitative Ability
|
14 MCQs, 8 Non MCQs
|
Arithmetic
|
7
|
Algebra
|
8
|
Modern Math
|
2
|
Geometry
|
3
|
Numbers
|
2
|
CAT 2023 Cut offs: Slot-2
Below are the expected CAT 2023 slot-2 score cut offs for different percentile range:
Slot -2 CAT 2023 Percentile
|
VARC Score
|
DILR Score
|
QA Score
|
Overall CAT score
|
99.5 %ile
|
46
|
34
|
30
|
91
|
99 %ile
|
42
|
30
|
26
|
81
|
95%ile
|
32
|
20
|
18
|
59
|
90%ile
|
26
|
17
|
14
|
50
|
85%ile
|
22
|
13
|
12
|
41
|
80%ile
|
20
|
11
|
10
|
36
|
Source: IMS Learning
4. CAT 2023 Slot 3 Exam Analysis
Slot-3 of CAT 2023 exam was conducted from 4.30 PM to 6.30 PM on November 26, 2023. Following are the key highlights of CAT 2023 Slot-3 Exam
- Total Questions: 66
- Number of MCQs: 46
- Number of Non-MCQs: 20
- Marks for each correct answer: +3
- Negative Marking for Wrong Answer (MCQs): -1
- Negative Marking for TITA Questions: Nil
- Difficulty Level: VARC Moderate, DILR & Quant Difficult
- Overall: Difficult
- Expected cut off for 99%ile: 80-81
CAT 2023 Slot 3: Sectional Composition
Sections
|
Total questions
|
Total MCQs
|
Total Non-MCQs
|
Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC)
|
24
|
20
|
4
|
Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)
|
20
|
12
|
8
|
Quantitative Ability (QA)
|
22
|
14
|
8
|
Total
|
66
|
46
|
20
|
Section Wise CAT 2023 Slot-3 Analysis in Detail
Below is shared detailed section wise CAT 2023 Slot-3 Analysis in detail
CAT 2023 Slot-3: Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension
- No direct Grammar or Vocabulary based questions
- RC passages were not very reader friendly
- Rationality by Steven Pinker passage posed some challenge.
- Difficulty Level: Moderate
- An attempt of 16 to 18 questions with accuracy of approximately 70% will be good
Area / Questions
|
No of Qs.
|
Type of questions
|
Reading Comprehension
|
16
|
MCQ
|
RC-1: Colonialism and Global Warming (The Nutmeg’s Curse)
|
4
|
MCQ
|
RC-2: Understanding Romantic Aesthetics
|
4
|
MCQ
|
RC-3: Cultural Patrimony Laws
|
4
|
MCQ
|
RC-4: Rationality by Steven Pinker
|
4
|
MCQ
|
Verbal Ability
|
08
|
MCQ & TITA
|
Para jumbles (4 sentences)
|
2
|
TITA
|
Para-completion
|
2
|
MCQ
|
Summary
|
2
|
MCQ
|
Odd Sentence Questions
|
2
|
TITA
|
CAT 2023 Slot-3: Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning
- There were 2 DI and 2 LR Problem sets followed by 5 question each
- Difficulty level: Difficult
- An attempt of 9 to 11 questions with accuracy of approximately 75-80% is good
Area
|
Set Description
|
No. of Questions
|
Question Type
|
Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning
|
20
|
|
|
Data Interpretation
|
Number of enrollments in offline and online courses
|
5
|
3 MCQ, 2 TITA
|
Logical Reasoning
|
Six police stations with maps (route-based set)
|
5
|
3 MCQ, 2 TITA
|
Data Interpretation
|
3 friends visited a park. Many rides. Scheduling questions.
|
5
|
3 MCQ, 2 TITA
|
Data Interpretation
|
AC company - 4 dealers
|
5
|
3 MCQ, 2 TITA
|
CAT 2023 Slot-3: Quantitative Ability
- This section was more difficult
- Dominated by Arithmetic with 8 questions), followed by Modern Math with 4 questions.
- Arithmetic questions were on Time and Work, Time-Speed-Distance, Averages, Mixtures & Allegations, Averages, Percentages and Profit & Loss
- Algebra questions were on Quadratic equations, Linear Equations, Modulus, Maxima -Minima, Inequality & Polynomials etc.
- Modern Math questions were on Logarithms, Sequences
- Geometry questions were on Triangle, Rectangle and Polygon
- In Numbers, questions were on indices and number of factors
- An attempt of 9 to 11 questions with accuracy of approximately 75-80% is good
Area/Q Type
|
No of Questions
|
Quantitative Ability
|
14 MCQs, 8 TITA
|
Arithmetic
|
8
|
Algebra
|
4
|
Modern Math
|
4
|
Geometry
|
3
|
Numbers
|
3
|
Slot-3 CAT 2023 Cut offs
Below are the expected CAT 2023 slot-3 score cut offs for different percentile range:
Slot -3 CAT 2023 Percentile
|
VARC Score
|
DILR Score
|
QA Score
|
Overall CAT score
|
99.5 %ile
|
42
|
32
|
30
|
86-88
|
99 %ile
|
38
|
28
|
26
|
76-77
|
95%ile
|
28
|
19
|
18
|
56-58
|
90%ile
|
23
|
16
|
14
|
48-50
|
85%ile
|
20
|
13
|
12
|
39-40
|
80%ile
|
18
|
11
|
10
|
34-35
|
CAT 2023 Analysis by Top CAT Coaching Institutes & Experts -TIME, IMS, CL
MBAUniverse.com has also separately published the CAT Analysis 2023 from top CAT coaching institutes & CAT experts like TIME, IMS, CL with their take on exam difficulty level, sectional and overall changes and expected cut offs. Check the analysis and predictions of IMS, CL and T.I.M.E below
CAT 2023 Analysis by IMS - Slot 1
The first slot of CAT 2023 took place today between 8.30 am and 10:30 am.
The structure of CAT 2023 remained largely the same as in 2022, with 66 questions in all. However, the DILR and Verbal sections saw some changes in segmentation and the number of MCQs and TITA. Verbal Section saw a minor change in segmentation with the Odd Sentence Questions coming back after 2021. The VA Section had 2 questions each of Summary, Paragraph Jumbles, Paragraph Completion, and Odd Sentence questions.
Section No.
|
Section Name
|
Duration
|
MCQs
|
TITA
|
Total
|
I
|
VARC
|
40 min
|
20
|
4
|
24
|
II
|
DI and LR
|
40 min
|
12
|
8
|
20
|
III
|
QA
|
40 min
|
15
|
7
|
22
|
Total
|
|
120 min
|
49
|
17
|
66
|
The marking scheme was +3 for every correct and -1 for incorrect. There was no negative marking for TITA Qs.
Based on the feedback received from several candidates who have appeared in the first slot, our initial estimate of the percentiles and scores*** is as follows. These estimates will be suitably revised soon after the CAT releases the response sheets.
Percentile
|
Score VA-RC
|
Score DI-LR
|
Score QA
|
Overall Score
|
99.9 %ile
|
48
|
36
|
48
|
106
|
99.5 %ile
|
44
|
32
|
32
|
89
|
99 %ile
|
40
|
28
|
28
|
80
|
98 %ile
|
36
|
25
|
24
|
71
|
95%ile
|
30
|
19
|
19
|
57
|
Percentile
|
Score VA-RC
|
Score DI-LR
|
Score QA
|
Overall Score
|
90%ile
|
25
|
16
|
15
|
49
|
85%ile
|
21
|
13
|
12
|
40
|
80%ile
|
19
|
11
|
10
|
36
|
75%ile
|
17
|
10
|
9
|
31
|
70%ile
|
15
|
9
|
8
|
29
|
*** Students are advised not to take any B-School application decision based on these initial estimates. They serve only as the first indicator of likely performance.
Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension
The VA-RC section consisted of 16 Reading Comprehension questions and 8 Verbal Ability questions. As in the past several years, there were no direct Grammar or Vocabulary questions. The passages were mainly Easy except for the one on Modern Materialism. About 12 RC questions could be attempted with high accuracy. The out-of-context-sentence (Odd Sentence) questions made a comeback this year, replacing one each of Summary and Paragraph Jumbles. So, the section had 2 questions each of Summary (MCQ), Paragraph Jumbles (TITA), Paragraph Completion(MCQ), and Odd Sentence questions (TITA). In VA, 6 or 7 attempts with high accuracy were possible. Overall, the section was Easy.
Area / Questions
|
No of Qs.
|
Type
|
LOD
|
Reading Comprehension
|
16
|
MCQ
|
Overall: Easy to Medium
|
RC-1: Return of wolves’ predation in a French regio
|
4
|
MCQ
|
Easy
|
RC-2: Current economies of North and South Korea.
|
4
|
MCQ
|
Easy
|
RC-3: “Indian Ocean Literature"
|
4
|
MCQ
|
Medium
|
RC-4: Modern materialism versus ancient societies
|
4
|
MCQ
|
Difficult
|
Verbal Ability
|
8
|
MCQ & TITA
|
Overall: Easy
|
Para jumbles (4 sentences)
|
2
|
TITA
|
1 Easy, 1 Medium
|
Para-completion
|
2
|
MCQ
|
2 Easy
|
Summary
|
2
|
MCQ
|
1 Easy, 1 Medium
|
Odd Sentence Questions
|
2
|
TITA
|
1 Easy, 1 Medium
|
An attempt of 16 to 18 questions with accuracy of approximately 70% will be a good performance in VARC.
Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning
Last year, there were a total of four sets, each comprising five questions. This pattern has been maintained in CAT 2023.
Overall, the Level of difficulty of the section was Medium to Difficult.
Overall, the level of difficulty of this section was on par with the DILR Section of Slot 1 of CAT 2022.
Set No. | Area | Set Description | No. of Questions | Question Type | LOD |
Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning | 20 | MCQ and TITA | Medium to Difficult | ||
1 | Logical Reasoning | (Arrangements) Professors in departments | 5 | 5 MCQ | Easy to Medi |
2 | Data Interpretation | (Reasoning based DI) Gig workers and Restaurants, Mathematical Reasoning Involved Measures of central tendency | 5 | 1 MCQ, 4 TITA | Medium to Difficult |
3 | Logical Reasoning | Houses on sale | 5 | 3 MCQ, 2 TITA | Medium to Difficult |
4 | Data Interpretation | Visa Office Special Equation handling | 5 | 3 MCQ, 2 TITA | Medium to Difficult |
Overall, an attempt of 9 to 11 questions with accuracy of approximately 75-80% will be a good performance.
Quantitative Ability
This section was tougher in terms of level of difficulty compared to last year’s slots and was dominated by Algebra (8 questions), followed by Arithmetic (7 questions). There were 4 questions on Geometry, 2 questions on Modern Math and one on Numbers. In Algebra, the questions were dominated by Quadratic equations, Linear Equations, Modulus Functions & Polynomials etc. In Arithmetic, the questions were on SICI, Time and Work, Time-Speed-Distance, Clocks, Averages, Mixtures & Allegations and Profit & Loss. In Modern Math, the questions were on Logarithms, Sequences etc. In Geometry, the questions were on Triangle, Coordinate Geometry, Cyclic Quadrilateral etc. There was a question on Indices.
Number of TITA (7 questions) and MCQ (15 questions) in this section.
Area/Q Type
|
No of Questions
|
Quantitative Ability
|
15 MCQs, 7 TITA Overall LOD: MEDIUM
|
Arithmetic
|
7
|
Algebra
|
8
|
Geometry
|
4
|
Modern Math
|
2
|
Numbers
|
1
|
Selecting the right questions to attempt was the key.
Overall, an attempt of 9 to 11 questions with accuracy of approximately 75-80% will be a good performance.
THE PROCESS
At many centers, shoes and metallic objects (including metal) jewelry were not allowed. Only the admit card and the ID proof were allowed. As in the previous years, the authorities took possession of the admit cards. The candidates were given a small pad with IIM CAT Logo on the cover for rough work, and a pen – which were also taken away at the end of the exam.
TEST INTERFACE
The test interface was user-friendly and exactly the one provided in the official CAT Mock Test. There were no subdivisions within each section. A simple calculator was provided, and not a scientific one. There was an arrow provided near the question palette which when clicked expanded the question window to full-screen view by hiding the question palette & vice versa
At the end of the test, a summary of the number of questions attempted, visited, and not visited was displayed for each section.
There was a button marked ‘Question Paper’ that opened up a screen containing all the questions of the section. This was used by students for planning their approach for the section.
*** The scores and percentiles mentioned in this analysis are indicators based on the feedback from students and IMS experts. They are in no way related to the results which IIMs are expected to declare in January 2024. You are advised to wait for the results.
CAT 2023 Analysis by IMS - Slot 2
The second slot of CAT 2023 took place today between 12.30 pm and 2:30 pm. The structure of CAT 2023 Slot 2 remained largely the same as in 2022, with 66 questions in all. However, the DILR and Verbal sections saw some changes in segmentation and the number of MCQs and TITA. The Verbal Section saw a minor change in segmentation with the Odd Sentence Questions coming back after 2021. The VA Section had 2 questions each of Summary, Paragraph Jumbles, Paragraph Completion, and Odd Sentence questions.
Section No. |
Section Name |
Duration |
MCQs |
TITA |
Total |
I |
VARC |
40 min |
20 |
4 |
24 |
II |
DI and LR |
40 min |
12 |
8 |
20 |
III |
QA |
40 min |
14 |
8 |
22 |
Total |
|
120 min |
49 |
20 |
66 |
The marking scheme was +3 for every correct and -1 for incorrect. There was no negative marking for TITA Qs. Based on the feedback received from several candidates who have appeared in the first slot, our initial estimate of the percentiles and scores*** is as follows. These estimates will be suitably revised soon after the CAT releases the response sheets.
Percentile | Score VA-RC | Score DI-LR | Score QA | Overall Score |
99.9 %ile | 50 | 38 | 46 | 108 |
99.5 %ile | 46 | 34 | 30 | 91 |
99 %ile | 42 | 30 | 26 | 81 |
98 %ile | 38 | 26 | 23 | 73 |
95%ile | 32 | 20 | 18 | 59 |
90%ile | 26 | 17 | 14 | 50 |
85%ile | 22 | 13 | 12 | 41 |
80%ile | 20 | 11 | 10 | 36 |
75%ile | 18 | 10 | 9 | 32 |
70%ile | 16 | 9 | 8 | 30 |
*** Students are advised not to take any B-School application decision based on these initial estimates. They serve only as the first indicator of likely performance.
Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension
The VA-RC section consisted of 16 Reading Comprehension questions and 8 Verbal Ability questions. As in the past several years, there were no direct Grammar or Vocabulary questions. The passages were mainly Easy except for the one on Historical Fact. About 12 RC questions could be attempted with high accuracy. The out-of-context-sentence (Odd Sentence) questions made a comeback this year, replacing one each of Summary and Paragraph Jumbles. So, the section had 2 questions each of Summary (MCQ), Paragraph Jumbles (TITA), Paragraph Completion(MCQ), and Odd Sentence questions (TITA). One question in the Verbal Ability section was marked with an alert icon and indicated that it was a Mandatory Question. In VA, 6 or 7 attempts with high accuracy were possible. Overall, the section was Easy.
Area / Questions |
No of Qs. |
Type |
LOD |
Reading Comprehension |
16 |
MCQ |
Overall: Easy to Medium |
RC-1: Second-hand Shopping and Fast Fashion |
4 |
MCQ |
Easy |
RC-2: Translated Streaming on Netflix in Europe |
4 |
MCQ |
Easy |
RC-3: Why Liberalism Failed (Book Review) |
4 |
MCQ |
Medium |
RC-4: What is Historical Fact |
4 |
MCQ |
Difficult |
Verbal Ability |
8 |
MCQ & TITA |
Overall: Easy |
Para jumbles (4 sentences) |
2 |
TITA |
1 Easy, 1 Medium |
Para-completion |
2 |
MCQ |
2 Easy |
Summary |
2 |
MCQ |
1 Easy, 1 Medium |
Odd Sentence Questions |
2 |
TITA |
1 Easy, 1 Medium |
An attempt of 17 to 19 questions with accuracy of approximately 70% will be a good performance in VARC.
Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning
Last year, there were a total of four sets, each comprising five questions. This pattern has been maintained in CAT 2023. Overall, the Level of difficulty of the section was Medium to Difficult. Overall the level of difficulty of this section was on par with the DILR Section of Slot 1 of CAT 2023.
Set No. |
Area |
Set Description |
No. of Questions |
Question Type |
LOD |
|
Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning |
20 |
MCQ and TITA |
Medium to Difficult |
|
1 |
Data Interpretation |
5 firms - Funds raised in consecutive years |
5 |
4 MCQ, 1 TITA |
Easy to Medium |
2 |
Data Interpretation |
Draw competition |
5 |
3 MCQ, 2 TITA |
Medium to Difficult |
3 |
Logical Reasoning |
3 friends visited a park. Many rides. Scheduling questions. |
5 |
3 MCQ, 2 TITA |
Medium to Difficult |
4 |
Data Interpretation |
Nine Boxes - sudoku type puzzle |
5 |
2 MCQ, 3 TITA |
Medium to Difficult |
Overall, an attempt of 10 to 12 questions with accuracy of approximately 75-80% will be a good performance.
Quantitative Ability
This section was slightly tougher in terms of level of difficulty compared to CAT 2023 Slot 1 QA and was dominated by Algebra (8 questions), followed by Arithmetic (7 questions). There were 3 questions on Geometry, 2 questions on Modern Math and 2 questions on Numbers. In Arithmetic, the questions were on SICI, Time and Work, Time-Speed-Distance, Averages, Mixtures & Allegations and Profit & Loss. In Algebra, the questions were dominated by Quadratic equations, Linear Equations, Modulus, Maxima -Minima, Inequality & Polynomials etc. In Modern Math, the questions were on Logarithms, Sequences etc. In Geometry, the questions were on Triangle, Rectangle, Coordinate Geometry & Parallelogram etc. In Numbers , questions were on indices and number of factors
Number of TITA (8 questions) and MCQ (14 questions) in this section:
Area/Q Type
|
No of Questions
|
Quantitative Ability
|
14 MCQs, 8 TITA Overall LOD: MEDIUM
|
Arithmetic
|
7
|
Algebra
|
8
|
Modern Math
|
2
|
Geometry
|
3
|
Numbers
|
2
|
Selecting the right questions to attempt was the key. Overall, an attempt of 9 to 11 questions with accuracy of approximately 75-80% will be a good performance.
THE PROCESS
At many centers, shoes and metallic objects (including metal) jewelry were not allowed. Only the admit card and the ID proof were allowed. As in the previous years, the authorities took possession of the admit cards. The candidates were given a small pad with IIM CAT Logo on the cover for rough work, and a pen – which were also taken away at the end of the exam.
TEST INTERFACE
The test interface was user-friendly and exactly the one provided in the official CAT Mock Test. There were no subdivisions within each section. A simple calculator was provided, and not a scientific one. There was an arrow provided near the question palette which when clicked expanded the question window to full-screen view by hiding the question palette & vice versa
At the end of the test, a summary of the number of questions attempted, visited, and not visited was displayed for each section..
There was a button marked ‘Question Paper’ that opened up a screen containing all the questions of the section. This was used by students for planning their approach for the section.
*** The scores and percentiles mentioned in this analysis are indicators based on the feedback from students and IMS experts. They are in no way related to the results which IIMs are expected to declare in January 2024. You are advised to wait for the results.
CAT 2023 Analysis by IMS - Slot 3
The third slot of CAT 2023 took place today between 4.30 pm and 6:30 pm. The structure of CAT 2023 Slot 3 remained the same as in the first two slots, with 66 questions in all. However, the DILR and Verbal sections saw some changes in segmentation and the number of MCQs and TITA. The Verbal Section saw a minor change in segmentation with the Odd Sentence Questions coming back after 2021. The VA Section had 2 questions each of Summary, Paragraph Jumbles, Paragraph Completion, and Odd Sentence questions.
Section No.
|
Section Name
|
Duration
|
MCQs
|
TITA
|
Total
|
I
|
VARC
|
40 min
|
20
|
4
|
24
|
II
|
DI and LR
|
40 min
|
12
|
8
|
20
|
III
|
QA
|
40 min
|
14
|
8
|
22
|
Total
|
|
120 min
|
49
|
20
|
66
|
The marking scheme was +3 for every correct and -1 for incorrect. There was no negative marking for TITA Qs. Based on the feedback received from several candidates who have appeared in the first slot, our initial estimate of the percentiles and scores*** is as follows. These estimates will be suitably revised soon after the CAT releases the response sheets.
Percentile | Score VA-RC | Score DI-LR | Score QA | Overall Score |
99.9 %ile | 46 | 36 | 46 | 104 |
99.5 %ile | 42 | 32 | 30 | 87 |
99 %ile | 38 | 28 | 26 | 77 |
98 %ile | 34 | 26 | 25 | 23 |
95%ile | 28 | 19 | 18 | 56 |
90%ile | 23 | 16 | 14 | 48 |
85%ile | 20 | 13 | 12 | 39 |
80%ile | 18 | 11 | 10 | 35 |
75%ile | 16 | 10 | 9 | 30 |
70%ile | 14 | 9 | 8 | 28 |
*** Students are advised not to take any B-School application decision based on these initial estimates. They serve only as the first indicator of likely performance.
Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension
The VA-RC section consisted of 16 Reading Comprehension questions and 8 Verbal Ability questions. As in the past several years, there were no direct Grammar or Vocabulary questions. The passages were rather dense and not very reader friendly; however, the questions were manageable. Rationality by Steven Pinker passage likely posed some challenge. 9 or 10 RC questions could be attempted with high accuracy. The out-of-context-sentence (Odd Sentence) questions made a comeback this year, replacing one each of Summary and Paragraph Jumbles. So, the section had 2 questions each of Summary (MCQ), Paragraph Jumbles (TITA), Paragraph Completion (MCQ), and Odd Sentence questions (TITA). In VA, 5 to 6 attempts with high accuracy were possible. Overall, the section was Medium.
Area / Questions
|
No of Qs.
|
Type
|
LOD
|
Reading Comprehension
|
16
|
MCQ
|
Overall: Medium
|
RC-1: Colonialism and Global Warming (The Nutmeg’s Curse)
|
4
|
MCQ
|
Easy
|
RC-2: Understanding Romantic Aesthetics
|
4
|
MCQ
|
Easy
|
RC-3: Cultural Patrimony Laws
|
4
|
MCQ
|
Easy-Medium
|
RC-4: Rationality by Steven Pinker
|
4
|
MCQ
|
Difficult
|
Verbal Ability
|
08
|
MCQ & TITA
|
Overall: Easy
|
Para jumbles (4 sentences)
|
2
|
TITA
|
1 Easy, 1 Medium
|
Para-completion
|
2
|
MCQ
|
1 Easy, 1 Medium
|
Summary
|
2
|
MCQ
|
1 Easy, 1 Medium
|
Odd Sentence Questions
|
2
|
TITA
|
1 Easy, 1 Medium
|
An attempt of 16 to 18 questions with accuracy of approximately 70% will be a good performance in VARC.
Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning
Last year, there were a total of four sets, each comprising five questions. This pattern has been maintained in CAT 2023. Overall, the Level of difficulty of the section was Medium to Difficult
Overall the level of difficulty of this section was similar to the DILR Section of Slot 1 of CAT 2023.
Set No.
|
Area
|
Set Description
|
No. of Questions
|
Question Type
|
LOD
|
|
Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning
|
20
|
MCQ and TITA
|
Medium to Difficult
|
|
1
|
Data Interpretation
|
Number of enrollments in offline and online courses
|
5
|
3 MCQ, 2 TITA
|
Easy to Medium
|
2
|
Logical Reasoning
|
Six police stations with maps (route-based set)
|
5
|
3 MCQ, 2 TITA
|
Medium
|
3
|
Data Interpretation
|
3 friends visited a park. Many rides. Scheduling questions.
|
5
|
3 MCQ, 2 TITA
|
Medium to Difficult
|
4
|
Data Interpretation
|
AC company - 4 dealers
|
5
|
3 MCQ, 2 TITA
|
Medium to Difficult
|
Overall, an attempt of 9 to 11 questions with accuracy of approximately 75-80% will be a good performance.
Quantitative Ability
This section was slightly tougher in terms of level of difficulty compared to CAT 2023 Slot 1 QA and was dominated by Arithmetic (8 questions), followed by Modern Math (4 questions). There were 3 questions on Geometry, 4 questions on Algebra and 3 questions on Numbers. In Arithmetic, the questions were on Time and Work, Time-Speed-Distance, Averages, Mixtures & Allegations, Averages, Percentages and Profit & Loss. In Algebra, the questions were dominated by Quadratic equations, Linear Equations, Modulus, Maxima -Minima, Inequality & Polynomials etc. In Modern Math, the questions were on Logarithms, Sequences etc. In Geometry, the questions were on Triangle, Rectangle and Polygon etc. In Numbers, questions were on indices and number of factors. Number of TITA (8 questions) and MCQ (14 questions) in this section:
Area/Q Type
|
No of Questions
|
Quantitative Ability
|
14 MCQs, 8 TITA Overall LOD: MEDIUM
|
Arithmetic
|
8
|
Algebra
|
4
|
Modern Math
|
4
|
Geometry
|
3
|
Numbers
|
3
|
Selecting the right questions to attempt was the key. Overall, an attempt of 9 to 11 questions with accuracy of approximately 75-80% will be a good performance.
THE PROCESS
At many centers, shoes and metallic objects (including metal) jewelry were not allowed. Only the admit card and the ID proof were allowed. As in the previous years, the authorities took possession of the admit cards. The candidates were given a small pad with IIM CAT Logo on the cover for rough work, and a pen – which were also taken away at the end of the exam.
TEST INTERFACE
The test interface was user-friendly and exactly the one provided in the official CAT Mock Test. There were no subdivisions within each section. A simple calculator was provided, and not a scientific one. There was an arrow provided near the question palette which when clicked expanded the question window to full-screen view by hiding the question palette & vice versa At the end of the test, a summary of the number of questions attempted, visited, and not visited was displayed for each section. There was a button marked ‘Question Paper’ that opened up a screen containing all the questions of the section. This was used by students for planning their approach for the section.
*** The scores and percentiles mentioned in this analysis are indicators based on the feedback from students and IMS experts. They are in no way related to the results which IIMs are expected to declare in January 2024. You are advised to wait for the results.
CAT 2023 Analysis by CL - Slot 1
As per the expectations, the CAT 2023 exam pattern was the same as the previous years. The paper comprised 66 questions which were to be attempted in 120 minutes. The sections, the order of which was predetermined, were to be attempted in 40 minutes each and candidates could not submit the section before time. The division of the questions also remained the same.
CAT 2023 slot 1 was moderate to difficult. The section-wise level of difficulty was as follows:
- VARC was easier than last year
- DILR maintained the difficulty was the same as last year
- QA was difficult as compared to last year (Especially the algebra questions)
CAT 2023 Paper Pattern & Section-wise expected score for 99%ile+
Section |
No. of questions |
Non-MCQ Questions |
Difficulty Level |
VARC |
24 |
4 |
Moderate |
DILR |
20 |
6 |
Moderate- Difficult |
QA |
22 |
6 |
Difficult |
Total |
66 |
16 |
Moderate - Difficult |
The marking scheme of CAT 2023 was as follows:
- +3 marks for every right answer
- -1 mark for every wrong answer in MCQs
- TITA had no negative marking
CAT 2023 Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) Analysis
The VARC section was easier as compared to last year and had a moderate level of difficulty. There were a total of 24 questions to be attempted in 40 minutes.
- 4 questions were Non-MCQs or TITA questions
- The RC passages were around 400-450 words each.
- Odd-sentence-out questions and para completion were both included in the section this year.
CAT 2023 Slot 1 Analysis: Reading Comprehension
Passage Number |
Passage Topic/ Area |
No. of Questions |
Difficulty Level |
Description/ Doable |
1 |
Wolf → Environmentalists vs Farmer |
4 |
Easy read |
400 words 2- Fact based- Doable 2- Inference based |
2 |
Philosophy → Change in Work Culture |
4 |
Difficult read, Easy to solve |
400 words 4 Doable |
3 |
Indian Ocean-based Geographical Literature |
4 |
Difficult read |
400 words 3 Doable |
4 |
Human Behavior |
4 |
Easy read |
450 words 2 - Doable |
Total |
|
16 |
|
|
CAT 2023 Slot 1 Analysis: Verbal Ability
Question Type |
Easy |
Moderate |
Difficult |
Total |
Para Summary |
0 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
Odd Sentence |
0 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
Para Jumbles |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
|
1 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
Total |
3 |
3 |
2 |
8 |
CAT 2023 Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR) Analysis
CAT 2023 DILR was the same as the CAT 2022 DILR section in terms of difficulty.
- The DILR section had 20 questions distributed across 4 sets with 5 questions each.
- The number of non-MCQs or TITA questions was 6.
CAT 2023 Slot 1 DILR Question-wise Breakup:
Set Number |
Topic |
No of Questions |
Difficulty Level |
Description/ Doable |
1 |
College Elections (LR) |
5 |
Moderate - Difficult |
2- Doable, 3- Tough |
2 |
Visa Applications (LR) (Time & Sequence set) |
5 |
Moderate |
3- Doable, 2- Tough |
3 |
12 Houses (LR-DI) Rectangular diagram (3*2) |
5 |
Moderate - Difficult |
2- Doable, 3- Tough |
4 |
Restaurant→ Rating (Mean, Median, Mode) |
5 |
Moderate |
3- Doable, 2-Tough |
Total |
|
20 |
Moderate - Difficult |
Similar to CAT 2022 |
CAT 2023 Quantitative Aptitude (QA) Analysis
As expected, the QA section of CAT 2023 was difficult in terms of the level of difficulty.
- It had 22 questions to be attempted in 40 minutes.
- The section had 6 non-MCQs or TITA questions.
- As expected, arithmetic dominated the section followed by algebra.
CAT 2023 Slot 1 QA Questions-wise Breakup:
Topic |
Description/ Doable |
Total Questions |
Difficulty Level |
Number System |
Surds-1, |
1 |
Easy |
Algebra |
Log-1 Equations-3 Surds-1 Sequence & Series-2 |
8 |
Moderate- Difficult |
Arithmetic |
TSD-2 T&W-1 Ratio-1 SI CI-1 PLD-1 Mixture-1 Clock-1 |
9 |
Easy- Moderate |
Modern Math |
P&C-1 |
1 |
Easy |
Geometry & Mensuration |
Triangle-1 Quadrilateral- 1 Coordinate Geo Circle - 1 |
3 |
Moderate |
Total |
|
22 |
CAT 2023: Expected Percentile
Based on the overall and section-wise scores, level of difficulty and good attempts, given below are the score required for various percentiles:
Percentile |
VARC |
DILR |
QA |
Overall |
99 |
40 |
25-27 |
25-28 |
80 |
95 |
28-30 |
18-20 |
20-22 |
55 |
90 |
22-24 |
15-17 |
15-17 |
45-48 |
85 |
20-22 |
13-14 |
12-14 |
39-41 |
80 |
18-20 |
11-12 |
10-12 |
35-37 |
The overall raw score for a 99 percentile is expected to range around 80!
CAT 2023 Analysis by Career Launcher - Slot 2
CAT 2023 Slot 2 followed the pattern of CAT 2023 slot 1. However, this slot had one mandatory Verbal Ability question in the VARC section. The VARC section comprised 24 questions, DILR had 20 questions and QA had 22 questions with 40 minutes allotted to attempt each section.
CAT 2023 slot 2 was difficult in comparison to CAT 2022 and CAT 2023 slot 1. The QA section also increased in the level of difficulty as compared to slot 1. The section-wise level of difficulty was as follows:
- VARC: Moderate; It was easier than last year and the same as CAT 2023 slot 1
- DILR: Moderate - Difficult; Difficulty was same as last year and CAT 2023 slot 1
- QA: Difficult; It was difficult compared to CAT 2022 and CAT 2023 slot 1
CAT 2023 Paper Pattern & Section-wise expected score for 99%ile+
Section |
Total questions |
Non MCQ Questions |
Difficulty Level |
No. of Doable Questions |
VARC |
24 |
4 |
Moderate |
14-15 |
DILR |
20 |
6 |
Moderate - Difficult |
8-9 |
QA |
22 |
7 |
Difficult |
9-10 |
Total |
66 |
17 |
Moderate - Difficult |
30 |
CAT 2023 Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) Analysis
IN CAT 2023 Slot 2, there was a mandatory VA question that had to be attempted by the aspirants. Overall, the level of difficulty of CAT 2023 slot 2 was similar to sot 1.
- There were a total of 24 questions to be attempted in 40 minutes.
- 4 questions were non-MCQs or TITA questions.
- The RC passages were around ~400-450 words each.
CAT 2023 Slot 2 Analysis: Reading Comprehension
Passage Number |
Passage – Topic/ Area |
No. of Questions |
Difficulty Level |
Description/ Doable |
1 |
Garments/ fashion Industry & Pollution |
4 |
Easy to Moderate |
400-450 words 4- Doable |
2 |
Netflix Dubbing of titles for europe→ Good or Bad for Europe? |
4 |
Easy to Moderate |
400-450 words 3 Doable |
3 |
Liberalism is Dying |
4 |
Moderate to Difficult |
400-450 words 2- Doable, 2- Difficult |
4 |
Facts & Interpretation in History |
4 |
Easy |
400-450 words 2 - Doable, 2- Difficult |
Total |
|
16 |
Moderate |
Easier than CAT 2022 |
CAT 2023 Slot 2 Analysis: Verbal Ability
Question Type |
Easy |
Moderate |
Difficult |
Total |
Para Summary |
1 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
Odd Sentence |
0 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
Para Completion |
0 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
Para Jumbles |
1 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
Total |
2 |
5 |
1 |
8 |
CAT 2023 Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR) Analysis
Section of CAT 2023 Slot 2 was similar to Slot 1 and CAT 2022.
- The DILR section had 4 sets with 5 questions each, much like slot 1.
- Again, the number of non-MCQs or TITA questions was 6.
- 2 sets were doable and aspirants could aim to attempt 8-9 questions.
CAT 2023 Slot 2 DILR Question-wise Breakup:
Set Number |
Topic |
No of Questions |
Difficulty Level |
Description/ Doable |
1 |
Arrangement → Scores → two days average |
5 |
Moderate - Difficult |
2- Doable, 3- Tough |
2 |
Missing Values Based Table→ Company Starting/ Closing Years |
5 |
Easy - Moderate |
4- Doable, 1- Tough |
3 |
Rides & Timings |
5 |
Moderate - Difficult |
3- Doable, 2- Tough |
4 |
Grid Based→two 3*3 tables (Mean, Median, Mode) |
5 |
Difficult |
0- Doable, 5-Tough |
Total |
|
20 |
Moderate - Difficult |
8-9 Questions Doable |
CAT 2023 Quantitative Aptitude (QA) Analysis
The QA section of CAT 2023 Slot 2 was difficult compared to CAT 2022 while there was only a slight increase in difficulty compared to CAT 2023 slot 1.
- Of the 22 questions, 9-10 questions were doable for the section.
- The section had 7 non-MCQs or TITA questions.
- Muck like in Slot 1, the Slot 2 QA section was dominated by Arithmetic followed by Algebra.
CAT 2023 Slot 2 QA Questions-wise Breakup:
Topic |
Description/ Doable |
Total Questions |
Difficulty Level |
Number System |
Factors-1, Divisibility-1, |
3 |
Easy |
Algebra |
Log-1, Equations- 1, Sequence & Series-2, Maxima & Minima - 2 , Inequalities-1 |
7 |
Moderate- Difficult |
Arithmetic |
TSD-1, T&W-1, Ratio-2, SI CI-1, PLD-2, Mixture-1, Averages - 1 |
9 |
Easy- Moderate |
Modern Math |
- |
0 |
- |
Geometry & Mensuration |
Rectangle-1, Circle- 1, Coordinate Geo - 1 |
3 |
Moderate |
Total |
|
22 |
Difficult |
CAT 2023: Expected Percentile
Based on the overall and section-wise scores, level of difficulty and good attempts, given below are the score required for various percentiles:
Percentile |
VARC |
DILR |
QA |
Overall |
99 |
40-42 |
25-26 |
28-30 |
82-83 |
95 |
30-33 |
18-20 |
20-22 |
57-58 |
90 |
24-26 |
14-15 |
15-17 |
46-48 |
85 |
20-22 |
12-13 |
12-14 |
40-43 |
80 |
18-20 |
10-11 |
10-12 |
36-39 |
The overall cutoff for a 99+ percentile is expected to range around 82-83.
CAT 2023 Analysis by T.I.M.E.
(Coming Soon)
CAT Previous Year Exam Analysis
CAT Exam Analysis for previous year is shared below
CAT 2022 Exam Analysis: Sectional Composition
CAT Exam 2022 Section Wise Analysis is shared below with number and type of questions as appeared in the exam
CAT 2022 exam components
|
Total questions
|
Total MCQs (With negative marking)
|
Total Non-MCQs (Without negative marking)
|
Highlights
|
Section-1: Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC)
|
24
|
21
|
3
|
4 RC Passages with 16 Qs; VA had 8 Qs divided in 5 MCQs & 3 Non MCQs on Para jumbles, Para Summary, and Fill in the blank of Sentence in paragraph
|
Section-2: Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)
|
20
|
16
|
4
|
LR – 10 Ques
DI – 10 Ques
All in Sets of 5 Qs
|
Section-3: Quantitative Ability (QA)
|
22
|
14
|
8
|
High on Arithmetic. Other on Geometry, Roots, Integers, Number system, Algebra
|
Total
|
66
|
51
|
15
|
--
|
Source: MBAUniverse.com analysis
CAT Percentile Predictions
Percentile
|
Score VA-RC
|
Score DI-LR
|
Score QA
|
Overall Score
|
99.5 %ile
|
44
|
36
|
39
|
101
|
99 %ile
|
41
|
31
|
36
|
91
|
98 %ile
|
35
|
28
|
31
|
80
|
95%ile
|
29
|
22
|
24
|
66
|
90%ile
|
24
|
18
|
17
|
53
|
85%ile
|
20
|
15
|
14
|
45
|
80%ile
|
17
|
13
|
11
|
40
|
CAT Exam Slots & Time
Below are the CAT Time slots and Exam Analysis Release time
CAT 2022 Exam Slot
|
MBAUniverse.com CAT Slot wise Analysis Release time
|
CAT Morning Slot: 8.30 AM to 10.30 AM
|
11 AM
|
CAT Afternoon Slot: 12.30 PM to 2.30 PM
|
3.00 PM
|
CAT Evening Slot 4.30 PM to 6.30 PM
|
7.00 PM
|
Overall CAT 2022 Exam Analysis
|
7.30 PM
|
CAT 2022 Slot 1 Detailed Exam Analysis Download PDF |
CAT 2022 Analysis: Key Highlights
- Total Question remain same 66 as were last year
- Questions split (MCQs and Non-MCQs): MCQ 51; Non MCQs 15
- Number of Non MCQs reduced to 15 from 18
- VARC had new type of questions on fill in the blanks with sentences
- ‘Odd Sentence Out’ questions Dropped from VARC section
- DILR with 4 problem sets was found easier than last year
CAT Exam 2022 Overall Analysis
CAT 2022 Exam was conducted in 150+ Cities in India on November 27 in 3 slots of 2 hours duration each. As per information shared by candidates and our expert team who took the exam in Delhi NCR, this year’s CAT question paper had 66 total questions as were last year. CAT 2022 was rated as moderate difficulty level with a few questions at higher difficulty level.
CAT 2022 Slot 2 Detailed Exam Analysis Download PDF |
CAT 2022 Analysis: Question Paper Pattern
The CAT 2022 Question paper with key changes had the following pattern and sectional composition.
CAT 2022 Exam Components
|
CAT 2022 Pattern
|
Test duration
|
2 hrs (120 Minutes)
|
Test sessions/Slots
|
3 (Morning, Afternoon and Evening)
|
Total questions
|
66
|
Total score
|
198
|
Number of Sections in CAT question paper
|
3 (VARC; DILR; QA)
|
Time Allotted for Each Section in CAT exam
|
40 Minutes
|
Total questions in VARC Section
|
24
|
Total Questions in DILR section
|
20
|
Total Questions in QA section
|
22
|
Source: MBAUniverse.com CAT Exam Analysis
CAT 2022 Exam Analysis: Sectional Composition
CAT Exam 2022 Section Wise Analysis is shared below for sectional order from Section-1 to Section-3, number and type of questions in each section, questions with and without negative marking and total maximum marks available for each section for the 2 hours CAT exam.
CAT 2022 exam components
|
Total questions
|
Total MCQs (With negative marking)
|
Total Non-MCQs (Without negative marking)
|
Highlights
|
Section-1: Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC)
|
24
|
21
|
3
|
4 RC Passages with 16 Qs; VA had 8 Qs divided in 5 MCQs & 3 Non MCQs on Para jumbles, Para Summary, and Fill in the blank of Sentence in paragraph
|
Section-2: Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)
|
20
|
16
|
4
|
LR – 10 Ques
DI – 10 Ques
All in Sets of 5 Qs
|
Section-3: Quantitative Ability (QA)
|
22
|
14
|
8
|
High on Arithmetic. Other on Geometry, Roots, Integers, Number system, Algebra
|
Total
|
66
|
51
|
15
|
--
|
Source: MBAUniverse.com analysis
Sectional CAT 2022 Exam Analysis
CAT 2022 Exam Sectional Analysis for each section by experts at MBAUniverse.com is as below:
Key Highlights of CAT Exam 2022 Sectional Analysis
- Each of the 3 Sections with 40 Minutes Individual Time Duration
- Candidates Not allowed to move to next section till 40 minutes are over
- No change in Order of Sections in CAT 2022 with Section-1 VARC, Section-2 DILR, Section-3 Quant
- Candidates found it difficult to use CAT On Screen Calculator and preferred own calculation methodology
Section Wise CAT Analysis at a Glance:
Below is shared the section wise CAT analysis at a glance followed by detailed Sectional CAT Analysis
Section-1: VARC
- Total No of Questions: 24
- No of MCQS – 3
- No of NMCQs – 21
- 4 RC Passage with 16 Questions
- New Type of VA questions to fill in the sentence in the blanks appeared
- Odd sentence out type questions not appeared
- Difficulty Level: Moderate with 2-3 questions difficult
Section-2: DILR
- Total No of Questions: 20
- No of MCQS – 16
- Non MCQS – 4
- LR 2 Sets: Each set was followed by 5 Questions
- DI 2 Sets: Each set was followed by 5 Questions
- Difficulty Level: Moderate
Section-3: Quantitative Ability
- Total No of Questions: 22
- No of MCQS – 14
- Non MCQS – 8
- Arithmetic commanded major part
Section wise CAT 2022 Analysis in Detail
Detailed section wise CAT exam 2022 analysis is shared below:
Section-1: VARC Analysis for CAT 2022
Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension was the first section in CAT 2022 question paper. Key highlights of the section are:
- VARC section had 24 Questions
- Total Maximum marks allotted for the section were 72
- Number of MCQs were 21
- Number of TITA questions (Non-MCQs) were 3 (Reduced from 5 last year)
- Number of RC Passages: 4 passages,
- Number of RC Based questions: 16, each passage was followed by 4 questions
- Type of RC Based Questions: MCQs asking to explain and draw inference from the passages, phrases, vocabulary, Synonyms/Antonyms, Statement/Argument as used in RC passages,
- Difficulty Level: Overall difficulty level was moderate. 2 RC Passages were found of a little higher difficulty level
- Good Attempts of 14 to 16 questions with 85% accuracy can fetch a high percentile
- Cut off Expected for 99 Percentile: Score of 36-40 marks
Section-2: DILR Analysis for CAT 2022
Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning was the second section in CAT 2022 question paper. The section, which is known for its tricky language and time consuming process, was found moderate by the test takers. Key highlights of DILR section analysis in CAT 2022 are
- DILR section had 20 Questions
- Total Maximum Marks assigned for the section were 60 in CAT 2022
- Number of MCQs were 16
- Number of TITA questions (Non-MCQs) were 4 (Reduced from 5 last year)
- Number of DI Problems: 2 Sets
- Number of DI Questions: Each problem set followed by 5 questions
- Type of DI Based Questions: All questions were based on Text and Data, True and False Statements, Mathematical calculations
- Number of LR Problems: 2 Sets
- Total LR Questions: 10 (5 for each problem set)
- Type of LR Based Questions: Two problem sets and each followed by 5 questions
- Difficulty Level: Moderate
- Good Attempts of 11 to 13 questions with 85% accuracy can fetch a high percentile
- Cut off Expected for 99 Percentile: 32 to 34 marks
Section-3: Quantitative Ability Analysis in CAT 2022
Quantitative Ability (QA) was the 3rd and last section in CAT 2022 question paper. This section had more number of questions based on Arithmetic with highest number of Non-MCQs. Many candidates, especially from Non-Mathematics and Non-Engineering background, who are not well versed with Trigonometry, Solid Geometry, Algebra, Integers had an opportunity to crack the QA section by solving Arithmetic questions with 90% accuracy level to cross the IIM cut offs. Key highlights of the QA section in CAT 2022 were:
- QA section had 22 Questions in CAT 2022
- Total Maximum marks allotted for the section were 66
- Number of MCQs: 14
- Number of TITA questions (Non-MCQs): 8 (Same as last year)
- More Questions were based on Arithmetic
- Type of Arithmetic Based Questions: Percentage, Ratio, Interest, Number System, Time, Speed
- Other QA Question topics: Algebra, Geometry, Modern Math, Trigonometry
- Difficulty Level: Moderate to high
- Good Attempts: 14 to 16 questions with 85% accuracy can fetch high percentile to clear the cut offs
- Cut off Expected for 99 Percentile: A score of 36 to 40 marks can get 99 sectional percentile
Overall Predictions for 85 -99 Percentile: Good Attempts, Accuracy Level
The table below displays the required good attempts in CAT with Accuracy level needed for 95 -98 percentile range:
Section in CAT exam 2022
|
Good Attempts
|
Accuracy Level
|
Raw Score
|
Likely percentile in CAT 2022
|
Section-1: VARC
|
13-15
|
85
|
34-38
|
95
|
Section-2: DILR
|
8-10
|
90
|
26-30
|
95
|
Section-3: QA
|
14-16
|
85
|
35-40
|
95
|
Overall
|
35-41
|
85
|
95-108
|
95
|
CAT Percentile Predictions by IMS
Percentile
|
Score VA-RC
|
Score DI-LR
|
Score QA
|
Overall Score
|
99.5 %ile
|
44
|
36
|
39
|
101
|
99 %ile
|
41
|
31
|
36
|
91
|
98 %ile
|
35
|
28
|
31
|
80
|
95%ile
|
29
|
22
|
24
|
66
|
90%ile
|
24
|
18
|
17
|
53
|
85%ile
|
20
|
15
|
14
|
45
|
80%ile
|
17
|
13
|
11
|
40
|
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CAT 2022 Slot 3 Exam Analysis: Key Highlights
- CAT 2022 Overall Exam Difficulty Level: Moderate with few questions difficult
- Total Questions: 66 Same as last year
- Questions split: MCQ 51; Non MCQs 15
CAT 2022 Analysis: Question Paper Pattern
The CAT 2022 Question paper with key changes had the following pattern and sectional composition.
CAT 2022 Exam Components
|
CAT 2022 Pattern
|
Test duration
|
2 hrs (120 Minutes)
|
Test sessions/Slots
|
3 (Morning, Afternoon and Evening)
|
Total questions
|
66
|
Total score
|
198
|
Number of Sections in CAT question paper
|
3 (VARC; DILR; QA)
|
Time Allotted for Each Section in CAT exam
|
40 Minutes
|
Total questions in VARC Section
|
24
|
Total Questions in DILR section
|
20
|
Total Questions in QA section
|
22
|
Source: MBAUniverse.com CAT Exam Analysis
CAT 2022 Exam Analysis: Sectional Composition
CAT Exam 2022 Section Wise Analysis is shared below for sectional order from Section-1 to Section-3, number and type of questions in each section, questions with and without negative marking and total maximum marks available for each section for the 2 hours CAT exam.
CAT 2022 exam components
|
Total questions
|
Total MCQs (With negative marking)
|
Total Non-MCQs (Without negative marking)
|
Highlights
|
Section-1: Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC)
|
24
|
21
|
3
|
4 RC Passages with 16 Qs; VA had 8 Qs divided in 3 MCQs & 5 Non MCQs on Para jumbles, Para Summary, and Fill in the blank of sentence in paragraph
|
Section-2: Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)
|
20
|
16
|
4
|
LR – 10 Ques
DI – 10 Ques
All in Sets of 5 Qs
|
Section-3: Quantitative Ability (QA)
|
22
|
14
|
8
|
High on Arithmetic. Other on Log, Geometry, Roots, Algebra
|
Total
|
66
|
51
|
15
|
--
|
Source: MBAUniverse.com analysis
Sectional CAT 2022 Exam Analysis
CAT 2022 Exam Sectional Analysis for each section by experts at MBAUniverse.com is as below:
Key Highlights of CAT Exam 2022 Sectional Analysis
- Each of the 3 Sections with 40 Minutes Individual Time Duration
- Candidates Not allowed to move to next section till 40 minutes are over
- No change in Order of Sections in CAT 2022 with Section-1 VARC, Section-2 DILR, Section-3 Quant
Section Wise CAT Analysis at a Glance:
Below is shared the section wise CAT analysis at a glance followed by detailed Sectional CAT Analysis
Section-1: VARC
- Total No of Questions: 24
- No of MCQS – 3
- No of NMCQs – 21
- 4 RC Passage with 16 Questions
- New Type of VA questions to fill in the blank of paragraph with the given sentence appeared
- Questions in VA on Odd Sentence Out from jumbled para with 5 sentences dropped this year
- Difficulty Level: Moderate with 2-3 RC questions difficult
Section-2: DILR
- Total No of Questions: 20
- No of MCQS – 16
- Non MCQS – 4
- LR 2 Sets: Each set was followed by 5 Questions
- DI 2 Sets: Each set was followed by 5 Questions
- Difficulty Level: Moderate
Section-3: Quantitative Ability
- Total No of Questions: 22
- No of MCQS – 14
- Non MCQS – 8
- Arithmetic commanded major part
Section wise CAT 2022 Analysis in Detail
Detailed section wise CAT exam 2022 analysis is shared below:
Section-1: VARC Analysis for CAT 2022
Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension was the first section in CAT 2022 question paper. Key highlights of the section are:
- VARC section had 24 Questions
- Total Maximum marks allotted for the section were 72
- Number of MCQs were 21
- Number of TITA questions (Non-MCQs) were 3 (Reduced from 5 last year)
- Number of RC Passages: 4 passages,
- Number of RC Based questions: 16, each passage was followed by 4 questions
- Type of RC Based Questions: MCQs asking to explain and draw inference from the passages, phrases, vocabulary, Synonyms/Antonyms, Statement/Argument as used in RC passages,
- Difficulty Level: Overall difficulty level was moderate. 2 RC Passages were found of a little higher difficulty level
- Good Attempts of 15 to 17 questions with 85% accuracy can fetch a high percentile
- Cut off Expected for 99 Percentile: Score of 36-40 marks
Section-2: DILR Analysis for CAT 2022
Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning was the second section in CAT 2022 question paper. The section, which is known for its tricky language and time consuming process, was found moderate by the test takers. Key highlights of DILR section analysis in CAT 2022 are
- DILR section had 20 Questions
- Total Maximum Marks assigned for the section were 60 in CAT 2022
- Number of MCQs were 16
- Number of TITA questions (Non-MCQs) were 4 (Reduced from 5 last year)
- Number of DI Problems: 2 Sets
- Number of DI Questions: Each problem set followed by 5 questions
- Type of DI Based Questions: All questions were based on Text and Data, True and False Statements, Mathematical calculations
- Number of LR Problems: 2 Sets
- Total LR Questions: 10 (5 for each problem set)
- Type of LR Based Questions: Two problem sets and each followed by 5 questions
- Difficulty Level: Moderate
- Good Attempts of 11 to 13 questions with 85% accuracy can fetch a high percentile
- Cut off Expected for 99 Percentile: 32 to 34 marks
Section-3: Quantitative Ability Analysis in CAT 2022
Quantitative Ability (QA) was the 3rd and last section in CAT 2022 question paper. This section had more number of questions based on Arithmetic with highest number of Non-MCQs. Many candidates, especially from Non-Mathematics and Non-Engineering background, who are not well versed with Trigonometry, Solid Geometry, Algebra, Integers had an opportunity to crack the QA section by solving Arithmetic questions with 90% accuracy level to cross the IIM cut offs. Key highlights of the QA section in CAT 2022 were:
- QA section had 22 Questions in CAT 2022
- Total Maximum marks allotted for the section were 66
- Number of MCQs: 14
- Number of TITA questions (Non-MCQs): 8 (Same as last year)
- More Questions were based on Arithmetic
- Type of Arithmetic Based Questions: Percentage, Ratio, Interest, Number System, Time, Speed
- Other QA Question topics: Algebra, Geometry, Modern Math, Trigonometry
- Difficulty Level: Moderate to high
- Good Attempts: 14 to 16 questions with 85% accuracy can fetch high percentile to clear the cut offs
- Cut off Expected for 99 Percentile: A score of 36 to 40 marks can get 99 sectional percentile
CAT 2022 official Mock Test was on lines of actual CAT test paper in terms of total and section wise questions. An arrow was provided near the question palette which expanded the question window, when clicked, to full-screen view by hiding the question palette. At the end of the test, a summary of the number of questions attempted, visited, and not visited was displayed for each section. A button marked ‘Question Paper’ opened a screen containing all the questions of the section. This was used by students for planning their approach for the respective section.
CAT 2022 Analysis – Slot 2
IIM Bangalore conducted Slot-2 of CAT 2022 exam from 12.30 PM to 2.30 PM. More or less Slot 2 was like slot-1 with slight deviation in difficulty level. However, Slot-2 of CAT 2022 was also rated as moderate difficulty level exam like slot-1. The marking scheme was +3 for every correct answer and -1 for each incorrect answer for MCQ type questions. The Non-MCQs did not carry any negative marking for wrong answer.
CAT 2022 Slot 2 Exam Analysis: Key Highlights
- CAT 2022 Overall Exam Difficulty Level: Moderate with few questions difficult
- Total Questions: 66 Same as last year
- Questions split (MCQs and Non-MCQs): MCQ 51; Non MCQs 15
CAT 2022 Analysis: Question Paper Pattern
The CAT 2022 Question paper with key changes had the following pattern and sectional composition.
CAT 2022 Exam Components
|
CAT 2022 Pattern
|
Test duration
|
2 hrs (120 Minutes)
|
Test sessions/Slots
|
3 (Morning, Afternoon and Evening)
|
Total questions
|
66
|
Total score
|
198
|
Number of Sections in CAT question paper
|
3 (VARC; DILR; QA)
|
Time Allotted for Each Section in CAT exam
|
40 Minutes
|
Total questions in VARC Section
|
24
|
Total Questions in DILR section
|
20
|
Total Questions in QA section
|
22
|
Source: MBAUniverse.com CAT Exam Analysis
CAT 2022 Exam Analysis: Sectional Composition
CAT Exam 2022 Section Wise Analysis is shared below for sectional order from Section-1 to Section-3, number and type of questions in each section, questions with and without negative marking and total maximum marks available for each section for the 2 hours CAT exam.
CAT 2022 exam components
|
Total questions
|
Total MCQs (With negative marking)
|
Total Non-MCQs (Without negative marking)
|
Highlights
|
Section-1: Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC)
|
24
|
21
|
3
|
4 RC Passages with 16 Qs; VA had 8 Qs divided in 3 MCQs & 5 Non MCQs on Para jumbles, Para Summary, and Fill in the blank with a sentence in the paragraph
|
Section-2: Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)
|
20
|
16
|
4
|
LR – 10 Ques
DI – 10 Ques
All in Sets of 5 Qs
|
Section-3: Quantitative Ability (QA)
|
22
|
14
|
8
|
High on Arithmetic. Other on Log, Geometry, Roots, Algebra
|
Total
|
66
|
51
|
15
|
--
|
Source: MBAUniverse.com analysis
Sectional CAT 2022 Exam Analysis
CAT 2022 Exam Sectional Analysis for each section by experts at MBAUniverse.com is as below:
Key Highlights of CAT Exam 2022 Sectional Analysis
- Each of the 3 Sections with 40 Minutes Individual Time Duration
- Candidates Not allowed to move to next section till 40 minutes are over
- No change in Order of Sections in CAT 2022 with Section-1 VARC, Section-2 DILR, Section-3 Quant
Section Wise CAT Analysis at a Glance:
Below is shared the section wise CAT analysis at a glance followed by detailed Sectional CAT Analysis
Section-1: VARC
- Total No of Questions: 24
- No of MCQS – 3
- No of NMCQs – 21
- 4 RC Passage with 16 Questions
- New Type of VA questions to fill in the blank of paragraph with the given sentence appeared
- Questions in VA on Odd Sentence Out from jumbled para with 5 sentences dropped this year
- Difficulty Level: Moderate with 2-3 RC questions difficult
Section-2: DILR
- Total No of Questions: 20
- No of MCQS – 16
- Non MCQS – 4
- LR 2 Sets: Each set was followed by 5 Questions
- DI 2 Sets: Each set was followed by 5 Questions
- Difficulty Level: Moderate
Section-3: Quantitative Ability
- Total No of Questions: 22
- No of MCQS – 14
- Non MCQS – 8
- Arithmetic commanded major part
Section wise CAT 2022 Analysis in Detail
Detailed section wise CAT exam 2022 analysis is shared below:
Section-1: VARC Analysis for CAT 2022
Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension was the first section in CAT 2022 question paper. Key highlights of the section are:
- VARC section had 24 Questions
- Total Maximum marks allotted for the section were 72
- Number of MCQs were 21
- Number of TITA questions (Non-MCQs) were 3 (Reduced from 5 last year)
- Number of RC Passages: 4 passages,
- Number of RC Based questions: 16, each passage was followed by 4 questions
- Type of RC Based Questions: MCQs asking to explain and draw inference from the passages, phrases, vocabulary, Synonyms/Antonyms, Statement/Argument as used in RC passages,
- Difficulty Level: Overall difficulty level was moderate. 2 RC Passages were found of a little higher difficulty level
- Good Attempts of 15 to 17 questions with 85% accuracy can fetch a high percentile
- Cut off Expected for 99 Percentile: Score of 36-40 marks
Question Composition in VARC Section
Question Topics
|
No. of Questions
|
Type of Questions
|
RC-1: Cephalopods’ camouflage
|
4
|
MCQs
|
RC-2: Musicking and modern Humanity
|
4
|
MCQs
|
RC-3: Institutions
|
4
|
MCQs
|
RC-4: Technical social Dualism
|
4
|
MCQs
|
Verbal Ability: Para summary
|
3
|
MCQs
|
Jumbled Para graphs
|
3
|
Non MCQs
|
Fill in the Given Sentence in the blank at correct place in the paragraph
|
2
|
MCQ
|
Odd Sentence Out from Jumbled Paragraph
|
No question asked
|
--
|
Section-2: DILR Analysis for CAT 2022
Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning was the second section in CAT 2022 question paper. The section, which is known for its tricky language and time consuming process, was found moderate by the test takers. Key highlights of DILR section analysis in CAT 2022 are
- DILR section had 20 Questions
- Total Maximum Marks assigned for the section were 60 in CAT 2022
- Number of MCQs were 16
- Number of TITA questions (Non-MCQs) were 4 (Reduced from 5 last year)
- Number of DI Problems: 2 Sets
- Number of DI Questions: Each problem set followed by 5 questions
- Type of DI Based Questions: All questions were based on Text and Data, True and False Statements, Mathematical calculations
- Number of LR Problems: 2 Sets
- Total LR Questions: 10 (5 for each problem set)
- Type of LR Based Questions: Two problem sets and each followed by 5 questions
- Difficulty Level: Moderate
- Good Attempts of 11 to 13 questions with 85% accuracy can fetch a high percentile
- Cut off Expected for 99 Percentile: 32 to 34 marks
Question Composition in DILR Section
Question Topics
|
No. of Questions
|
Difficulty Level
|
DI Set1: Plot Revenue and costs of 4 companies
|
5
|
Moderate
|
DI Set 2: Three sales representatives selling products
|
5
|
Moderate
|
LR Set-1: A warehouse and 4 destinations
|
5
|
Moderate to High
|
LR Set-2: Cosmetic and nutrition products
|
5
|
Moderate
|
Section-3: Quantitative Ability Analysis in CAT 2022
Quantitative Ability (QA) was the 3rd and last section in CAT 2022 question paper. This section had more number of questions based on Arithmetic with highest number of Non-MCQs. Many candidates, especially from Non-Mathematics and Non-Engineering background, who are not well versed with Trigonometry, Solid Geometry, Algebra, Integers had an opportunity to crack the QA section by solving Arithmetic questions with 90% accuracy level to cross the IIM cut offs. Key highlights of the QA section in CAT 2022 were:
- QA section had 22 Questions in CAT 2022
- Total Maximum marks allotted for the section were 66
- Number of MCQs: 14
- Number of TITA questions (Non-MCQs): 8 (Same as last year)
- More Questions were based on Arithmetic
- Type of Arithmetic Based Questions: Percentage, Ratio, Interest, Number System, Time, Speed
- Other QA Question topics: Algebra, Geometry, Modern Math, Trigonometry
- Difficulty Level: Moderate to high
- Good Attempts: 14 to 16 questions with 85% accuracy can fetch high percentile to clear the cut offs
- Cut off Expected for 99 Percentile: A score of 36 to 40 marks can get 99 sectional percentile
Question Composition in Quant Section
Question Topics
|
No. of Questions
|
Difficulty Level
|
Arithmetic: Percentage, Interest, Profit & Loss, Ratio, Time-Speed-Distance, Averages
|
9
|
Moderate
|
Algebra
|
6
|
Moderate
|
Geometry/Solid Geometry/Coordinate Geometry
|
4
|
Moderate to High
|
Number system & Modern Math
|
3
|
Moderate
|
Overall Predictions for 95 -98 Percentile: Good Attempts, Accuracy Level
The table below displays the required good attempts in CAT with Accuracy level needed for 95 -98 percentile range:
Section in CAT exam 2022
|
Good Attempts
|
Accuracy Level
|
Raw Score
|
Likely percentile in CAT 2022
|
Section-1: VARC
|
13-15
|
85
|
34-38
|
95
|
Section-2: DILR
|
8-10
|
90
|
26-30
|
95
|
Section-3: QA
|
14-16
|
85
|
35-40
|
95
|
Overall
|
35-41
|
85
|
95-108
|
95
|
CAT Exam 2022 Slot 1 Analysis
CAT 2022 Slot 1 Exam got over at 10.30 AM across 150+ Cities in India on November 27. As per information shared by candidates and our expert team who took the exam in Delhi NCR, this year’s CAT question paper had 66 total questions as were last year. CAT 2022 slot-1 was rated as moderate difficulty level with a few questions at higher difficulty level.
CAT 2022 Slot 1 Exam Analysis: Key Highlights
- CAT 2022 Overall Exam Difficulty Level: Moderate with few questions difficult
- Total Questions: 66 Same as last year
- Questions split (MCQs and Non-MCQs): MCQ 51; Non MCQs 15
CAT 2022 Slot-1 Analysis: Question Paper Pattern
The CAT 2022 slot-1 question paper with key changes had the following pattern and sectional composition.
CAT 2022 Exam Components
|
CAT 2022 Pattern
|
Test duration
|
2 hrs (120 Minutes)
|
Test sessions/Slots
|
3 (Morning, Afternoon and Evening)
|
Total questions
|
66
|
Total score
|
198
|
Number of Sections in CAT question paper
|
3 (VARC; DILR; QA)
|
Time Allotted for Each Section in CAT exam
|
40 Minutes
|
Total questions in VARC Section
|
24
|
Total Questions in DILR section
|
20
|
Total Questions in QA section
|
22
|
Source: MBAUniverse.com CAT Exam Analysis
CAT 2022 Exam Slot 1 Analysis: Sectional Composition
CAT Exam 2022 Section Wise Analysis shares below the CAT exam 2022 section wise analysis with sectional order from Section-1 to Section-3, number and type of questions in each section, questions with and without negative marking and total maximum marks available for each section for the 2 hours CAT exam.
CAT 2022 exam components
|
Total questions
|
Total MCQs (With negative marking)
|
Total Non-MCQs (Without negative marking)
|
Highlights
|
Section-1: Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC)
|
24
|
21
|
3
|
4 RC Passages with 16 Qs; VA had 8 Qs divided in 3 MCQs & 5 Non MCQs on Para jumbles, Para Summary, and Out of Context Sentences
|
Section-2: Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)
|
20
|
16
|
4
|
LR – 10 Ques
DI – 10 Ques
All in Sets of 3 & 4 Qs
|
Section-3: Quantitative Ability (QA)
|
22
|
14
|
8
|
High on Arithmetic. Other on Log, Geometry, Roots, Algebra
|
Total
|
66
|
51
|
15
|
--
|
Source: MBAUniverse.com analysis
Sectional CAT 2022 Exam Analysis
CAT 2022 Exam Sectional Analysis for each section by experts at MBAUniverse.com is as below:
Key Highlights of CAT Exam 2022 Sectional Analysis
- Each of the 3 Sections with 40 Minutes Individual Time Duration
- Candidates Not allowed to move to next section till 40 minutes are over
- No change in Order of Sections in CAT 2022 with Section-1 VARC, Section-2 DILR, Section-3 Quant
- Candidates found it difficult to use CAT On Screen Calculator and preferred own calculation methodology
Section Wise CAT Analysis at a Glance:
Below is shared the section wise CAT analysis at a glance followed by detailed Sectional CAT Analysis
Section-1: VARC
- Total No of Questions: 24
- No of MCQS – 3
- No of NMCQs – 21
- 4 RC Passage with 16 Questions
- New Type of VA questions to fill in the sentence in the blanks appeared
- Odd sentence out type questions not appeared
- Difficulty Level: Moderate with 2-3 questions difficult
Section-2: DILR
- Total No of Questions: 20
- No of MCQS – 14
- Non MCQS – 4
- LR 2 Sets: Each set was followed by 5 Questions
- DI 2 Sets: Each set was followed by 5 Questions
- Difficulty Level: Moderate
Section-3: Quantitative Ability
- Total No of Questions: 22
- No of MCQS – 14
- Non MCQS – 8
- Arithmetic commanded major part
Section wise CAT 2022 Analysis in Detail
Detailed section wise CAT exam 2022 analysis is shared below:
Section-1: VARC Analysis for CAT 2022
Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension was the first section in CAT 2022 question paper. Key highlights of the section are:
- VARC section had 24 Questions
- Total Maximum marks allotted for the section were 72
- Number of MCQs were 21
- Number of TITA questions (Non-MCQs) were 3 (Reduced from 5 last year)
- Number of RC Passages: 4 passages,
- Number of RC Based questions: 16, each passage was followed by 4 questions
- Type of RC Based Questions: MCQs asking to explain and draw inference from the passages, phrases, vocabulary, Synonyms/Antonyms, Statement/Argument as used in RC passages,
- Difficulty Level: Overall difficulty level was moderate. 2 RC Passages were found of a little higher difficulty level
- Good Attempts of 14 to 16 questions with 85% accuracy can fetch a high percentile
- Cut off Expected for 99 Percentile: Score of 36-40 marks
Question Composition in VARC Section
Question Topics
|
No. of Questions
|
Type of Questions
|
RC-1: Stoicism Founded in 300 BC
|
4
|
MCQs
|
RC-2: Critical Theory of Technology
|
4
|
MCQs
|
RC-3: Chinese have two different Concepts
|
4
|
MCQs
|
RC-4: Stories Concerning Undead
|
4
|
MCQs
|
Verbal Ability: Para summary
|
3
|
MCQs
|
Jumbled Para
|
3
|
Non MCQs
|
Fill in the Sentence in the blank at correct place in the para
|
2
|
MCQ
|
Odd Sentence Out from Jumbled Paragraph
|
No, Missing in CAT 2022
|
--
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Section-2: DILR Analysis for CAT 2022
Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning was the second section in CAT 2022 question paper. The section, which is known for its tricky language and time consuming process, was found moderate by the test takers. Key highlights of DILR section analysis in CAT 2022 are
- DILR section had 20 Questions
- Total Maximum Marks assigned for the section were 60 in CAT 2022
- Number of MCQs were 16
- Number of TITA questions (Non-MCQs) were 4 (Reduced from 5 last year)
- Number of DI Problems: 2 Sets
- Number of DI Questions: Each problem set followed by 5 questions
- Type of DI Based Questions: All questions were based on Text and Data, True and False Statements, Mathematical calculations
- Number of LR Problems: 2 Sets
- Total LR Questions: 10 (5 for each problem set)
- Type of LR Based Questions: Two problem sets and each followed by 5 questions
- Difficulty Level: Moderate
- Good Attempts of 11 to 13 questions with 85% accuracy can fetch a high percentile
- Cut off Expected for 99 Percentile: 32 to 34 marks
Question Composition in DILR Section
Question Topics
|
No. of Questions
|
Difficulty Level
|
DI Set1: Five interviewers in a process
|
5
|
Moderate
|
DI Set 2: 15 girls and some boys in graduating class planning get together
|
5
|
Moderate
|
LR Set-1: Metro Lines in a City
|
5
|
Moderate to High
|
LR Set-2: University Holding Team Evaluation Performance of 4 women players
|
5
|
Moderate
|
Section-3: Quantitative Ability Analysis in CAT 2022
Quantitative Ability (QA) was the 3rd and last section in CAT 2022 question paper. This section had more number of questions based on Arithmetic with highest number of Non-MCQs. Many candidates, especially from Non-Mathematics and Non-Engineering background, who are not well versed with Trigonometry, Solid Geometry, Algebra, Integers had an opportunity to crack the QA section by solving Arithmetic questions with 90% accuracy level to cross the IIM cut offs. Key highlights of the QA section in CAT 2022 were:
- QA section had 22 Questions in CAT 2022
- Total Maximum marks allotted for the section were 66
- Number of MCQs: 14
- Number of TITA questions (Non-MCQs): 8 (Same as last year)
- More Questions were based on Arithmetic
- Type of Arithmetic Based Questions: Percentage, Ratio, Interest, Number System, Time, Speed
- Other QA Question topics: Algebra, Geometry, Modern Math, Trigonometry
- Difficulty Level: Moderate to high
- Good Attempts: 14 to 16 questions with 85% accuracy can fetch high percentile to clear the cut offs
- Cut off Expected for 99 Percentile: A score of 36 to 40 marks can get 99 sectional percentile
Question Composition in Quant Section
Question Topics
|
No. of Questions
|
Difficulty Level
|
Arithmetic: Interest, Profit & Loss, Ratio, Time-Speed-Distance, Time and Work, Averages
|
11
|
Moderate
|
Algebra
|
3
|
Moderate
|
Geometry/Solid Geometry/Coordinate Geometry
|
4
|
Moderate to High
|
Number system & Modern Math
|
4
|
Moderate
|
Overall Predictions for 95 -98 Percentile: Good Attempts, Accuracy Level
The table below displays the required good attempts in CAT with Accuracy level needed for 95 -98 percentile range:
Section in CAT exam 2022
|
Good Attempts
|
Accuracy Level
|
Raw Score
|
Likely percentile in CAT 2022
|
Section-1: VARC
|
13-15
|
85
|
34-38
|
95
|
Section-2: DILR
|
8-10
|
90
|
26-30
|
95
|
Section-3: QA
|
14-16
|
85
|
35-40
|
95
|
Overall
|
35-41
|
85
|
95-108
|
95
|
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MBAUniverse.com CAT 2022 Analysis Slot 2, Slot 3 and overall will also be published and it covers the following:
- CAT Exam Pattern key changes
- Variation as compared to last year in Topics, Type of Questions for each section
- Changes in questions split (MCQs and Non-MCQs)
- Surprise elements in CAT 2022 Exam paper
- Exam Difficulty Level: Overall & Section wise Analysis by Experts
- Required Good Attempts: Overall and Section wise
- Sectional Cut off Predictions
- Overall CAT 2022 cut offs predictions by Experts to help the aspirants to assess their performance and check their call chances by top B-schools
- Percentile Predictions & Cut off CAT score range
CAT 2022 Analysis by Top CAT Coaching Institutes & Experts -TIME, IMS, CL, Arun Sharma
MBAUniverse.com will also separately publish the CAT Analysis 2022 from top CAT coaching institutes & CAT experts like TIME, IMS, CL, Arun Sharma for all the exam slots with their take on exam difficulty level, sectional and overall changes and expected cut offs. The expected time schedule for release of slot wise CAT 2022 analysis is as given below.
CAT 2022 Slots & Expected Time of CAT Analysis Release by Top Coaching Institutes
On November 27, 2022, top CAT coaching institutes and experts - IMS, CL, TIME, Arun Sharma will share with MBAUniverse.com slot wise analysis with CAT 2022 paper difficulty level, key changes in question paper, good attempts and likely cut off score for different percentile range in the changed CAT exam pattern. The expected time schedule for release CAT 2022 Analysis by these leading institutes and experts is shared below:
CAT 2022 Exam Time Slots on Nov 27, 2022
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CAT Exam Analysis 2022 Slot 1, Slot 2 and Slot 3 by IMS-Expected Time
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CAT Exam Analysis 2022 Slot 1, Slot 2 and Slot 3 by CL – Expected Time
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CAT Exam Analysis 2022 Slot 1, Slot 2 and Slot 3 by TIME – Expected Time
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CAT Exam Analysis 2022 Slot 1: 8.30 AM to 10.30 AM
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12.30 PM
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1.00 PM
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1.30 PM
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CAT Exam Analysis 2022 Slot 2: 12.30 PM to 2.30 PM
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4.30 PM
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5.00 PM
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6.00 PM
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CAT Exam Analysis 2022 Slot 3: 4.30 PM to 6.30 PM
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8.30 PM
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9.30 PM
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10.00 PM
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Overall CAT 2022 Exam Analysis
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10.00 PM
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10.30 PM
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11.00 PM
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CAT Previous Year Exam Analysis
CAT 2021 Slot 3 Exam got over at 6.30 PM across 400 centers in 159 Cities in India. As per information shared by candidates who took the exam, Slot 3 question paper duration was 2 hours and had only 66 total questions. This provided some relief to the test takers who could take exam with ease and maximize their score.
CAT 2021 Slot 3 Exam Analysis: Key Highlights
- Total Number of Questions for CAT 2021 Slot 3: Reduced to only 66, compared to 76 last year
- Difficulty Level for CAT 2021 Slot 3 Exam: Lower compared to last year and similar to Slot 2.
- Sectional Analysis for CAT 2021 Slot 3: Balanced paper. Same number of Questions as Slot 2; VARC with most weightage
CAT 2021 Slot - 2 Question Paper Pattern: Overall & Sectional Composition
CAT 2021 exam components
|
Total MCQs (With negative marking)
|
Total Non-MCQs (TITA Qs Without negative marking)
|
Total Questions
|
Section-1: Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC) (Time limit: 40 Minutes)
|
19
|
5
|
24
|
Section-2: Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)
(Time Limit: 40 Minutes)
|
15
|
5
|
20
|
Section-3: Quantitative Ability (QA)
(Time Limit: 40 Minutes)
|
14
|
8
|
22
|
Total (Overall) (Time limit: 120 Minutes)
|
48
|
18
|
66
|
CAT 2021 Slot 2 Exam Over, Moderately Difficult Paper with 66 Questions; Check In-depth Slot 1 Analysis & Cut offs
CAT 2021 Slot 2 Exam got over at 2.30 PM across 400 centers in 159 Cities in India. As per information shared by candidates who took the exam, Slot 2 question paper duration was 2 hours and had only 66 total questions. This provided some relief to the test takers who could take exam with ease and maximize their score.
CAT 2021 Slot 2 Exam Analysis: Key Highlights
- Total Number of Questions for CAT 2021 Slot 2: Reduced to only 66, compared to 76 last year
- Difficulty Level for CAT 2021 Slot 2 Exam: Lower compared to last year and similar to Slot 1.
- Sectional Analysis for CAT 2021 Slot 2: Balanced paper. Same number of Questions as Slot 1; VARC with most weightage
CAT 2021 Slot - 2 Question Paper Pattern: Overall & Sectional Composition
CAT 2021 exam components
|
Total MCQs (With negative marking)
|
Total Non-MCQs (TITA Qs Without negative marking)
|
Total Questions
|
Section-1: Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC) (Time limit: 40 Minutes)
|
19
|
5
|
24
|
Section-2: Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)
(Time Limit: 40 Minutes)
|
15
|
5
|
20
|
Section-3: Quantitative Ability (QA)
(Time Limit: 40 Minutes)
|
14
|
8
|
22
|
Total (Overall) (Time limit: 120 Minutes)
|
48
|
18
|
66
|
CAT 2021 Slot 1 Exam Over; DILR Easier, No technical glitches reported; Check Exam Highlights, Good Attempts, Expected Cut offs
CAT 2021 Slot 1 Exam got over at 10.30 AM across 400 centers in 159 Cities in India. As per information shared by candidates who took the exam in Delhi NCR, this year’s CAT question paper duration was 2 hours like last year, but had only 66 total questions as against 76 last year. This provided some relief to the test takers who could take exam with ease and maximize their score.
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CAT 2021 Slot 1 Exam Analysis: Key Highlights
- CAT 2021 Overall Exam Difficulty Level was Moderate.
- Key changes: Total Questions Reduced to 66 from 76 last year
- Questions split (MCQs and Non-MCQs): MCQ 48; Non MCQs 18
- Sectional Key Changes in CAT 2021:
VARC
- Total No of Questions: 24
- No of MCQS – 5
- No of NMCQs – 19
- 4 RC Passage with 16 Questions
DILR
- Total No of Questions: 20
- No of MCQS – 15
- Non MCQS – 5
- LR 2 Sets: Each set was followed by 6 Questions
- DI 2 Sets: Each set was followed by 4 Questions
Quantitative Ability
- Total No of Questions: 22
- No of MCQS – 14
- Non MCQS – 8
CAT 2021 Slot - 1 Question Paper Pattern: Overall & Sectional Composition
The table below shares the CAT exam sectional order from Section-1 to Section-3, number and type of questions in each section, questions with and without negative marking for each section for the 2 hours CAT exam 2021. The CAT 2021 question paper with key changes had the following pattern and sectional composition.
CAT 2021 exam components
|
Total MCQs (With negative marking)
|
Total Non-MCQs (TITA Qs Without negative marking)
|
Total Questions
|
Section-1: Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC) (Time limit: 40 Minutes)
|
19
|
5
|
24
|
Section-2: Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)
(Time Limit: 40 Minutes)
|
15
|
5
|
20
|
Section-3: Quantitative Ability (QA)
(Time Limit: 40 Minutes)
|
14
|
8
|
22
|
Total (Overall) (Time limit: 120 Minutes)
|
48
|
18
|
66
|
Source: MBAUniverse.com analysis
CAT 2021 Analysis: Section Wise
Section-1: VARC Analysis for CAT 2021 Slot 1
Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension was the first section in CAT 2021 question paper. Key highlights of the section are:
- VARC section had 24 Questions as against 26 last year
- Total Maximum marks allotted for the section were 72 as against 78 earlier
- Number of MCQs were 19
- Number of TITA questions (Non-MCQs) were 5
- Number of RC Passages: 4 passages,
- Number of RC Based questions: 16, each passage was followed by 4 questions
- Type of RC Based Questions: MCQs asking to explain the phrases, vocabulary, Synonyms/Antonyms, Statement/Argument as used in RC passages, inferences
- Difficulty Level: Overall difficulty level was moderate. 2 RC Passages were found of a little higher difficulty level
- Good Attempts of 14 to 16 questions with 85% accuracy can fetch a high percentile
- Cut off Expected for 99 Percentile: Score of 36-40 marks
Question Composition in VARC Section
Question Topics
|
No. of Questions
|
Type of Questions
|
RC-1: Maya of Classic Period
|
4
|
MCQs
|
RC-2: Evolution of Tea from China Drink
|
4
|
MCQs
|
RC-3 Utopia -Transparency
|
4
|
MCQs
|
RC-4 Marshmallow Test Cuttlefish
|
4
|
MCQs
|
Verbal Ability: Para summary
|
3
|
MCQs
|
Jumbled Para
|
3
|
Non MCQs
|
Odd Sentence Out from Jumbled Paragraph
|
2
|
Non MCQs
|
Section-2: DILR Analysis for CAT 2021 Slot 1
Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning was the second section in CAT 2021 question paper. The section, which is known for its tricky language and time consuming process, was found easier than last year by the test takers. Key highlights of DILR section analysis in CAT 2021 are
- DILR section had 20 Questions as against 24 last year
- Total Maximum Marks assigned for the section were 60 in CAT 2021 as against 72 in CAT 2020
- Number of MCQs were 15
- Number of TITA questions (Non-MCQs) were 5
- Number of DI Questions: 2 problem sets, each followed 4 questions
- Type of DI Based Questions: All questions were based on Tables and horizontal bar graphs
- Number of LR Questions: 12
- Type of LR Based Questions: Two problem sets and each followed by 6 questions
- Difficulty Level: Moderate and considered easier than last year
- Good Attempts of 10 to 12 questions with 85% accuracy can fetch a high percentile
- Cut off Expected for 99 Percentile: 32 to 34 marks
Question Composition in DILR Section
Question Topics
|
No. of Questions
|
Difficulty Level
|
DI Set1: Table and text information based on Ganga, Kaveri Godavari fruit selling
|
4
|
Moderate
|
DI Set 2: Horizontal Bar on sales comparison of 2019 & 2020
|
4
|
Moderate
|
LR Set-1: Friends Acquaintances & Strangers in City
|
6
|
Moderate to High
|
LR Set-2: Journal Publication for 18 Research Projects
|
6
|
Moderate
|
Section-3: Quantitative Ability Analysis in CAT 2021 Slot 1
Quantitative Ability (QA) was the 3rd and last section in CAT 2021 question paper. This section had more number of questions based on Arithmetic with highest number of Non-MCQs. Many candidates, especially from Non-Mathematics and Non-Engineering background, who are not well versed with Trigonometry, Solid Geometry, Algebra had an opportunity to crack the QA section by solving Arithmetic questions with 90% accuracy level to cross the IIM cut offs. Key highlights of the QA section in CAT 2021 were:
- QA section had 22 Questions in CAT 2021 as against 26 in CAT 2020
- Total Maximum marks allotted for the section were 66 as against 78 earlier
- Number of MCQs were 14
- Number of TITA questions (Non-MCQs) were 8
- More Questions were based on Arithmetic
- Type of Arithmetic Based Questions: Percentage, Ratio, Interest, Number System, Time, Speed
- Other QA Question topics: Algebra, Geometry, Modern Math, Trigonometry
- Difficulty Level: Moderate to high
- Good Attempts: 14 to 16 questions with 85% accuracy can fetch high percentile to clear the cut offs
- Cut off Expected for 99 Percentile: A score of 36 to 40 marks can get 99 sectional percentile
Question Composition in Quant Section
Question Topics
|
No. of Questions
|
Difficulty Level
|
Arithmetic: Interest, Profit & Loss, Ratio, Time-Speed-Distance, Time and Work, Averages
|
10
|
Moderate
|
Algebra
|
5
|
Moderate
|
Geometry
|
3
|
Moderate to High
|
Number system & Modern Math
|
4
|
Moderate
|
Overall Predictions for 95 -98 Percentile: Good Attempts, Accuracy Level
The table below displays the required good attempts in CAT with Accuracy level needed for 95 -98 percentile range:
Section in CAT exam 2021 |
Good Attempts |
Accuracy Level |
Raw Score |
Likely percentile in CAT 2021 |
Section-1: VARC |
13-15 |
85 |
34-38 |
95 |
Section-2: DILR |
8-10 |
90 |
26-30 |
95 |
Section-3: QA |
14-16 |
85 |
35-40 |
95 |
Overall |
35-41 |
85 |
95-108 |
95 |
CAT 2021 Analysis by Top CAT Coaching Institutes & Experts -IMS, CL, TIME, Arun Sharma
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CAT 2021 Slots & Time of CAT Analysis Release by Top Coaching Institutes
On November 28, 2021, top CAT coaching institutes and experts - IMS, CL, TIME, Arun Sharma have shares with MBAUniverse.com slot wise analysis with CAT 2021 paper difficulty level, key changes in question paper, good attempts and likely cut off score for different percentile range in the changed CAT exam pattern. The expected time schedule for release CAT 2021 Analysis by these leading institutes and experts is shared below:
CAT 2021 Exam Time Slots on Nov 28, 2021 |
CAT 2021 Analysis by IMS Slot 1, Slot 2 and Slot 3- Time |
CAT 2021 Analysis by CL Slot 1, Slot 2 and Slot 3 – Expected Time |
CAT 2021 Analysis by TIME Slot 1, Slot 2 and Slot 3 – Expected Time |
CAT Exam Analysis 2021 Slot 1: 8.30 AM to 10.30 AM |
12.30 PM |
1.00 PM |
1.30 PM |
CAT Exam Analysis 2021 Slot 2: 12.30 PM to 2.30 PM |
4.30 PM |
5.00 PM |
6.00 PM |
CAT Exam Analysis 2021 Slot 3: 4.30 PM to 6.30 PM |
8.30 PM |
9.30 PM |
10.00 PM |
Overall CAT 2021 Exam Analysis |
10.00 PM |
10.30 PM |
11.00 PM |
CAT Paper Analysis 2021
Given the reputation of CAT exam over the years, the CAT 2021 Test paper has been changed again by IIM Ahmedabad. Although the actual CAT paper analysis 2021 by experts will be made after the exam is over, all the leading CAT prep institutes and CAT experts expect following changes in CAT exam and expect the following CAT pattern
CAT 2021: Expected Question Paper
The CAT 2021 question paper with key changes is likely to have the following pattern and sectional composition. CAT exam keeps on getting revamped at least to some extent after each CAT exam. IIM Ahmedabad which is conducting CAT 2021 will conduct the exam in 3 slots of 2 hours duration each.
CAT 2021 Exam Components |
CAT 2021 Pattern |
Test duration |
2 hrs (120 Minutes) |
Test sessions/Slots |
3 (Morning, Afternoon and Evening) |
Total questions |
64 to 68 (Expected) |
Total score |
192 to 204 (Expected) |
Number of Sections in CAT question paper |
3 (VARC; DILR; QA) |
Time Allotted for Each Section in CAT exam |
40 Minutes |
Total questions in VARC Section |
22-24 (Likely) |
Total Questions in DILR section |
20-22 (Likely) |
Total Questions in QA section |
22-24 (Likely) |
CAT Paper Analysis 2021: Expected Sectional Composition
CAT 2021 paper analysis, immediately after the exam, is likely to be based on the following exam pattern. The table below shares the CAT exam sectional order from Section-1 to Section-3, expected number and type of questions in each section, questions with and without negative marking and total maximum marks available for each section for the 2 hours CAT exam.
CAT 2021 exam components |
Total questions |
Total MCQs (With negative marking) |
Total Non-MCQs |
Highlights |
Section-1: Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC) |
22 to 24 |
14-16 |
8 |
4 RC Passages with MCQs; VA Non MCQs divided into Para jumbles, Para Summary, and Out of Context Sentences |
Section-2: Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) |
20 |
14 |
6 |
LR – 10 Ques DI – 10 Ques All in Sets of 3 & 4 Qs |
Section-3: Quantitative Ability (QA) |
22 to 24 |
14-16 |
8 |
High on Arithmetic. Other on Log, Geometry, Roots, Algebra |
Total |
64 to 68 |
42- 46 |
22 |
|
Source: MBAUniverse.com analysis
CAT Paper Analysis 2021: Actual To be Updated at 10.30 AM on Nov 28
Since IIM Ahmedabad has neither shared nor updated overall or sectional number of number of questions, the CAT 2021 paper analysis will be released immediately after the slot-1 of CAT is over at 10.30 AM. The CAT 2021 Analysis will share the actual number of section wise questions, split into MCQs and Non MCQs, respective sectional and overall difficulty level slot wise. The following CAT exam analysis tables will be updated on November 28.
CAT 2021 exam components |
Expected Total questions |
Actual Total Questions (To be Updated) |
Expected Difficulty Level |
Actual Difficulty Level (To be Updated) |
Section-1: Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC) |
22 to 24 (MCQs: 14; Non MCQs:8) |
|
Moderate to High |
|
Section-2: Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) |
20 (MCQs:14; Non-MCQs: 6) |
|
Moderate |
|
Section-3: Quantitative Ability (QA) |
22 to 24 (MCQs:14; Non-MCQs:8) |
|
Moderate to High |
|
Overall |
64 to 68 |
|
Moderate |
|
Source: MBAUniverse.com analysis