CAT Exam Format (Updated Pattern) and Cut offs:

Sections:

  1. Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC)
  2. Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR)
  3. Quantitative Ability (QA)

Number of Questions and Duration (as per recent years):

  • VARC: Approximately 24 questions (40 minutes)
  • DILR: Approximately 20 questions (40 minutes)
  • QA: Approximately 22 questions (40 minutes)
  • Total Duration: 120 minutes (2 hours)

    Marking Scheme:
  • Correct Answer: +3 marks
  • Incorrect Answer: -1 mark
  • No Negative Marking for Non-MCQs (TITA – Type in the Answer)

    Type of Questions:
  • Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and Non-MCQs (TITA)