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)