CAT 2019 Analysis and Student Reactions by TopMyTest: Slot 1 and Slot 2

Common Admission Test 2026 ( CAT )

shadow

CAT 2026 admit card download

6 Nov '26 - 29 Nov '26

Vipra
Vipra Shrivastava
Senior Manager - Content
CAT 2019 Analysis by Topmytest - The question paper was easier than last year but the VARC section was very difficult. Read CAT 2019 analysis by Topmytest. CAT 2019 analysis by Topmytest for section-wise review of the question paper of slot 1 and slot 2. The CAT 2019 was conducted today successfully across India

CAT 2019 Analysis by Topmytest - The question paper was easier than last year but the VARC section was very difficult. Read CAT 2019 analysis by Topmytest.

CAT 2019 analysis by topmytest

The CAT 2019 was conducted today successfully across India with lakhs of students appearing in two different slot. According to the experts and students, this year, the surprise element of the exam was exceptionally tough and taxing Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC) section.

Read below, CAT exam analysis by TopMyTest for section-wise review of the question paper of slot 1 and slot 2.

CAT 2019 Analysis: Highlights

  • The VARC section of slot 1 was toughest among all the three sections
  • Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) section looked easy but it was not
  • Quantitative Aptitude (QA) section was the easiest of all

Also Read:

Section-wise CAT 2019 Analysis

Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension:

  • VARC section was significantly tougher, that would have impact on DILR, and Quant to as students would have gotten tired
  • It was tough on all matrix. The passages were tough and questions were tricky
  • This time even the language of a couple of passages were tough
  • There were many critical reasoning questions. Some of the questions had choices, which were so intricate that one could guess only on the second read
  • There were lot of double negative elements, lot of weakening and strengthening elements that confused the student
  • VARC score are going to be on the downside. A good attempt 60 is likely to fetch 99 percentile

Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning:

  • Although there was no surprise element in DILR, the questions were not as easy as they looked
  • There were three sets, which were doable; three-five were a climb, five to six was a gigantic climb.
  • There were at least two data-sets in which numbers were not given, thus the students had to stare at the number to determine the actual number was by guessing the length of the bar or which part of the bar is shaded.
  • However, there were some questions, which did not require the candidates to get the right number

Quantitative Aptitude

Explore colleges based on CAT

Ahmedabad
#1 NIRF
₹20.10 L
Bangalore
#2 NIRF
₹26.00 L
Pune
₹11.84 L
Indore
₹12.50 L

Want better recommendations?

There is a 90% more chance of getting best college recommendations by sharing preferences.
Kozhikode
#3 NIRF
₹14.00 L
Delhi
#4 NIRF
₹12.00 L
Lucknow
#5 NIRF
₹12.60 L
Gurgaon
₹1.54 L
Mumbai
#6 NIRF
₹25.00 L
Kharagpur
#12 NIRF
₹5.00 L
Confused about which college or exam to opt for?assitentRcpRhsImage
  • Chat with our counselor
  • Get your personalised list of colleges & exams matching your preferences
View allCollections
  • The quant section was easy as compared to last year but not as easy as in 2017.
  • There was no surprise element as the questions were on the expected lines.
  • There were 23 non-MCQs and 11 MCQs from Time, Work and Distance, P&L, Ratios, Equations, AMA & SI-CI, Geometry, Mensuration, Numbers, Algebra, Trigonometry and Permutations & Combinations.
  • Thirty right attempts should fetch a good percentile.

CAT 2019 Analysis by Rajesh Balasubramanian: Slot 1

CAT 2019 Analysis by Patrick D'Souza: Slot 2

Staying updated about the latest educational events is just a click away
Enter Mobile Number

CAT 2019 Student Reactions: Slot 1

Explore more MBA exams with upcoming dates

NMAT 2026 Result Declaration

2 Nov '26 - 20 Nov '26

MICAT (I) Registrations

15 Sep '26 - 21 Nov '26

IBSAT 2026 Mock Test

21 Nov '26

CMAT

LIVE
CMAT 202...

12 Nov '26 - 24 Nov '26

Check live updates

SNAP 2026 Registration Process

21 Aug '26 - 25 Nov '26

BET 2027 Round 1 Submission De...

30 Nov '26

XAT 2027 Registration

15 Jul '26 - 6 Dec '26

SRCC GBO Registration 2027

12 Dec '26

MAT December 2026 PBT Registra...

14 Dec '26

KMAT Kerala Registration 2027

10 Dec '26 - 31 Dec '26

Videos you may like
About the Author
author-image
Vipra Shrivastava
Senior Manager - Content

Vipra Shrivastava is MA in English Literature from Delhi University with extensive experience in content writing of over 14 years. She has been handling content for Management, Accounting and Commerce streams for 8

Read Full Bio
Download Important Dates for MBA/PGDM Exams

News & Updates

Latest NewsPopular News

Explore Other Exams

15 Jul '26 -

6 Dec '26

XAT 2027 Registration

6 Dec '26

XAT 2027 Last Date for Applica...

21 Aug '26 -

25 Nov '26

SNAP 2026 Registration Process

7 Dec '26

SNAP 2026 admit card session 1...

2 Nov '26 -

20 Nov '26

NMAT 2026 Result Declaration

26 Oct '26 -

17 Dec '26

NMAT 2026 Admit Card Issuance

17 Oct '24 -

5 Dec '24

IIFT 2025 registration and app...

14 Dec '26

MAT December 2026 PBT Registra...

17 Dec '26

MAT December 2026 PBT admit ca...

18 Jun '26 -

1 Dec '26

IBSAT 2026 Registration Test 1...

21 Nov '26

IBSAT 2026 Mock Test

The list of exams are recommended based on what other exams do the students in your area show interest in
qna

Student Forum

chatAnything you would want to ask experts?
Write here...

Answered 2 days ago

No, candidates who have secured a valid score in AILET or CLAT do not need to appear in AmLAT to apply for Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore. These candidates can appear in counselling rounds. Selection will be based on scores submitted from aforementioned exams. 

 

S

Saurabh Khanduri

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 days ago

Yes, you could potienally get into FMS Delhi with a CAT percentile of 98 but your chances of admission depends heavily on category, section scores, and profile. FMS Delhi shortlists students based on different factors expect just CAT percentile. Students are judged on Class 10 and 12 academic perfor

...Read more

N

Neerja Rohatgi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 5 days ago

Admission in IIM Calcutta depends on multiple factors such as: CAT scores, past academic records, gender diversity, and performance in the Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI). Candidates can check below minimum required CAT score for getting shortlisted at IIM Calutta: 

  • OPEN / Gene

...Read more

R

Raj Priya

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 5 days ago

Yes, IBS Mumbai considers top scorers in national exams like CAT, NMAT, or GMAT for tuition fee waivers. Students who secure a high percentile are eligible for these merit-based awards during the first year. The continuation of this financial aid in the second year depends strictly on maintaining a

...Read more

R

Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 5 days ago

No, national entrance exams like JEE, CAT, or MAT are not strictly mandatory in all cases for admission to IILM University, Greater Noida. National level entrance exam scores are preferred for direct shortlisting and merit scholarships.

G

Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Yes, for some of them. Bahra lists scholarships based on JEE Main marks and CLAT rank, along with BUSET, CAT, MAT, and CUET percentile scores. I am not sure about NEET, so confirm that with the admissions office. 

110008221
shalinee thakur

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a week ago

In case of mistakes in the fields mentioned on the CAT admit card, candidates must contact the official CAT helpdesk via email or phone to get it rectified before the exam date.

R

Rupali Shukla

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a week ago

Candidates need to log in using their CAT User ID and Password to download CAT admit card. These login credentials are generated at the time of registration.

S

Shruti Shukla

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a week ago

No, the Common Admission Test (CAT) admit card cannot be obtained offline. Candidates have to download CAT 2026 admit card from the official website.

A

Akansha Goyal

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a week ago

Yes. Candidates must preserve their admit card safely. It is a mandatory document required for identity verification during the Writing Ability Test (WAT), Personal Interview (PI) rounds, and final admission stages at the institutes.

J

Jaya Katariya

Contributor-Level 7