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CAT 2024 slot 3 exam concluded at 6:30 PM. The unofficial CAT slot 3 answer key is based on the question paper analysis and CAT 2024 slot 3 memory based questions released by coaching institutes. CAT 2024 slot 3 answer key PDF helps in calculation of probable score before results. Check exam analysis, difficulty level & memory-based questions.

CAT 2024 slot 3 exam concluded at 6:30 PM, on November 24. Check the CAT 2024 slot 3 exam analysis here, along with the CAT slot 3 difficulty, memory-based questions and answer keys.

CAT 2024 Slot 3 Answer Key PDF, Analysis, and Questions

CAT 2024 Slot 3 Answer Key PDF, Question Paper Analysis, and Memory Based Questions

CAT 2024 Slot 3 answer key PDF has been released inside the login dashboard. The question paper analysis for CAT slot 3 exam is out. IIM Calcutta conducted the third slot of CAT exam from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM, today (November 24). Candidates will find the CAT 2024 slot 3 answer key PDF (unofficial) here soon. IIM Calcutta has now released the official CAT answer key on the CAT website, iimcat.ac.in.

The unofficial CAT slot 3 answer key is based on the question paper analysis and CAT 2024 slot 3 memory-based questions released by coaching institutes. CAT 2024 slot 3 answer key PDF helps in calculation of probable score before the declaration of CAT results. This article hosts exam analysis for CAT 2024 slot 3 exam.

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Table of contents
  • CAT 2024 Slot 3 Answer Key PDF (Official)
  • CAT Slot 3 Question Paper Analysis: Highlights
  • CAT 2024 Slot 3 Exam Analysis: Section Wise
  • CAT 2024 Slot 3 Answer Key PDF (Unofficial)
  • CAT 2024 Slot 3 Question Paper (Memory Based)
  • CAT 2024 Analysis by Experts

CAT 2024 Slot 3 Answer Key PDF (Official)

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Candidates can also check details on CAT 2024 slot 3 exam analysis, along with the memory based questions, expected cutoff, section wise difficulty, topic wise weightage, and more. Scroll down for insights on CAT 2024 slot 3 answer key PDF and question paper analysis.

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CAT Slot 3 Question Paper Analysis: Highlights

The space below mentions CAT slot 3 exam analysis:

  • CAT 2024 slot 3 exam had MCQs and TITA questions from three sections, namely VARC, DILR, and QA.
  • The CAT slot 3 exam pattern was the same as the one announced earlier with the exam notification.
  • Candidates had to answer a total of 68 questions in three sections.
  • Out of the total questions, 24 were from VARC, 22 each from DILR, and QA.
  • Candidates found QA of slot 3 to be on the easier side.
  • No para jumbles in slot 3 as well.
  • RC topics
    • Japanese Language
    • Space
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Government policy around liquor
  • Para completion was doable
  • LRDI was moderate.
  • CAT 2024 slot 3 was in similar lines with the mock tests.
  • Slot 3 was easier if compared with Slot 1 and 2.
  • One question from the modulus was time-consuming.
  • DILR had three DI sets and two LR sets.
  • DI had bar graph and line graph questions.
  • 14-15 were good attempts in VARC.
  • Verbal Ability was lengthier than Slot 1 and 2.
  • One out of two para summary were doable.
  • DILR was doable.
  • 10 questions from arithmetic.
  • One complete set in DILR was TITA based.
  • 43-53 questions attempted with good accuracy is considered a good attempt in Slot 3.

CAT 2024 Slot 3 Exam Analysis: Section Wise

The CAT exam is typically harder than other MBA entrance exams. The CAT 2024 exam was similar in difficulty to past exams. Candidates found the CAT exam difficulty to be like the CAT mock tests. The table below shows the CAT slot 3 section-wise difficulty level.

CAT 2024 Sections

Total Questions

CAT Exam Difficulty

Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC)

24

Moderate to difficult

Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)

22 (2 new questions this year)

Easy to moderate

Quantitative Aptitude (QA)

22

Easy to Moderate

Overall

68

Easy to moderate

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CAT 2024 Slot 3 Answer Key PDF (Unofficial)

Several coaching institutes publish unofficial CAT answer keys based on what students remember from the exam, commonly known as CAT memory based questions and answers. Candidates can download the CAT 2024 slot 3 answer key PDF from the link below. These unofficial answer keys are usually correct. However, IIM Calcutta will use the official CAT 2024 answer key to aid the evaluation process.

IIM Calcutta has released the CAT official answer key at iimcat.ac.in

CAT 2024 Slot 3 Question Paper (Memory Based)

CAT 2024 memory-based questions for slot 3 are based on what students remember from the exam. These questions show the types of questions asked in the exam. It also helps the candidates who are yet to appear for the CAT exam.

VARC Questions in CAT 20-24 Slot 3

  • RC topics
    • Japanese Language
    • Space
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Government policy around liquor

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CAT 2024 Slot 3 Analysis: VARC Question Weightage

The table below mentions the CAT section-wise topic weightage that were covered in the VARC section of the CAT Slot 3 exam:

CAT Slot 3 VARC Topics

No. of Questions

Reading Comprehension

16

Verbal Ability - Para jumbles

0

Verbal Ability - Summary

2

Verbal Ability - Sentence completion

2

Verbal Ability- Odd one out

NA

Good attempts

14-15

CAT 2024 Slot 3 Analysis: DILR Question Weightage

The table below mentions the CAT section wise weightage for topics that were covered in the DILR section of the CAT Slot 3 exam:

CAT Slot 3 DILR Topics

No. of Questions

LR 2 sets (5 questions each)
DI 3 sets (4 questions each)
Good attempt 13-16

CAT 2024 Slot 3 Analysis: QA Question Weightage

The table below mentions the CAT section-wise weightage for topics that were covered in the QA section of the CAT Slot 3 exam:

CAT Slot 3 QA Topics

No. of Questions (MCQ/non-MCQ)

Number System

To be updated

Algebra

4-5

Arithmetic

10

Modern Maths

To be updated

Geometry & Mensuration

2

Good attempt

14-18

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