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IIM Kozhikode releases CAT 2025 question paper for all three slots. Get here CAT 2025 question paper PDF for slot 1, 2, and 3. Candidates can use CAT question paper, response sheet, answer keys, to evaluate their probable score before the release of results. Candidates can use score vs percentile analysis to conclude what percentile they might get

CAT 2025 question paper PDF is out with release of candidate responses. Candidates can find CAT 2025 questions from all three slots using slot-wise response sheet. Get here CAT 2025 question paper PDF for slot 1, 2, and 3.

CAT 2025 Question Paper PDF Download

CAT 2025 Question Paper PDF Download

CAT 2025 Question Paper PDF: IIM Kozhikode has released CAT response sheet and answer keys. CAT question papers are not released officially. However, CAT response sheets indicate all the questions that appeared in the exam. Several test takers share their response sheets online. CAT question papers for slot 1, 2 and 3 can be found below. Candidates can access CAT response sheets from the official website, iimcat.ac.in. The CAT 2025 question paper had 68 questions, distributed across three sections: VARC, DILR, and QA. Candidates can use CAT question paper PDF, answer key and response sheet to calculate their raw score.

Earlier, several coaching institutes had publishd CAT memory based questions with answers and exam analysis. Get CAT question paper PDF for slot 1, 2 and 3 here.

Also Check: CAT 2025 Response Sheet and Answer Key PDF Download

Table of contents
  • CAT Official Question Paper PDF 2025
  • How to Download Official CAT Question Paper PDF?
  • CAT Question Paper PDF 2025 (Memory Based)
  • CAT Question Paper Pattern 2025
  • CAT 2025 Analysis by Experts
  • Previous Year's CAT Question Paper

CAT Official Question Paper PDF 2025

Candidates can find CAT official question paper PDF for all three slots below:

CAT Exam Slot CAT 2025 Question Paper PDF
CAT 2025 Slot 1 Question Paper PDF CAT Slot 1 Question Paper with Answers 2025
CAT 2025 Slot 2 Question Paper PDF CAT Slot 2 Question Paper with Answers 2025
CAT 2025 Slot 3 Question Paper PDF Download Here (Out Soon)
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Which CAT slot has the toughest question paper?
A: 
There is no pattern to which CAT question paper can be the toughest. The CAT question paper of every slot has unique questions. The examination body strives to maintain the same difficulty level of the paper across all slots but it may happen that a question can be more difficult from another. It is seen that, to keep the uniqueness of the question paper intact, the examination authority also changes the topic wise weightage a little bit across the exam slots. In most of the previous years, it is seen that the morning slot of the CAT exam is tougher than the rest two. However, candidates must not worry about the difficulty level of the slots as, the scores of all the candidates are normalised on a common scale to root out the possibility of advantage or disadvantage to any student due to difference in difficulty level. To know how the CAT scores are normalised, read this article: https://www.shiksha.com/mba/articles/understanding-cat-normalization-process-blogId-9386.
Q:   From where can I download CAT question papers?
A: 

CAT question papers are released within a week of the exam in the form of a PDF as a response sheet and answer key. Candidates who have appeared for the test are able to access the CAT question paper and answer key. The question paper of every slot is released on the same day along with candidate response sheet and official answer to all question. If any candidate needs previous year CAT question papers for preparation purpose, then they can download them from Shiksha website. We have hosted last five years' CAT question papers for aspirants to download and practice. These official CAT question papers are available for download free. You can download the CAT question paper PDFs at this link: https://www.shiksha.com/mba/cat-exam-question-papers Candidates must check and practice the latest CAT question paper to know the latest exam pattern and difficulty level.

Q:   What is the marking scheme of CAT?
A: 

CAT has 68 questions. Each question carries three marks. There is negative marking of minus one for incorrect attempts. There is no deduction of marks for unanswered questions. Total marks in 204.

Q:   What is the sectional time limit in CAT?
A: 

In CAT exam, each candidate gets 120 minutes to solve the paper. There are three sections in CAT Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude. For each section 40 minutes are allotted as sectional time limit. For PwD candidates, the sectional time limit is 53.20 minutes per section. Candidates have to complete each section within the given time limit. Since the CAT is an online mode exam, the test screen will move from first section to the next section automatically as soon as the time limit gets over. Thus candidates have to be mindful of the on-screen timer and pre-decide the number of questions to solve in each section. The Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension section of CAT has 24 questions, Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning section has 22 questions and Quantitative Aptitude section has 22 questions. It is not mandatory to solve all the questions in CAT so candidates can devise a strategy to use 40 minutes per section as per their strength and weakness.

How to Download Official CAT Question Paper PDF?

IIMs do not share the CAT official question paper PDF. Candidates find question papers of their slotr while checking the response sheet. Soon after response sheets are out, CAT questions from all three slots are available online. Process to download CAT 2025 question papers is as follows:

  1. Visit CAT 2025 website, iimcat.ac.in
  2. Click login button from the homepage.
  3. Enter CAT login details, like registration number and password.
  4. Inside the dashboard, access CAT response sheet and answer key.
  5. Download CAT response sheet and check all questions that appeared in the exam.

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CAT Question Paper PDF 2025 (Memory Based)

Several coaching institutes release CAT question paper and answer keys (memory based) immediately after the exam. Slot-wise link to download CAT question papers, answers and exam analysis are tabulated below:

CAT 2025 Slots

CAT Answer Key, Question Paper, & Exam Analysis

CAT 2025 Slot 1 answer key, question paper, and exam analysis

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CAT 2025 Slot 2 answer key, question paper, and exam analysis

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CAT 2025 Slot 3 answer key, question paper, and exam analysis

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is the structure of CAT mock test same as the actual exam?
A: 
CAT mock tests are a replica of the actual CAT exam. It is so because the purpose of the mock test is to prepare the candidate for a speed based test which requires quick decision making and quick calculation with 100 per cent accuracy. This can be achieved only if the candidates has been in such an environment multiple times. In the CAT mock test, candidate has to solve equal number of questions as the CAT exam, in the same time limit. This, helps them in mastering the art of solving 66 questions in 120 minutes with much ease and confidence. The CAT mock tests have questions of same or higher difficulty level than the actual exam. In many unofficial mock tests, the questions are of previous CAT exams. Candidates must solve a variety of mock tests so that they are well versed with CAT questions of all types and varieties.
Q:   What's new in CAT exam?
A: 

In CAT 2025, the following changes were seen:

  • The fee amount increased from INR 2,500 to INR 2,600 for General category candidates and from INR 1,250 to INR 1300 for Reserved category candidates. 
  • In DILR section, number of questions increased from 20 to 22. 
  • Total marks of CAT DILR section increased from 60 to 66. 
  • Total marks of CAT exam increased from 198 to 204. 
  • Candidates can select five cities instead of six.
Q:   What is the best time to practice CAT mock test?
A: 

Candidates should practice CAT mock test during the day. Once, CAT admit card is released, they should practice CAT mocks at the same time as their exam slot. This will help them align their mind and body to 2 hours of rigorous test so that they can utilize their time in the CAT exam well. For example, CAT exam starts are early as 8:30 am. So, those who are not used to studying early morning will face difficulty in performing optimally if they get morning slot.

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CAT Question Paper Pattern 2025

Table belkow indicates CAT question paper pattern 2025:

CAT Test Pattern Elements

CAT Exam Pattern

CAT exam mode

Computer-Based Test

CAT exam duration

120 minutes (divided equally across sections)

CAT exam slots

3 exam slots as mentioned below

  • Morning: 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • Afternoon: 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
  • Evening: 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM

Total questions in CAT exam

68

CAT sectional composition

3 sections with the following composition:

CAT total marks

204

CAT marking scheme

  • +3 marks for each correct response
  • -1 marks for each incorrect response (for MCQs only)
  • No negative marking for incorrect response in TITA type questions
  • No negative marking for unanswered questions

Question paper medium

English

Type of questions

MCQs and TITA (Type in The Answer) questions

CAT 2025 Analysis by Experts

Several coaching institutes like CATKing, Career Launcher, TIME, and IMS share CAT exam analysis soon after the exam. Check CAT exam analysis by experts here:

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