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CAT 2025 slot 3 exam analysis and answer key PDF is out soon after the exam concludes at 6:30 PM. Get CAT slot 3 memory based answers and section wise exam analysis.

CAT Slot 3 Answer Key PDF and Exam Analysis

CAT Slot 3 Answer Key PDF and Exam Analysis

CAT 2025 Slot 3 Answer Key PDF, Question Paper Analysis: IIM Kozhikode has successfully conducted all three slots CAT 2025 exam. Test takers came out of CAT 2025 exam centre at 6:30 PM. CAT slot 3 exam across all test centres commenced at 4:30 PM. Slot three exam was in similar lines with the first and second slot having 68 questions spread across three sections. Each of these three sections had a sectional time limit of 40 minutes. Candidates found MCQ type questions as well as TITA based questions in the CAT 2025 exam. All three slots of CAT 2025 saw a return of parajumble questions which were missing in CAT 2024 exam. Candidates across all three slots reported a higher weightage for TITA questions. The difficulty level of CAT slot 3 exam was at par with the first two slots. Candidates found the paper tougher than previous year. Scroll down to get CAT 2025 slot 3 answer key and question paper analysis of VARC, Quant, and DILR.

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Table of contents
  • CAT Slot 3 Exam Analysis 2025
  • Section Wise CAT Slot 3 Paper Analysis 2025
  • CAT 2025 Slot 3 Answer Key (Memory Based)
  • CAT 2025 Official Answer Key (Slot 3)

CAT Slot 3 Exam Analysis 2025

CAT exam analysis is released by top coaching institutes after all three slots. CAT slot 3 question paper analysis is out for VARC, Quant and DILR sections. Check key details of CAT slot 3 paper analysis 2025 below:

  • Arithmetic had 8-9 questions.
  • Calculation intensive question in QA.
  • One set in LRDI on import export
  • LRDI section was easy.
  • Log question in quant was easy.
  • Nearly 10 TITA questions in quant.
  • 1 each question was from percentage and time and work.
  • 2 questions from TDS.
  • 1 question from number system.
  • One set in LRDI was on circular arrangement. 
  • Parajumble, Para summary, Para completion, and odd sentence out had two questions each.
  • Odd one out was tricky in all three slots.
  • Slot 3 was difficult compared to slot 1 and 2.
  • Similar pattern for VARC in all three slots.
  • 500 - 550 word long RC appeared in slot 3 of CAT 2025
  • One RC on ethics and AI.
  • Out of 4 two RCs were difficult.
  • There were 3-4 inferences based question in RC
  • Assumption question was there in slot 3 RC

Coaching institutes that release CAT unofficial answer keys also share their opinions regarding the exam. Find CAT exam analysis by experts below:

Section Wise CAT Slot 3 Paper Analysis 2025

Find CAT 2025 section wise exam analysis for third slot below:

CAT 2025 Slot 3 Sections

Total Questions

CAT Exam Difficulty

Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC)

24

Moderate

Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)

22

Easy to moderate

Quantitative Aptitude (QA)

22

Moderate

Overall

68

Moderate

CAT 2025 Slot 3 Answer Key (Memory Based)

Sveral coaching institutes release CAT memory based answer key after discussing the questions with their students. CAT slot 3 memory based answer key has answer to questions that appeared in the exam. IIM Kozhikode releases CAT answer key within a few days. Whereas, CAT memory based answer keys are out. Get CAT slot 3 memory-based questions with answers below:

Watch out this space for CAT slot 3 questions and answers (memory based)

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CAT 2025 Official Answer Key (Slot 3)

IIM Kozhikode releases official CAT answer keys for all three slots. Candidates who appear for third slot, find CAT slot 3 answer key inside their login dashboard. Candidates can calculate their score using CAT slot 3 answer key PDF, response sheet, and marking scheme. CAT slot 3 response sheet and answer key PDF will be out on the same day at iimcat.ac.in. Candidates will have to use their registration number and password to access CAT 2025 answer key and response sheet.

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