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Q: What to keep in mind for CAT Quantitative Aptitude preparation?

CAT Quantitative Aptitude has the potential of 100 percentile if you prepare well. The Quantitative Aptitude topics of CAT are advance level Mathematic topics from Class 9 and 10. So, for any candidate, the foundation is already there, they only need to work on it further. The important topics of CAT Quantitative Aptitude include Geometry, Ratios and Proportion, Inequalities, Trigonometry, In-equations, Quadratic and Linear Equations, Work and Time, Algebra, Surds and Indices, Percentages, Mensuration, Time-Speed-Distance, Logarithms, Partnership (Accounts), Number System, Square Root and Cube Root, Profit & Loss, Geometric Progression, Probability, Mean-Mode-Median, Binomial theorem, Simple interest and compound interest. Maximum questions are asked from Arithmetic and Geometry so keep the main focus on these two topic. Understand and memorise the formulas and theorems well, and practice enough questions to be thorough with their application.

Q: How can I prepare for CAT DILR?

CAT DILR is all about practice. So, you need to practice a lot of questions from DILR to be able to master it. This section of CAT is equally divided into 10 questions each on DI and LR. The Data Interpretation questions are based on Mathematical tables, bars, pie charts, etc. so you need to work on it alongside Quantitative Aptitude. Learn some basic rules of tables, bars, pie charts as well as some basic rules of mathematical calculations. If you can read the data correctly, you can solve the CAT questions. However, to be able to solve questions quickly and accurately, you need to practice a good number of sample questions and mock tests. For Logical Reasoning, you will have to depend totally on practice tests and exercises. The CAT LR questions are mostly based on series, number system, coding-decoding, family tree, circular patterns, blood relations, etc. So, you need to practice a lot of questions on these to be able to solve them in the exam. Go through CAT previous year question papers to know the type of questions are asked and practice them.

Q: What are the important topics of CAT syllabus from which maximum questions are asked?

CAT lays a lot of emphasis on analytical skills so the questions are asked mostly from those topics which require deep learning and practice. The three sections of CAT question paper are designed in such a way that candidates have to use their ability of minute observation and fast calculation. Shared below are the section wise main topics from which questions are asked in CAT. Verbal Ability: Parajumbles, Parasummary, Sentence Completion and Inferences Reading Comprehension: Questions based on passages, Para meaning, Order of sentences Data Interpretation: Tables, Graphs, Pie Charts, Venn Diagram, Data Sufficiency Logical Reasoning: Blood Relation, Seating Arrangement, Syllogism, Coding-Decoding, Sets and Caselets, Family Tree, Assumptions Quantitative Aptitude: Geometry, Algebra Number System Modern Math, Arithmetic, Mensuration The difficulty level of CAT questions is usually moderate to high. Only a few questions are easy and quick to solve. To crack the CAT exam, one needs to pay attention to the abovementioned topics.

Q: What is the marking scheme of CAT?

CAT has a total of 68 question. Each section carries 3 marks for correct attempt and -1 marks for incorrect attempt. There is no deduction of marks for unanswered questions. Therefore, the total marks of CAT is 204.

Q: What is the weightage of the DILR section in CAT?

In CAT exam, there are 20 questions in the Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning section and the total sectional marks is 60 out of 198. In CAT 2020, there were 24 question on DILR and the sectional marks were 72. In CAT 2021 and CAT 2022, there were 20 questions and the sectional marks were 60. The 20 questions are equally divided into both Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning. That means, Both Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning have 10 questions each. The questions are mostly in sets. There’s rarely any standalone question in DILR. Some of the top MBA entrance exams carrying a high weightage of Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning questions are MAH CET, ATMA, CAT, CMAT, XAT IIFT, to name a few.

Q: What should be my approach towards Quantitative Aptitude on CAT exam day?

Quantitative Aptitude is the last section of CAT. By the time you reach this section, it is natural for fatigue to set it. Don’t get bogged down by fatigue. Stay energized and alert as this section requires Mathematical calculations. Read the questions calmly and then choose the ones you can solve with maximum accuracy. The CAT Quantitative Aptitude section is dominated by Mensuration and Arithmetic, so have a good control on those topics. Do not spend too much time on any question that is posing a challenge to you. Do not get greedy and fall in the trap of negative marking.

Q: What is the best time to practice CAT mock test?

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.

Q: Is CAT exam tough for an average student?

CAT is a speed based test which is designed to assess a candidate's analytical aptitude, logical reasoning skills, data interpretation and English comprehension. Now, it may sound tough, but these are the skills which we are taught in school so there is nothing new to learn. What is required is to learn these subjects at advanced level. If you are an average student but have studied Science or commerce in Class-12 and graduation, you will find a lot of familiar topics in Data Interpretation, Quantitative Aptitude and Logical Reasoning. All you will need is brush up the basics and practice the concepts on advance level problems. However, since the competition is so high in CAT and less than 95 percentile can break your dream of joining a top college like IIM, the preparation for CAT requires a lot of focus, dedication, discipline and diligence. If you can do that, despite being an average student, you can crack the CAT exam.

Q: Which CAT slot has the toughest question paper?

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: How important are sectional mock tests for CAT preparation?

CAT exam has sectional time limit of 40 minutes per section and as soon as the time gets over, the test screen moves to the new section. So, it is very important that a candidate uses 40 minutes to attempt the questions correctly and optimally. RC passages are long and dense. Sometimes, DI or LR questions turn out to be lengthy, Quants questions are often time taking. By practicing sectional mock tests, candidate will get the practice of how to manage 40 minutes irrespective of the type of question.

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CAT mock test is key to success in this speed based competitive entrance exam. Practice of CAT mocks helps in mastering all the topics included in the syllabus and improve speed and accuracy in solving the questions within a fixed time duration. Candidates preparing for CAT 2025 exam must keep in mind that they need to practice at least 40-50 mock tests of various difficulty levels during the preparation phase. Aim for CAT mock test practice from September 2025 onwards.

Official CAT mock test 2025 will be released at the iimcat.ac.in website a few days before the CAT exam. Candidates must practice the official CAT mock test too before the exam date to understande the CAT exam pattern and marking scheme, as well as the the structure of CAT question paper.

CAT Free Mock Test with solutions by Shiksha

Shiksha has created CAT free mock tests for aspirants. These CAT mock tests are based on official CAT question papers, so that you face the same difficulty level and master it. Check the table below to access.

Key Aspects of Shiksha CAT Mock Tests:

These CAT mock tests have questions with same difficulty level as the actual exam.
Best questions have been curated to create these CAT mock tests to prepare you for all types of difficulty levels.
The questions are accompanied by solutions for to help you understand the question and its answer better.

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Commonly asked questions

Q: What makes CAT tougher than other MBA entrance exams?

Q: Is it possible to prepare for CAT with mock tests only?

Q: What is the sectional time limit in CAT?

5 Key Reasons to Practice Mock Test for CAT

Only covering the CAT syllabus is not enough for preparation. To be able to score well, you need to have the practice of solving questions quickly and correctly. CAT test series provide the real time experience of CAT exam. Listed below are five top reasons to practice CAT mock tests in good numbers:

Practising CAT exam mock tests help candidates to assess their problem areas. They can improve upon them by applying a new strategy.
CAT exam has sectional time-limit for each section. By practising mock test for CAT, candidates can learn to time themselves in such a way that they can solve the desired number of questions in each section within the given time-limit.
The most important aim of CAT mock tests is to help candidates learn and improve the accuracy of applying formula to a problem.
Practising mock tests and sample papers help candidates in finding out shortcuts and tricks to solve questions faster. It also strengthens the capacity of mental calculation in the candidate.
CAT is a two-hour long online entrance exam without break. With the help of full-length CAT mock tests of same duration, candidates can develop mental and physical stamina to last 120 minutes without giving up.

Commonly asked questions

Q: Is CAT exam tough for an average student?

Q: Which CAT slot has the toughest question paper?

Q: How important are sectional mock tests for CAT preparation?

What is the CAT Mock Test Structure?

The official CAT mock test has the same pattern as actual exam. Aspirants can take CAT mocks at the exam website anytime and for any number of times by using their login credentials. The official mock test for CAT is released a week before the exam date. Official CAT mock test is very helpful in understanding the latest exam pattern and secfional weightage.

Unofficial CAT mock test (free and paid) available on the internet at different platforms including Shiksha have the same structure. Given below are the key features of online CAT mock test series.

CAT Mock Test
Duration of CAT mocks	120 minutes 40 minutes per section
Number of questions	66
Total marks	198
Language of free CAT mocks	English
Number of answer choices	4
Question type	MCQ and non-MCQ
Onscreen timer	Yes
Status of answers	Answered Not Answered Not Visited Marked for Review

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Commonly asked questions

Q: What is the weightage of the DILR section in CAT?

Q: What should be my approach towards Quantitative Aptitude on CAT exam day?

Q: What is the best time to practice CAT mock test?

Official CAT Mock Test by IIMCAT

IIMCAT, the CAT conducting body, releases official mock test for candidates to practice and familiarise themselves with the actual CAT exam. Candidates can attempt the official CAT mock test free by using their login ID. Candidates need to sign in and agree to the terms and conditions to be able to access the CAT mock test. Follow the below-mentioned steps to take the free official CAT free mock test:

Visit the official website of CAT exam: iimcat.ac.in
Look for CAT mock test tab
The candidate will be directed to a login page
Click on 'Sign In'
Click on 'Next'
Check the box for 'I agree to the terms and conditions'
Click on 'I am ready to begin'

Check below CAT 2024 mock test link:

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Here's a brief walk-through of the official CATMock Test

Once the candidate has logged in, they will see on the screen, important instructions related to the CAT mock test. The candidate must read them thoroughly and then start the test.

The first section of mock test for CAT will be VARC. There will be an onscreen calculator, timer and colour-scheme table to indicate status of the questions for your knowledge. Snapshot below:

Complete the VARC section within the given time-limit and move to the next section – DILR. The third and last section will be Quantitative Aptitude in the online CAT 2025 mock test. Before moving to a next section, you can review your answers selected in the correct section and make changes if required. Once the time is up or you've moved to another section, the previous section will be auto-locked. After the total time-limit is over, total marks scored by you will be displayed along with the number of correct and incorrect responses.

If you attempt the official CAT mock test even once, you will be better prepared for the main exam as you will already have the idea of how to navigate the test form. It is advised that all aspirants must take the offiical CAT mock test atleast once before the exam day.

Free QA Questions with Answers for Practice

Free DILR Questions with Answers for Practice

Free VARC Questions with Answers for Practice