CAT Pattern

The CUSAT CAT exam pattern states that the question paper will have 225 MCQs. Mathematics section will have 90 questions, physics will have 75 questions, while Chemistry will have 60 questions. The exam duration is 3 hours and the maximum marks are 675 marks.

CAT is a computer based test (CBT), which has 3 sections:

• Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC)
• Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR)
• Quantitative Ability (QA)

Plus, each section has specific time limit and candidates cannot witch between sections during the allotted time. The questions in CAT are MCQ and non-MCQ (Type in the Answer ot TITA).

The total duration for exam is 120 minutes, with 40 minutes alloted to each section and the total number of questions are 68 which is subject to vary. 

Marking scheme:

• +3 for correct answer
• -1 for each incorrect answer
• no negative marking for TITA questions

CMAT syllabus is somewhat same as CAT syllabus. It has two extra subjects, Innovation and Entrepreneurship and General Awareness. However, these two subjects are not tough and can be covered alongside Quantitative Aptitude, English and Logical Reasoning. Despite having less subjects CAT is tougher than CMAT.

CAT has three sections – Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude. XAT has four sections – Verbal and Logical Ability, Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation, Decision Making and General Knowledge. While CAT is Quant heavy, XAT is more tilted towards Reasoning.

The CAT (Common Admission Test) follows a computer-based format with three sections:

1. Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC) – 24 questions
2. Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) – 20 questions
3. Quantitative Ability (QA) – 22 questions

Total Questions: 66
Duration: 120 minutes (40 minutes per section)
Marking Scheme: +3 for correct, -1 for incorrect (MCQs), no negative for non-MCQs
Mode: Online (CBT)

CAT Important Topics are as follows:

Quantitative Aptitude:

Algebra

Arithmetic

Number System

Geometry

Verbal Reasoning:

Comprehension

Para Jumbles

Para Summary

Fill in the Blanks

Logical Reasoning:

DI

Blood Relations

Seating Arrangements

Graphs

etc.,

You will have to score a minimum of 95 percetile to score a seat at the top IIM.

In 2023, the CAT slot 3 was tougher than slot 1 and slot 2. In all the three slots, the Quantitative Aptitude section was tougher than VARC and DILR. The overall CAT score cutoff for a 99+ percentile is expected to range around 82-83, as per the experts.CAT 2023 slot 3 was tougher than CAT 2022 and CAT 2023 slot 1. The Quantitative Aptitude (QA) section in slot 3 was harder than in slot 1. Here's a breakdown: In the Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) section, slot 3 was tougher than slots 1 and 2, but still easier than CAT 2022.

MGU CAT is an MCQ-based exam. Given below are the highlights MGU CAT pattern: