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6 months agoContributor-Level 7
As per the latest CAT exam pattern, there will be 68 questions. The format will be MCQ and non-MCQ. VARC will have 24 questions, DILR will have 22 questions and QA will have 22 questions. Each question will carry 3 marks and there will be negative marking of -1 for incorrect answer. Sectional time limit will be 40 minutes.
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a year agoContributor-Level 7
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
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a year agoContributor-Level 7
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.
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a year agoContributor-Level 7
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.
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2 years agoContributor-Level 10
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.
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2 years agoContributor-Level 9
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.
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2 years ago
Contributor-Level 10
MGU CAT is an MCQ-based exam. Given below are the highlights MGU CAT pattern:
Features | Details |
Exam Mode | Online |
Question paper type | MCQ |
Total marks | 80 |
Marks per questions | 1 |
Negative marking | No |
Exam duration | 90 minutes |
Language of MGU CAT question paper | English |
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2 years agoContributor-Level 10
The examination pattern of both CAT and GRE are more or less similar or not similar based on the point of view. Both the examinations are for the students pursuing buisness management studies .
The major difference between CAT and GRE is the acceptance, CAT is an examination for admission in business schools across India while GRE is accepted worldwide.
Subjects in GRE are Analytical Writing, Verbal Reasoning, and Quantitative Reasoning.
Subjects in CAT are Quantitative Ability (QA), Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR).
To know more about the examination process, f
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2 years ago
Guide-Level 14
The CAT (Common Admission Test) exam pattern for 2023 remains consistent with the format established over the past two years. Prescribed by the IIMs, CAT 2023 features 66 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) to be solved within a time frame of 120 minutes. This duration is divided equally among the three sections of the exam, allowing 40 minutes for each section. The CAT 2023 exam pattern was officially released on July 30, concurrent with the announcement of CAT 2023 registrations. Notably, this structure has been maintained since 2020 when the exam duration and question count were reduced from 180 minutes and 100 questions, respectively,
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