CAT Exam Pattern

CAT Exam Pattern

• CAT 2023 exam pattern is expected to be similar to the previous year, with three sections: Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR), and Quantitative Ability (QA).
• Each section has 26 questions, with a total of 78 questions in the exam.
• The duration of the exam is 120 minutes, with 40 minutes for each section.
• The candidates have to attempt the sections in a fixed order, starting with VARC, followed by DILR, and ending with QA.
• CAT 2023 exam pattern also includes both multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and non-multiple-choice questions (non-MCQs). The MCQs have four options, out of which one is correct. The non-MCQs require the candidates to type the answer in a text box.
• For each correct answer, candidates will receive 3 marks.
• There is negative marking for the MCQs, with -1 mark for each incorrect answer. There is no negative marking for the non-MCQs.
• The CAT 2023 exam pattern is designed to test the candidates' aptitude, skills, and knowledge across various domains and topics.

Questions asked in Different Sections of CAT 2022

Below are the number of questions asked in different sections of CAT 2022 exam.