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CAT Examination Pattern

Indian Institute of Management (IIMs) Calcutta is all set to conduct the Common Admission Test (CAT) for the year 2024.

Candidates must have to know the duration and pattern of the exam. CAT 2024 is conducted for admission to management programs in IIMs and top B-Schools across the nation.

CAT 2024 will be conducted in test centres spread across around 155 cities. Candidates will be given the option to choose the Six Optional Cities. CAT Centre will try it best ensure that a candidates gets one of the preferred options. In case of high demand in the particular region, CAT Centre reserves the right to allot a centre close to the any of the preferred options.

Once a centre is allotted to a candidate, no change is permitted.

CAT 2024 will be conducted on 24 November, 2024 (Sunday) in three sections, Morning Afternoon and evening on the same day.

CAT 2024 is a Computer Based Test (CBT). Therefore, candidates have to answer within 120 minutes (2 hours). It contains 3 sections with a total number of 100 questions. CAT 2024

exam pattern remains on the lines of CAT official Mock test released by IIMs a month before the CAT exam.

CAT 2024 Test Pattern:

The test comprises of three sections:

Section I: Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension
Section II: Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning
Section III: Quantitative Ability

CAT 2024 Exam Pattern

Particulars Details
CAT 2024 Exam Duration 2 Hours (120 Mins)
Name of the Section Section I: Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension
Section II: Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning
Section III: Quantitative Ability
Section-Wise Duration

40 Minutes for Each section (VARC, DILR, AQ)

53 Mins 20 Seconds fro PwD Candidates for each section

CAT Slot Timings

Slot 1 - 8.30 AM - 10.30 AM (Morning)

Slot 2 : 12.30 PM - 2.30 PM (Afternoon)

Slot 3 : 4.30 PM - 6.30 PM (Evening)

Number of Questions 66 Questions
CAT Total Marks

198 Marks

 

Section Total Question Timings
Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension 24 40 Mins
Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning 20 40 Mins
Quantitative Ability 22 40 Mins
Total 66 120 Mins

CAT Marking Scheme

  • Total No.

    Questions: 66

  • Number of sections: 3
  • For every right answer, +3 will be awarded
  • For every wrong answer in MCQs, -1 will be deducted.
  • No negative marks for Non-MCQs

Candidates will be allotted exactly 40 minutes for answering questions in each section and they will not be allowed to switch from one section to another while answering questions in a section. Tutorials understand the format of the test will be available on the CAT website. Candidates are advised to work on the tutorials available on the CAT Website well in advanced.

Note:

Candidates will be allotted exactly 40 minutes for answering questions in each section and they will not be allowed to switch from one section to another while answering questions in a section.

Each section is time bound for one hour and candidates are not allowed to switch between any of the sections within this one-hour duration. However, candidates are free to answer any of the questions within a particular section. Candidates need to ensure high score in each of the 3 sections as there is also a sectional score cut off in IIM's for shortlisting.

 
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CAT Examination Pattern

Indian Institute of Management (IIMs) Calcutta is all set to conduct the Common Admission Test (CAT) for the year 2024.

Candidates must have to know the duration and pattern of the exam. CAT 2024 is conducted for admission to management programs in IIMs and top B-Schools across the nation.

CAT 2024 will be conducted in test centres spread across around 155 cities. Candidates will be given the option to choose the Six Optional Cities. CAT Centre will try it best ensure that a candidates gets one of the preferred options. In case of high demand in the particular region, CAT Centre reserves the right to allot a centre close to the any of the preferred options.

Once a centre is allotted to a candidate, no change is permitted.

CAT 2024 will be conducted on 24 November, 2024 (Sunday) in three sections, Morning Afternoon and evening on the same day.

CAT 2024 is a Computer Based Test (CBT). Therefore, candidates have to answer within 120 minutes (2 hours). It contains 3 sections with a total number of 100 questions. CAT 2024

exam pattern remains on the lines of CAT official Mock test released by IIMs a month before the CAT exam.

CAT 2024 Test Pattern:

The test comprises of three sections:

Section I: Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension
Section II: Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning
Section III: Quantitative Ability

CAT 2024 Exam Pattern

Particulars Details
CAT 2024 Exam Duration 2 Hours (120 Mins)
Name of the Section Section I: Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension
Section II: Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning
Section III: Quantitative Ability
Section-Wise Duration

40 Minutes for Each section (VARC, DILR, AQ)

53 Mins 20 Seconds fro PwD Candidates for each section

CAT Slot Timings

Slot 1 - 8.30 AM - 10.30 AM (Morning)

Slot 2 : 12.30 PM - 2.30 PM (Afternoon)

Slot 3 : 4.30 PM - 6.30 PM (Evening)

Number of Questions 66 Questions
CAT Total Marks

198 Marks

 

Section Total Question Timings
Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension 24 40 Mins
Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning 20 40 Mins
Quantitative Ability 22 40 Mins
Total 66 120 Mins

CAT Marking Scheme

  • Total No.

    Questions: 66

  • Number of sections: 3
  • For every right answer, +3 will be awarded
  • For every wrong answer in MCQs, -1 will be deducted.
  • No negative marks for Non-MCQs

Candidates will be allotted exactly 40 minutes for answering questions in each section and they will not be allowed to switch from one section to another while answering questions in a section. Tutorials understand the format of the test will be available on the CAT website. Candidates are advised to work on the tutorials available on the CAT Website well in advanced.

Note:

Candidates will be allotted exactly 40 minutes for answering questions in each section and they will not be allowed to switch from one section to another while answering questions in a section.

Each section is time bound for one hour and candidates are not allowed to switch between any of the sections within this one-hour duration. However, candidates are free to answer any of the questions within a particular section. Candidates need to ensure high score in each of the 3 sections as there is also a sectional score cut off in IIM's for shortlisting.

 
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