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- CAT 2025 Registration Start - 1 August, 2025; 10:00 AM
- CAT 2025 Registration End - 20 September, 2025: 5:00 PM
- CAT 2025 Admit Card - 05 November, 2025
- CAT 2025 Exam Date - 30 November, 2025
The CAT Exam, which stands for Common Admission Test, is the most prominent exam in India for management aspirants. The CAT 2024 question paper is the most discussed topic among the MBA aspirants. Conducted on 24th November, 2025, the CAT 2024 exam saw many students competing for admissions in IIMs and top B-schools of India.
Here in this blog, we have broken down the CAT 2024 exam and question paper pattern. If you are also an MBA aspirant and preparing for the CAT Exam 2025, this detailed analysis of the question paper, including section-wise difficulty, memory-based questions, and cut-offs can help you to prepare well.
CAT Exam - Quick Highlights
CAT 2025 (Common Admission Test) is the exam conducted by IIM Kozhikode for admission into management programs for the various IIMs and top B-schools across India. Check the quick details on the CAT Exam in the table tabulated below.
Particulars | Highlights |
Exam Name | |
Conducted For | Admission in management programs specially MBA |
Conducting IIM | IIM Kozhikode |
Exam Date | 30th November, 2025 |
Exam Slots | 3 slots - slot 1, slot 2 and slot 3 |
CAT Exam Eligibility | Bachelors degree with minimum 55% marks |
Sections | VARC, DILR and Quant |
Total Questions | 66 to 68 |
Total Marks | 200 - 204 |
IIMs, FMS Delhi |
CAT Exam 2024 Pattern
The CAT 2024 exam was conducted by the IIM Calcutta. This year IIM Kozhikode is conducting the exam. Check the table given below for the CAT 2024 Exam overview and pattern.
Particulars | Highlights |
Exam | Common Admission Test 2024 |
CAT 2024 Exam Date | 24th November, 2025 |
CAT 2024 Conducting IIM | IIM Calcutta |
CAT 2024 Exam Slots | 3 slots - Slot 1, Slot 2 and Slot 3 |
CAT 2024 Exam Total Questions | 68 questions |
CAT 2024 Exam Pattern |
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CAT 2024 Exam Mode | CBT |
CAT 2024 Exam Duration | 120 minutes |
CAT 2024 Exam Sections | VARC, DILR and QA |
CAT 2024 Exam Marking Scheme | +3 for correct 0 (zero) for unattempted |
CAT 2024 Exam Eligibility | Bachelors degree with minimum 55% marks |
CAT Exam 2024 Question Paper Pattern
Check the table tabulated below for the CAT 2024 question paper pattern for all the 3 sections of CAT 2024.
Particulars | Number of Questions | MCQ | TITA | Time Limit | Level of Difficulty |
VARC | 24 | 21 | 3 | 40 minutes | Moderate |
DILR | 22 | 14 | 6 | 40 minutes | Moderate-Difficult |
QA | 22 | 14 | 8 | 40 minutes | Moderate-Difficult |
Overall | 66 | 49 | 17 | 120 minutes | Balanced but tricky |
Also Check: CAT Exam Preparation Strategy
Section-Wise Analysis of CAT Exam 2024 Question Paper
The CAT 2024 question paper contains 3 sections - VARC, DILR and Quant. Each section contains 22 to 24 questions with a duration of 40 minutes per section. Below we have mentioned the detailed analysis of each section for the CAT Exam 2024 Question Paper
CAT 2024 VARC analysis
CAT 2024 VARC section consists of Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension. The questions here can be either MCQs (Multiple choice questions) or TITA (Type In The Answer) type. Check the table below for the detailed CAT Exam 2024 VARC section analysis.
Particulars | Details |
Sections | Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension |
Total Questions | 24 |
Reading Comprehension (RC) Questions | 16 |
Verbal Analysis (VC) Questions | 8 |
Difficulty Level | Moderate |
Key Topics |
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Per Question Marking Scheme |
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Total Marks | 72 |
Weightage | 36% |
Question Types | MCQS and TITA |
Question Remarks | 2 moderate passages, 1 slightly tricky, 1 tricky inference, tricky para-jumbles and moderate para-summary |
Time Allotted to the section | 40 minutes |
Time per question | 1 minute 60 seconds |
CAT 2024 DILR analysis
CAT 2024 DILR section consists of Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning questions. The questions were again MCQs (Multiple choice questions) or TITA (Type In The Answer) type. The section contained 4 sets with 5 questions each. Check the table below for the detailed CAT Exam 2024 DILR section analysis.
Particulars | Details |
Section | Caselets, Tables/Charts, Puzzles and mixed data interpretation and logical reasoning |
Total Questions | 20 |
Caselets | 5 |
Tables/Charts | 5 |
Puzzles | 5 |
Data interpretation and logical reasoning | 5 |
Difficulty Level | Moderate to Difficult |
Key Topics |
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Per Question Marking Scheme |
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Total Marks | 60 |
Weightage | 30% |
Question Types | MCQS and TITA |
Question Remarks | Slightly tricky and time consuming |
Time Allotted to the section | 40 minutes |
Time per question | 2 minutes |
CAT 2024 Quant analysis
The QA section of CAT 2024 Exam consists of mathematics. The section contains arithmetics, geometry, algebra and venn diagram questions. Check the table below for the detailed CAT Exam 2024 QA section analysis.
Particulars | Details |
Section | Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry & Mensuration, Numbers & Modern Math and Miscellaneous |
Total Questions | 22 |
Arithmetic | 8 to 9 questions |
Algebra | 6 to 7 questions |
Geometry & Mensuration | 3 to 4 questions |
Numbers & Modern Math | 2 to 3 questions |
Miscellaneous | 1 to 2 questions |
Difficulty Level | Moderate to Difficult |
Key Topics |
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Per Question Marking Scheme |
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Total Marks | 66 |
Weightage | 34% |
Question Types | MCQS and TITA |
Question Remarks | Slightly tricky and time consuming |
Time Allotted to the section | 40 minutes |
Time per question | 1 minute 87 seconds |
CAT Exam 2024 Question Papers
Below found the CAT 2024 and past year question papers.
Year | VARC Question Paper | DILR Question Paper | QA Question Paper |
2024 | |||
2023 | |||
2022 |
CAT Exam 2024 Answer Key & Response Sheet
The CAT Exam 2024 Answer key and response sheet was released on the official website of the CAT. The students can check their responses on the response sheet and can match their answers with the answer key to analyse their result and performance in the exam. The students can also raise a query for questions to which they believe the given answers are not correct.
CAT Exam 2024 cut off for IIMs
Check the table below for the CAT Exam 2024 cutoff for the IIM.
College Name | Qualifying Percentile | |
General Category Cutoff | Reserved Category Cutoff | |
FMS Delhi | 80 | 70 |
80 | 70 | |
85 | 70 | |
90 | 65 | |
90 | 80 | |
75 | 60 | |
IIM Rohtak | 95 | 55 |
85 | 70 | |
Eligibility and Preparation Tips for CAT 2025
The CAT Exam opens pathways to the dream management colleges like IIMs. Check the eligibility and preparation tips for the CAT Exam 2025 below.
Sections | Preparation Tips |
VARC | Focus on RC for scoring and tackle VA non-MCQ questions for accuracy as they have no negative marking. |
DILR | Manage time effectively and solve DI calculations carefully and focus on logical clarity for LR puzzles. |
QA | Prioritize arithmetic questions for high accuracy, attempt algebra and geometry after securing easier arithmetic questions. |
Eligibility | Bachelors with minimum 55% marks |
CAT Exam 2024 Score
Check the table below for the CAT Exam 2024 result for the good percentile in the tables given below.
CAT Exam 2024 Section-wise Cutoff Percentile
Check the table below for the CAT Exam 2024 Section-wise Cutoff Percentile.
Section | Good Score | Percentile Range |
VARC | 36–42 | 95+ |
DILR | 30–36 | 95+ |
QA | 30–38 | 95+ |
CAT Exam 2024 Top Colleges Cutoff Percentile
Check the table below for the CAT Exam 2024 Top colleges Cutoff Percentile.
College | Expected Percentile | Score |
IIM Ahmedabad | 99+ | 105-120 |
IIM Bangalore | 99+ | 105-120 |
IIM Calcutta | 99+ | 105-120 |
98-99 | 100-110 | |
SPJIMR Mumbai | 95-98 | 90-104 |
94-96 | 85-100 |
Conclusion
The CAT 2024 Exam highlights the importance of time management and balanced preparation across all sections. The most scoring section was VRAC while the quant was difficult. The cutoff for the CAT 2025 Exam may vary and shift slightly but still key to crack the exam lies in strong preparation, clarity of concepts and smart attempt approach.
FAQS About CAT 2024 Question Paper
Ques - Is a calculator allowed in the CAT exam?
Ans - Yes, calculators are allowed in the CAT Exam but students are not permitted to carry their own calculator, they can use the on screen calculator functions on the computer during the test.
Ques - What is a good attempt strategy for the CAT paper?
Ans - The students are advised to complete the VARC section first as it usually comes on moderate veal and has the highest weightage. Then students can attempt the DLIR or QA section depending on their strong area.
Ques - What are the CAT 2025 exam registration dates?
Ans - The CAT 2025 Exam registration started on 1st August, 2025 and ended on 20th September, 2025. The CAT 2025 Exam is scheduled for 30th November, 2025.
Ques - From where I can download previous year CAT question papers with solutions PDF?
Ans - You can download the previous year CAT question papers with solutions PDF using the links given above.
Ques - What are the CAT 2024 Quantitative Aptitude section important topics?
Ans - The important topics for the CAT 2024 Quantitative Aptitude section are - Percentages, Ratios, TSD, Profit-Loss, Mixtures, Work-Time, Equations, Inequalities, Functions, Progressions, Geometry of Triangle and Circle, Permutation, Probability, Logarithms and Venn Diagrams.
Ques - What type of questions are asked in the CAT exam?
Ans - There are 2 types of questions asked in CAT Exam - MCQ types and TITA Types. The MCQ type questions have multiple options out of which one is correct while in TITA type questions, the applicant is required to write the answer in the given space.