CAT — exam pattern

IIMs (rotating) · Graduate · Yearly (Nov) · checked 2026-10-19

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CBT

CBT · 2 h (40 min per section) · Negative marking: 1 per wrong MCQ; none for TITA · 68 questions · 204 marks

Counts as per CAT 2024–25.

SectionQuestionsMarksWeightage
VARC2472
35.3%
DILR2266
32.4%
Quantitative Ability2266
32.4%

Subjects in our question bank

Years available: 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021

DILRData Interpretation and Logical ReasoningData interpretation and Logical ReasoningQAQuantQuantitative AbilityQuantitative AptitudeVARCVerbal Ability and Reading Comprehension

Frequently asked

How many questions are there in CAT?
CBT: 68 questions, 204 marks, 2 h (40 min per section).
Is there negative marking in CAT?
CBT: 1 per wrong MCQ; none for TITA.
Who can apply for CAT?
Graduate. Held yearly (nov) by IIMs (rotating).