Common Admission Test. CAT is India's premier MBA entrance exam. Three sections of 40 minutes each (cannot switch between sections). Mix of MCQ (negative marking) and TITA/non-MCQ questions (no negative marking). Scaled percentile scores are used for IIM shortlisting.
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| # | Section | Questions | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC) | 24 | 40 min |
| 02 | Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) | 22 | 40 min |
| 03 | Quantitative Ability (QA) | 22 | 40 min |
Computer-based. 68 total questions, 204 marks, 120 min (40 min/section, fixed order: VARC → DILR → QA). MCQ: +3 correct, −1 wrong. TITA (non-MCQ): +3 correct, 0 wrong. Scaled scores reported; percentile determines IIM shortlisting.
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