The candidates may see that CAT Exam Paper Pattern is almost similar to the pattern of other MBA Entrance Exams. As per the latest updates on CAT Exam Pattern 2022, there are 3 sections: VARC (Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension), DILR (Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning), and QA (Quantitative Ability). Last year, a total of 66 questions were asked and the total exam duration was 120 with 40 minutes sectional time limit. CAT Exam Pattern is designed in such a way by which the authority can easily test candidates' logical and mathematical skills. So, if you are appearing for the upcoming exam must check CAT Exam Pattern 2022 and understand it well.
Last Year, CAT Exam was conducted in online CBT mode across various exam centres in India. All aspiring candidates need to know the latest CAT Exam Pattern, including the exam sections, topic-wise weightage, marking scheme, and more. As per the official CAT Paper Pattern, both MCQs and TITA questions are asked, in which you may face negative marking for MCQs only. For every incorrect answer, -1 mark will be deducted, and +3 marks will be awarded for every correct answer (both MCQs and TITA). Solve CAT Previous Year Papers to get a clear idea of the CAT Exam Pattern.
CAT 2022 Exam Pattern Highlights
The total number of questions asked in the exam is 66 from 3 exam sections: VARC, DILR, and QA. Here, we have tabulated an overview of CAT Exam Pattern 2022 below.
CAT Exam Pattern - Highlights |
Exam Section | 3 Sections: Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC) Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) Quantitative Ability (QA) |
Time Duration as per CAT Exam Pattern | 2 Hours (40 Minutes CAT Sectional Timing) |
Section-wise CAT Exam Time Limit | 40 Minutes for each section / 53 Minutes 20 Seconds for each section for PwD candidates |
Slot-wise Session | Slot 1: 8:30 am - 10:30 pm (Morning Session) Slot 2: 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm (Afternoon Session) Slot 3: 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm (Evening Session) |
Number of Questions | 66 Questions (48 MCQs and 18 Non-MCQs) NOTE: Expected to be 66 questions as per CAT pattern 2021 |
CAT Exam Pattern total marks | 198 Marks (Expected) |
Language | English |
Question types | MCQs + TITA |
Mode of the CAT Exam | Computer-Based Mode (CBT) |
CAT Marking Scheme | For every right answer, +3 will be awarded For every wrong answer in MCQs, -1 will be deducted No Negative Marking in CAT - Non-MCQs (TITA Questions) |
[Important Note: In 2020, the number of questions was reduced from 100 to 76, and in 2021, the number of questions was reduced from 76 to 66. In 2022, CAT Exam Pattern was similar to 2021, and same number of questions were asked, with same exam duration.]
☛ Go through the previous years' CAT Cut Off and get an idea of the range of marks that you need to score to be selected for the final selection round.