CAT 2017 Question Paper: Download CAT 2017 Question Paper with Solution PDFs
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Updated on: September 13th, 2023
CAT 2017 Question Paper was prepared by IIM Lucknow and the exam was held on 26 November 2017. There were a total of 100 questions were, divided into three sections, including VARC (34 questions), DILR (32 questions), and QA (34 questions). The aspirants preparing for the upcoming CAT exam must download the CAT 2017 Question Paper with solutions for analyzing their preparation level as CAT 2023 will be hosted by IIM Lucknow.
CAT question papers are the best study material for preparing for the upcoming exam. As per expert analysis, the QA section in CAT 2017 Question Paper was the easiest among all the sections. DILR questions were a bit tricky as these questions were based on puzzles, requiring advanced problem-solving skills. Have a look at the detailed analysis of the CAT 2017 Question Paper and start preparing for the upcoming CAT exam.
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CAT 2017 Question Paper was prepared by IIM Lucknow and the exam was held on 26 November 2017. There were a total of 100 questions were, divided into three sections, including VARC (34 questions), DILR (32 questions), and QA (34 questions). The aspirants preparing for the upcoming CAT exam must download the CAT 2017 Question Paper with solutions for analyzing their preparation level as CAT 2023 will be hosted by IIM Lucknow.
CAT question papers are the best study material for preparing for the upcoming exam. As per expert analysis, the QA section in CAT 2017 Question Paper was the easiest among all the sections. DILR questions were a bit tricky as these questions were based on puzzles, requiring advanced problem-solving skills. Have a look at the detailed analysis of the CAT 2017 Question Paper and start preparing for the upcoming CAT exam.
CAT 2017 Question Paper-Exam Pattern
CAT 2017 exam was conducted in two slots each of duration 180 minutes. Check the table below to get a brief overview of the CAT 2017 Question Paper .
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Particulars |
Details |
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CAT 2017 Exam Sections |
3 Sections-
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Total questions in CAT 2017 Question Paper |
100 Questions |
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Total Time Duration |
180 Minutes (sectional duration of 60 minutes) |
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Marking Scheme in CAT 2017 Question Paper |
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Download CAT 2017 Question Paper PDF
The aspirants preparing for the upcoming CAT exam can download the CAT Question Paper 2017 with solution PDF and start their preparation. Additionally, it is recommended to attend BYJU’S Exam Prep CAT Online Classes and attempt the CAT Test Series to analyze their understanding level of the CAT Syllabus. Our experts have compiled the CAT 2017 Question Paper PDF with solutions so that the aspirants can analyse their mistakes after solving the question paper.
CAT Previous Year Papers 2017 – Number of Questions
There were three sections, including VARC, DILR, and QA in CAT 2017 Question Paper. However, the number of questions in both slots has remained the same. Note the table to get an idea about the paper pattern of the CAT 2017.
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CAT Exam Section |
Number of MCQs in CAT 2017 Question Paper |
Number of TITA Questions |
Total Number of Questions |
Time |
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VARC |
27 |
7 |
34 |
60 Minutes |
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QA |
26 |
8 |
34 |
60 Minutes |
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DILR |
24 |
8 |
32 |
60 Minutes |
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Total |
77 |
23 |
100 |
180 Minutes |
CAT 2017 Question Paper- Slot-wise Analysis
Note the below section to understand the slot-wise analysis of the questions asked in the CAT.
CAT Question Paper 2017 – Slot 1
Slot 1 was slightly difficult in CAT 2017 exam. The DILR section was the toughest and most time-consuming than the other two sections. Note the below points to know about the sections of CAT 2017 question paper slot 1.
- Reading Comprehension consisted of three passages with six questions and two passages with three questions.
- The volume of data and text in DILR seemed lengthy and complicated to read.
- The difficulty level of QA was lower, and it included 34 questions, 26 of which were MCQs, while the rest were non-MCQs.
☛ Attempt CAT 2017 Question Paper Slot 1 and analyze your mistake
CAT 2017 Question Paper – Slot 2
As per experts analysis, slot 2 was a little tricky as compared to paper slot 1 in CAT 2017 Question Paper. It was focused on evaluating the aspirant’s understanding of the English language. Below is the analysis of CAT 2017 question paper slot 2.
- There were 5 passages in Reading Comprehension grouped into various topics.
- DILR was the toughest section in slot 2 in CAT 2017 Question Paper. There were 16 questions from DI, which included 12 MCQs and 4 TITA questions.
- The level of difficulty for QA was moderate. The QA section consisted of the following sections, including
- Number System- 4 questions
- Algebra & Arithmetic- 24 questions
- Geometry & Mensuration- 4 questions
- Miscellaneous Maths- 2 questions
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