The CAT examination is difficult to ace. The candidates can qualify with good planning, diligent preparation, knowledge, and application skills. The IIMs conduct the Common Admission Test (CAT) for admission to various business institutions and management courses. This National level admission test is conducted annually. The CAT 2023 is expected to be held on 26th November 2023. The registration will begin sometime in August 2023.

CAT Exam Pattern

The CAT examination pattern is given below: 

  • The CAT Exam is an online test
  • The total duration of the exam is 2 hours
  • Negative marking is applicable
  • The paper is divided into 3 sections
    •  Quantitative Aptitude
    • Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension
    • Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation
Total Questions in the CAT Exam 66
Total Marks 198
Total Sections 3
Total Exam Duration 2 Hours
Mode of Paper Online Only
Question Types MCQs and Non-MCQs (TITA)
Making Scheme

3 For Correct Answers

-1 For Incorrect Answers

0 For Unattempted Questions

Read More: CAT Exam Pattern 2023

CAT Previous Year Question Papers

CAT 2023 Sectional Pattern

The sectional exam pattern for CAT 2023: 

Section MCQs Non-MCQs Total No. of Questions Duration
Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) 21 3 24 40 min
Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DI and LR) 14 6 20 40 min
Quantitative Ability (QA) 14 8 22 40 min
Total 49 17 66 120 minutes (2 hours)

Conclusion

The CAT 2023 exam is expected to be conducted on 26th November 2023. You should start working in a systematic way. Download the syllabus, buy the relevant books available in the market, and go through them thoroughly. Stay focused, prepare well, and think positively. You will certainly succeed.