Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the Common Admission Test (CAT) exam structure, eligibility requirements, rules, and timelines.
The CAT exam is a 120-minute computer-based test with 66 questions divided into three sections: Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC - 24 questions, 40 mins), Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR - 20 questions, 40 mins), and Quantitative Ability (QA - 22 questions, 40 mins).
Yes, there is negative marking of -1 mark (0.33 ratio) for incorrect multiple-choice questions (MCQs). However, there is no negative marking for non-MCQ questions (Type in the Answer or TITA questions).
The CAT syllabus covers VARC (comprehension, grammar, verbal reasoning), DILR (puzzles, charts, logical arrangements), and Quantitative Ability (arithmetic, algebra, geometry, modern math).
The CAT exam is considered one of the hardest MBA entrance exams in India, requiring high logical skills, reading speed, and quantitative agility.
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