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The CAT exam has 3 sections, each with fixed questions and time limits, combining MCQs and non-MCQs.

• Total questions: 68
• Duration: 2 hours (120 minutes)
• Sections: VARC, DILR, Quant
• Sectional time limit: 40 minutes each
• MCQs: +3 marks correct, -1 negative
• TITA (non-MCQ): +3 marks, no negative marking

To appear for CAT, candidates must be graduates with minimum 50% marks or equivalent from a recognized university.

• Minimum 50% aggregate marks (45% for reserved categories)
• Final-year graduation students can apply
• Recognized university degree required
• No age limit for candidates

CAT exam dates are announced annually by the conducting IIM, usually held in November or December.

• Registration starts: 1 August 2025 (tentative)
• Application deadline: Mid-September 2025
• Exam date: 30 November 2025 (expected)
• Result declaration: December 2025

CAT tests candidates in three major subjects to assess overall aptitude and problem-solving skills.

• Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC): 24 questions
• Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR): 22 questions
• Quantitative Aptitude (Quant): 22 questions

CAT selection is a two-stage process involving scores, academic background, and further rounds like interview and group discussion.

• Stage 1: Shortlisting based on CAT score, academics, work experience
• Stage 2: Written Ability Test (WAT), Group Discussion (GD), Personal Interview (PI)
• Final admission based on combined performance in both stages

CAT is conducted in multiple slots with different question papers, normalized scores, fixed section order, and no breaks.

• Exam held in three slots: morning, afternoon, evening
• Different question papers in each slot; scores normalized for fairness
• Section order fixed: VARC → DILR → Quantitative Aptitude
• No switching allowed between sections during exam
• No breaks between sections in the 2-hour test
• On-screen calculator available for Quant and DILR sections