{"id":1806,"date":"2025-10-03T09:46:48","date_gmt":"2025-10-03T09:46:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/?page_id=1806"},"modified":"2026-04-13T11:31:49","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T11:31:49","slug":"2024-pdf","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cat\/previous-year-papers\/2024-pdf\/","title":{"rendered":"CAT 2024 Question Paper: Slot 1, 2, 3 (PDF With Solution)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Preparing for IIMs is a journey where every step counts, and solving <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cat\/previous-year-papers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAT previous year papers<\/a><\/strong> (2019-25) is one of the smartest moves you can make. These papers reflect the exact level of difficulty, the type of questions asked, and the strategies you need to succeed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By practicing with the CAT question paper 2024, you not only understand the exam better but also train yourself to handle pressure, manage time, and sharpen accuracy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below, we are providing all three slots of CAT 2024 question papers in PDF format, along with detailed analysis to guide your preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/free-online-ipmat-coaching\/?utm_source=SEO&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=cat-previous-year-papers-2024-pdf\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"299\" src=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/free-online-ipmat-coaching-1024x299.webp\" alt=\"free online ipmat coaching\" class=\"wp-image-5371\" 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href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cat\/previous-year-papers\/2024-pdf\/#CAT_2024_Question_Paper_Pattern\" >CAT 2024 Question Paper Pattern<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cat\/previous-year-papers\/2024-pdf\/#CAT_2024_Slot_1_Question_Paper_Analysis\" >CAT 2024 Slot 1 Question Paper: Analysis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cat\/previous-year-papers\/2024-pdf\/#CAT_2024_Slot_2_Question_Paper_Analysis\" >CAT 2024 Slot 2 Question Paper: Analysis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cat\/previous-year-papers\/2024-pdf\/#CAT_2024_Slot_3_Question_Paper_Analysis\" >CAT 2024 Slot 3 Question Paper: Analysis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cat\/previous-year-papers\/2024-pdf\/#%F0%9F%93%A5_Download_CAT_2024_Question_Papers_of_All_Slots\" >\ud83d\udce5 Download CAT 2024 Question Papers of All Slots!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cat\/previous-year-papers\/2024-pdf\/#Benefits_of_Solving_CAT_2024_Question_Paper\" >Benefits of Solving CAT 2024 Question Paper<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cat\/previous-year-papers\/2024-pdf\/#How_to_Use_CAT_2024_Question_Paper_for_Preparation\" >How to Use CAT 2024 Question Paper for Preparation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cat\/previous-year-papers\/2024-pdf\/#FAQs_About_CAT_Question_Paper_2024\" >FAQs About CAT Question Paper 2024<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_2024_Question_Paper_PDF\"><\/span>CAT 2024 Question Paper PDF<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We have compiled the CAT 2024 question paper PDFs for all three slots so that you can practice with the most authentic material.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Slots<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CAT 2024 Slot 1 Question Paper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CAT 2024 Slot 2 Question Paper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CAT 2024 Slot 3 Question Paper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-palette-color-8-color has-palette-color-1-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cat-previous-year-papers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click to Download<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_2024_Question_Paper_Pattern\"><\/span>CAT 2024 Question Paper Pattern<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Particulars<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CAT 2024 Exam Date<\/td><td>24 November 2024 (Sunday)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mode of Exam<\/td><td>Computer-Based Test (CBT)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Number of Sessions<\/td><td>3 (Slot 1, Slot 2, Slot 3)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Duration<\/td><td>120 minutes (2 hours)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sectional Duration<\/td><td>40 minutes per section<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Questions<\/td><td>68<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sections<\/td><td>VARC, DILR, QA<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Marking Scheme<\/td><td>+3 for correct, \u20131 for incorrect (MCQs), No negative for TITA<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_2024_Slot_1_Question_Paper_Analysis\"><\/span>CAT 2024 Slot 1 Question Paper: Analysis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Section<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Total Questions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Difficulty Level<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>MCQs<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>TITA<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Good Attempts<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>VARC<\/td><td>24<\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><td>22<\/td><td>2<\/td><td>17\u201318<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>DILR<\/td><td>22<\/td><td>Easy\u2013Moderate<\/td><td>12<\/td><td>10<\/td><td>12\u201313<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>QA<\/td><td>22<\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><td>14<\/td><td>8<\/td><td>13\u201314<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Overall<\/td><td>68<\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><td>48<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>45\u201347<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mentor\u2019s Insight: <\/strong>Slot 1 was relatively balanced. DILR sets were doable if you managed time well. VARC required careful reading but was not tricky, while QA leaned on Arithmetic and Algebra. Students who chose wisely could score well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CAT 2024 Question Paper Slot 1: LRDI<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"CAT 2024 PYQs: LRDI (Slot 1) | CAT LRDI PYQs 2024 | CAT Previous Year Question (LRDI Section)\" width=\"1290\" height=\"726\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/x-00cqpPl7A?list=PLkxgRRaeSWOqKHtnmoSSd9JqitxxQ9e9-\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CAT 2024 Question Paper Slot 1: VARC<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"CAT 2024 PYQs: VARC (Slot 1) | CAT VARC PYQs 2024 | CAT Previous Year Question (VARC Section)\" width=\"1290\" height=\"726\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OSXBzrgb6Uw?list=PLkxgRRaeSWOqKHtnmoSSd9JqitxxQ9e9-\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CAT 2024 Question Paper Slot 1: Quant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"CAT 2024 PYQs: Quant (Slot 1) | CAT Quant PYQs 2024 | CAT Previous Year Question (Quant Section)\" width=\"1290\" height=\"726\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/a3QTfmdJwpk?list=PLkxgRRaeSWOqKHtnmoSSd9JqitxxQ9e9-\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_2024_Slot_2_Question_Paper_Analysis\"><\/span>CAT 2024 Slot 2 Question Paper: Analysis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Section<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Total Questions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Difficulty Level<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>MCQs<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>TITA<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Good Attempts<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>VARC<\/td><td>24<\/td><td>Easy\u2013Moderate<\/td><td>22<\/td><td>2<\/td><td>17\u201318<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>DILR<\/td><td>22<\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><td>14\u201316<\/td><td>6\u20138<\/td><td>12\u201313<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>QA<\/td><td>22<\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><td>14\u201316<\/td><td>6\u20138<\/td><td>13\u201314<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Overall<\/td><td>68<\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><td>50\u201352<\/td><td>16\u201318<\/td><td>45\u201347<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mentor\u2019s Insight<\/strong>: Slot 2 felt tighter on time, especially in DILR where some sets were lengthier. VARC was the easiest among the three slots. QA was steady but required strong fundamentals in Arithmetic and Algebra to maximize attempts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CAT 2024 Question Paper Slot 2: DILR<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"CAT 2024 PYQs: LRDI (Slot 2) | CAT LRDI PYQs 2024 | CAT Previous Year Question (LRDI Section)\" width=\"1290\" height=\"726\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eZNet-9dJtQ?list=PLkxgRRaeSWOqKHtnmoSSd9JqitxxQ9e9-\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CAT 2024 Question Paper Slot 2: Quant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"CAT 2024 PYQs: Quant (Slot 2) | CAT Quant PYQs 2024 | CAT Previous Year Question (Quant Section)\" width=\"1290\" height=\"726\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ljS1u_6NfYo?list=PLkxgRRaeSWOqKHtnmoSSd9JqitxxQ9e9-\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_2024_Slot_3_Question_Paper_Analysis\"><\/span>CAT 2024 Slot 3 Question Paper: Analysis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Section<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Total Questions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Difficulty Level<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>MCQs<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>TITA<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Good Attempts<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>VARC<\/td><td>24<\/td><td>Moderate\u2013Difficult<\/td><td>22<\/td><td>2<\/td><td>17\u201318<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>DILR<\/td><td>22<\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><td>14\u201316<\/td><td>6\u20138<\/td><td>12\u201313<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>QA<\/td><td>22<\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><td>16<\/td><td>6<\/td><td>13\u201314<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Overall<\/td><td>68<\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><td>48\u201352<\/td><td>14\u201316<\/td><td>45\u201347<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mentor\u2019s Insight<\/strong>: Slot 3 was trickier in VARC compared to the other two slots, with denser RCs and tougher VA questions. DILR and QA were moderate but time-consuming, making question selection a crucial factor for scoring well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/free-ipmat-mock-tests\/?utm_source=SEO&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=cat-previous-year-papers-2024-pdf\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"299\" src=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/free-ipmat-mock-test-1024x299.webp\" alt=\"free ipmat mock test\" class=\"wp-image-5374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/free-ipmat-mock-test-1024x299.webp 1024w, https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/free-ipmat-mock-test-300x88.webp 300w, https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/free-ipmat-mock-test-768x224.webp 768w, https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/free-ipmat-mock-test-1536x448.webp 1536w, https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/free-ipmat-mock-test.webp 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%A5_Download_CAT_2024_Question_Papers_of_All_Slots\"><\/span>\ud83d\udce5 Download CAT 2024 Question Papers of All Slots!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With just one click, you can access the complete set and start practicing immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-palette-color-1-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cat\/previous-year-papers\/2025-pdf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download Free PDFs<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_Solving_CAT_2024_Question_Paper\"><\/span>Benefits of Solving CAT 2024 Question Paper<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Get Familiar with Latest Pattern<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>By solving the CAT 2024 question paper, you experience the latest <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cat\/exam-pattern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAT exam pattern<\/a><\/strong>. This helps you align your preparation with reality instead of relying only on CAT mock tests.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Practicing this paper ensures you know exactly what to expect in the upcoming attempt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Understand Current Difficulty Level<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The CAT question paper 2024 gives you a clear idea of how tricky the latest exam was across VARC, DILR, and QA.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As mentors, we recommend reviewing it thoroughly because this question paper shows you the standard of competition you will face next year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Identify Trending Topics and Question Styles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The CAT question paper 2024 reveals which topics are getting more weightage, such as Arithmetic in QA or caselets in DILR. By analyzing it, you can adjust your preparation plan smartly. Solving the paper allows you to focus on areas of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cat\/syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAT exam syllabus<\/a><\/strong> that matter most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Boost Exam Confidence with Authentic Practice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you solve the CAT 2024 paper, you practice with the same type of questions that appeared in the actual exam. This builds exam-day confidence, helps you overcome anxiety, and gives you the assurance that you are preparing with the right benchmark for success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Learn from Real-Time Exam Experience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mocks are helpful, but nothing replaces solving the question paper. It captures the pressure, distribution, and style of real CAT questions. By revisiting the paper multiple times, you train yourself to think like the exam demands and sharpen your problem-solving skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-palette-color-8-color has-palette-color-1-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-0e2089b19b04b3f42a475510ee101646\"><strong>Practice with CAT PYQs:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cat\/previous-year-papers\/2025-pdf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAT 2025 Question Paper<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cat\/previous-year-papers\/2023-pdf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAT 2023 Question Paper<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cat\/previous-year-papers\/2022-pdf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAT 2022 Question Paper<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cat\/previous-year-papers\/2021-pdf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAT 2021 Question Paper<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cat\/previous-year-papers\/2020-pdf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAT 2020 Question Paper<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cat\/previous-year-papers\/2019-pdf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAT 2019 Question Paper<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Use_CAT_2024_Question_Paper_for_Preparation\"><\/span>How to Use CAT 2024 Question Paper for Preparation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Solve It Like a Real Exam<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Attempt the CAT 2024 question paper under timed conditions\u2014120 minutes with 40 minutes per section. This builds exam-day stamina and discipline.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Treating the question paper as a mock ensures you experience the same pressure and learn how to manage your time effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Analyze Your Performance in Depth<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t just check your score after solving the CAT 2024 question paper PDF. Go through every question carefully, mark where you went wrong, and understand why. This reflection highlights careless mistakes, weak concepts, or time traps that you must fix before the next attempt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Maintain a Section-Wise Error Log<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the CAT question paper 2024 to create a personal error log. Note down which VARC passages you struggled with, which DILR sets consumed extra time, and which QA topics felt tough. Review this log weekly to track improvement and build consistency in your preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Compare Across Slots for Smarter Prep<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Since CAT 2024 had three slots, solve all of them to understand variation. Comparing Slot 1, 2, and 3 of the question paper gives you a well-rounded view of difficulty levels and question framing. This makes you adaptable to surprises in the upcoming CAT exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Revise Concepts After Every Attempt<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Whenever you find a weak area while solving the CAT 2024 question paper, go back to basics and revise the concept immediately. This practice ensures that mistakes don\u2019t repeat. The more you revise after each attempt, the stronger your foundation becomes for future mocks and the final exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/free-ipmat-notes-bundle\/?utm_source=SEO&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=cat-previous-year-papers-2024-pdf\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"299\" src=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/free-ipmat-notes-bundle-1024x299.webp\" alt=\"free ipmat notes bundle\" class=\"wp-image-5373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/free-ipmat-notes-bundle-1024x299.webp 1024w, https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/free-ipmat-notes-bundle-300x88.webp 300w, https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/free-ipmat-notes-bundle-768x224.webp 768w, https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/free-ipmat-notes-bundle-1536x448.webp 1536w, https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/free-ipmat-notes-bundle.webp 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_About_CAT_Question_Paper_2024\"><\/span>FAQs About CAT Question Paper 2024<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1759481848635\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Where can I download the CAT 2024 question paper PDF?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You can download the CAT 2024 question paper PDF for all three slots (Slot 1, 2, and 3) from this page.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1759481875260\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Are CAT 2024 question papers available with solutions?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, we provide the CAT 2024 question paper with solutions PDF so you can learn the right approach and improve accuracy.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1759481892158\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How many questions were there in CAT 2024?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The CAT question paper 2024 had 68 questions in total\u201424 in VARC, 22 in DILR, and 22 in QA.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1759481911092\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What was the duration of CAT 2024?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The total duration of the CAT 2024 exam was 120 minutes, with 40 minutes for each section.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1759481930626\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Was CAT 2024 tougher than previous years?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Overall, CAT 2024 was moderate. Slot 1 was balanced, Slot 2 was moderately tough, and Slot 3 had the most difficult VARC section.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1759481948884\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Which slot of CAT 2024 was the easiest?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Slot 1 was considered the easiest overall, with manageable DILR sets and a balanced QA section.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1759481963876\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Which slot of CAT 2024 was the toughest?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Slot 3 was toughest in VARC, while QA and DILR were moderate but time-consuming.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1759481980842\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How many MCQs and TITA questions were in CAT 2024?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Each slot had around 48\u201352 MCQs and 14\u201320 TITA questions in the CAT 2024 question paper.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1759481998442\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the marking scheme for CAT 2024?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">+3 marks for every correct answer, \u20131 mark for incorrect MCQs, and no negative marking for TITA questions.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1759482014725\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Do CAT papers repeat questions?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Exact questions don\u2019t repeat, but concepts, topics, and question styles from CAT previous year papers often reappear.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1759482031257\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Was DILR tough in CAT 2024?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">In Slot 1, DILR was easy\u2013moderate, while in Slot 2 and 3 it was moderate with a couple of time-consuming sets.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1759482047408\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Was VARC tough in CAT 2024?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">VARC was moderate in Slot 1, easy\u2013moderate in Slot 2, and moderate\u2013difficult in Slot 3.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1759482063108\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How many good attempts in CAT 2024?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Across all slots, 45\u201347 good attempts with accuracy were considered safe for a strong percentile.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1759482089341\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How many RC passages were there in CAT 2024 VARC?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The VARC section in CAT 2024 had four RC passages along with para jumbles, summaries, and odd-one-out questions.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1759482107092\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Did CAT 2024 have more Arithmetic or Algebra in QA?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Arithmetic dominated the QA section in CAT 2024, followed by Algebra and a few Geometry and Number System questions.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-palette-color-8-color has-palette-color-1-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-db991291c5ddcde5b7d718f86c6cf7d6\"><strong>More important resources for CAT exam:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cat\/\">What is CAT Exam?<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cat\/exam-analysis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAT Exam Analysis<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cat-toppers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAT Toppers<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><a 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target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAT Score vs Percentile<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cat\/exam-eligibility\/\">CAT Eligibility Criteria<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cat\/books\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best books for CAT<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cat\/practice-questions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAT Practice Questions<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cat\/practice-questions\/varc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAT VARC Questions<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cat\/practice-questions\/quant\/\">CAT Quant <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cat\/practice-questions\/quant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Q<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cat\/practice-questions\/quant\/\">uestions<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cat\/practice-questions\/varc\/reading-comprehension\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAT Reading Comprehension Questions<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cat\/practice-questions\/varc\/verbal-ability\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAT Verbal Ability Questions<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/study-material\/cat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAT Study Material<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cat\/results\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAT Results<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-palette-color-8-color has-palette-color-1-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-86ff7d528afdf95ba1e4c0da27072cdc\"><strong>Explore additional free resources for CAT Exam:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/test-series\/cat\/free-pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Free CAT Mock Test PDF<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/test-series\/cat\/varc-mock\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAT VARC Mock Test<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/test-series\/cat\/quant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAT Quant Mock Test<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/test-series\/cat\/dilr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAT DILR Mock Test<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-palette-color-8-color 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