{"id":1811,"date":"2025-10-03T10:54:06","date_gmt":"2025-10-03T10:54:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/?page_id=1811"},"modified":"2026-03-17T08:38:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T08:38:39","slug":"exam-analysis","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cat\/exam-analysis\/","title":{"rendered":"CAT 2025 Exam Analysis: Difficulty Level &amp; Good Attempts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The CAT exam 2025 is set to be held on 30 November 2025 in three slots across India. On the day of the test, we will share the detailed CAT 2025 analysis of all slots here, including the overall difficulty level, section-wise review of VARC, DILR, and QA, along with key highlights and expert insights.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Analyzing the CAT 2025 question paper helps aspirants understand trends, identify changes in question patterns, and estimate expected cut-offs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To guide your preparation, we have also included the complete CAT exam analysis of previous years, covering 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, and 2019 in the sections below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/cat-scholarship-test?utm_source=SEO&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Post-Banner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"299\" src=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1280x374-6-1024x299.jpg\" alt=\"\" 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2027<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" 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ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cat\/exam-analysis\/#Watch_the_CAT_2025_Paper_Analysis_Slot_1\" >Watch the CAT 2025 Paper Analysis Slot 1<\/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\/exam-analysis\/#CAT_2025_Analysis_Slot_2\" >CAT 2025 Analysis: Slot 2<\/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\/exam-analysis\/#Watch_the_CAT_2025_Paper_Analysis_Slot_2\" >Watch the CAT 2025 Paper Analysis Slot 2<\/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\/exam-analysis\/#CAT_2025_Analysis_Slot_3\" >CAT 2025 Analysis: Slot 3<\/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\/exam-analysis\/#CAT_Exam_Analysis_2024\" >CAT Exam Analysis 2024<\/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\/exam-analysis\/#CAT_Exam_Analysis_2023\" >CAT Exam Analysis 2023<\/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\/exam-analysis\/#CAT_Exam_Analysis_2022\" >CAT Exam Analysis 2022<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cat\/exam-analysis\/#CAT_Exam_Analysis_2021\" >CAT Exam Analysis 2021<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cat\/exam-analysis\/#CAT_Exam_Analysis_2020\" >CAT Exam Analysis 2020<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cat\/exam-analysis\/#CAT_Exam_Analysis_2019\" >CAT Exam Analysis 2019<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cat\/exam-analysis\/#Key_Takeaways_Trends_from_CAT_Exam_Analysis\" >Key Takeaways &amp; Trends from CAT Exam Analysis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cat\/exam-analysis\/#Mentor_Tips_for_CAT_2026_Preparation\" >Mentor Tips for CAT 2026 Preparation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cat\/exam-analysis\/#FAQs_About_CAT_Exam_Analysis_2025\" >FAQs About CAT Exam Analysis 2025<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_2025_Analysis_Overview\"><\/span>CAT 2025 Analysis: Overview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s first know about the important details about the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAT exam<\/a><\/strong>:<\/p>\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>Exam Name<\/td><td>Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Conducting Body<\/td><td>IIM Kozhikode<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Exam Date<\/td><td>30 November 2025 (Sunday)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Number of Slots<\/td><td>3 (Morning, Afternoon, Evening)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Exam Duration<\/td><td>120 minutes (2 hours)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mode of Exam<\/td><td>Computer-Based Test (CBT)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sections in Exam<\/td><td>1. Verbal Ability &amp; Reading Comprehension (VARC)2. Data Interpretation &amp; Logical Reasoning (DILR)3. Quantitative Aptitude (QA)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Time per Section<\/td><td>40 minutes each<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Test Cities<\/td><td>Around 170 cities across India<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Official Website<\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/iimcat.ac.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iimcat.ac.in<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_2025_Analysis_Slot_1\"><\/span>CAT 2025 Analysis: Slot 1<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Find the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cat\/exam-analysis\/slot-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAT exam slot 1 analysis<\/a><\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Section<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>No. of Questions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Difficulty Level<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Key Highlights<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>VARC<\/td><td>(To be updated)<\/td><td>(Easy\/Moderate\/Difficult)<\/td><td>RC weightage, para-jumbles, new question type if any<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>DILR<\/td><td>(To be updated)<\/td><td>(Easy\/Moderate\/Difficult)<\/td><td>Type of sets, logical puzzles, calculation intensity<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>QA<\/td><td>(To be updated)<\/td><td>(Easy\/Moderate\/Difficult)<\/td><td>Arithmetic, algebra, geometry mix, tricky areas<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Overall Difficulty<\/strong>: (To be updated)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Expected Impact on Cut-Offs<\/strong>: (To be updated)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Watch_the_CAT_2025_Paper_Analysis_Slot_1\"><\/span>Watch the CAT 2025 Paper Analysis Slot 1<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\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 2025 Slot 1 Paper Analysis | Complete Paper Review | Section-Wise Analysis\" width=\"1290\" height=\"726\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/J1eer8RWUpY?start=3&#038;feature=oembed\" 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_2025_Analysis_Slot_2\"><\/span>CAT 2025 Analysis: Slot 2<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Find the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cat\/exam-analysis\/slot-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAT exam slot 2 analysis<\/a><\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Section<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>No. of Questions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Difficulty Level<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Key Highlights<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>VARC<\/td><td>(To be updated)<\/td><td>(Easy\/Moderate\/Difficult)<\/td><td>Reading comprehension vs verbal balance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>DILR<\/td><td>(To be updated)<\/td><td>(Easy\/Moderate\/Difficult)<\/td><td>Data-heavy sets or reasoning-heavy sets<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>QA<\/td><td>(To be updated)<\/td><td>(Easy\/Moderate\/Difficult)<\/td><td>Key focus areas and surprises<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Overall Difficulty<\/strong>: (To be updated)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Expected Impact on Cut-Offs<\/strong>: (To be updated)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Watch_the_CAT_2025_Paper_Analysis_Slot_2\"><\/span>Watch the CAT 2025 Paper Analysis Slot 2<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\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 2025 Slot 2 Paper Analysis | Complete Paper Review | Section-Wise Analysis\" width=\"1290\" height=\"726\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oBww-ZdQL0g?start=35&#038;feature=oembed\" 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_2025_Analysis_Slot_3\"><\/span>CAT 2025 Analysis: Slot 3<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Find the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cat\/exam-analysis\/slot-3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAT exam slot 3 analysis<\/a><\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Section<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>No. of Questions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Difficulty Level<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Key Highlights<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>VARC<\/td><td>(To be updated)<\/td><td>(Easy\/Moderate\/Difficult)<\/td><td>Notable changes from earlier slots<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>DILR<\/td><td>(To be updated)<\/td><td>(Easy\/Moderate\/Difficult)<\/td><td>Level of sets compared to Slot 1 &amp; 2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>QA<\/td><td>(To be updated)<\/td><td>(Easy\/Moderate\/Difficult)<\/td><td>Toughest\/easiest section, student feedback<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Overall Difficulty<\/strong>: (To be updated)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Expected Impact on Cut-Offs<\/strong>: (To be updated)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_Exam_Analysis_2024\"><\/span>CAT Exam Analysis 2024<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Slot 1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Section<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>No. of Questions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Difficulty Level<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Key Highlights<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>VARC<\/td><td>24<\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><td>RC-heavy, para-summary tricky<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>DILR<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>Difficult<\/td><td>Lengthy sets, time-consuming<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>QA<\/td><td>22<\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><td>Arithmetic dominated, algebra manageable<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Overall Difficulty<\/strong>: Moderate to Difficult<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mentor Insight<\/strong>: Students found DILR to be the most challenging, making overall attempts lower.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Slot 2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Section<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>No. of Questions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Difficulty Level<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Key Highlights<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>VARC<\/td><td>24<\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><td>Balanced RC and VA, few tricky inferences<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>DILR<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>Difficult<\/td><td>Slightly easier than Slot 1 but still lengthy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>QA<\/td><td>22<\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><td>Arithmetic easy, geometry and algebra tough<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Overall Difficulty<\/strong>: Moderate to Difficult<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mentor Insight<\/strong>: Slot 2 was slightly easier in QA compared to Slot 1, but DILR remained tough.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Slot 3<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Section<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>No. of Questions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Difficulty Level<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Key Highlights<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>VARC<\/td><td>24<\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><td>Similar to Slot 1, reading comprehension focus<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>DILR<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>Difficult<\/td><td>No easy sets, heavy calculations<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>QA<\/td><td>22<\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><td>Arithmetic scoring, algebra tough<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Overall Difficulty<\/strong>: Moderate to Difficult<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mentor Insight<\/strong>: Consistent with Slot 1; QA saved many students as DILR was again the toughest.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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-e13f70bdeb185551d29a83d2446ae24b\"><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\/syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAT Syllabus<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cat\/syllabus\/dilr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAT DILR Syllabus<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cat\/syllabus\/varc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAT VARC Syllabus<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cat\/syllabus\/quants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAT Quant Syllabus<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cat\/admit-card\/\">CAT Admit Card<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cat\/answer-key\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAT Answer Key<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cat\/percentile-vs-score\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAT Score vs Percentile<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cat\/exam-eligibility\/\">CAT Eligibility Criteria<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cat\/exam-pattern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAT Exam Pattern<\/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\/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><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cat\/practice-questions\/varc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAT VARC Questions<\/a><\/strong><\/td><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><\/tr><tr><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><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cat\/cut-off\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAT Cut Off<\/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><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cat-toppers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLAT Toppers<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_Exam_Analysis_2023\"><\/span>CAT Exam Analysis 2023<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Slot 1<\/h3>\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>Good Attempts<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>VARC<\/td><td>24<\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><td>16\u201318<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>DILR<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>Moderate to Difficult<\/td><td>10\u201312<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>QA<\/td><td>22<\/td><td>Difficult<\/td><td>12\u201313<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Overall<\/td><td>66<\/td><td>Moderate to Difficult<\/td><td>38\u201343<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mentor\u2019s Insight:<\/strong> Slot 1 was challenging, especially for QA, which leaned heavily on advanced arithmetic and algebra. DILR had tricky sets that tested patience. VARC was balanced but demanded strong comprehension. Students who managed time across QA and DILR gained an edge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Slot 2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Section<\/td><td>Total Questions<\/td><td>Difficulty Level<\/td><td>Good Attempts<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>VARC<\/td><td>24<\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><td>17\u201319<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>DILR<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>Difficult<\/td><td>10\u201312<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>QA<\/td><td>22<\/td><td>Difficult<\/td><td>10\u201312<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Overall<\/td><td>66<\/td><td>Difficult<\/td><td>37\u201342<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mentor\u2019s Insight:<\/strong> Slot 2 turned out to be the toughest of the day. Both DILR and QA were demanding, leaving little margin for error. VARC was slightly easier compared to Slot 1 but still required sharp accuracy. This slot tested resilience more than speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Slot 3<\/h3>\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>Good Attempts<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>VARC<\/td><td>24<\/td><td>Easy\u2013Moderate<\/td><td>16\u201318<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>DILR<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><td>10\u201311<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>QA<\/td><td>22<\/td><td>Difficult<\/td><td>12\u201314<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Overall<\/td><td>66<\/td><td>Moderate to Difficult<\/td><td>38\u201343<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mentor\u2019s Insight<\/strong>: Slot 3 gave some relief in VARC, which was easier compared to the first two slots. DILR was manageable but time-consuming, while QA remained tough. Students who had a calm approach could perform better here compared to Slot 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_Exam_Analysis_2022\"><\/span>CAT Exam Analysis 2022<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Slot 1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Sections<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Difficulty Level<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>No. of Questions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Good Attempt<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>VARC<\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><td>24<\/td><td>16\u201318<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>DILR<\/td><td>Difficult<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>10\u201312<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quants<\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><td>22<\/td><td>14\u201316<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mentor\u2019s Insight:<\/strong> Slot 1 tested logical stamina, especially in DILR, which was the toughest of the day. Students who approached VARC with smart selection and kept calm in Quants could score well. For aspirants, this slot shows the importance of not over-committing to one tough section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Slot 2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Sections<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Difficulty Level<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>No. of Questions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Good Attempt<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>VARC<\/td><td>Moderate to Difficult<\/td><td>24<\/td><td>15\u201317<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>DILR<\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>12\u201314<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quants<\/td><td>Difficult<\/td><td>22<\/td><td>10\u201312<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mentor\u2019s Insight:<\/strong> In Slot 2, Quant turned into the main challenge with tougher problem-solving. Those who stayed calm and picked the right questions had the edge. This slot reminds us that practicing a wide variety of Quant problems from past CAT papers is non-negotiable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Slot 3<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Sections<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Difficulty Level<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>No. of Questions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Good Attempt<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>VARC<\/td><td>Moderate to Difficult<\/td><td>24<\/td><td>15\u201317<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>DILR<\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>10\u201311<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quants<\/td><td>Difficult<\/td><td>22<\/td><td>12\u201314<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mentor\u2019s Insight:<\/strong> Slot 3 balanced out with moderate DILR but pushed aspirants harder in Quant again. VARC was reading-heavy, testing patience and comprehension skills. The key learning is that you must prepare to adapt quickly\u2014if Quant feels heavy, secure your score in VARC and DILR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_Exam_Analysis_2021\"><\/span>CAT Exam Analysis 2021<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Slot 1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Sections<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Difficulty Level<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>No. of Questions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Good Attempt<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>VARC<\/td><td>Moderate to Difficult<\/td><td>24<\/td><td>15\u201316<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>DILR<\/td><td>Difficult<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>10\u201312<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quant<\/td><td>Difficult<\/td><td>22<\/td><td>12\u201314<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Slot 2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Sections<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Difficulty Level<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>No. of Questions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Good Attempt<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>VARC<\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><td>24<\/td><td>16\u201318<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>DILR<\/td><td>Moderate to Difficult<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>10\u201312<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quant<\/td><td>Difficult<\/td><td>22<\/td><td>10\u201312<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Slot 3<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Sections<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Difficulty Level<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>No. of Questions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Good Attempt<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>VARC<\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><td>24<\/td><td>15\u201317<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>DILR<\/td><td>Difficult<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>10\u201311<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quant<\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><td>22<\/td><td>13\u201315<\/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-dba574661cd4591b8b273e9d18950884\"><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\/dilr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAT DILR Mock Test<\/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\/study-material\/cat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAT Study Material<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_Exam_Analysis_2020\"><\/span>CAT Exam Analysis 2020<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Slot 1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Sections<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Difficulty Level<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>No. of Questions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Good Attempt<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>VARC<\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><td>26<\/td><td>17\u201319<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>DILR<\/td><td>Difficult<\/td><td>24<\/td><td>10\u201312<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quant<\/td><td>Moderate to Difficult<\/td><td>26<\/td><td>12\u201314<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mentor\u2019s Insight:<\/strong> Slot 1 was tricky, especially with a challenging DILR section. Many students struggled to find sets worth attempting. Quant demanded conceptual clarity and careful selection of problems. VARC was moderate and became the scoring area. For you, the lesson is to always identify safe scoring zones and avoid over-investing in puzzles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Slot 2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Sections<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Difficulty Level<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>No. of Questions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Good Attempt<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>VARC<\/td><td>Moderate to Difficult<\/td><td>26<\/td><td>15\u201317<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>DILR<\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><td>24<\/td><td>11\u201313<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quant<\/td><td>Difficult<\/td><td>26<\/td><td>10\u201312<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mentor\u2019s Insight:<\/strong> Slot 2 balanced things slightly, with DILR becoming more approachable compared to Slot 1. However, Quant turned out to be the real hurdle, with many calculation-heavy questions. VARC was mixed, testing comprehension depth. For aspirants, this slot highlights the importance of adapting your section strategy depending on difficulty on exam day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Slot 3<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Sections<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Difficulty Level<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>No. of Questions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Good Attempt<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>VARC<\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><td>26<\/td><td>16\u201318<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>DILR<\/td><td>Difficult<\/td><td>24<\/td><td>12\u201314<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quant<\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><td>26<\/td><td>13\u201315<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mentor\u2019s Insight:<\/strong> Slot 3 was relatively more manageable compared to the first two. Quant was moderate and scoring for those with strong basics. VARC maintained balance with approachable RCs, while DILR still carried a higher difficulty. The key takeaway: if one section feels tough, stay calm and maximize attempts in the others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_Exam_Analysis_2019\"><\/span>CAT Exam Analysis 2019<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Slot 1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Sections<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Difficulty Level<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>No. of Questions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Good Attempt<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>VARC<\/td><td>Moderate to Difficult<\/td><td>34<\/td><td>22\u201324<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>DILR<\/td><td>Difficult<\/td><td>32<\/td><td>16\u201317<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quant<\/td><td>Moderate to Difficult<\/td><td>34<\/td><td>18\u201320<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mentor\u2019s Insight:<\/strong> Slot 1 was challenging with Quant being heavy and concept-driven. VARC was slightly tricky, requiring careful reading, while DILR tested logical stamina with complex sets. For aspirants, this slot highlights the need to balance accuracy over attempts and not panic when multiple sections feel demanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Slot 2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Sections<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Difficulty Level<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>No. of Questions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Good Attempt<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>VARC<\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><td>34<\/td><td>23\u201325<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>DILR<\/td><td>Difficult<\/td><td>32<\/td><td>16\u201317<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quant<\/td><td>Moderate to Difficult<\/td><td>34<\/td><td>21\u201322<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mentor\u2019s Insight:<\/strong> Slot 2 was slightly more approachable in VARC, offering scoring opportunities. However, DILR remained tough across the board, and Quant again demanded precision. The key lesson for aspirants is to quickly identify easy wins in VARC and secure marks before tackling tougher DILR and Quant questions.<\/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-a1530badcef6d4da4ca62876b98e14d9\"><strong>Best Offline Coaching Programs for CAT:<\/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\/jaipur\/cat-coaching\">CAT Coaching in Jaipur<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/nagpur\/cat-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAT Coaching in Nagpur<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/mumbai\/cat-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAT Coaching in Mumbai<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/bhopal\/cat-coaching\">CAT Coaching in Bhopal<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/jodhpur\/cat-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAT Coaching in Jodhpur<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/gwalior\/cat-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAT Coaching in Gwalior<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_Trends_from_CAT_Exam_Analysis\"><\/span>Key Takeaways &amp; Trends from CAT Exam Analysis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Shift from 3 Hours to 2 Hours: <\/strong>CAT moved from 180 minutes (2019) to 120 minutes (2020 onwards). This added more time pressure and required faster question selection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reduction in Number of Questions: <\/strong>The paper dropped from 100 questions (2019) to 76 in 2020, and then 66 from 2021 onwards. Despite fewer questions, difficulty per section remained high.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>DILR Became the Toughest Section: <\/strong>From 2020 onwards, DILR consistently emerged as the hardest section. Many students struggled to find even one fully solvable set.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>VARC Remained Moderate: <\/strong>Reading Comprehension (RC) continued to dominate VARC. While passages were lengthy, accuracy was possible with good comprehension skills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Quantitative Aptitude Saw Mixed Trends: <\/strong>QA was toughest in 2019, became manageable in 2020\u201322, and stayed moderate in 2023\u201324 with arithmetic dominating.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Overall Difficulty Stable but Time Pressure High: <\/strong>Although the total questions reduced, the relative toughness stayed moderate to difficult. Time management became the key differentiator.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cut-Offs Influenced by DILR: <\/strong>Year after year, DILR determined cut-offs, as QA and VARC were relatively more approachable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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-2c85420bcb08418c54365878fa3af8e0\"><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\/2024-pdf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAT 2024 Question Paper<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><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><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><\/tr><tr><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><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><\/tr><tr><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><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mentor_Tips_for_CAT_2026_Preparation\"><\/span>Mentor Tips for CAT 2026 Preparation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Master Time Management<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>CAT is now a 2-hour exam with strict sectional limits. You need to practice solving under time pressure. Attempt mocks regularly and build speed while maintaining accuracy. Focus on leaving time-consuming questions early and maximizing attempts in your strong areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Prioritize Sectional Balance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many aspirants ignore weaker sections, but CAT demands balanced performance. Work equally on VARC, DILR, and QA. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/cat-online-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Online CAT coaching<\/a><\/strong> programs often provide structured study plans to ensure you don\u2019t neglect any section while building consistent improvement week after week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Practice with Quality CAT Mock Tests<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mocks are your best preparation tool. Take at least 20\u201330 full-length <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/test-series\/cat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAT mock tests<\/a><\/strong> and analyze them deeply. Focus on accuracy, time spent per question, and weak areas. Treat mocks as rehearsals of the real exam to avoid surprises on the test day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Treat DILR as the Game Changer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>DILR has been the toughest section since 2020, making it a cut-off decider. Practice multiple sets daily from different difficulty levels. Learn to quickly identify solvable sets in mocks. The ability to crack even one strong set can boost your percentile significantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Strengthen Basics in QA<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Quantitative Aptitude is mostly arithmetic, algebra, and geometry. Don\u2019t chase rare advanced topics. Instead, ensure your basics are rock solid. Solve a variety of level-wise problems and revise formulas regularly. This approach ensures accuracy and saves time during the actual exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Read Daily for VARC Improvement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Reading comprehension dominates VARC. Build a reading habit across diverse topics like business, science, history, and literature. Focus on understanding arguments and tone. Combine this with practice from <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cat\/previous-year-papers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAT previous year question paper<\/a><\/strong> and sectional VARC tests to boost comprehension and inference skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Leverage Online CAT Coaching Resources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Online CAT coaching offers flexibility, expert mentor guidance, and access to live\/recorded lectures. With LPT\u2019s coaching programs, you also get doubt-solving and peer learning, which keeps you on track.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Register for the free live class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_About_CAT_Exam_Analysis_2025\"><\/span>FAQs About CAT Exam Analysis 2025<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-1759487189772\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">When will the CAT 2025 exam analysis be available?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The CAT 2025 exam is scheduled for 30 November 2025. The CAT 2025 analysis of all slots will be updated here on the same day, covering difficulty levels, sectional trends, and expert insights.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1759487212088\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How many slots are there in CAT 2025?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">CAT 2025 will be conducted in three slots \u2013 morning, afternoon, and evening. Separate exam analysis will be provided for each slot.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1759487271554\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is included in the CAT exam analysis?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The CAT exam analysis includes overall difficulty level, slot-wise review, section-wise breakdown (VARC, DILR, QA), surprising elements, and expected cut-offs. Mentor insights are also added to guide aspirants.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1759487290987\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What was the overall difficulty level of CAT 2024?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The CAT 2024 exam was rated moderate to difficult. DILR was the toughest section across all slots, VARC was moderate, and QA was relatively balanced with arithmetic dominating.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1759487309272\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Which section was toughest in CAT 2024?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">DILR was consistently the toughest section in CAT 2024, just like in CAT 2023 and 2022. Many students struggled to complete even one full set in the given time.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1759487324238\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Why is CAT 2020 considered a major change year?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">CAT 2020 was the first year of the 120-minute format, reduced from the earlier 3-hour pattern. The total questions dropped from 100 (2019) to 76.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1759487362403\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What was unique about CAT 2019?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">CAT 2019 was the last 3-hour format exam with 100 questions. QA was considered the toughest section, while VARC and DILR were more balanced.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1759487385537\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Has CAT become tougher after 2020?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The overall difficulty has remained moderate to difficult, but the time pressure has increased because of the reduced exam duration and strict sectional time limits.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1759487406319\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How important is slot-wise analysis for CAT?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Slot-wise analysis helps aspirants understand if one slot was tougher than the others. It also provides insights into normalization of scores, which is crucial for percentile calculation.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1759487427821\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the expected difficulty level of CAT 2025?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Based on trends, CAT 2025 is expected to be moderate to difficult, with DILR likely to remain the toughest section. Final analysis will be shared after the exam.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1759487444019\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How can CAT exam analysis help in preparation?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">By studying previous years\u2019 analysis, aspirants can identify section-wise trends, difficulty levels, and common question types, helping them focus on high-yield areas for CAT 2026.<\/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-f790faf00f62ed57d24efb7734178ef4\"><strong>India\u2019s Top CAT\/MBA Prep Programs:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/xat-online-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Online XAT Coaching<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/snap-online-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Online SNAP Coaching<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/omet-online-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Online OMET Coaching<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The CAT exam 2025 is set to be held on 30 November 2025 in three slots across India. 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