{"id":1841,"date":"2025-10-03T13:26:12","date_gmt":"2025-10-03T13:26:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/?page_id=1841"},"modified":"2026-04-13T11:43:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T11:43:18","slug":"2020-pdf","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cat\/previous-year-papers\/2020-pdf\/","title":{"rendered":"CAT 2020 Question Paper: Slot 1, 2, 3 (PDF With Solution)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The CAT 2020 exam was conducted on 29th November 2020 in three slots with a total of 76 questions\u2014a reduction from the 100 questions in CAT 2019. Each section was time-bound to 40 minutes, making time management a key challenge.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The paper had 26 questions in VARC, 24 in DILR, and 26 in Quant. While VARC stayed moderate across slots, DILR proved tricky, and Quant ranged from moderate to difficult depending on the slot.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For aspirants, solving CAT 2020 papers is extremely valuable as it was the first year after the exam pattern changed. Practicing these papers will help you understand how the new structure worked, difficulty variations across slots, and the level of good attempts needed.<\/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-2020-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\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/free-online-ipmat-coaching-1024x299.webp 1024w, https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/free-online-ipmat-coaching-300x88.webp 300w, https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/free-online-ipmat-coaching-768x224.webp 768w, 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href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cat\/previous-year-papers\/2020-pdf\/#CAT_2020_Question_Paper_%E2%80%93_Slot_1_Analysis\" >CAT 2020 Question Paper \u2013 Slot 1 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\/2020-pdf\/#CAT_2020_Question_Paper_%E2%80%93_Slot_2_Analysis\" >CAT 2020 Question Paper \u2013 Slot 2 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\/2020-pdf\/#CAT_2020_Question_Paper_%E2%80%93_Slot_3_Analysis\" >CAT 2020 Question Paper \u2013 Slot 3 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\/2020-pdf\/#CAT_Question_Paper_2020_Slot-Wise_Comparison\" >CAT Question Paper 2020: Slot-Wise Comparison<\/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\/2020-pdf\/#Why_Solve_CAT_2020_Question_Paper\" >Why Solve CAT 2020 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\/2020-pdf\/#How_to_Use_CAT_Question_Paper_2020_for_Preparation\" >How to Use CAT Question Paper 2020 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\/2020-pdf\/#FAQs_About_CAT_Question_Paper_2020\" >FAQs About CAT Question Paper 2020<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_2020_Question_Paper_Pattern\"><\/span>CAT 2020 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>Exam Date<\/td><td>29 November 2020 (Sunday)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Number of Sessions<\/td><td>3 (Slot 1, Slot 2, Slot 3)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mode of Exam<\/td><td>Computer-Based Test (CBT)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Questions<\/td><td>76<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sections<\/td><td>VARC (26), DILR (24), Quant (26)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Duration<\/td><td>120 Minutes (40 minutes per section)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Marking Scheme<\/td><td>+3 for correct answer, \u20131 for wrong MCQ, 0 for TITA<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Download_CAT_2020_Question_Paper_PDF\"><\/span>Download CAT 2020 Question Paper PDF&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can download the CAT 2020 question papers of all three slots in PDF format. Since CAT 2020 was the first year after the exam pattern changed (76 questions instead of 100), solving these papers is highly recommended for aspirants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Slots<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CAT 2020 Slot 1 Question Paper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CAT 2020 Slot 2 Question Paper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CAT 2020 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_2020_Question_Paper_%E2%80%93_Slot_1_Analysis\"><\/span>CAT 2020 Question Paper \u2013 Slot 1 Analysis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Check below the analysis of CAT 2020 slot 1 question paper:<\/p>\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.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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<p class=\"has-palette-color-8-color has-palette-color-1-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-2c9d8abf7ca606dc1e37a5c2e9b5c4f5\"><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\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAT Previous Year Question Papers<\/a><\/strong><\/td><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><\/tr><tr><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><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=\"CAT_2020_Question_Paper_%E2%80%93_Slot_2_Analysis\"><\/span>CAT 2020 Question Paper \u2013 Slot 2 Analysis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Check below the analysis of CAT 2020 slot 2 question paper:<\/p>\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.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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<p class=\"has-palette-color-8-color has-palette-color-1-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-e66a3ce6a24ca9c1ac0f84d332e33d2d\"><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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_2020_Question_Paper_%E2%80%93_Slot_3_Analysis\"><\/span>CAT 2020 Question Paper \u2013 Slot 3 Analysis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Check below the analysis of CAT 2020 slot 3 question paper:<\/p>\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_Question_Paper_2020_Slot-Wise_Comparison\"><\/span>CAT Question Paper 2020: Slot-Wise Comparison<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>Slot 1 (Difficulty \/ Good Attempts)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Slot 2 (Difficulty \/ Good Attempts)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Slot 3 (Difficulty \/ Good Attempts)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>VARC<\/td><td>Moderate \/ 17\u201319<\/td><td>Moderate to Difficult \/ 15\u201317<\/td><td>Moderate \/ 16\u201318<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>DILR<\/td><td>Difficult \/ 10\u201312<\/td><td>Moderate \/ 11\u201313<\/td><td>Difficult \/ 12\u201314<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quant<\/td><td>Moderate to Difficult \/ 12\u201314<\/td><td>Difficult \/ 10\u201312<\/td><td>Moderate \/ 13\u201315<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Overall Paper<\/td><td>Tough start with hard DILR sets<\/td><td>Heavy Quant with balanced DILR<\/td><td>Relatively manageable, best balance<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\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-2020-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=\"Why_Solve_CAT_2020_Question_Paper\"><\/span>Why Solve CAT 2020 Question Paper?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Experience the New Exam Pattern<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>CAT 2020 was the first exam after the pattern change, reducing questions from 100 to 76. Solving this paper helps you understand how IIMs adjusted the difficulty and structure. It gives you the right exposure to the current CAT exam format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Build Section-Wise Exam Strategy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With 26 questions in VARC, 24 in DILR, and 26 in Quant, the CAT 2020 paper shows how sectional balance impacts performance. By practicing, you learn how to distribute time, select the right questions, and maximize attempts across all three sections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Improve Time Management Skills<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Each section in CAT 2020 had a strict 40-minute time limit. Attempting the CAT 2020 question paper under real exam conditions trains you to handle pressure, make quick decisions, and avoid wasting time on difficult questions. This practice sharpens your speed and accuracy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Identify Strengths and Weaknesses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>CAT 2020 papers act as a self-assessment tool. When you attempt them, you realize which section is your scoring area and which one needs more focus. This clear picture ensures your preparation becomes more targeted and effective for the upcoming <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAT exam<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Boost Confidence with Real CAT Papers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Practicing CAT previous year papers like CAT 2020 gives you confidence. Since these are authentic exam-level questions, solving them regularly reduces anxiety, builds exam temperament, and helps you stay calm and focused on the actual CAT day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Use_CAT_Question_Paper_2020_for_Preparation\"><\/span>How to Use CAT Question Paper 2020 for Preparation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Attempt in Real Exam Conditions: <\/strong>Solve the CAT 2020 paper with a strict 120-minute timer, 40 minutes per section. This replicates the actual exam environment and prepares you mentally for handling the pressure on test day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Analyze Section by Section: <\/strong>After finishing the paper, review VARC, DILR, and Quant separately. Check where you lost time, which questions you skipped, and where errors occurred. This breakdown helps in creating targeted study plans.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Compare All Three Slots: <\/strong>Each CAT 2020 slot had a different difficulty balance\u2014Slot 1 with tough DILR, Slot 2 with challenging Quant, and Slot 3 more balanced. Attempting all three gives you exposure to varied patterns and teaches adaptability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Refine Exam Strategies: <\/strong>Use CAT 2020 to test different approaches\u2014like attempting RCs first in VARC, or prioritizing easy sets in DILR. Over time, you\u2019ll identify which strategy maximizes your score while keeping accuracy intact.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reattempt to Measure Growth: <\/strong>Revisit CAT 2020 papers after a few weeks. If your accuracy and attempts improve the second time, it\u2019s proof that your preparation is on track. Reattempting also reinforces concepts you got wrong earlier.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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-2020-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_2020\"><\/span>FAQs About CAT Question Paper 2020<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-1759497725232\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">When was the CAT 2020 exam conducted?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">CAT 2020 was held on 29th November 2020 in three slots \u2013 morning, afternoon, and evening.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1759497740961\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How many slots were there in CAT 2020?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">There were 3 slots, each of 2 hours duration.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1759497756927\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How many total questions were in CAT 2020?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">CAT 2020 had 76 questions in total.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1759497772611\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What was the exam duration of CAT 2020?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">120 minutes (40 minutes per section).<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1759497792110\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Was there negative marking in CAT 2020?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, +3 marks for correct answers, \u20131 for wrong MCQs, and no negative marking for TITA questions.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1759497810160\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How difficult was CAT 2020?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Overall, CAT 2020 was moderate to difficult. DILR was the toughest in Slot 1, Quant was heavy in Slot 2, while Slot 3 was comparatively balanced.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1759497825260\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Which slot was toughest in CAT 2020?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Slot 1 was the toughest, mainly due to tricky DILR sets.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1759497843647\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Which slot was easiest in CAT 2020?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Slot 3 was considered relatively easier and more balanced.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1759497858315\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How many RC passages were there in CAT 2020 VARC?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">There were 4 Reading Comprehension passages in each slot.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1759497879832\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How many DILR sets were asked in CAT 2020?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">CAT 2020 had 4 sets of DILR with 6 questions each (24 total).<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1759497900449\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Why was CAT 2020 important for aspirants?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">CAT 2020 introduced the reduced question format (76 instead of 100), making it a landmark paper for practice.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1759497918381\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What was a good attempt in CAT 2020?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Around 40\u201345 questions with high accuracy was considered a good attempt.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1759497935915\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Did the number of questions reduce in CAT 2020?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, the paper had 76 questions compared to 100 in CAT 2019.<\/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-c9364f1adefa3dc8342fd6779be2ec17\"><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 Exam 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 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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\/varc\/reading-comprehension\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAT Reading Comprehension 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\/study-material\/cat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAT Study Material<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cat\/results\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAT Results<\/a><\/strong><\/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-23c68d1356a00abe9dd39b1fe057c436\"><strong>Discover additional preparation resources for CAT Exam:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cat\/exam-analysis\/slot-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAT 2025 Slot-1 Analysis<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cat\/exam-analysis\/slot-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAT 2025 Slot-2 Analysis<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/blog\/cat\/exam-analysis\/slot-3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAT 2025 Slot-3 Analysis<\/a><\/strong><\/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-9183536c8d627a801e802fbd044fba5a\"><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\/cat-online-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Online CAT Coaching<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\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\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-ea1bdbaed93cecae52c5a2ecd594b0e1\"><strong>Best Offline Coaching Programs for CAT:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/jaipur\/ipmat-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAT Coaching in Jaipur<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/indore\/ipmat-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAT Coaching in Indore<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/mumbai\/ipmat-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAT Coaching in Mumbai<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/bhopal\/ipmat-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAT Coaching in Bhopal<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/jodhpur\/ipmat-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAT Coaching in Jodhpur<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lptedtech.com\/gwalior\/ipmat-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer 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