CAT exam pattern was revised in 2020 due to co-vid 19. Several changes where done regarding sectional time limit, no of questions etc.
| CAT exam pattern and structure | |
|---|---|
| sections | VARC, DILR, QA |
| Total number of questions | 100 |
| Section wise number of questions | VARC - 34 DILR - 32 QA - 34 |
| Total marks | 300 |
| CAT exam date | Last week of november |
| CAT exam result | Mid-january |
| Sectional time limit | Yes |
| Number of answer choices | four |
| Type of questions | Mcq and non-Mcq |
| Marking scheme | Three marks for every correct response Negative marking of -1 for every wrong response No negative marking for wrong non-mcq response |
| CAT exam difficulty | Moderate to difficult |
| CAT application fee | 2000-RS |
| IIM application fees | No application fees for IIM'S once registered for CAT |