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CAT exam pattern is revised from time to time, depending upon the educational scenarios and admission requirements of the B-schools. Without a question, the CAT is a difficult exam to pass, and every year, more and more individuals choose to take it.  Irrespective of the changes in CAT exam pattern, its difficulty level has remained nearly the same all through the years. Further, some standard topics have always made an appearance in the exam and maintained a good weightage too.

CAT Exam Pattern: Overview 

  • For 2023, one of the IIMs will conduct CAT in a computer-based mode. 
  • It will be held in three slots as last year (the exact changes is notified on the official website). 
  • For IIM shortlisting, the candidate must score high in each of the sections to clear the sectional score cut-offs.
  • The given table shows the tentative details of CAT 2023 Exam Pattern:

CAT 2023 Exam Pattern


CAT Exam Pattern 2023: Key Features & Latest Changes

  • CAT 2023 Exam is scheduled for the last week of November 2023.
  • There is no negative marking for Non-MCQs.
  • The order of the sections is fixed, starting with VARC. Candidates cannot switch between sections.
  • CAT 2023 exam will be held in three slots and the timings will likely be 
    • Slot 1 (8.30 am to 10.30 am), 
    • Slot 2 (12.30 pm to 2.30 pm) and 
    • Slot 3 (4.30 pm to 6.30 pm).
  • Previously the total number of questions in CAT was 100 and the total marks were 300. But in 2020, the number of questions was reduced to 76 and the total marks to 228. In 2021, the number of questions was further reduced to 66.
  • There is an onscreen calculator provided during the exam.
  • IIM will also release a tutorial for the aspirants to understand CAT 2023 computer-based test and question pattern. The tutorial will be available on their official website in October 2023.
  • CAT 2023 exam will be held in almost 150 cities across the country.

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CAT Exam Pattern of Previous Years

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Below is a detailed breakup of CAT exam pattern 2022 for your reference:

CAT 2023 Exam Pattern

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FAQs about CAT Exam Pattern

Q. Is CAT exam easy or tough?

The difficulty level of CAT is high and the exam requires proper preparation for a high score. CAT exam is a blend of moderately and highly difficult questions.

Q. What is the passing score for CAT?

There is no qualifying score for CAT. However, different B-schools set different cut-offs for admissions. The top B-schools generally have a CAT cut-off of 90 percentile or above.

Q. What score is 99 percentile in CAT?

As per the latest CAT pattern, a total marks of 104+ is a must for 99 percentile and above.

Q. Is calculator allowed in CAT?

The candidates are not allowed to take a calculator at the test center. However, you can use the on-screen calculator, provided in the test screen.

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