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CAT Question Paper: Slot-wise CAT Previous Year Papers including CAT 2022 Question Paper, CAT 2021 Question Paper, CAT 2020 Question Paper, CAT 2019 Question Paper and more are available in PDF format along with the solutions. As per the latest CAT Question Paper Pattern, CAT Question Paper includes 3 sections- Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC), Quantitative Aptitude (QA), and Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR).
CAT Question Paper 2022 | CAT Question Paper 2021 | CAT Question Paper 2020 |
CAT Question Paper 2019 | CAT Question Paper 2018 | CAT Question Paper 2017 |
IIM Banglore conducted CAT 2022 on November 27, 2022. CAT 2022 Question Paper for all three slots is updated here.
Section | CAT 2022 Question Paper with Solutions PDF |
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CAT Question Paper Slot 1 VARC | Check Here |
CAT Question Paper Slot 1 DILR | Check Here |
CAT Question Paper Slot 1 QA | Check Here |
Section | CAT 2022 Question Paper with Solutions PDF |
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CAT Question Paper Slot 2 VARC | Check Here |
CAT Question Paper Slot 2 DILR | Check Here |
CAT Question Paper Slot 2 QA | Check Here |
Section | CAT 2022 Question Paper with Solutions PDF |
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CAT Question Paper Slot 3 VARC | Check Here |
CAT Question Paper Slot 3 DILR | Check Here |
CAT Question Paper Slot 3 QA | Check Here |
NOTE: CAT Exam is popular for changes in the exam pattern every year. This year however, no changes were introduced from 2021. CAT 2022 was conducted for a duration of 120 minutes. Candidates got 40 minutes to solve each section in CAT 2022 Question Paper. Check CAT Exam Pattern 2022
CAT 2021 Question Paper for Quant, DILR and VARC are available for download. The exam was conducted in three slots for a duration of three hours. Candidates had to answer 66 MCQs and TITA questions carrying a weightage of 70-75% and 25-30% respectively. VARC section in CAT 2021 Question Paper had 24 questions, DILR had 20 questions, and QA had 22 questions. Candidates can download slot-wise CAT 2021 Question Paper with Solution PDF from the links given below.
CAT Section | CAT 2021 Slot 1 Question Paper with Solutions PDF |
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CAT Slot 1 Question Paper Quant | Check Here |
CAT Slot 1 Question Paper DILR | Check Here |
CAT Slot 1 Question Paper VARC | Check Here |
CAT Section | CAT 2021 Slot 2 Question Paper with Solutions PDF |
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CAT Slot 2 Question Paper Quant | Check Here |
CAT Slot 2 Question Paper DILR | Check Here |
CAT Slot 2 Question Paper VARC | Check Here |
CAT Section & Slot Number | CAT 2021 Slot 3 Question Paper with Solutions PDF |
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CAT Slot 3 Question Paper Quant | Check Here |
CAT Slot 3 Question Paper DILR | Check Here |
CAT Slot 3 Question Paper VARC | Check Here |
CAT Question Paper pattern keeps changing. Additionally, there is no definite CAT exam syllabus. Therefore, the best way to prepare and practice for the exam is to solve CAT previous year papers. The best mock tests to prepare well for the exam are the actual CAT 2022 Question Paper, CAT 2021 Question Paper, CAT 2020 Question Paper, CAT 2019 Question Paper, and more CAT previous year papers. Given below are the PDF links for various mock tests, sample papers, and CAT question paper 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013,….till 1990, etc.
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CAT 2020 Question Paper included 76 questions carrying a total weightage of 228 marks. The VARC and Quant sections included 26 CAT questions each while the rest 24 quesitons were asked in the DILR section. Students had 120 minutes to answer CAT 2020 Question Paper. CAT 2020 Question Paper for slot 1, slot 2, and slot 3 is available here for your reference.
CAT Exam Section | CAT 2020 Question Paper with Solutions PDF |
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CAT Slot 1 Question Paper Quant | Check Here |
CAT Slot 1 Question Paper DILR | Check Here |
CAT Slot 1 Question Paper VARC | Check Here |
CAT Exam Section | CAT 2020 Question Paper with Solutions PDF |
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CAT Slot 2 Question Paper Quant | Check Here |
CAT Slot 2 Question Paper DILR | Check Here |
CAT Slot 2 Question Paper VARC | Check Here |
CAT Exam Section | CAT 2020 Question Paper with Solutions PDF |
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CAT Slot 3 Question Paper Quant | Check Here |
CAT Slot 3 Question Paper DILR | Check Here |
CAT Slot 3 Question Paper VARC | Check Here |
CAT 2019 Question Paper carried a total weightage of 300 marks. There were a total of 100 questions asked in the exam divided into three sections- VARC (34), DILR (32), and QA (34). Click on the links below to download section-wise CAT 2019 question paper for slot 1 and slot 2.
CAT Exam Section | CAT 2019 Question Paper with Solutions PDF |
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CAT Question Paper- Quant | Check Here |
CAT Question Paper- DILR | Check Here |
CAT Question Paper- VARC | Check Here |
CAT Exam Section | CAT 2019 Question Paper with Solutions PDF |
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CAT Question Paper- Quant | Check Here |
CAT Question Paper- DILR | Check Here |
CAT Question Paper- VARC | Check Here |
CAT 2018 Question Paper for both Slot 1 and Slot 2 is avaiable for download. The exam was conducted by IIM Calcutta on November 25. There were 24 and 26 TITA-type questions in slot 1 and slot 2 CAT 2018 Question Paper respectively. The Quant section in CAT 2018 question paper was said to be the toughest in the last 10 years.
CAT Exam Section | CAT 2018 Question Paper with Solutions PDF |
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CAT Question Paper- Quant | Check Here |
CAT Question Paper- DILR | Check Here |
CAT Question Paper- VARC | Check Here |
CAT Exam Section | CAT 2018 Question Paper with Solutions PDF |
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CAT Question Paper- Quant | Check Here |
CAT Question Paper- DILR | Check Here |
CAT Question Paper- VARC | Check Here |
CAT 2017 Question Paper was released by IIM Lucknow. There were a total of 100 questions (32 in DILR and 34 each in VARC & Quant) carrying 300 marks. The exam was conducted in two slots on November 26. The table below contains the links to download slot-wise CAT 2017 question paper for Quant, DILR, and VARC.
CAT Exam Section | CAT 2017 Question Paper with Solutions PDF |
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CAT Question Paper- Quant | Check Here |
CAT Question Paper- DILR | Check Here |
CAT Question Paper- VARC | Check Here |
CAT Exam Section | CAT 2017 Question Paper with Solutions PDF |
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CAT Question Paper- Quant | Check Here |
CAT Question Paper- DILR | Check Here |
CAT Question Paper- VARC | Check Here |
Download CAT 2016 Question Paper with Solutions from the link given below. CAT 2016 Question Paper PDF comprises 100 questions as per the pattern of that year- 32 in DILR and 34 each in Quant and VARC.
CAT Exam | CAT 2016 Question Paper with Solutions PDF |
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CAT 2016 Question Paper | Check Here |
CAT Exam Section | CAT 2015 Question Paper with Solutions PDF |
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CAT Question Paper- VARC | Check Here |
CAT Question Paper- DILR | Check Here |
CAT Question Paper- Quant | Check Here |
CAT Exam Section | CAT 2014 Question Paper with Solutions PDF |
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CAT Quant and DI | Check Here |
CAT Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning | Check Here |
*CAT 2014 Question Paper had 100 questions divided equally into 2 sections- Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation. From 2011-14, CAT question papers had these 2 sections only, however, CAT previous year question papers of 2011, 2012, and 2013 had 60 questions in total.
Given below are the links to download CAT previous year question papers 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, and 2009.
CAT Exam Year | CAT Question Paper with Solutions PDF |
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CAT Question Paper 2013 | Check Here |
CAT Question Paper 2012 | Check Here |
CAT Question Paper 2011 | Check Here |
CAT Question Paper 2010 | Check Here |
CAT Question Paper 2009 | Check Here |
To enhance your preparation for the upcoming CAT exams, you must solve as many previous years CAT question papers as possible, So, click on the links provided in the table below to download and solve previous year CAT question papers of 2008-1990.
CAT Exam Year | CAT Question Paper with Solutions PDF |
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CAT Question Paper 2008 | Check Here |
CAT Question Paper 2007 | Check Here |
CAT Question Paper 2006 | Check Here |
CAT 2005 Question Paper | Check Here |
CAT Question Paper 2004 | Check Here |
CAT Question Paper 2003 | Check Here |
CAT Question Paper 2002 | Check Here |
CAT Question Paper 2001 | Check Here |
CAT Question Paper 2000 | Check Here |
CAT Question Paper 1999 | Check Here |
CAT Question Paper 1998 | Check Here |
CAT Question Paper 1997 | Check Here |
CAT Question Paper 1996 | Check Here |
CAT Question Paper 1995 | Check Here |
CAT Question Paper 1994 | Check Here |
CAT Question Paper 1993 | Check Here |
CAT Question Paper 1992 | Check Here |
CAT Question Paper 1991 | Check Here |
CAT Question Paper 1990 | Check Here |
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CAT question paper pattern has undergone a few changes in the past years. The number of questions asked are reduced from 76 in CAT question paper 2020 to 66 in CAT question paper 2021 and CAT question paper 2022. Given below are the major highlights of CAT question paper pattern:
Particulars | Details |
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CAT Exam Duration | 120 Minutes |
Type of CAT Questions | MCQs and TITA questions |
Total number of questions in CAT paper | 66 |
Total Marks of CAT paper | 198 |
Marks awarded for every correct CAT question | +3 Marks for every correct answer |
Negative marking for every incorrect CAT question | -1 for MCQs and no marks deducted for TITA questions |
CAT Question Paper medium | English |
The section-wise distribution of the number of CAT questions in 2022 is given below:
CAT question paper marking pattern has remained unchanged for the last 6 years. 3 marks awarded for a correct answer, 1 mark is deducted for an incorrect MCQ, and no marks are deducted for unattempted MCQs and TITA questions. It is interesting to note that before 2009, CAT paper was conducted in offline (pen-paper) mode.
If candidates solve question papers, sample papers, and mock tests, then they can surely improve their performance by going through a variety of questions. Candidates can also access the links of the mock test provided in the table below:
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CAT Mock Test DILR | CAT Mock Test Quant | CAT Mock Test VARC | |
CAT Mock Test 1 | Download | Download | Download |
CAT Mock Test 2 | Download | Download | Download |
CAT Mock Test 3 | Download | Download | Download |
CAT Mock Test 4 | Download | Download | Download |
CAT Mock Test 5 | Download | Download | Download |
CAT Mock Tests 2022 are now available on the official website for free. CAT 2022 Mock Test by IIM comprises questions from CAT previous year papers. Candidates appearing for the upcoming CAT exams are advised to attempt the same. Check CAT Mock Tests
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CAT 2022 Mock Test | Mock Test Link |
CAT 2022 Mock Test - For PwD Candidates (Blindness and Low Vision) | Mock Test Link |
CAT 2022 Mock Test - For Other PwD Candidates | Mock Test Link |
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CAT Quant Question Paper | CAT DILR Question Paper | CAT VARC Question Paper |
CAT Mock Tests 2021 are available on the official website for free.
Particulars | CAT 2021 Official Mock Test |
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CAT 2021 Mock Test | Mock Test Link |
CAT 2021 Mock Test - For PwD Candidates (Blindness and Low Vision) | Mock Test Link |
CAT 2021 Mock Test - For Other PwD Candidates | Mock Test Link |
Apart from solving the previous year question papers, candidates must solve multiple sample papers for better CAT Preparation. CAT Sample Papers are provided below to help candidates practice more questions of varying difficulty and patterns. CAT aspirants can download CAT Sample Papers with Solutions PDF from the table given below:
CAT Sample Papers | Download PDF |
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CAT Sample Paper 1 | Check Here |
CAT Sample Paper 2 | Check Here |
CAT DILR Sample Paper | Check Here |
CAT VARC Sample Paper | Check Here |
CAT QA Sample Paper 1 | Check Here |
CAT QA Sample Paper 2 | Check Here |
CAT QA Sample Paper 3 | Check Here |
CAT QA Sample Paper 4 | Check Here |
CAT QA Sample Paper 5 | Check Here |
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CAT Question Papers provide the most valuable insights into the exam difficulty level, types of questions, and the favorite topics of the examination authority. The major benefits of solving CAT previous year question papers and mock tests are mentioned below:
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Ques. How many questions does CAT paper have?
Ans. Since 2020, the number of questions in CAT paper have been varying every year. CAT 2021 question paper had 66 questions while CAT 2020 question paper had 76 questions. Before 2020, CAT paper had 100 questions. Like 2021, CAT 2022 also had 66 questions divided into 3 sections- DILR, VARC, Quant. To get the details on questions asked in CAT, check the article to download previous years CAT question paper PDFs for the last 20 years.
Ques. Where can I find CAT Question papers?
Ans. CAT Question papers are available after the conclusion of the exam. The conducting IIM does not release the question papers on the official website. However, candidates can find CAT question papers with solution pdfs on collegedunia website. The PDF links are provided above in the article for CAT question papers of previous years.
Ques. Who sets CAT Question Paper?
Ans. CAT question paper is set by the exam conducting IIM every. In 2021, CAT question paper was administered and conducted by IIM Ahmedabad.
Ques. What is the language medium of CAT question papers?
Ans. CAT question papers are in English medium only. CAT exam is not conducted in any other language.
Ques. What is the difficulty level of CAT question paper?
Ans. Based on previous years’ exam analysis, CAT question paper is of moderate to high difficulty. Usually, the difficulty level varies across slots and this is the reason why IIMs adopt the score normalization process to offset this variation.
Ques. Are previous year CAT question papers enough for exam preparation?
Ans. Solving previous year CAT question papers does not guarantee a perfect score in CAT exam. However, these papers help in identifying the important topics of CAT syllabus and thus assist in devising an efficient exam preparation strategy.
Ques. How many CAT question papers should I solve before the exam?
Ans. There is no fixed number of CAT question papers that you should attempt before the exam. Practice as many sample papers and question papers as possible. However, in the last two weeks before the exam date, it is advised to solve at least 2 CAT question papers every day.
Ques. Is it beneficial to solve CAT sample papers and model papers?
Ans. Yes, there are numerous benefits of solving CAT sample papers and model papers that are as per the latest pattern and syllabus. These help in:
Ques. How many sections will be there in CAT question paper 2022?
Ans. CAT question paper 2022 comprised 3 sections- LRDI, QA, and VARC. The 2022 question paper was as per the revised pattern and had 66 questions divided into these 3 sections in CAT 2022.
Ques. Is there any sequence of sections in CAT question papers?
Ans. There is no defined pattern as to which section will follow the other in CAT question paper. Based on CAT question papers of previous years, it has been observed that VARC is the first section followed by DILR and QA respectively.
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Ans. Every IIMS and other management colleges make a shortlist based on the percentile after CAT result is declared. With percentile, IIMs also consider other factors like academics, category, gender factor, diversity, etc. The list is made for the second round i.e. GD/PI or WAT/PI. GD/WAT will have a generic topic. There can be a topic from current affairs. PI is taken by some of the faculty and alumni of the institute. In institutes like FMS, there is an extempore after PI. After these rounds, a final shortlist is made with weightage given to GD/PI or WAT/PI performance and CAT percentile. Individual IIMs also have some additional factors. The offer letters are then sent out to top candidates in each category up to the maximum number of seats. The rest candidates are waitlisted. As students choose admissions, the waitlist continues to change. Read more
Ans. I know this decision is a bit difficult to make. What you need to keep in mind is that these two colleges should not be compared to other great IIMs or even ISBs. Those B Schools are at another level and cannot be on par with Kashipur or Raipur. To facilitate a better decision, I will mention the circumstances of these B Schools then you can choose after considering all options. IIM Indore and IIM Kashipur: Both these colleges are not worth a year drop as they will help you earn only an extra 1.5-2 LPA. Moreover, in the coming years, Kashipur and Raipur will have almost the same brand value as that Indore and Kozhikode. IIM Ahmedabad, Calcutta, Lucknow and Bangalore: All these top IIMs are definitely worth a year's drop provided that you are confident enough to cope with the cutoff. All these IIMs consider your academics while selecting so if that is your reason for the year drop I don’t think it will help. There is no surety of admission even after a percentile of 100. ISB: This one is at a whole different level and is in the category of elite B Schools like UCB, NYU, HBS, etc. The top-notch faculty offers amazing pedagogy at relatively low fees. CAT is sufficient for IIMs. But if you want to go for ISB, a work experience of 4+ years and a GMAT are a must. Read more
Ans. IIMs shortlists students for admission based on their CAT score. The second step of selection is GD-PI. For final selection, students are usually shortlisted based on their past academic performance, entrance examination score, and performance in GD-PI. IIMs also consider other factors such as work experience, gender diversity, academic diversity, etc. while shortlisting students. Weights given to these factors are different for different IIMs. Having relevant work experience can certainly help you get a shortlist. Read more
Ans. Everyone knows that IIM A values diversity over grades. There have been students who were not even waitlisted at IIM K but were at IIM A due to their extremely unique profiles. If you want to build a profile for IIM A, strive for originality. Do something that no one else is doing, such as starting a blog, having a strong digital presence on Instagram, writing on Quora, and so on. Consider what students with a 99 percentile typically do, such as being brilliant in academics and receiving a call from IIM Ahmedabad. Choose a domain in which these students are unlikely to excel and excel in that domain. Furthermore, activities such as writing a blog or hosting a YouTube channel will undoubtedly help you, in the long run, to secure summer and final placements during your MBA. As a result, you will gain valuable insights and hands-on experience with various social media tools such as SEO, SEM, Analytics, and so on. Read more
Ans. If you are aiming for old IIMs such as IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta, IIM Lucknow, you will need to score above 99 percentile in CAT. For IIMs and other top-tier B-Schools in India, the CAT cutoff stays above 90 percentile. If you have a good profile, and 99+ CAT score, you can expect to get calls from old IIMs, XLRI, JBIMS, IIFT, FMS, etc. Read more
Ans. Here are some of the things that you will realize after appearing for the CAT examination. Spend the first few minutes going over the papers before diving in. Browse through the problems and start with the ones that you know you can solve in one go. CAT prioritizes solving not sequence. If you aren’t sure about an answer, leave it. Concentrate on other problems. You shouldn’t spend more than 2-3 minutes on a single problem. Don’t use the elimination method, if you can solve the problem in less than 1 minute. Do rough work thoroughly. Don’t answer any questions, just by guessing. There will be a few lengthy questions. Try to ignore these. Even CAT toppers don’t score the full marks. CAT doesn’t test your knowledge. The only thing matters are how much you score. So, try to attempt as many questions as you can correctly. Read more
Ans. You need to practice a lot in order to be able to solve Quantitative Aptitude in the CAT examination. Quants involve using mathematical ability as well as imagination. You need to memorize some concepts as well as formulas. CAT syllabus for Quants includes a lot of topics that we have studied in 9th and 10th and only the application is different for topics such as PNC & Algebra, Numbers, etc. Most important topics in terms of weightage are as follows. Arithmetic Algebra Geometry Numbers P&C, Series, Log Several chapters are easy and can be completed in a short period of time. You should start your preparation with numbers, it is the base for the quants topics. Once you are a clear knowledge of the topics, start giving time-based mocks. Analyze the mocks and work on the common mistakes that you made. Read more
Ans. Yes, average students can crack CAT. Students who get through CAT at one go, have the right aptitude for CAT, which was built over time. They have been practicing Maths right from their school days and have been avid readers. If you are average at your studies, you need to spend a lot of time practicing, in order to score good percentile in CAT. Most students usually have gaps in Maths or DILR or English. You need to put in the extra hours to bridge the gap. Find out the subjects in which you are weak, clear the basics, and practice as much as you can. Read more
Ans. Take a look at the below table to know what CAT score will fetch what CAT percentile, for 2022. Percentile Score VA-RC Score DI-LR Score QA Overall Score 90% 29 1 26 72 95% 32 20 29 81 In 2021, for 90 percentile the required score was 59 and for 95 percentile the required score was 72. Read more
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