CAT 2024 Sample Paper Pattern Changed – What To Expect?
Published on 13th October 2024, 4:00 PM
Important Announcement for all the CAT Aspirants!!
Based on the CAT 2024 sample paper released on the official website, it is possible that the DILR section may see some changes. These could include patterns like a mix of one set with 2 questions, two sets with 4 questions each, and two sets with 6 questions, or perhaps four sets with 5 questions each and one set with 2 questions.
These changes can be overwhelming and may cause some anxiety as the exam date gets closer, but don’t let this divert your attention from your preparation!
It is important to note that the CAT pattern may remain unchanged too! In past years, there have been unusual changes reflected in the CAT sample paper, but the CAT paper turned out to be as expected. So be mentally prepared for either case.
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Expected CAT Exam Pattern 2024 – Overview
The CAT 2024 exam pattern is expected to be similar to CAT 2023. Based on past trends, the notification for CAT 2024 was released on July 28th, 2024, and the exam for this year will be held on the last Sunday of November, i.e., November 24th, 2024.
Some of the major points to keep in mind with regard to the CAT exam pattern are:
|
Key Components |
Details |
|
No. of Questions |
66 |
|
Number of Sections |
3 |
|
Exam Duration |
60 minutes |
|
Section of CAT 2024 |
> Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension > Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning > Quantitative Aptitude |
|
Time Allotted per Section |
40 minutes |
|
Types of Questions |
MCQ and TITA |
|
CAT Marking Scheme |
For MCQs: > +3 for every right answer > -1 for every wrong answer For TITA questions: > It has no negative marking |
CAT 2024 Marking Scheme & Exam Mark Distribution
The CAT Exam is held as a Computer Based Test (CBT) with a duration of 2 hours, with each section having an individual time limit of 40 minutes each.
Below is the CAT 2024 marking scheme and exam mark distribution for your reference:
|
Sections of Exam (in that order) |
No of questions |
MCQs |
TITA Questions |
|
VARC |
24 |
20 |
4 |
|
DILR |
20 |
14 |
6 |
|
QA |
22 |
15 |
7 |
|
Total |
66 |
49 |
17 |
Section Wise Important Topics & CAT Paper Pattern
There is no particular syllabus for CAT; however, based on past trends, we have collected a list of some important topics across the CAT syllabus to provide you with a fair idea of what can be asked of candidates in the examination.
Here is the breakdown of the CAT exam pattern 2024 for all the sections separately to give candidates a better idea of what is expected to be asked from them.
|
Sections in CAT 2024 |
CAT Important Topics |
|
VARC |
Reading Comprehension 16 Questions: 4 passages of 4 questions Verbal Ability 8 Questions: para jumbles, para completions, para summary and odd sentence out |
|
DILR |
Data Interpretation – 2 sets Logical Reasoning – 2 sets Total 4 sets of 5 questions each with areas questioned on Bar Graph, Arrangements, Missing Data and Puzzles (Games) |
|
QA |
There are 5 major areas, including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, numbers, and modern maths, which is further dominated by the majority of questions from arithmetic and algebra. |
While it’s still uncertain whether the CAT pattern will change, this could be a significant shift in how the exam is structured. But you cannot afford to be unprepared!
To help you adapt, we have converted our next two Flexi mocks of our CAT Mock Test Series, specifically designed around the estimated new pattern released on the official website, giving you an accurate experience to build on. This is not all; we have also added six additional DILR sectionals tailored to the expected CAT 2024 pattern to provide you with the experience of the expected changes in the exam pattern so that no stone is left unturned.
There is no need to stress over this; just know that you have got this. Stay focused, keep up the great work, and know that we are cheering you on every step of the way.
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