CAT is Consider to be the Aptitude test for the Management Courses in the leading Institutes of Management in India

IIM CAT exam is a computer based test. The candidates attempt this exam via assigned computer systems at the allotted test centres.

Duration of the Examination : 180 Minutes

Section of CAT Exam :


Quantitative Ability

Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning

Verbal and Reading Comprehension

Paper pattern


Number of Questions 100

Quantitative Ability – 34

Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning - 32

Verbal and Reading Comprehension – 34


Marking Scheme :


For Non-MCQs,

+3 marks for ‘correct answer’

No marks(or negative marks) for ‘wrong or no attempt’.

The scoring scheme for multiple-choice questions (MCQ's) is:

+3 for correct answer

-1 for incorrect answer