IIM Calcutta conducted the CAT exam in three slots on November 24. CAT 2024 question paper PDF along with official answer key and candidate response sheet is out for Slot 1, 2 and 3.
CAT 2024 Question Paper PDF Download for Slot 1, 2 and 3
CAT 2024 Question Paper PDF: IIM Calcutta conducted the CAT 2024 exam in three slots on November 24. Candidates can download the CAT 2024 question paper PDF to know the sectional weightage and difficulty level. IIM Calcutta has released CAT question paper PDF officially along with the official answer key and response sheet on the exam website, iimcat.ac.in.
CAT 2024 question paper has been designed with a total of 66 questions divided across three different sections. Three sections of CAT question paper include Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR) and Quantitative Ability (QA). Candidates can use CAT question paper PDF along with the answer key and response sheet to evaluate their probable score.
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CAT 2024 Official Question Papers
IIM Calcutta releases the answer key, response sheet along with the CAT question paper PDF 4-5 days after the exam date. The table below mentions the CAT question paper PDF for slot 1, 2 and 3.
| CAT Exam Slots | Question Paper PDF Download* |
|---|---|
| CAT 2024 slot 1 question paper | Download PDF Here |
| CAT 2024 slot 2 question paper | Download PDF Here |
| CAT 2024 slot 3 question paper | Download PDF Here |
*NOTE: CAT question paper PDF links in the table above will be updated as soon as IIM Calcutta releases the same.
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CAT Question Paper PDF 2024 (Memory Based)
The table below mentions the direct links to access the CAT 2024 memory based questions, answer keys, and exam analysis:
| CAT 2024 Slots |
CAT Answer Key, Question Paper, & Exam Analysis |
|---|---|
| CAT 2024 Slot 1 answer key, question paper, and exam analysis |
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| CAT 2024 Slot 2 answer key, question paper, and exam analysis |
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| CAT 2024 Slot 3 answer key, question paper, and exam analysis |
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Steps to Download CAT 2024 Question Paper PDF
IIM does not release the CAT question paper separately. Candidates get to access the CAT questions while checking the response sheet and the CAT 2024 answer key. The space below mentions the steps to check the CAT question papers, answer key and response sheet:
- Visit the official CAT website, iimcat.ac.in
- Click on the login button available on the homepage.
- Enter CAT login credentials, including the registration number and password.
- Navigate to the relevant link for CAT 2024 response sheet and answer key.
- Download the response sheet and check all the questions in CAT and the responses recorded on the exam day.
How to use CAT 2024 Question Paper?
Candidates who took the CAT 2024 exam can use these question papers to evaluate their probable scores before the declaration of results. The marking scheme, answer key, response sheet, and CAT 2024 question paper help candidates calculate their probable scores to reduce the result anxiety.
Q: What are the benefits of solving CAT question papers?
Q: How many RC questions does CAT have?
The CAT VARC section is dominated by RC questions. Out of 24 questions about 14-16 are based on Reading Comprehension passages and the rest of them are based on parajumbles, para completion, etc.
CAT has about 12-16 RC question. In CAT 2022, there were four RC passages each having four questions. The ideal attempt was estimated at 13. Since, it is not mandatory to solve all the questions, candidates can maximize their scores by leaving out the questions related to the passage they find the toughest. There is negative marking in CAT so candidates must ensure that they mark only the correct options or do not mark any option at all.
CAT Score Calculation Process using Question Paper, Answer Key, Response Sheet
Candidates must follow the steps mentioned below to calculate their CAT 2024 raw score using the question paper, answer key and response sheet:
- Calculate the total number of correct responses recorded in the CAT 2024 exam.
- Calculate the number of incorrect MCQ responses recorded in the CAT exam.
- Add 3 marks for each correct response.
- Deduct 1 mark for each incorrect MCQ response recorded.
- No marks will be deducted for unattempted responses or incorrect TITA responses.
- The outcome of the above calculations will provide the raw score in the CAT exam.
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NOTE: IIM Calcutta will use the CAT normalisation process to equalise the performance of all test takers across three slots. Admissions based on CAT will be done as per the normalised score mentioned in the CAT scorecard.
CAT 2024 Question Paper Pattern
CAT 2024 exam pattern was kept similar to the past exam sessions. The table below mentions the CAT question paper pattern in brief:
| CAT Test Pattern Elements |
CAT Exam Pattern |
|---|---|
| CAT exam mode |
Computer Based Test |
| CAT exam duration |
120 minutes (divided equally across sections) |
| CAT exam slots |
3 exam slots as mentioned below
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| Total questions in CAT exam |
68 |
| CAT sectional composition |
3 sections with the following composition:
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| CAT total marks |
204 |
| CAT marking scheme |
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| Question paper medium |
English |
| Type of questions |
MCQs and TITA (Type in The Answer) questions |
CAT question paper pattern saw a change in 2024 with increase in the number of questions to 24.
CAT Answer Key 2024
Candidates will find the CAT 2024 answer key, response sheet and question papers inside the login dashboard. Answer key for CAT 2024 slot 1, 2 and 3 will be released for candidates who took the exam in that particular slot. Candidates will have to access the CAT login dashboard to access the answer keys. Candidates will be allowed to raise objections against the CAT answer key. IIM Calcutta will draft the CAT final answer key after reviewing challenges against the preliminary answer key.
CAT 2024 answer key for slot 1, 2 and 3 also helps candidates prepare for CAT 2025 exam.
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Previous Year’s CAT Question Papers
Besides helping the CAT 2024 test takers, candidates can use the CAT 2024 question paper PDF to prepare for the subsequent exam session. Previous year’s CAT question papers help prepare for the exam with a holistic approach as it provides deep understanding of the pattern, syllabus, etc. Candidates can access the CAT previous year’s question paper from the table below:
| CAT Exam Session |
Question Paper PDF Download |
|---|---|
| CAT 2023 Question Paper |
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| CAT 2022 Question Paper |
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| CAT 2021 Question Paper |
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| CAT 2020 Question Paper |
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| CAT 2019 Question Paper |
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| CAT 2018 Question Paper |
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| CAT 2017 Question Paper |
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CAT 2024 Analysis by Experts
| CAT Experts |
CAT 2024 Analysis Page Links |
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| CAT 2024 analysis by CATKing |
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| CAT 2024 analysis by Career Launcher and T.I.M.E |
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| CAT 2024 analysis by IMS |
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