CAT 2022 Exam Pattern:
The exam pattern of CAT 2022 has remained the same over the past few years and is expected to remain unchanged in the year 2022 unless notified.
The exam is conducted in three shifts on the same date:
Slot 1 – 8:30 am to 10:30 am
Slot 2 – 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Slot 3 - 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Check the CAT 2022 Complete schedule here
|
Categories |
Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode | Online Test |
| Duration |
120 minutes or 2 hours |
| Type of Question | Multiple choice and Subjective type |
| No. of Question | 66 |
| Marking Scheme | +3 marks for each correct answer |
| (-) Marking |
-1 mark deduction for each wrong answer and no -ve marking for TITA based Question |
Here is the detailed information regarding the exam pattern:
Sections |
Subjects |
Time Allotted |
No. of Questions |
Total marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sec I |
Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension |
40 minutes |
24 |
72 |
Sec II |
Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning |
40 minutes |
20 |
60 |
Sec III |
Quantitative Ability |
40 minutes |
22 |
66 |
Total |
_ |
120 minutes |
66 |
198 |
Sectional Timing:
CAT 2022 has a sectional time limit. Candidates will not be allowed to choose any section to start with or switch from one section to another. Each section will have a time limit of 40 minutes however the PwD candidates would be given an extra 20 minutes for each Section. The exam will have to be taken in a chronological manner, which is:
- Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension
- Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning
- Quantitative Aptitude
Some of the points released in the official website of CAT are:
1. For all Candidates, the Medium of the Exam is English
2. Some Questions would be of Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) type with Options to select and some would be the non-MCQ type
3. For all MCQ type, a wrong answer would result in -1 Mark. There would be NO Negative Mark for a non-MCQ type question.
4. A virtual keyboard would be displayed on the screen which is to be used for a non MCQ. Use the mouse to operate the virtual keyboard.
5. Usage of external/physical calculator would not be allowed; however, a virtual Calculator on the screen would be available.
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Candidates would also be able to view other details such as:
1. Question Paper: View the entire question of a particular Section at a time by clicking on the “Question Paper” button at the top right corner of the screen.
2. Profile: View information related to the Candidate profile by clicking on the “Profile” button at the right of the screen.
3. Instructions: View the Exam-related instructions at any point of time by clicking on the “Instructions” button at the top right corner of the screen
4. Calculator: Access the on-screen calculator, the icon of the same is located immediately above the Timer.
Click here to view the CAT 2022 Syllabus
CAT Pattern over the years
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