Updated By Nidhi Bahl on 10 Jan, 2023 13:46
Tell us your CAT score and we will let you know which colleges you could qualify for !!
Predict your CollegeCAT 2022 results have been declared on December 21, 2022. CAT 2022 was conducted on November 27, 2022, in 150 test cities across various states in India. CAT 2022 was conducted in three slots (morning, afternoon, and evening) for a duration of 2 hours each. The slot-wise CAT paper analysis 2022 along with the memory-based CAT 2022 question paper have been updated on the links below. Also, one can check out the answer key 2022, CAT 2022 toppers' list, IIM placements, CAT score vs percentile analysis, etc. below:
| CAT Result 2022 Link | CAT 2022 Toppers' List |
| CAT Cutoff 2022 for IIMs | 100 Percentile Candidates in CAT 2022: State-wise |
| IIM Bangalore Placements 2022 | CAT 2022 Score vs Percentile |
On this page, we have shared complete details about the CAT exam pattern, difficulty level, number of good attempts, important topics, topic-wise weightage of questions asked, and expected cutoff.
The detailed CAT 2022 paper analysis is updated here, students can check their performance while the candidates from other shifts will get an idea of what to expect in the question paper. The total number of questions in CAT 2022 was 66. The Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) section had 24 questions, Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR) section had 20 questions, and the Quantitative Aptitude (QA) had 22 questions. Each section had an equal time limit, i.e., 40 minutes.
As per the previous year's CAT exam analysis, the overall difficulty of the exam was moderate. The DILR section had the maximum level of difficulty while the VARC section was quite easy. Since CAT is one of the most difficult management entrance exams, it's difficult to predict what the question paper will have. Candidates appearing for CAT 2022 must be prepared well for every kind of question that they come across.
Apart from the CAT paper analysis 2022, we have also shared memory-based question papers for CAT 2022 Slot 1, Slot 2, and Slot 3 for your reference. These memory-based questions will be available to download after the completion of each shift.
You can also go through the CAT paper analysis of previous years to get an understanding of the topics asked, the overall difficulty, sectional weightage, exam pattern, and more!
CAT 2022 was conducted on November 27 in three slots, and the slot-wise exam analysis has been updated on this page. CAT 2022 analysis involves section-wise difficulty level, weightage, the expected number of good attempts, and expected cutoff. Click on the video below to learn all about CAT 2022 question paper.
There were 66 total questions in CAT 2022, distributed among the 3 sections for all the slots. With a few questions at a higher difficulty level, CAT 2022 was rated as having a moderate level of difficulty. The Quantitative Aptitude section was moderately difficult in CAT 2022, however, all three slots' VARC and DILR sections were easy to moderate. In VARC, RC passages dominated, whereas Arithmetic and Algebra dominated Quantitative Aptitude. In each of the three slots in the DILR portion, there were four sets of five questions. Check out the major highlights of CAT 2022:
Check out the detailed slot-wise analysis of CAT 2022 along with the answer keys for each slot:
Slot | Highlights of Analysis | Detailed Analysis Link | Answer Key |
Slot 1 | For CAT 2022 slot 1, the overall level of difficulty was slightly greater than for CAT 2021. A total raw score of 97 to 99 should be sufficient to reach the 99th percentile in the CAT 2022 slot 1 exam. | CAT Slot 1 Unofficial Answer Key 2022 | |
Slot 2 | Comparing CAT 2022 Slot 1 to Slot 2, Slot 2 did not offer any notable surprises. The overall difficulty of CAT 2022 Slot 2 was similar to Slot 1's. The expected range for the total raw for a 99+ percentile in CAT 2022 slot 2 is 98 to 100. | CAT Slot 2 Unofficial Answer Key 2022 | |
Slot 3 | The difficulty level of CAT 2022 Slot 3 was greater overall than CAT 2022 Slots 1 and 2. A 99 percentile in CAT 2022 Slot 3 should be achieved with an overall raw score of roughly 93-95. | CAT Slot 3 Unofficial Answer Key 2022 |
The overall degree of difficulty was just a little bit higher for CAT 2022 slot 1 than it was for CAT 2021. VARC was easy to moderately difficult in terms of sectional difficulty. The odd-sentence-out questions were replaced with a para completion question. 4 sets of 5 questions each made up DILR. This component was a tiny bit more challenging than CAT 2021. QA was a little bit simpler than the CAT 2021 portion. In the CAT 2022 slot 1, a total raw score of 97 to 99 should qualify for the 99 percentile. Check out the sectional analysis of CAT 2022 slot 1 in the table below:
CAT Section | No. of Questions | Difficulty Level | No. of Good Attempts |
Quantitative Aptitude | 22 | Moderate to Difficult | 40-49 |
Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning | 22 | Easy to Moderate | |
Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension | 24 | Easy to Moderate | |
Overall | 66 | Moderate |
Here are the expected percentile scores and the required raw scores for each section and the overall CAT 2022 slot 1 question paper:
CAT 2022 Percentile | CAT 2022 Sections | Overall | ||
Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC) | Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) | Quantitative Aptitude (QA) | ||
99 | 38-40 | 28-30 | 36-38 | 97-99 |
95 | 30-32 | 22-24 | 28-30 | 70-72 |
90 | 26-28 | 18-20 | 22-24 | 58-60 |
85 | 23-25 | 16-18 | 18-20 | 49-50 |
80 | 19-20 | 14-16 | 16-18 | 44-45 |
CAT 2022 Slot 2 did not present any significant surprises in comparison to CAT 2022 Slot 1. The questionable aspect of the number of questions was clarified in CAT 2022 Slot 1 itself. CAT 2022 Slot 2's overall level of difficulty was comparable to Slot 1's. The VARC for slot 2 was easy to moderate in terms of section-by-section difficulty. The difficulty level was a challenge for DILR in slot 2. Slot 2's QA was comparable to last year's and had a medium degree of difficulty. It is anticipated that the overall raw score for a 99+ percentile in CAT 2022 slot 2 will fall between 98 and 100. Check out the sectional analysis of CAT 2022 slot 2 in the table below:
CAT Section | No. of Questions | Difficulty Level | No. of Good Attempts |
Quantitative Aptitude | 22 | Moderate to Difficult | 39-49 |
Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning | 20 | Easy to Moderate | |
Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension | 24 | Easy to Moderate | |
Overall | 66 | Moderate |
Take a look at the expected percentile scores and the required raw scores for each section and the overall CAT 2022 slot 2 question paper:
CAT 2022 Percentile | CAT 2022 Sections | Overall | ||
Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC) | Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) | Quantitative Aptitude (QA) | ||
99 | 40-42 | 30-32 | 36-38 | 98-100 |
95 | 31-33 | 22-24 | 30-34 | 70-72 |
90 | 27-29 | 18-20 | 24-26 | 58-60 |
85 | 24-26 | 16-18 | 13-15 | 49-51 |
80 | 20-21 | 14-16 | 12 | 44-45 |
As anticipated, CAT 2022 Slot 3 proceeded in the same manner as Slots 1 and 2. The VARC and DILR sections of slots 1 and 2 were the only parts of the paper pattern that differed from CAT 2021. Compared to CAT 2022 Slot 1 and Slot 2, CAT 2022 Slot 3 had a higher overall level of difficulty. As a result, the LOD varied slightly between the three portions and the three slots:
An overall raw score of around 93-95 should fetch a 99 percentile in CAT 2022 Slot 3. Check out the sectional analysis of CAT 2022 slot 3 in the table below:
CAT Section | No. of Questions | Difficulty Level | No. of Good Attempts |
Quantitative Aptitude | 22 | Moderate to Difficult | 42-45 |
Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning | 20 | Moderate to Difficult | |
Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension | 24 | Moderate | |
Overall | 66 | Moderate to Difficult |
Check out the expected percentile scores and the required raw scores for each section and the overall CAT 2022 slot 1 question paper:
CAT 2022 Percentile | CAT 2022 Sections | Overall | ||
Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC) | Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) | Quantitative Aptitude (QA) | ||
99 | 40-42 | 26-27 | 30-33 | 94-95 |
95 | 31-33 | 20-22 | 23-25 | 66-69 |
90 | 27-29 | 16-18 | 17-19 | 55-58 |
85 | 24-26 | 14-16 | 13-15 | 47-49 |
80 | 20-21 | 12-14 | 12 | 42 |
CAT 2021 was conducted on November 28 in three slots, and the slot-wise exam analysis can be checked on this page. CAT 2021 analysis involves section-wise difficulty level, weightage, the expected number of good attempts, and expected cutoff.
| Slot | Highlights of Analysis | Detailed Analysis Link |
| Slot 1 | The overall difficulty level of the Slot 1 was moderate while the DILR section seemed lengthy. The quantitative Aptitude section was easy to moderate. There were a total number of 66 questions in Slot 1. | CAT 2021 Slot 1 Question Paper Analysis, Answer Key |
| Slot 2 | Slot 2 was again Moderate in difficulty and the exam pattern followed was the same as Slot 1 with 66 questions in total. First impressions suggest that the overall difficulty level of Slot 2 was a bit easier than Slot 1. | CAT 2021 Slot 2 Question Paper Analysis, Answer Key |
| Slot 3 | Slot 3 of the CAT 2021 exam was reported to be a bit difficult as compared to the other 2 slots with Quant being the most difficult section of this slot. | CAT 2021 Slot 3 Question Paper Analysis, Answer Key |
Check the detailed analysis of each section of the CAT 2021 exam by Collegedekho experts. Click on the links given below.
| Section | Analysis |
| QA | CAT 2021 QA Question Paper Analysis & Answer Key |
| VARC | CAT 2021 VARC Question Paper Analysis & Answer Key |
| DILR | CAT 2021 DILR Question Paper Analysis & Answer Key |
CAT 2020 Slot 3 concluded at 6:30 pm. CAT 2020 Slot 2 was conducted between 12:30 - 2:30 pm and CAT 2020 Slot 1 was conducted from 8:30 am to 10:30 am. The biggest news from CAT 2020 exam analysis today is that there were 76 questions in this year's exam. VARC and QA sections had 26 questions each while DILR had 24 questions. The overall difficulty level of the exam was reported to be around Moderate to Difficult. VARC section was the toughest as reported by the candidates but DILR and QA were a bit easier as compared to last year. The detailed slot-wise exam analysis of CAT 2020 Slot 1, 2 and 3 can be checked below.
The three slots in which CAT 2020 were conducted are Forenoon (8:30 am to 10:30 am), Afternoon (12:30 pm to 2:30 pm), and Evening (4:30 pm to 6:30 pm). PwD candidates were provided 40 minutes extra in each shift. The number of slots was increased due to the COVID-19 guidelines issued by the Health Ministry. Candidates also had to get their temperature checked at the gate and consent to contactless frisking before they were allowed to enter the premises.
Some of the top CAT coaching institutes such as T.I.M.E, IMS, CL, and Bulls Eye have also released their Exam 2020 analysis. The exam analysis of CAT is prepared after analyzing the sectional difficulty as well as the number of questions asked in the exam. The CAT 2020 Exam Analysis by top coaching Institutes is provided here. Candidates can click on the links provided below to know the exam analysis provided by CAT, IMS, TIME, and Bulls Eye.
Check the table below for the detailed question paper analysis of the previous years' CAT exam.
| Year | Exam Analysis |
| CAT 2019 | CAT 2019 Question Paper Analysis |
| CAT 2018 | CAT 2018 Question Paper Analysis |
| CAT 2017 | CAT 2017 Question Paper Analysis |
| CAT 2016 | CAT 2016 Question Paper Analysis |
| CAT 2015 | CAT 2015 Question Paper Analysis |
| CAT 2014 | CAT 2014 Question Paper Analysis |
| CAT 2013 | CAT 2013 Question Paper Analysis |
| CAT 2012 | CAT 2012 Question Paper Analysis |
| CAT 2011 | CAT 2011 Question Paper Analysis |
Want to know more about CAT
No, it's not possible. You have to sit for CAT if you wish to seek admission in IIM-A.
READ MORE...Dear student,
Listing down the difference between MBA & M. COM below. You can then take a decision basis your interest and skill-set.
| Master of Commerce (M. Com) | Master of Business Administration (MBA) |
| Specialised degree offering in-depth information on a specific subject(s) | General degree - offers knowledge on many areas/ subjects |
| M. Com is academic and theoretical in its content and approach (gives you a solid base in Accounting, if that's your forte) | MBA is a professional, job-oriented PG programme |
| Main focus academically - Accounting and Finance | Main focus on all aspects of the business - Finance, Retail, Logistics, HR, … |
Dear student,
If you wish to pursue Master of Architecture (M.Arch) from any college, you will have to check if you qualify the eligibility criteria set for the programme in the respective college. Almost all agricultural institutes require the applicants of M.Arch to have a bachelor's degree in architecture and they do not admit students who have not done B.Arch (Bachelor of Architecture).
There are several reputed and famous colleges for M.Arch in India that you can check for admission. Some of them are mentioned below.
READ MORE...Typical response between 24-48 hours
Get personalized response
Free of Cost
Access to community
In the third shot of CAT 2021, Quantitative Aptitude (QA) was the most difficult section. The questions were quite lengthy but doable. The sections of VARC and DILR were moderate.
The overall difficulty level of CAT 2021 Slot 2 was moderate. The sections of QA and DILR were moderately difficult whereas VARC was easy to moderate.
CAT 2021 had a reduced number of questions as compared to last year. The total no. of questions in the CAT 2021 question paper were 66 with 24 questions in VARC, 20 in DILR and 22 in QA.
The overall difficulty level of CAT 2021 Slot 1 was Moderate. Students reported that the difficulty was a bit on the easier side compared to last here. However, the paper was lengthy and students faced issues with time management.
73-74 correct answers out of 100 will be considered to be a good attempt in CAT. Candidates should aim to answer at least 73 questions correctly to have a chance of getting 90 to 100 percentile.
Yes, there is a separate question paper for slot 1, slot 2 and slot 3. No questions from any slot will be repeated in the other slot of CAT examination.
Yes, the difficulty level of CAT 2021 is considered as one of the major factors while calculating the CAT cutoff. The cutoff of CAT also depends on the number of candidates who appeared for the examination and the past year cutoff.
Quantitative Aptitude section of CAT examination is considered as the most difficult section because this section involves calculations. Candidates need to work on learning shortcut techniques to crack this section.
If we were to go by the past trends, CAT 2021 is going to be moderate in terms of the difficulty level.
