CAT 2011 Question Paper Analysis - Check Difficulty Level, Section-Wise Weightage

Abhik Das

Updated On: November 15, 2021 08:27 am IST

Check out the detailed analysis of the CAT 2011 exam done by the CollegeDekho experts based on the candidate inputs and reactions from other CAT exam experts from this news.

CAT 2011 Exam Analysis and Expert Opinions

The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Calcutta conducted the CAT 2011 exam for aspirants looking to get into IIMs and other reputed self-financing B-Schools of India. The CAT 2011 exam was conducted between 22nd October and 18th November in online mode and our CAT exam experts have prepared a detailed analysis of the question paper basis the reaction of the candidates and other external experts. Aspirants are assessed by the CAT score accepting B-Schools based on their performance in the admission test and their previous academic records. The detailed analysis of the CAT 2011 examination will provide an in-depth understanding of the exam to those who are aspiring to appear in this exam next year. 

CAT 2011 Question Paper Highlights

Before diving into the detailed analysis of the CAT 2011 question paper, we must take a closer look at the highlights of the CAT 2011 question paper - 

  • For the first time, the CAT question paper had 2 sections instead of 3.

  • A total of 60 questions were asked in this year’s CAT paper.

  • The maximum time allocated for answering all the questions was 2 hours and 40 minutes.

  • The questions were accompanied by 4 possible responses or options.

  • Each question carried 3 marks.

  • For every wrong response, 1 mark will be deducted.

  • The candidates were not allowed to skip to the second section of the paper before the completion of the 70-minute mark.

CAT 2011 Question Paper Analysis Highlights

Some major highlights regarding the CAT 2011 question paper analysis have been provided in the following table - 

Overall difficulty level of the question paper

Moderate 

Total number of questions

60

Questions in each section

30

Overall difficulty level of the Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning section

Moderate

Overall difficulty level of the Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation section

Moderate

High weightage topics in the Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning section

Cultural Topics, Philosophy, Politics and Science

High weightage topics in the Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation section

Propositions, Data Sufficiency, Bar Graph

Section Wise Analysis of CAT 2011 

The table below contains the section-wise analysis of the CAT 2011 exam by our experts as per the reactions received from the students - 

Section Name

Analysis by CollegeDekho Experts

Expert Remarks to Score Good Marks

Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning

  • Moderately difficult

  • Every topic of English usage was covered in Verbal Ability

  • Essays were based on topics related to cultural aspects, philosophy, science and politics

Proper time management can help candidates secure a good percentile score

Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation

  • Simple calculations-based questions were asked

  • No direct formula-based application questions were asked

  • DI sets were easier compared to the previous year

Clear basic knowledge of Data Interpretation, accuracy, speed and time allocation is a must for securing a good percentile score in this section

CAT 2011 Section Wise Distribution of Questions

The section-wise distribution of questions in the CAT 2011 question paper is given below - 

Section Name

Total Questions

Maximum Time Allocated

Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning

30

70

Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation

30

70

CAT 2011 Question Paper - Download PDF

Candidates looking for the CAT 2011 question paper can click on the given link to download the question paper PDF - 

Click here

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