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CAT 2025 Question Paper with Solutions: The Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025 Slot 1 and Slot 2 have been successfully conducted by IIM Kozhikode for admission to MBA and other management programmes for the 2026–2028 batch. Candidates can refer to the detailed analysis below to understand the difficulty level, section-wise trends, and key question patterns for both slots. This article will also provide CAT 2025 memory-based questions and expert insights, helping aspirants evaluate their performance and anticipate expected cut-offs with greater clarity. With both Slot 1 and Slot 2 now concluded, candidates can get a comprehensive understanding of the CAT 2025 Difficulty level across each section.
As per Abhimanyu, a candidate who attempted CAT 2025 slot 2 question paper, VARC was easy but DILR section had lengthy questions. Quant questions were tricky but easy.
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The CAT 2025 Slot 1 question paper with solutions has now been released. This page has been updated with memory-based questions, answer keys, and expert solutions from Slot 1 to help candidates evaluate their performance accurately.
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The CAT 2025 exam will be conducted across multiple slots on the same day. Although the level of difficulty may vary slightly across slots, the overall paper pattern and structure remain the same. Reviewing the CAT 2025 slot-wise question paper is extremely important as it helps candidates evaluate:
Section-wise difficulty levels
Types of questions asked in each slot
Areas where mistakes were made
Comparison across slots
The CAT 2025 question paper with solutions for all slots will be updated here after the completion of each slot. Slot 1 has concluded, and the memory-based questions are provided below. Candidates are advised to bookmark this page and check back frequently for updated PDFs and solutions.
1. The number of distinct pairs of integers satisfying
$x > y \ge 3$ and $x + y < 14$ is __.
2. Arun, Tarun and Varun work for 24, 21 and 15 days respectively and get paid 2160, 2400 and 2160 rupees respectively.
They get paid the same even if they work for a partial day.
If the work has to be completed within 10 days or less, what is the minimum amount that has to be paid to complete the entire task?
3. The number of integer values of $k$ for which the quadratic equation
$x^2 - 5x + k = 0$ has real roots is __.
4. The number of non-negative values of $n$ for which
$\log_{1/4}(n^2 - 7n + 14) > 0$ is __.
5. In a cafeteria, there are 5 breads. One can choose 1 bread from the available breads, either small or large sized, and can choose up to 2 sauces from 6 available sauces. What is the number of different ways one can place an order?
6. If the length of each side of a rhombus is 36 cm, and the area of the rhombus is 396 cm$^2$, then what is the absolute value of the difference between the lengths of its diagonals?
7. The number of distinct pair of integers, XY satisfying th inequality, X is grater than equal to Y and X + Y greater thna equal to 14.
8. A shopkeeper allows a discount of 22 percent on market price of each chair, gives 13 chair to a customer for a discounted price of 12 chairs, to earn a profit of 26 percent, the CP of each chair is 100, calculate the market price of each chair.
The CAT 2025 Slot 2 paper may show slight variations in difficulty level compared to Slot 1. Following the question paper will help you in CAT Slot 2 analysis. This section will be updated as soon as the CAT 2025 Slot 2 concludes.
The CAT 2025 Slot 3 question paper is often perceived as time-pressured due to mental fatigue by the evening. This section will give you brief about CAT Slot 3 analysis. This section will be updated after the conclusion of CAT 2025 Slot 3.
The CAT 2025 exam analysis for Slot 1 has now been updated on this page. The complete slot-wise analysis for all sessions of CAT 2025 will be published here as each slot concludes on 30th November 2025.
CAT 2025 Slot 1 Exam Analysis | |||
Section | Total Questions | Difficulty Level | Good Attempts |
VARC | 24 | Moderate to Difficult | 16 - 18 |
DILR | 22 | Difficult | 8 - 12 |
QA | 22 | Lengthy and Difficult | 10 - 12 |
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To be updated after the afternoon slot of the CAT 2025 exam concludes.
CAT 2025 Slot 2 Exam Analysis | |||
Section | Total Questions | Difficulty Level | Good Attempts |
VARC | 24 | Will be updated | Will be updated |
DILR | 22 | Will be updated | Will be updated |
QA | 22 | Will be updated | Will be updated |
Total | 68 | Will be updated | Will be updated |
To be updated after the evening slot of the CAT 2025 exam concludes.
CAT 2025 Slot 3 Exam Analysis | |||
Section | Total Questions | Difficulty Level | Good Attempts |
VARC | 24 | Will be updated | Will be updated |
DILR | 22 | Will be updated | Will be updated |
QA | 22 | Will be updated | Will be updated |
Total | 68 | Will be updated | Will be updated |
The CAT 2025 exam pattern remained the same as last year. As there was no official notification regarding any change in the pattern, the exam followed the same structure and marking scheme as previous year. Below is the CAT 2025 exam pattern and marking scheme.
Particulars | CAT Exam Pattern |
CAT exam time duration | 2 Hours (120 Minutes) |
Name of the Section | Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC) Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) |
CAT slot timings | CAT slot 1 timing: 8:30 am - 10:30 am (Morning Session) CAT slot 2 timing: 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm (Afternoon Session) CAT slot 3 timing: 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm (Evening Session) |
No of Questions | 68 Questions |
Total marks of CAT exam | 204 |
Mode of the CAT 2025 exam | Computer-Based Mode (CBT) |
CAT Marking Scheme | For every right answer, +3 will be given For every wrong answer in MCQs, a negative mark of -1 will be deducted Non-MCQs do not have any negative marks |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The official CAT 2025 answer key and response sheet are usually released within a few days after the exam by the conducting authority, the Indian Institute of Management.
Yes, the CAT 2025 memory-based questions are compiled from multiple student inputs and verified by experts. While minor variations may exist, they give a very close representation of the actual exam and are useful for analysis and score estimation.
You can download the CAT 2025 question paper with solutions PDF from this page after the exam. Section-wise memory-based questions, expert solutions, and explanations will be updated shortly after each slot concludes.
The CAT 2025 question paper with solutions will be available on the same day as the exam based on memory-based questions shared by candidates. The official response sheet and answer key will be released later by the Indian Institute of Management.
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If your CAT admit card DOB is different from your Aadhaar card DOB, here is what you should do step by step:
If the error is in Aadhaar, apply for correction at an Aadhaar Seva Kendra.
If the error is in CAT application/admit card, only IIM CAT authorities can correct it. That’s why contacting them is essential.
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Since the CAT application form correction window is closed, you must contact the CAT help desk immediately to explain the situation, as you can't edit a wrong date of birth after submission. If it's a major error like date of birth, you may need to go to the exam center with proof and the correct admit card, although getting it corrected before the exam date is the most important first step.
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You have to apply separately for each symbiosis college, like SIBM Pune, as they as not automatically included. The CAT form automatically includes many IIMs, but the SNAP exam is a separate test that is given for admission to Symbiosis Institute, which requires its own separate application and fee.
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