CAT 2025 Question Paper with Solutions: Slot 1, 2 & 3 PDF, Answer Key, Analysis

CAT 2025 Question Paper with Solutions: Slot 1, 2 & 3 PDF, Answer Key, Analysis

Komal MiglaniUpdated on 30 Nov 2025, 02:40 PM IST

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.

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  3. CAT 2025 All Slot Analysis
  4. CAT 2025 Overview
CAT 2025 Question Paper with Solutions: Slot 1, 2 & 3 PDF, Answer Key, Analysis
CAT 2025 Question Paper with Solutions

CAT 2025 Question Paper with Solutions

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.

CAT 2025 Slot-wise Question Paper with Solutions

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.

CAT 2025 Slot 1 Question Paper with Solutions (Memory-Based Questions)

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.

CAT 2025 Slot 2 Question Paper with Solutions

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.

CAT 2025 Slot 3 Question Paper with Solutions

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.

CAT 2025 All Slot Analysis

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 Analysis: Slot 1


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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CAT 2025 Analysis: Slot 2

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

CAT 2025 Analysis: Slot 3

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

CAT 2025 Overview

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)

Quantitative Aptitude (QA)

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)

Q: When will the official CAT 2025 answer key and response sheet be released?
A:

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.

Q: Are memory-based questions for CAT 2025 reliable?
A:

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.

Q: Where can I download the CAT 2025 question paper with solutions PDF?
A:

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.

Q: When will CAT 2025 question paper with solutions be available?
A:

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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