The total questions for the CAT 2025 is 68, and each question carries 3 marks. For every right answer, the candidate will be awarded 3 marks. The CAT 2025 total marks will be 204. For every wrong answer in CAT 2025, there will be a negative marking of -1 (except for TITA questions). The total CAT questions will be divided into 3 sections: VARC, DILR, and QA. For each section of the CAT, there will be 22-24 total questions. The CAT exam total questions will comprise 17-24 TITA questions. Each TITA question will be of 3 marks; there will be no negative marking for the CAT 2025 TITA. Read below for the complete breakdown of the total questions and marks in the CAT 2025 exam.
The top IIMs demand CAT percentiles up to 99. Candidates can review CAT cut-offs and fee structures to select suitable courses.
Institute | Percentile (GEN) | Fees (Approx) |
IIM Ahmedabad | 99+ | Rs 30 - 33 lakh |
IIM Bangalore | 98–99 | Rs 28 - 32 lakh |
IIM Calcutta | ~99 | Rs 27 - 30 lakh |
IIM Kozhikode | 97–98 | Rs 21 - 23 lakh |
IIM Lucknow | 96–98 | Rs 21 - 23 lakh |
CAT Total Questions | 68 |
CAT 2025 total Marks | 204 |
CAT 2025 Marking Scheme | Correct Answer: +3 |
Wrong answer: -1 | |
Unattempted: 0 | |
CAT 2025 Negative Marking | Incorrect Answer (MCQ): -1 |
TITA- No negative marking | |
CAT 2025 Exam Time Duration | 120 minutes |
160 minutes for PwD | |
CAT 2025 Exam Slots | 3 |
CAT 2025 Exam timings | 8:30- 10:30 AM |
12:30 - 2:30 PM | |
4:30 - 6:30 PM |
The total number of questions for CAT 2025 is 68, divided into 3 sections: VARC, DILR, and QA. The total marks in CAT 2025 are 204. The CAT marks for each section are mentioned in the table below.
CAT 2025 Sections | CAT 2025 Total Questions | CAT Marks per question | CAT 2025 Total Marks |
VARC | 24 | 3 | 72 |
DILR | 22 | 3 | 66 |
QA | 22 | 3 | 66 |
CAT total | 68 | - | 204 |
There will be a total of 24 questions in the CAT VARC section.
The Verbal Ability and Reasoning Comprehension (VARC) section will have 24 total questions. The total number of CAT VARC questions is expected to be divided into MCQ and TITA questions. A total of 22 questions are expected to be MCQ, and 2 questions will be non-MCQ.
For the DILR section of CAT, 22 questions are to be answered.
The Data interpretation and Logical reasoning section of the CAT 2025 exam will comprise a total of 22 questions. These 22 questions will be further divided into MCQ and non-MCQ questions. The DILR section will contain approximately 11 questions in MCQ format and a total of 11 questions in TITA format.
For the CAT 2025 QA section, 22 questions will be present.
The Quantitative Ability section of CAT 2025 will have a total of 22 questions. These 22 questions are further broken down into two parts: the non-MCQ and MCQ questions. For the 2025 CAT exam, the QA section is expected to include 14 MCQs and 8 of TITA or non-MCQ questions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The CAT 2025 total questions in the non-MCQ category are expected to be around 17-24, based on the previous year's data.
The total marks for the CAT 2025 exam are 204.
TITA refers to ‘Type In The Answer’ questions; TITA questions will not have negative marking in CAT 2025.
Based on the CAT 2025 marking scheme, 3 marks will be awarded for every correct answer, and 1 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.
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For a raw score of 56 in CAT 2025 Slot 3, your expected overall percentile is likely to be in the range of the 90th-95th percentile. The exact percentile can vary slightly on the final normalization process and the process and performance of all test-takers. In this article you'll find more about the CAT result.
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With a projected CAT percentile of 87% but not clearing sectional cutoffs, your chances at top IIMs are limited because they require both overall percentile and sectional minimums. However, you still have a good shot at other reputed management institutes and non-IIM B-schools. Consider colleges like NMIMS, SPJIMR, IMT, TAPMI, Great Lakes, and other well-ranked private or state-level B-schools that accept CAT scores and weigh your profile holistically. Your academic record, BSc in Animation with 80%, and 5 years of work experience at Ubisoft India are strong points and may help in institutes that value work experience in their selection process. Also, explore institutes that accept XAT, MAT, or CMAT, where your profile can be competitive.
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NIT Rourkela CAT cutoff range is between 70-85 percentiles for the general category. 70 is the minimum percentile needed to apply, and 85 is the highest percentile. However, the maximum percentile depends on the particular year competition. It can be changed.
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If you filled the UGC NET form under EWS but you don’t have a valid EWS certificate, then forget using the EWS category. They won’t accept it. You’ll automatically be treated as General category during document verification.
And no, this won’t make your form “invalid” or “illegal.” It just means you won’t get the EWS benefit.
So yes — you can still go for General category posts and Professor recruitment. Just don’t try to submit a fake/invalid certificate; that will get you disqualified.
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If your CAT admit card shows your surname first followed by your first name as entered in the form, it is correct. You do not need to worry about this format as long as it matches the details you provided. Ensure all other information on the admit card is accurate and carry it to the exam along with the required identification documents.
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