CAT Question Papers
CAT Question Papers - The most important aspect of CAT exam preparation is solving previous years’ CAT question papers. The question papers of CAT provide you with a clear picture of CAT exam pattern, difficulty level, number and variety of questions and more. Solving CAT question papers, CAT sample papers and mock tests before the main CAT exam helps in getting familiar with the exam. Not only this, this practice also helps in boosting the self confidence level, one of the most important qualities needed to ace CAT. Candidates can easily figure out their strongest and weakest areas. CAT 2021 is likely to be conducted in the last week of November 2021. Read the article to download the previous years’ CAT question papers 2020, 2019, 2018 and more.

CAT Question Paper 2021: Exam Pattern
The question paper of CAT 2021 is expected to be on the same lines as that of CAT 2020. The difficulty level in CAT 2021, however, may vary. Candidates can check below the CAT exam pattern 2021.
CAT Exam Pattern 2021
Particulars | Details |
Total number of questions | 100 |
CAT exam mode | Computer-based-test (CBT) |
Sections |
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Total number of questions | 100 |
Total time duration | 120 minutes |
Sectional time limit | 40 minutes |
Marking scheme |
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Total marks | 300 |
Check here- IIFT result 2021 announced
Previous Year CAT Question Papers
Candidates planning to appear in CAT 2021 can get familiar with the previous years CAT question papers which will help them to gauge their current level of preparation for the CAT exam.
CAT Question Papers of past year
Year | Download |
CAT 2020 Question Paper Slot 2 | |
CAT 2020 Question Paper Slot 3 | |
CAT 2019 Question Paper Slot 1 | |
CAT 2019 Question Paper Slot 2 | |
CAT 2018 Question Paper | |
CAT 2017 Question Paper | |
CAT Previous Years Question Papers |
Advantages of Solving CAT Previous Year Papers
There are a number of advantages for those who solve CAT question papers beforehand. They get an extra-edge over others when it comes to preparation. For candidates who opt to prepare for CAT without any prior coaching, solving CAT exam papers plays a vital role. Below listed are the few advantages:
Helps to formulate time management strategies.
Helps to acquaint with the CAT exam pattern.
Helps in understanding the trends followed by CAT over the years
Helps to understand the most important and frequent topics.
Helps to devise new problem-solving techniques
When to Start Practicing CAT Question Papers?
Candidates must start solving the CAT question papers or CAT sample papers once they complete the syllabus of any one section or earlier also. If a candidate is starting everything from the scratch, it is recommended to have a look at the CAT question papers. This is in order to get familiar with the exam pattern of CAT. But one should not start solving them prior preparation as it won’t prove fruitful. Thus, first complete the CAT 2021 syllabus and ensure that you are well versed with all the formulae and theorems.Ideal time to start solving them is three months before the CAT exam.
CAT toppers and CAT mentors recommend solving at least 30-40 mock tests during CAT preparation. Some toppers attempt even up to 80 mock tests.
Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) - CAT Question Papers
Question: What is the sequence of sections in the CAT question paper?
Answer:
The sequence of CAT question paper is - Section 1: VARC, Section 2: DILR, Section 3: QA.
Question: What is the medium of CAT question paper?
Answer:
The medium of the CAT question paper is English.
Question: What is the benefit of solving CAT question papers for practice?
Answer:
Solving CAT question papers will help the candidates understand the exam pattern and know the types of questions asked. It will also help them know question-wise weightage of topics and their difficulty level.
Question: What is the medium of CAT question paper?
Answer:
The medium of the CAT question paper is English.
Question: What is the mode of CAT exam?
Answer:
CAT is conducted as a computer-based-test.
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Questions related to CAT
Is it true that top scorers in cat are called for iima interview irrespective of their academics?
According to my knowledge IIMAhmedabad callstop50scorersfrom eachacademicdisciplineirrespective of their academicrecord.
Good luck!
Which managemnet course is best for Automobile Engineer?
hi,
I assume you are asking about mba or post graduate diploma in management courses. generally mba course or pgdm is of 2 years duration. I have mentioned the stream name with college details of automobile specialization below:
Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Chennai- MBA Automobile Dealership Management
Jagannath University, Jhajjar- MBA Marketing and Automobile Management
Vel Tech Business School, Chennai- MBA Automobile Dealerships Management
I am a final year UG student(2018-2021) and I am appearing for CAT 2021. Is this considered as a one year gap?
Aishwarya,
Candidates studying in final year of undergraduation can also apply for the CAT 2021. As this is your final year and you are writing CAT 2021, then it is not considered as one year gap. One year gap means, a period of one year taken by a student as a break between any two levels/stages of study. Example: if you do not give CAT this year and direclty go for job. And after one year you decide to write CAT , then the one year in which you earned work experience will be considered as GAP as you took a break of one year in your academics.
And for information about CAT 2021, visit here:
https://bschool.careers360.com/articles/cat
Thankyou!
I have a low score in CAT (34 percentile) as well as XAT(20 percentile). Should I apply at IIFM, Bhopal? I really like that college but I dont know if I should apply or not!
Dear aspirant,
With this percentile in CAT and too in CAT it is impossible for you to get call from this college as the sectional cut off for each section(overall) 80 Percentile and for each subject it is 50 percentile.
For more information kindly visit the link given below-
https://www.careers360.com/colleges/indian-institute-of-forest-management-bhopal
Which is the best CAT Institute in Hyderabad Time Or CL or IMS
Hello,
Time, CL and IMS are coaching institute for CAT examination.
These three are best institute for preparation. Fees are almost same IMS and TIME. And CL fees are quitly higher than these institutions.
Time is good, because they give very important study materials. They have very good teacher and help in online tests also.
IMS also good as well as Time institutions. It's very good for solutions.
Now come to the CL, Career launch is best. Because their study materials, studying style is different from another institution. Infact they are help you in any time by online also.
This review all over India according, so now it's your choice which institute you have to choose.
All the best.