| Aspect | Day 1 (April 1, 2025) | Day 2 (April 2, 2025) |
| Overall Difficulty | Easy to Moderate (Slot 1); Moderate to Difficult (Slot 2) | Moderate (Slot 1); Easy to Moderate (Slot 2) |
| Question Order | Section-wise (not shuffled) | Section-wise (similar pattern) |
| Critical Reasoning Questions | None in both slots | Slot 1: None Slot 2: Present (10–12 questions) |
| Input-Output Questions | None | None |
| Logical Reasoning | Slot 1: Lengthy with puzzles, direction sense, syllogism Slot 2: Long, calculation-based, CAT/XAT-level puzzles, clocks & calendars | Slot 1: Easy to Moderate, coding-decoding, arrangements Slot 2: Lengthy, included critical reasoning, puzzles |
| Abstract Reasoning | Easiest section in both slots; figure counting, series, mirror images | Consistently the easiest in both slots; transformations, odd-one-out, pattern detection |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Slot 1: Arithmetic-based, CI, DI, Profit-Loss, Speed & Time Slot 2: Moderate to difficult, Algebra, Surds, Mixture, Modern Math | Slot 1: Lengthy, Profit & Loss, Ratios, Approximation Slot 2: Arithmetic-intensive (Time & Work, Speed), No DI |
| Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension | Slot 1: Moderate to Hard; 3 RCs (topics: US Education, Neurology, Fire Safety); Grammar + Vocab + Para Jumbles Slot 2: Vocabulary-heavy, difficult RCs, Grammar-based Qs, 2–3 phobia questions | Slot 1: Easy to Moderate; 3–4 RCs with direct questions, grammar-focused Slot 2: Vocabulary-intensive, easier than Slot 1, 4–5 parajumbles, grammar + RC-heavy |
| Unique/Noteworthy Questions | Kalology, Phobia Matching, Word Series, Flight-based DILR (Slot 2), Pulchritudinous spelling, 15th Aug 1980 Day | Scientific name of black spider, "School of fish" term, Scientific name in LR |
| Repetition of Questions | Slot 2 had some CAT/XAT repeated questions | Slot 2 had 4–5 repeated Abstract Reasoning questions from past years |
| Student Feedback | Slot 1: Manageable Slot 2: Tougher and time-consuming | Slot 1: Manageable and structured Slot 2: Easier than Slot 1, except lengthier LR |
| Top Scoring Sections | Abstract Reasoning, Verbal (Slot 1) | Abstract Reasoning in both slots |
| Time Pressure | High in Slot 2 due to lengthy LR and QA | Manageable in Slot 1; Slot 2 had more sets but fewer questions per set |