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CAT 2021 Expected Exam Pattern
| Section | Number of Questions | Sectional Time |
|---|---|---|
| VARC | 26 | 40 Min |
| DILR | 24 | 40 Min |
| QA | < 26 | 40 Min |
| Total | < 76 | 120 Min |
CAT 2021 Marking Scheme
- Every correct answer carries 3 marks
- Every wrong answer carries -1
- Negative marking does not apply to non-MCQs or TITA (type in the answer) questions
- The order of attempting the sections is predetermined
- Sections start with VARC, followed by DILR, and end with QA
CAT 2021 Expected Cut-of
- The Top IIMs as well as colleges like FMS and ISB Hyderabad require a CAT Score of over 99%ile to get a call for the interview rounds
- New IIMs like IIM Udaipur, IIM Trichy, etc. all have a CAT Cut-off of 90-95%ile for an interview call
- Baby IIMs have similar CAT Cut-offs as in the New IIMs but some can dip to 85%ile for the candidate with the right profile.
- Tier 2 and Tier 3 Colleges can have CAT Scores and CAT Cut Offs of anywhere between 50 and 80%ile.
