[Live] CAT 2024 Exam Analysis: Check Section Wise Slot 1, 2 and 3 Paper Review, Difficult Level, Good Attempts Here

The overall difficulty level of CAT 2024 slot 3 is moderate to difficult.

The VARC section in Slot 2 was relatively easier compared to Slot 1. The RC passages were shorter, and the verbal ability questions were slightly more straightforward, making it a bit more manageable.

No significant changes were reported in Slot 2. The exam followed the usual structure with three sections, 40 minutes per section, and the same number of questions as in Slot 1.

The QA section was moderate in difficulty with a good mix of easy to medium-level questions. The section had a strong focus on arithmetic and algebra, with a few challenging geometry and modern math questions.

The overall difficulty level of CAT 2024 slot 2 is also moderate to difficult.

The overall difficulty of Slot 2 was moderate, similar to Slot 1, but slightly easier in terms of DILR and VARC. The QA section was considered manageable, but candidates still faced time pressure.

Based on the difficulty level, the cutoff for top IIMs like IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, and IIM Calcutta is expected to be in the range of 99-99.5 percentile for the general category. The cutoff for OBC, SC, and ST candidates will be slightly lower.

While the difficulty level of QA was similar to previous years, this time, questions in Arithmetic seemed more calculation-heavy and less straightforward, making it trickier for candidates to complete within the time limit.

The questions in VARC were more focused on reading comprehension rather than pure vocabulary. There were also a few questions on para jumbles and summary-based questions that tested your logical reasoning.

The QA section in Slot 1 was moderate with a mix of easy, medium, and a few difficult questions. While some questions in arithmetic and algebra were easy, there were tougher questions in geometry and number systems.

Slot 1 had around 4-6 TITA questions across the three sections, mainly in VARC and DILR. There were no TITA questions in the QA section.

• There was no para jumble in the CAT 2024 slot 1 paper

• In VARC there were 16 questions on RC, 3 on para summary, 2 on odd one out, and 3 from para completion

• A big surprise in DILR: 22 questions instead of 20

• There were 5 DI sets instead of 4, in DILR

• 3 sets of 4 questions in DI and 2 sets of 5 questions in LR

• The number of Arithmetic questions was very high.

Yes, this year, the number of questions in the DILR section has increased. Unlike last year, this year’s DILR section contains 22 questions instead of 20. The sectional time limit of 40 minutes per section remains unchanged.

The overall difficulty level of CAT 2024 slot 1 is moderate to difficult.

The CAT 2024 exam will have three sections:

• Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC): 24 questions

• Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR): 22 questions

• Quantitative Ability (QA): 22 questions

In the CAT 2024 Slot 1 exam, the most challenging section for many candidates was the Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR) section. This section was noted for its moderate to difficult level of complexity, featuring tricky sets that required deep logical reasoning and data interpretation skills. Some questions involved complex relationships or intricate patterns that made it harder to find the right solutions quickly.

CAT 2024 Marking Scheme

Correct Answer: +3 marks

Incorrect Answer: -1 mark (only for MCQs)

No penalty for unanswered questions or TITA (Type In The Answer) questions.

The total duration is 120 minutes (40 minutes per section), with no option to switch between sections.

As per the initial feedback, the DILR section is the most difficult due to its complex nature. Candidates often find it time-consuming to solve logical puzzles and data sets under pressure.

As per the initial responses, The overall difficulty level of CAT 2024 slot 1 is moderate to difficult, similar to previous years. Typically, the DILR section is the most challenging, while QA tends to be more manageable, focusing heavily on Arithmetic and Algebra.