CAT (Common Admission test) is roadway for the number of management aspirants across the country. The national level entrance examination is scheduled on 25th November 2018. After filling the CAT 2018 Application form, the candidates want to the exam pattern and syllabus of the examination. The examination pattern for the national level post- graduate management examination is expected to same as previous year. The examination is mainly divided into three major three sections – Data interpretation and logical reasoning, verbal ability and Reading comprehension and Quantitative ability. IIM Calcutta will conduct the examination this year. This article of Get entrance imparts you all the relevant information regarding from which section the candidate can upgrade the overall score in the examination, topics and syllabus of the examination etc.
| Section | No. of Questions | Total Marks |
| (VARC)Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension | 34 | 102 |
| (QA) Quantitative Ability | 34 | 102 |
| (DILR) Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning | 32 | 96 |
| Total | 100 | 300 |
CAT 2018 Exam pattern –Highlights
The examination opens the gate for number of aspirants in the country. The candidates will be given 3 hours (180 minutes) to complete the examination. The examination will be conducted in the online mode i.e. it will be a computer-based test. There will be 100 multiple choice questions in the examination. 3 marks will be awarded for each correct response and 1 mark will be deducted for each incorrect response. The candidates are advised to bring the CAT 2018 Admit on the exam day and one ID proof as prescribed by the conducting authority. Without a valid copy of CAT 2018 Admit card no candidate will be allowed to enter the examination hall.
This year IIM’s Kolkata will conduct the national level entrance examination. IIM’s Ahmadabad has changed the exam pattern in 2015. Since then the examination pattern remained the same.
Section1. Reading comprehension and verbal ability
- Total no of questions -34
- Total no of MCQ’s -24 to 27
- Total no of MCQ’s-7to10
- mixture of MCQ and non-MCQ-10
- RC based questions-24
- RC passages-5
- For questions of verbal ability, there are three sections Para summary, jumbled paragraph and choose the odd one out.
- Vocabulary and grammar questions are not there since the examination pattern has been changed. The candidates are advised to read articles from The Hindu, The Mint for good content.
Section 2, Data interpretation and logical reasoning
Total no of questions-32
Total MCQ’s-28
Total set questions-24
DR questions-16
LR questions 16
This section is time taking hence, it needs practice. The candidates must solve the previous year’s questions papers as much they can.
Section 3- Quantitative ability
This section is also time taking, as this will test the basic mathematical concepts and basic knowledge. Total no of questions will be 34.This section will include questions related to geometry, speed, time and calculating percentages. The candidates who have a math background are having advantage in this section as they already have studied the topics in their graduation degree. The candidates are advised to refer to the best books for quantitative ability recommend by the experts.
Last year, the candidates felt examination moderate difficult as compared to its previous year. It all depends on your preparation for the examination. As such there is no easy section of the examination which is easy. CAT 2018 will throw some surprises as it does ever year.
CAT 2018 Preparation Tips
There are some best books for CAT preparation 2018 tips given by the experts which are discussed below:
- Make a proper study timetable and it should be strictly followed.
- Always remember “A healthy mind resides in a healthy body”. Don’t sacrifice your health for studies.
- Refer to the best study material and books recommended by the experts.
This is all about which section is more scoring in CAT 2018 Examination. If you still have any query or question in the comments section below. Our experts will respond with the best available answer.
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