What is the CAT exam duration? Can I change my exam slot?

The CAT exam is held for 2 hours. There are three slots of CAT exam. Every slot will have 40 minutes of sectional time limit. Which means candidates will have to finish solving each of the three sections of CAT question paper within 40 minutes. Candidates must take care of saving their answers at every step as the moment 40 minutes will get over, the screen will automatically move to the next section. PwD candidates will get 53 minutes for each section. The exam slot allotted by the exam authorities cannot be changed. There is no provision to apply for the same. Candidates will have to appear for the exam in the allotted slot only. CAT exam timings: Slot 1: 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM, reporting time: 7:00 AM, Last entry allowed: 8:15 AM Slot 2: 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM, reporting time: 11:00 AM, Last entry allowed: 12:15 PM Slot 3: 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM, reporting time: 3:00 PM, Last entry allowed: 4:15 PM.

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<p>The CAT (Common Admission Test) is segmented into three sections: Quantitative Aptitude (QA), Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR). The overall duration of the CAT exam is 3 hours with 120 minutes in total, with each section allotted a specific time limit of 40 minutes. This sectional time allocation emphasizes the necessity for candidates to effectively manage their time within each segment. It's noteworthy that candidates are restricted from switching between sections during the examination, highlighting the significance of strategic time utilization to optimize their attempts and performance in each of the three sections.<br>As for changing your exam slot, CAT typically does not allow candidates to alter their assigned test slots once the registration process is complete. It's crucial to carefully choose your preferred slot during the registration period.</p>

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