What is the exam patter of CAT?
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CAT is a computer-based test that evaluates candidates quantitative, verbal/reading, data interpretation and reasoning skills. The paper has 3 sections, having 100 MCQ & Non-MCQ questions that are to be completed in 3 hours. Each section is timed with the individual time limit of 1 hour. This year, the exam is scheduled for November 25 in CBT mode. The syllabus is based on the fundamentals of 10+2 curriculum. As per the marking scheme, 3 marks are awarded for a correct answer and 1 mark is deducted for an incorrect answer in CAT Exam.
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In CAT 2025, the number of 100 percentilers was 12. Maximum toppers were from Delhi (3). IIM Kozhikode had released the state wise toppers data along with CAT 2025 result on December 24, 2025.
A total of 2.58 Lacs candidates appeared for CAT 2025. Check below gender wise break up.
Category | Number of registrations | Number of test takers |
|---|---|---|
Female | 1.10 lakh | 0.97 lakh |
Male | 1.85 lakh | 1.61 lakh |
Transgender | 9 | 9 |
In CAT 2025, two female candidates have scored 100 percentile in CAT 2025. Number of 99.99 percentile scorer females in 4 and the number of 99.98 percentile scorer females in 5.
Yes, there is a 10% scholarship for those who have scored 80 percentile and above in the CAT exam. Scholarship based on CAT is offered based on document verification once you join the program. There are limited scholarship seats which are offered on first-cum-first-serve basis. This scholarship is valid only for the first year without any further scholarship continuation in the next year.
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