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CAT question paper pdf is available here for free download. You can download and practice last year CAT question paper pdf to prepare for the upcoming CAT 2024 exam. There are 66 questions in the CAT question paper divided into 3 sections- Quant, VARC, and DILR. Solving CAT previous year papers helps you know higher weightage topics to score 95 percentile and above. Use the links below for CAT previous year papers pdf free download from 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019 and more.
CAT 2023 Question Paper PDF Download
We have provided CAT 2023 question paper pdf for download in the section below for Slots 1, 2 and 3.
CAT 2023 Slot 1 Question Paper PDF
| CAT Exam Section | CAT 2023 Question Paper PDF | CAT 2023 Answer Key PDF |
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| Quant | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| VARC | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| DILR | Download PDF | Download PDF |
CAT 2023 Slot 2 Question Paper PDF
| CAT Exam Section | CAT 2023 Question Paper PDF | CAT 2023 Answer Key PDF |
|---|---|---|
| Quant | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| VARC | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| DILR | Download PDF | Download PDF |
CAT 2023 Slot 3 Question Paper PDF
| CAT Exam Section | CAT 2023 Question Paper PDF | CAT 2023 Answer Key PDF |
|---|---|---|
| Quant | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| VARC | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| DILR | Download PDF | Download PDF |
Also Check:
- CAT Mock Test: Practise Mock Test Series Free for QA, VARC, DILR
- Topic-wise Previous Year CAT Questions with Solutions
CAT 2022 Question Paper
CAT 2022 question paper with solution PDF is available slot-wise. CAT Question Paper 2022 covers 24 questions from VARC, 22 from Quant, and 20 from DILR. CAT 2022 question paper PDF includes the answer key at the end to assist you in analyzing your scores at the end. Last year CAT question paper had no surprise elements except that Algebra had almost an equal weightage with Arithmetic.
CAT 2022 Question Paper Slot 1
| CAT 2022 Slot 1 Question Paper | CAT Question Paper with Solution PDF |
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| CAT 2022 Question Paper VARC Slot 1 | Check Here |
| CAT 2022 Question Paper DILR Slot 1 | Check Here |
| CAT 2022 Question Paper Quant Slot 1 | Check Here |
CAT 2022 Question Paper Slot 2
| CAT 2022 Slot 2 Question Paper | CAT Question Paper with Solution PDF |
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| CAT 2022 Question Paper VARC Slot 2 | Check Here |
| CAT 2022 Question Paper DILR Slot 2 | Check Here |
| CAT 2022 Question Paper Quant Slot 2 | Check Here |
CAT 2022 Question Paper Slot 3
| CAT 2022 Slot 3 Question Paper | CAT Question Paper with Solution PDF |
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| CAT 2022 Question Paper VARC Slot 3 | Check Here |
| CAT 2022 Question Paper DILR Slot 3 | Check Here |
| CAT 2022 Question Paper Quant Slot 3 | Check Here |
CAT 2021 Question Paper
CAT 2021 question paper with solution PDF is available slot-wise. CAT Question Paper 2021 covers 66 questions- 24 from VARC, 20 from DILR, and 22 from Quant. The option to download CAT 2021 question paper without solution is also available. CAT 2021 question paper PDF includes the answer key as well for you to analyze your performance.
CAT 2021 Question Paper Slot 1
| CAT 2021 Slot 1 Question Paper | CAT Question Paper with Solution PDF |
|---|---|
| CAT 2021 Question Paper VARC Slot 1 | Check Here |
| CAT 2021 Question Paper DILR Slot 1 | Check Here |
| CAT 2021 Question Paper Quant Slot 1 | Check Here |
CAT 2021 Question Paper Slot 2
| CAT 2021 Slot 2 Question Paper | CAT Question Paper with Solution PDF |
|---|---|
| CAT 2021 Question Paper VARC Slot 2 | Check Here |
| CAT 2021 Question Paper DILR Slot 2 | Check Here |
| CAT 2021 Question Paper Quant Slot 2 | Check Here |
CAT 2021 Question Paper Slot 3
| CAT 2021 Slot 3 Question Paper | CAT Question Paper with Solution PDF |
|---|---|
| CAT 2021 Question Paper VARC Slot 3 | Check Here |
| CAT 2021 Question Paper DILR Slot 3 | Check Here |
| CAT 2021 Question Paper Quant Slot 3 | Check Here |
CAT 2020 Question Paper
CAT 2020 question paper with solution PDF is available slot-wise. CAT 2020 question paper PDF free download link provided below for all the three sections of the exam- VARC, DILR, and Quant. CAT 2020 question paper PDF includes the actual questions and answers asked by IIM Indore in the CAT exam held on November 29, 2020.
CAT 2020 Question Paper Slot 1
| CAT 2020 Slot 1 Question Paper | CAT Question Paper with Solution PDF |
|---|---|
| CAT 2020 Question Paper VARC Slot 1 | Check Here |
| CAT 2020 Question Paper DILR Slot 1 | Check Here |
| CAT 2020 Question Paper Quant Slot 1 | Check Here |
CAT 2020 Question Paper Slot 2
| CAT 2020 Slot 2 Question Paper | CAT Question Paper with Solution PDF |
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| CAT 2020 Question Paper VARC Slot 2 | Check Here |
| CAT 2020 Question Paper DILR Slot 2 | Check Here |
| CAT 2020 Question Paper Quant Slot 2 | Check Here |
CAT 2020 Question Paper Slot 3
| CAT 2020 Slot 3 Question Paper | CAT Question Paper with Solution PDF |
|---|---|
| CAT 2020 Question Paper VARC Slot 3 | Check Here |
| CAT 2020 Question Paper DILR Slot 3 | Check Here |
| CAT 2020 Question Paper Quant Slot 3 | Check Here |
CAT 2019 Question Paper
CAT 2019 Question Paper with Solution PDF is available slot-wise. Download CAT 2019 question paper solved by experts and check your preparation level for the upcoming exam. CAT 2019 question paper followed a different pattern from the current one. CAT question paper 2019 had 100 questions- VARC and Quant had equal weightage (34 questions each) and DILR accounted for 32 questions.
Candidates looking for past CAT papers must definitely download and solve the 2019 paper.to practice moderate to high difficulty questions.
CAT 2019 Question Paper Slot 1
| CAT 2019 Question Paper Slot 1 | CAT Question Paper with Solution PDF |
|---|---|
| CAT 2019 Question Paper VARC Slot 1 | Check Here |
| CAT 2019 Question Paper DILR Slot 1 | Check Here |
| CAT 2019 Question Paper Quant Slot 1 | Check Here |
CAT 2019 Question Paper Slot 2
| CAT 2019 Question Paper Slot 2 | CAT Question Paper with Solution PDF |
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| CAT 2019 Question Paper VARC Slot 2 | Check Here |
| CAT 2019 Question Paper DILR Slot 2 | Check Here |
| CAT 2019 Question Paper Quant Slot 2 | Check Here |
CAT 2018 Question Paper
CAT 2018 question paper is available for free download. CAT 2018 question paper with solution PDF provides the correct answers to all the 100 questions asked in the exam.
CAT Question Paper 2018 Slot 1
| CAT 2018 Question Paper Slot 1 | CAT Question Paper with Solution PDF |
|---|---|
| CAT 2018 Question Paper VARC Slot 1 | Check Here |
| CAT 2018 Question Paper DILR Slot 1 | Check Here |
| CAT 2018 Question Paper Quant Slot 1 | Check Here |
CAT Question Paper 2018 Slot 2
| CAT 2018 Question Paper Slot 2 | CAT Question Paper with Solution PDF |
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| CAT 2018 Question Paper VARC Slot 2 | Check Here |
| CAT 2018 Question Paper DILR Slot 2 | Check Here |
| CAT 2018 Question Paper Quant Slot 2 | Check Here |
CAT 2017 Question Paper
Download CAT question papers 2017 for practice. CAT 2017 question paper with solution PDF has 100 questions and answers asked in the actual CAT 2017 exam- 34 from VARC, 34 from Quant, and 32 from DILR.
CAT 2017 Question Paper Slot 1
| CAT 2017 Question Paper Slot 1 | CAT Question Paper with Solution PDF |
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| CAT 2017 Question Paper VARC Slot 1 | Check Here |
| CAT 2017 Question Paper DILR Slot 1 | Check Here |
| CAT 2017 Question Paper Quant Slot 1 | Check Here |
CAT 2017 Question Paper Slot 2
| CAT 2017 Question Paper Slot 2 | CAT Question Paper with Solution PDF |
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| CAT 2017 Question Paper VARC Slot 2 | Check Here |
| CAT 2017 Question Paper DILR Slot 2 | Check Here |
| CAT 2017 Question Paper Quant Slot 2 | Check Here |
CAT Question Papers 2016
Those willing to solve more previous year CAT papers can download CAT 2016 question paper with answer key and solution PDF provided here. CAT question papers 2016 were set by IIM Bangalore and comprised 100 questions of moderate to high difficulty.
| CAT 2016 Question Paper with Solution PDF | Check Here |
CAT Question Paper 2015
CAT Question Paper 2015 is available for download with answer key and solutions. CAT paper 2015 followed the 2019 CAT question paper pattern with 100 questions to be attempted in 3 hours. CAT question paper 2015 saw 24 RC questions followed by 14 and 10 questions in Algebra and Arithmetic respectively.
| CAT 2015 Question Paper with Solution PDF | Check Here |
CAT Previous Year Papers PDF (2010-2014)
CAT previous year papers pdf for 2010-2014 are available. CAT previous year papers of these 5 years comprised only 2 sections- VALR and QADI. CAT previous year papers download links include the question paper PDF along with the answer key by IIM. CAT 2014 paper had 100 questions unlike CAT question papers 2010-2013 which had 60 questions.
Download CAT previous year papers with solutions PDF to practice more questions of different types.
| Year | CAT Previous Year Papers PDF |
|---|---|
| CAT 2014 Question Paper | Check Here |
| CAT 2013 Question Paper | Check Here |
| CAT 2012 Question Paper | Check Here |
| CAT 2011 Question Paper | Check Here |
| CAT 2010 Question Paper | Check Here |
CAT Papers Previous Years (2000-2009)
The official CAT papers previous years from 2000 to 2009 are available for download. Unlike now, the number of questions varied significantly in CAT question papers from 2000 to 2009. While CAT 2009 question paper had 60 questions, CAT 2006 question paper had 75 questions, and CAT 2008 question paper had 90 questions.
| Year | CAT Question Paper with Solution PDF |
|---|---|
| CAT 2009 Question Paper | Check Here |
| CAT 2008 Question Paper | Check Here |
| CAT 2007 Question Paper | Check Here |
| CAT 2006 Question Paper | Check Here |
| CAT 2005 Question Paper | Check Here |
| CAT 2004 Question Paper | Check Here |
| CAT 2003 Question Paper | Check Here |
| CAT 2002 Question Paper | Check Here |
| CAT 2001 Question Paper | Check Here |
| CAT 2000 Question Paper | Check Here |
Past CAT Papers (1990-1999)
Past CAT papers are the best source to practice CAT questions topic-wise. We have provided below CAT papers PDF with solutions for your preparation. Pick one of the CAT past year papers each week, set a timer, and solve within the scheduled time to check preparation level.
| Year | Past CAT Papers PDF |
|---|---|
| CAT Question Paper 1999 | Check Here |
| CAT Question Paper 1998 | Check Here |
| CAT Question Paper 1997 | Check Here |
| CAT Question Paper 1996 | Check Here |
| CAT Question Paper 1995 | Check Here |
| CAT Question Paper 1994 | Check Here |
| CAT Question Paper 1993 | Check Here |
| CAT Question Paper 1992 | Check Here |
| CAT Question Paper 1991 | Check Here |
| CAT Question Paper 1990 | Check Here |
CAT Previous Year Papers Book
You can also download CAT previous year papers books if you want to solve the question papers in pen-paper mode. The links to purchase CAT previous year papers book pdf are provided below for your convenience.
| Book | Buy CAT Previous Year Paper Book |
|---|---|
| CAT 2023 Previous Year Chapter-wise Solved Papers Question Bank for Quant, VARC & DILR by Arun Sharma & Meenakshi Upadhyay | Click Here |
| 12 CAT Previous Year-wise Solved Papers (2022 - 2015) 3rd Edition by Disha Publication | Click Here |
| CAT 25 Years' Chapter-wise and Topic-wise Solved Papers Question Bank (1990-2008, 2017-2022) by Oswaal Editorial Board | Click Here |
| Face To Face CAT 30 Years (1993-2022) Section-wise & Topic-wise Solved Paper 2023 by BS Sijwalii and Indu Sijwalii | Click Here |
| CAT Mock Test 15 Sample Question Papers by Oswaal Editorial Board | Click Here |
CAT Questions Topic-wise
You can find 100s of CAT questions topic-wise from the links below. The subject-wise previous year CAT questions bank, CAT quantitative aptitude questions, CAT questions on number system, logical reasoning CAT questions, percentage CAT questions, VARC CAT questions, and more.
| CAT Questions Topic-wise | |
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| CAT 2023 Questions Bank | Check Here |
CAT Question Paper Mock Tests
CAT question paper mock tests are available for practice. You can practice past CAT papers as mock tests using the links given below.
| CAT Question Paper | Mock Tests |
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| CAT 2020 Question Paper Mock Test Quant Slot 1 | Start ▹ |
| CAT 2020 Question Paper Mock Test VARC Slot 1 | Start ▹ |
| CAT 2020 Question Paper Mock Test DILR Slot 1 | Start ▹ |
| CAT 2020 Question Paper Mock Test Quant Slot 2 | Start ▹ |
| CAT 2020 Question Paper Mock Test VARC Slot 2 | Start ▹ |
| CAT 2020 Question Paper Mock Test DILR Slot 2 | Start ▹ |
| CAT 2020 Question Paper Mock Test Quant Slot 3 | Start ▹ |
| CAT 2020 Question Paper Mock Test VARC Slot 3 | Start ▹ |
| CAT 2020 Question Paper Mock Test DILR Slot 3 | Start ▹ |
| CAT 2019 Question Paper Mock Test Quant Slot 1 | Start ▹ |
| CAT 2019 Question Paper Mock Test DILR Slot 1 | Start ▹ |
| CAT 2019 Question Paper Mock Test Quant Slot 2 | Start ▹ |
| CAT 2018 Question Paper Mock Test Quant Slot 1 | Start ▹ |
| CAT 2018 Question Paper Mock Test Quant Slot 2 | Start ▹ |
| CAT 2017 Question Paper Mock Test Quant Slot 1 | Start ▹ |
| CAT 2017 Question Paper Mock Test Quant Slot 2 | Start ▹ |
Sample CAT Papers
You can attempt the mock tests provided below as sample CAT papers. IIM provides free CAT mock tests for candidates. Apart from that, you can also check free CAT mock tests by Collegedunia to practice more.
| Free CAT Mock Tests | Link |
|---|---|
| CAT 2023 Mock Test by Collegedunia | Check Here |
| CAT 2023 Mock Test by IIM | Check Here |
CAT Question Paper Pattern
CAT question paper pattern has undergone a lot of changes year after year. From 100 questions since 2014 to 2019 to 76 questions in CAT 2020 paper to 66 in CAT 2021 and CAT 2022 paper. CAT 2023 paper will follow the same pattern as last year's question paper. Check Latest CAT Paper Pattern
Note that the CAT question paper marking pattern has remained unchanged for the last 6 years. 3 marks awarded for a correct answer, 1 mark is deducted for an incorrect MCQ, and no marks are deducted for unattempted MCQs and TITA questions. It is interesting to note that before 2009, CAT paper was conducted in offline (pen-paper) mode. Check CAT Syllabus 2023 Topic Wise Weightage
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ques. Can I get CAT Question Paper?
Ans. Yes, you can get CAT question paper for all the years on this page. CAT 2022 paper, CAT 2021 paper, and previous year CAT papers till 1990 are available for free download.
Ques. Is CAT a tough exam?
Ans. Yes, CAT is a tough exam to crack. High competition level, high difficulty of questions, vast syllabus, and high cut offs for IIM admission add to the toughness of CAT exam. Must Read: Is CAT Exam Tough?
Ques. Can I crack CAT in 6 months?
Ans. Yes, you can easily crack CAT in 6 months with rigorous and strategic preparation. 6 months are more than enough to crack the IIM CAT exam. Most students are able to clear the exam with just 3-4 months of dedicated preparation. Follow these 4 points during preparation:
- Prepare your study plan as per the topic-wise weightage in past 2-3 years.
- See CAT previous year papers and deduce what you need to focus on- speed or conceptual clarity.
- Attempt 1-2 CAT mock tests every day in the month of November.
- Revise the most important topics, especially CAT quant short tricks and formulas in the last week of every month.
Ques. How helpful is attempting previous year papers for CAT?
Ans. Attempting previous year CAT papers is extremely helpful to know whether you are ready for the exam level or not. It also is a form of practicing questions of different difficulty level.
Ques. Who sets CAT question paper every year?
Ans. The IIM responsible for conducting the said year’s CAT exam is responsible for preparing the question papers. This year’s CAT 2023 paper will be set by IIM Lucknow for all the slots.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
Comments
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Yes, You can get the CAT 2021 question paper with the answer sheet in PDF form for all the three slots. You can also download the question papers for other years from this article for all three slots in this article. By clicking on the link you can get the question papers.
For more information, refer to this link: CAT 2021 Question Paper and Answer Key
For slot one in CAT 2021 paper, the QA section of the CAT was easy to moderate level. The maximum questions were from Algebra and Arithmetic. Apart from that, the VARC section of the CAT paper was of moderate difficulty level.
For more information, refer to this link: CAT 2021 Exam Analysis