CAT Exam
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CAT Exam |
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Details | CAT | IIFT | XAT | NMAT | SNAP |
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Participating Colleges |
IIMs & over 1200+ colleges including FMS, MDI, SP Jain, IIT DoMs etc |
Indian Institute of Foriegn Trades (IIFT) |
XLRI, XIMB, IMI, IMT, TAPMI, K J Somaiya, LBSIM among others |
SVKMs Narsee Monjee, KJ Somaiya, ISB etc |
SIBM, SCMHRD, SIIB, SICSR etc |
Duration of Exam |
120 min (2 hours) |
120 min (2 hours) |
190 min (3hrs 10 min) |
120 min (2 hours) |
60 minutes (1 hr) |
Number Of Questions |
66 (MCQ’s & TITA) |
110 (MCQs) |
101 |
108 (MCQs) |
60 Questions |
Number Of Questions |
66 (MCQ’s & TITA) |
110 (MCQs) |
101 |
108 (MCQs) |
60 Questions |
Marking Scheme |
(+3,-1) – MCQs (+3,0) – TITA |
(+3, -1) |
(+1, -0.25) |
(+1, no negetive marking) |
(+1, -0.25) |
Sections/Pattern |
3 Sections Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC) – 24 Questions Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) – 20 Questions Quantitative Aptitude (QA) – 22 Questions |
4 Sections Quantitative Aptitude (QA) Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC) Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) General Knowledge (GK) |
Part 1 : Verbal and Logical Ability – 26 Questions Decision Making – 21 Questions Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation – 28 Questions Part 2 : General Knowledge (GK) – 25 Questions Essay Writing Test – 1 Question |
3 Sections Language Skills – 36 Questions Logical Reasoning – 36 Questions Quantitative Skills – 36 Questions |
3 Sections General English (VARC) – 15 Questions Analytical & Logical Reasoning – 25 Questions Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Sufficiency – 20 Questions |
Salient Features |
Post-pandemic the CAT pattern has been changed from 100 Questions in 3hrs to 66 Questions in 2hrs. The questions are both MCQs and Type in To Answer (TITA) which tests the test taker in the area of comprehension, logical approach and aptitude. |
IIFT exam timing last year changed to 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon, earlier the exam time used to be 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Each section will have a different number of questions.The key feature in the IIFT pattern is a varying |
A new type of Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions in XAT pattern 2022 has been introduced by XLRI. To answer the NAT questions candidates have to use the virtual key pad appearing on the computer screen and enter the numerical answer. Each un-attempted question beyond 8 questions will carry a negative marking penalty of 0.10 mark per unattempted question in revised XAT exam pattern. |
NMAT exam pattern 2022 has 108 questions. Earlier the exam had 120 questions. The total time allotted in NMAT by GMAC exam pattern 2022 is 120 minutes (2 hours) to attempt the complete test despite total questions in the exam having been reduced. One of the unique features in NMAT 2022 exam pattern is that Test taker can choose order of sections. However, the NMAT pattern strictly expects you to follow the same order, once the order of the sections is selected. |
SNAP is a speed-based test in which the candidates need to be mindful of negative marking. Traditionally, the SNAP exam has been conducted just once a year, but in 2020 and 2021, it was conducted thrice and candidates were allowed two attempts. SNAP 2022 was conducted on three days and candidates were given two attempts. |
Mode of Examination |
Online – Computer Based |
Online – Computer Based |
Online – Computer Based |
Online – Computer Based |
Online – Computer Based |