Expert reviews and student reactions from CAT 2025 Slot 3 on November 30, 2025, show that the paper was “moderately difficult,” and "choosing the right questions was very important".
The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kozhikode conducted Slot 3 from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm as the final session of today's three-slot exam schedule.
According to experts' analysis and immediate candidate feedback, CAT 2025 Slot 3 had a mix of easy, moderate, and difficult questions across sections. The overall difficulty was similar to CAT 2024 Slot 1 but slightly tougher.
Students reported that:
- VARC: Moderate; passages were long and answer options lengthy; smart question selection was essential.
- DILR: Moderately easy; easier than Slot 1 and Slot 2; scoring depended on choosing the right sets.
- Quant: Tough; the hardest section of Slot 3, with heavy arithmetic and algebra and fewer shortcut-based questions.
- Overall Difficulty: Moderate to Tough; choosing the right questions played a major role in performance.
Candidates can also access the CAT 2025 Slot 3 Question Paper with Solutions PDF updated here for reference.
CAT 2025 Slot 3 Analysis (Expected)
Based on the students’ feedback for the CAT 2025 slot 3 paper, you can find here the difficulty level analysis of all 3 sections- Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC), Quantitative Aptitude (QA), and Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR).
| Particulars | CAT 2025 Slot 3 Analysis (Expected) |
|---|---|
| Number of Questions | 68 |
| Total Marks | 204 |
| Overall Difficulty | Difficult |
| Difficulty Level of DILR | Moderately easy |
| Difficulty Level of VARC | Moderate |
| Difficulty Level of QA | Tough |
| High Weightage Topics in DILR | Mixed Graphs, Multi-Layer Arrangements, Advanced Optimization |
| High Weightage Topics in VARC | 4 RC passages, Para Completion, Para Summary, Odd-One-Out |
| High Weightage Topics in QA | Algebra, Arithmetic, Modern Math |
| Good Attempt | 34–40 |
CAT 2025 Slot 3 VARC Analysis
| Particulars | CAT 2025 Slot 3 VARC Analysis (Expected) |
|---|---|
| Number of Questions | 24 |
| Total Marks | 60 |
| Overall Difficulty | Moderate |
| Difficulty Level of VARC | Moderate, Passages were long and answer options were lengthy |
| High Weightage Topics in VARC | RCs, Para Completion, Para Summary, Odd-One-Out |
| Good Attempt | 16–18 |
CAT 2025 Slot 3 DILR Analysis
| Particulars | CAT 2025 Slot 3 DILR Analysis (Expected) |
|---|---|
| Number of Questions | 22 |
| Total Marks | 66 |
| Overall Difficulty | Moderately Easy |
| Difficulty Level of DILR | Moderately Easy (Easier than Slot 1 and Slot 2; scoring depended on choosing the right sets) |
| High Weightage Topics in DILR | Mixed Graphs, Multi-Layer Arrangements, Advanced Optimisation |
| Good Attempt | 11–13 |
CAT 2025 Slot 3 QA Analysis
| Particulars | CAT 2025 Slot 3 QA Analysis (Expected) |
|---|---|
| Number of Questions | 22 |
| Total Marks | 66 |
| Overall Difficulty | Tough |
| Difficulty Level of QA | Tough: The hardest section of Slot 3, with heavy arithmetic and algebra |
| High Weightage Topics in QA | Algebra, Arithmetic, Modern Math |
| Good Attempt | 13–15 |
CAT 2025 Slot 3 Question Paper (Memory-based)
| CAT Section | CAT 2025 Memory-based Questions (Slot 3) |
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CAT 2025 Slot 3 Question Paper with Solutions PDF
The CAT 2025 Question Paper for slot 3 is provided here. Along with the CAT question paper slot 3, you can download the answer key and solutions prepared by experts.
| CAT Slot | CAT 2025 Question Paper with Solutions PDF |
| Slot 3 | CAT 2025 DILR Slot 3 Question Paper |
| Slot 3 | CAT 2025 VARC Slot 3 Question Paper |
| Slot 3 | CAT 2025 Quant Slot 3 Question Paper |
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