CAT 2024 Slot 3 Analysis (Out): Check Paper-Wise Difficulty Level, Questions with Answers

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The CAT 2024 slot 3 exam concluded at 6:30 PM. The question was in easy to moderate level of difficulty. Check CAT 2024 slot 3 exam analysis here.

CAT 2024 slot 3 exam took place on November 24 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The analysis of the exam session has been updated here based on student reaction and expert opinions. Slot 3 Paper was easier than the previous slots.

The CAT 2024 slot 3 paper had 68 questions that needed to be answered in 120 minutes. For every correct answer, candidates score 3 marks and for every incorrect answer, they lose 1 mark. Check CAT 2024 Questions and Solutions
Analysis of the CAT 2024 exam gives you all the important details, including the level of difficulty, the questions asked, and the weighting of each topic in VARC, DILR, and QA.

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CAT 2024 slot 3 Analysis

CAT 2024 slot 3 analysis based on student feedback is updated here for Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Aptitude, and Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning. Check Detailed CAT 2024 Paper Analysis Here

Particulars	CAT 2024 slot 3Analysis
Total Number of Questions	68
CAT Total Marks	204
CAT Exam Duration	120 minutes (40 minutes per section)
Slot 3 Overall Exam Difficulty	Easy to Moderate
DILR Difficulty Level	Easy to Moderate
VARC Difficulty Level	Moderate to Difficult
QA Difficulty Level	Easy to Moderate

CAT 2024 slot 3 Exam Analysis: Section-Wise Overview

CAT Slot 3 followed the pre-notified pattern with 68 questions distributed across three sections.

Section	Total Questions	Difficulty Level
Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC)	24	Moderate
Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)	22	Moderate
Quantitative Aptitude (QA)	22	Easy
Overall	68	Easy to Moderate

CAT 2024:Section-Wise Analysis

Below you can fine section wise analysis –

Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC)

Topics in Reading Comprehension (RC):
- Languages
- Space
- Artificial Intelligence
- Government policy on liquor
Para completion questions were considered manageable.
No para-jumbles in this slot.

VARC Topics	Number of Questions
Reading Comprehension	16
Verbal Ability - Summary	2
Verbal Ability - Odd-One-Out	To be updated

Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)

A moderate section with innovative question sets, including:
- College Elections
- Visa Applications (Time & Sequence set)
- 12 Houses using a rectangular diagram (3x2)
- Restaurant Ratings (Mean, Median, Mode)

DILR Topics	Number of Questions
College Elections (LR)	To be updated
Visa Applications	To be updated
12 Houses (LR-DI)	To be updated
Restaurant Ratings (DI)	To be updated

Quantitative Aptitude (QA)

QA was the easiest section among the three.
Key topics included:
- Modulus (one question time-consuming)
- Algebra, Arithmetic, and Geometry.

QA Topics	Number of Questions
Number System	To be updated
Algebra	4-5
Arithmetic	4
Modern Maths	To be updated
Geometry & Mensuration	2

CAT 2024: Key Observations

Slot 3 was the easiest compared to Slots 1 and 2.
Candidates found the Quantitative Aptitude section straightforward, with many doable questions.
The difficulty level of DILR was moderate, with a mix of traditional and new patterns.
VARC was moderate, featuring lengthy RC passages.

Answer Key and Percentile Prediction

The CAT 2024 answer key is anticipated to be released by the end of November 2024, allowing candidates to verify their responses and raise objections, if necessary. The official CAT 2024 answer key, to be released by IIM Calcutta, is considered definitive and typically available within 4–5 days post-exam.

CAT 2024 slot 3 Memory-Based Questions

The memory-based question paper for slot 3is compiled using feedback from candidates. These provide insights into the exam's question types and are useful for those preparing for upcoming slots.

Note: The answer key and complete memory-based question paper will be updated soon.

CAT 2024 slot 3 Expected Score vs Percentile

gives candidates a better idea of their performance based on their marks. The expected score vs percentile for CAT 2024 is tabulated below:

CAT Percentile	CAT VARC Score	CAT DILR Score	CAT QA Score	Overall CAT Score
100	42-44	29-30	30-32	100-102
99+	40	25-27	25-28	80
95+	28-30	18-20	20-22	55
90+	22-24	15-17	15-17	45-48
85+	20-22	13-14	12-14	39-41
80+	18-20	11-12	10-12	35-37

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What’s Next in CAT 2024 Exam?

IIM Calcutta will publish the provisional CAT 2024 answer key and candidates can check the CAT 2024 response sheet on the official website- iimcat.ac.in. CAT 2024 result release date is expected to be in the second week of January 2025 as per the official information bulletin.