CAT 2024 Analysis
This post covers the following topics: CAT 2024 Analysis, CAT 2024 Sectional Review, CAT 2024 Slot Analysis, and CAT 2024 Expected Score/Percentile.
CAT 2024 has been conducted smoothly on 24th November 2024. IIM Ahmedabad has successfully concluded the CAT 2021 Slot-1, Slot-2, and Slot-3 on November 24, 2024.
Based on the expectation and predictions, CAT aspirants had to face 68 questions in 2 hours with the section-wise distribution of questions as follows:
- VARC: 24 questions in 40 minutes
- DILR: 22 questions in 40 minutes
- QA: 22 questions in 40 minutes
The overall difficulty level for CAT 2024 was moderate to high. An overall raw score of around 93-96 should fetch a 99%ile in CAT 2024.
Check the Video Analysis below for a detailed understanding of CAT 2024 expected scores vs percentile analysis.
CAT Slot – 1 Overall Analysis 2024
Section-wise Review
Verbal Ability Review: In terms of the level of difficulty, the verbal section can be labeled as moderate to difficult. Accuracy will be the key to a good score. There were Four RC passages of a medium length of 4 questions each. The break-up of other questions was Para jumbles – 2, Para Summary – 3, and Para Completion – 3. There was a total of 2 TITA questions from Para jumbles. There were no TITA questions in RC. Overall an attempt of 13-15 with high accuracy will fetch 99%ile.
Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning: The DILR section was easier compared to the last year. There was a total of 5 sets – 2 of 5 questions each and 3 of 4 questions each. The logical reasoning sets were manageable, but DI involved complex calculations. An increase in set-based logical reasoning compared to 2023 was noted. An attempt of 10-13 questions with good accuracy will fetch 99%ile.
Quantitative Aptitude Review: The Quant section was moderately easier. The majority of the typical topics like Profit & Loss, TSD, Time & Work, Alligation were fairly represented. Geometry questions were 3 in number with a moderate level of difficulty. Algebra had 6-7 questions . Overall the quant section was easy. An attempt of 12-14 questions with a good accuracy level, will fetch 99%ile.
CAT Slot – 2 Overall Analysis 2024
The difficulty level of slot 2 was slightly tougher than to slot – 1 due to a more challenging DILR section and increased complexity in QA.
Following Slot 1 which proved to be a moderate difficulty level, a majority of aspirants for Slot 2 were quite worried about the VARC section, which provided to be an Achilles heel in the first slot. Initial reactions from the test-takers have hinted that Quant was relatively tougher in Slot 2 as compared to the Slot 1 Examination. On the other hand, VARC and DILR were of the same or similar difficulty level in the Afternoon slot. Many candidates noted that 2 sets were doable in DILR while VARC was of the same difficulty level but was slightly lengthy in nature.
| Section | Difficulty Level |
| Reading Comprehension | Moderate |
| DILR | Moderate |
| Quant | Moderate |
CAT Slot – 3 Overall Analysis 2024
The final slot of the CAT 2024 Exam was quite easily manageable for those candidates who were well prepared for the exam and had taken some mocks before the exam. CAT 2024 Slot 3 difficulty level was a balanced mix of easy to moderate across all three sections, which differs from previous years when some sections were more challenging.
VARC Slot 3 – Section Analysis
The Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension of CAT 2024 Slot 3 Exam was of moderate difficulty level with 24 questions. It focused heavily on reading comprehension, with two extensive passages and questions related to paragraph-based reasoning and application. This section was approachable for many candidates.
DILR Slot 3 – Section Analysis
In DILR section of CAT 2024 slot 3, there were 5 sets pertaining to Bar Graph – Nutrient–Food Grain, GDP, AC Temperature, OTT and ATM Network. The questions were moderate having 4-5 questions. Total questions were 22. Overall, this section was moderate.
Quant Slot 3 – Section Analysis
In CAT 2024 slot 3 Quantitative Aptitude, the questions were asked from Remainder, Indices, Log, Equations, Functions, Sequence & Series, Integer Solution, Maxima Minima, TSD, T&W, SI-CI, Percentage, PLD, Mixture, Averages, Ratios, P&C and Circle, Polygon, Triangle. CAT 2024 QA Slot 3 was the surprising element in the CAT 2024. It was easy as compared to CAT 2024 QA Slot 1 & Slot 2 and was also easier in comparison to last year as well.
CAT 2024 Score Vs Percentile
| Score | Expected Percentile |
| 119-115 | 99.9%ile |
| 102-108 | 99.5%ile |
| 88-93 | 99%ile |
| 56-60 | 95%ile |
| 45-47 | 90%ile |