CAT Exam Slot 1 Ends: VARC 24, QA & DILR 22 Questions Each
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• Updated on 30 Nov, 2025, 11:16 AM, by KollegeApply
The first slot of CAT 2025 has concluded across exam centres today, with candidates sharing initial reactions about the paper. The exam had a total of 66 questions VARC with 24 questions, Quantitative Aptitude (QA) 22 questions, and DILR 22 questions. Early feedback suggests that while VARC and QA were manageable, DILR emerged as the most time-consuming section.
Section-Wise Breakdown: CAT Slot 1
Candidates reported a clear distribution of questions across sections:
Students emphasized that time management and question selection played a key role in scoring, especially in DILR. Those who focused on accuracy rather than attempts likely gained an edge.
Overall Difficulty and Expected Cut-Off Trends
Based on Slot 1 reactions, experts suggest that the paper was moderate overall. Sectional cut-offs may vary slightly depending on the difficulty in other slots, but DILR is expected to influence percentile significantly. Candidates aiming for 80+ percentile are likely to need high accuracy in QA and VARC while attempting select DILR questions carefully.
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