The CAT 2024 Slot 2 exam, conducted from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM on November 24, presented aspirants with a mix of easier and more challenging sections. While the Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) section was relatively straightforward, the Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR) section proved tricky. Overall, the exam was rated moderate in difficulty, with good attempts estimated at 44+ questions.
CAT 2024 Slot 2 Highlights
- Date and Time: November 24, 2024 | 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
- Exam Pattern: Total 68 questions—VARC (24), DILR (22), and QA (22).
- Good Attempts: 18-20 in VARC, 12+ in DILR, and 12+ in QA.
- Difficulty Level: Moderate.
- Participants: Approximately 85,000 students in Slot 2.
Section-wise Difficulty Analysis for Slot 2
Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC)
The VARC section in Slot 2 was the easiest among the three sections, featuring 24 questions with two TITA questions. Reading Comprehension (RC) passages were manageable, and Para Jumbles made an appearance, unlike Slot 1.
- Good Attempts: 18-20.
- Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate.
Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR)
The DILR section posed significant challenges for aspirants. It included 22 questions, with eight TITA questions, distributed across five sets (three sets of four questions and two sets of five questions).
- Good Attempts: 12+.
- Difficulty Level: Moderate to Difficult.
Quantitative Aptitude (QA)
The QA section was formula-driven and covered familiar topics like Simple Interest and Compound Interest (SICI) and Time and Work. Of the 22 questions, six were TITA.
- Good Attempts: 12+.
- Difficulty Level: Moderate.
Slot 1 vs Slot 2 Comparison
While Slot 1 was deemed slightly easier overall, Slot 2 had a tougher DILR section but an easier VARC. According to Bhushan Bapat, Head of Academics (CAT Division) at Supergrads, Slot 1’s moderate difficulty and manageable sections suggest higher cutoffs this year.
CAT 2024 Exam Overview
The Indian Institute of Management Calcutta conducted CAT 2024 across 170 cities in three slots, with 3.29 lakh active registrations. The pattern remained consistent, featuring a total of 68 questions divided across three sections.
Key Dates to Remember
- Answer Key Release: The official CAT 2024 answer key will be available on the IIM CAT website (iimcat.ac.in) within 3–4 days of the exam.
- Result Declaration: Results are expected in January 2025.
Stay tuned for more updates on CAT 2024, including detailed slot analyses, answer key updates, and expected cutoffs!ines.