CAT 2020 Slot-1 Analysis
The CAT 2020 slot-1 exam was conducted at forenoon session i.e., 8.30-10.30 a.m on Nov 29th, 2020. The following is based on our expert faculty opinion.
Overall Level of difficulty:
| Section | Difficulty level | No. of Questions |
| VARC | Moderate-Difficult | 26 |
| DILR | Moderate-Difficult | 24 |
| Quant | Easy-Moderate | 26 |
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VARC Analysis:
VARC topic-wise weightage:
| Topic | No. of Questions |
| Reading Comprehension | Two RCs with 5 questions each & 2 RCs with 4 questions each |
| Para Jumbles | 3 |
| Out of context | 2 |
| Para Summary | 3 |
MCQ’s: 3 Para Summary and 18 RC Questions were given as MCQ (Multiple choice question type). So total of 21 MCQ’s
TITA: 2 Out of context questions, 3 Para Jumbles. So total of 5 TITA Questions.
| Topics | No. of Questions | Difficulty | |
| RC 1 | Elephant seals (Source: theatlantic website) | 5 | Moderate/Difficult |
| RC 2 | Significance of Grammar | 5 | Moderate |
| RC 3 | Anarchist Philosophy | 4 | M |
| RC 4 | Tang Empire’s currency | 4 | E/M |
| Total | 18 |
- Deciding the right passage {to attempt} was challenging as three of them were on the moderate-difficult spectrum. For an average reader, this could have affected the attempt rate and accuracy. The options were a bit tricky and time-consuming to eliminate as well.
- The VA section was on the moderate spectrum. At least 4 out of the 8 questions were worth attempting.
| Estimated percentiles | Raw Score |
| 99 | 40-44 |
| 95 | 32-35 |
| 90 | 29-31 |
| 85 | 24-27 |
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DILR Analysis:
There were a total of 24 Questions.
There were a total of 5 sets (2 sets of 6 questions each and 3 sets of 4 questions each).
MCQs: 18
TITA: 6
| Topics | #Q | Difficulty | |
| Set 1 | 6 students appearing in 5 subjects | 4{MCQ} + 2{TITA} = 6 | Moderate |
| Set 2 | 4 companies competing for vendors | 6 | Difficult |
| Set 3 | 1000 patients being administered 4 different drugs – A,B,C,D | 4{TITA} | Easy/Moderate |
| Set 4 | 10 musicians playing  three instruments | 4 | Moderate/Difficult |
| Set 5 | Taxi driver payments and rating | 4 | Moderate/Difficult |
| Â | 24 |
Again, choosing the right set was imperative. Getting stuck on the wrong set could cost a lot. No opportunity for a comeback given the available time. Most of the sets were doable but time-consuming.
One of the 6 question set was relatively easier and worth attempting. Two LRDI sets were based on set theory and could have been attempted in a relatively shorter time span.
| Estimated Percentile | Raw Score |
| 99 | 34-36 |
| 95 | 29-32 |
| 90 | 25-27 |
| 85 | 20-23 |
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Quantitative Aptitude:
This section was easy to moderate. Total no. of questions were 26.
MCQs: 18 Questions
TITA: 8 Questions
| Topics | No. of Questions | Difficulty |
| Arithmetic | 10 | Easy/Moderate |
| Algebra | 8 | Moderate |
| Geometry | 3 | Moderate/Difficult |
| Modern Math+ Number systems | 5 | Moderate |
| Total | 26 |
- Had a few sitters: needed to attempt them first; some questions were tricky but manageable.
A lot of focus on arithmetic and algebra; can be considered in the easy-moderate spectrum
| Estimated percentile | Raw Score |
| 99 | 43-44 |
| 95 | 36-38 |
| 90 | 32-34 |
| 85 | 25-29 |
CAT 2020 Slot-1 Score Vs Percentile:
| Estimated Percentile | VARC | DILR | QA | Overall |
| 99 | 40-44 | 34-36 | 43-44 | 105-110 |
| 95 | 32-35 | 29-32 | 36-38 | 88-94 |
| 90 | 29-31 | 25-27 | 32-34 | 78-81 |
| 85 | 24-27 | 20-23 | 25-29 | 72-74 |
