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30 November 2025, 10:05 am
CAT 2025 Student Pre-Reactions
Check out the CAT 2025 student pre-reactions video to see what students said before the exam began.
30 November 2025, 8:54 am
CAT 2025 exam Slot 1 Started
The CAT 2025 Slot 1 exam has already started at 8:30 AM. Once the slot ends at 10:30 AM, we will update this page with the complete CAT exam analysis, difficulty level, and section-wise breakdown.
30 November 2025, 1:02 am
CAT 2025 Slot & Exam Timings
All the best with your CAT exam! Each CAT 2025 slot is 2 hours long, and the reporting time is one hour before the exam. Make sure you reach the center early for security checks, verification, and computer allocation.
29 November 2025, 1:22 pm
CAT Formula Revision Video by Maruti Sir & Sayali Mam
It’s the perfect moment to revise all your CAT formulas. In this session by Maruti Sir and Sayali Ma’am covers the key formulas and simple shortcuts to improve your speed and accuracy. Click and watch the session to revise with them.
28 November 2025, 5:15 pm
Download CAT Formula PDF
These last few days are the best time to revise your formulas. Download the CAT Formulas PDF to get all the important Arithmetic, Algebra, and Geometry formulas in one place. It will help you revise quickly and solve questions more accurately in the exam.
Welcome to the CAT 2025 Live Updates page. Here, you will get real-time slot-wise analysis and important highlights for the CAT exam on 30th November 2025. We will share section-wise difficulty, good attempts, student feedback, and key updates right after each slot ends. Stay tuned for complete Slot 1, Slot 2, and Slot 3 updates, including timings and live exam insights.
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CAT 2025 slot wise analysis
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CAT Exam Analysis 2025: Slot 1
The CAT 2025 Slot 1 Exam Analysis will be updated here as soon as Slot 1 finishes. Once the exam ends, we will share complete details such as overall difficulty, section-wise analysis, number of questions, TITA and MCQ split, good attempts, and any major changes compared to previous years.
CAT 2025 Slot 1 Timings
These are the official timings for CAT 2025 Slot 1. Make sure you follow the reporting and gate closing time strictly, as late entry will not be allowed.
Detail
Time
Reporting Time
7:00 AM
Gate Closing Time
8:15 AM
Exam Time
8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Total Duration
2 Hours
CAT 2025 Slot 1 Exam Pattern
Slot 1 will follow the same CAT exam pattern as previous years, with three sections and fixed sectional time limits. Questions will be a mix of MCQs and TITA (non-MCQ) questions.
Component
Details
Total Duration
120 Minutes
Sections
VARC, DILR, QA
Sectional Time Limit
40 Minutes per Section
Question Types
MCQs + TITA (Non-MCQs)
Marking Scheme
+3 for correct MCQ, -1 for wrong MCQ, No negative marking for TITA
CAT 2025 Slot 1 Expected Details (Before Live Update)
Based on previous years, here are the expected trends for Slot 1. These will be replaced with actual details once the live exam ends.
Section
What to Expect
VARC
3–4 RC passages, mostly moderate, focused on inference and main idea questions
DILR
Around 4 sets, 1–2 moderate, 1 tricky, likely table/graph-based sets
Quant
More weight to Arithmetic, with questions from Algebra and Geometry
Overall Difficulty
Moderate (expected based on recent trends)
Expected Good Attempts
40–48 (with good accuracy)
Expected Total Questions
Around 64–68 (final number will be updated after the exam)
CAT 2025 Slot 1 Section-Wise Overview
The table below will show the exact number of questions, difficulty level, and good attempts for each section once the exam is completed.
(Will be updated after Slot 1 exam ends)
Section
Total Questions
Difficulty Level
TITA Questions
MCQ Questions
Good Attempts
VARC
24
–
–
–
–
DILR
22
–
–
–
–
QA
22
–
–
–
–
TOTAL
68
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–
–
–
Stay updated — the complete Slot 1 analysis will be added here immediately after the exam ends.
CAT Exam Analysis 2025: Slot 2
The CAT 2025 Slot 2 Analysis will be posted here right after the second slot of the exam is completed. Once the slot ends, we will share a clear breakdown of the paper, including the overall difficulty level, section-wise insights, total questions, MCQ vs TITA distribution, good attempt ranges, and any noticeable differences from Slot 1 or previous CAT papers.
CAT 2025 Slot 2 Timings
Slot 2 will follow the official CAT schedule for the afternoon session. Candidates must reach the test centre on time, as entry will not be permitted once the gates close.
Detail
Time
Reporting Time
11:00 AM
Gate Closing Time
12:15 PM
Exam Time
12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Total Duration
2 Hours
CAT 2025 Slot 2 Exam Pattern
Slot 2 will follow the exact structure used in Slot 1. The exam will have three sections with fixed time limits and a mix of MCQ and TITA questions.
Component
Details
Total Duration
120 Minutes
Sections
VARC, DILR, QA
Sectional Time Limit
40 Minutes each
Question Types
MCQs + Non-MCQs (TITA)
Marking Scheme
+3 for correct MCQ, –1 for incorrect MCQ, no negative mark for TITA
CAT 2025 Slot 2 Expected Details (Before the Live Update)
Before the actual analysis is available, here are the expected trends for Slot 2 based on patterns observed in previous CAT exams. These will be updated with accurate information after the slot ends.
Category
Expected Details
VARC
3–4 Reading Comprehension passages; mostly moderate with a few inference-heavy questions
DILR
Around 4 sets; mix of moderate and slightly challenging sets (graphs, tables, or arrangement-based)
Quant
Likely dominated by Arithmetic, with questions from Algebra and Geometry
Overall Difficulty
Expected to be Moderate
Estimated Good Attempts
Around 40–48 with strong accuracy
Expected Total Questions
Approximately 64–68 (final count will be confirmed post-exam)
CAT 2025 Slot 2 Section-Wise Overview
(To be updated after the Slot 2 exam concludes)
This table will be filled with the exact question count, difficulty rating, TITA/MCQ split, and good attempt suggestions once Slot 2 is over.
Section
Total Questions
Difficulty Level
TITA Questions
MCQ Questions
Good Attempts
VARC
24
–
–
–
–
DILR
22
–
–
–
–
QA
22
–
–
–
–
TOTAL
68
–
–
–
–
Check back soon, the complete analysis for Slot 2 will be added here right after the exam ends.
CAT Exam Analysis 2025: Slot 3
The CAT 2025 Slot 3 Exam Analysis will be added here once the evening slot is completed. After the exam, we will share all the important details such as the overall difficulty, section-wise analysis, number of questions, MCQ/TITA breakup, good attempts, and how Slot 3 compares with Slot 1 and Slot 2.
CAT 2025 Slot 3 Timings
Below are the timings for the evening session of CAT 2025. Make sure to follow the reporting and gate closing times carefully, as no one will be allowed inside after the gates close.
Detail
Time
Reporting Time
3:00 PM
Gate Closing Time
4:15 PM
Exam Time
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Total Duration
2 Hours
CAT 2025 Slot 3 Exam Pattern
Slot 3 will have the same format as the first two slots. The exam includes three sections with fixed time limits and a mix of MCQ and TITA questions.
Component
Details
Total Duration
120 Minutes
Sections
VARC, DILR, QA
Sectional Time Limit
40 Minutes per Section
Question Types
MCQs + TITA (Non-MCQs)
Marking Scheme
+3 for correct MCQ, –1 for wrong MCQ, No negative marks for TITA
CAT 2025 Slot 3 Expected Details (Before Live Update)
These are the expected details based on past CAT exams. The actual information will be shared once the Slot 3 exam ends.
Category
Expected Details
VARC
3–4 RC passages expected; mostly moderate with some inference-based questions
DILR
Around 4 sets; a mix of moderate and slightly lengthy puzzles or data sets
Quant
Likely focused on Arithmetic with additional questions from Algebra and Geometry
Overall Difficulty
Expected to be Moderate
Expected Good Attempts
Around 40–48 with accuracy
Expected Total Questions
Around 64–68 (updated count after the exam)
CAT 2025 Slot 3 Section-Wise Overview
(To be updated after Slot 3 ends)
This table will show the final number of questions, difficulty level, and good attempts for Slot 3 once the exam is over.
Section
Total Questions
Difficulty Level
TITA Questions
MCQ Questions
Good Attempts
VARC
24
–
–
–
–
DILR
22
–
–
–
–
QA
22
–
–
–
–
TOTAL
68
–
–
–
–
Check back after the exam — the complete Slot 3 analysis will be updated here soon.