Analysis of CAT Test 2011

Comprehensive and in-depth analysis of CAT 2011.

IIMs conduct the Common Admission Test (CAT), which is used to shortlist candidates for post-graduate programs. Many other institutes also use the CAT score. The CAT online computer-based test is available. The CAT 2011 test was conducted from 22 October 2011 through 18 November 2011. CAT 2011 saw 2 sections rather than 3 sections, as was the case with earlier versions of CAT. Each section has a time limit of 70 minutes and 30 questions. Candidates can only review the section within the time limit. However, candidates cannot go back to previous sections once they have moved on to the next section.

A tutorial of 15 minutes is given to students before each test. It explains how to solve the test, and how to mark the answers.

Overview of the CAT Paper

Overview of the Different Sections

SECTIONAL ANALYSIS

SECTION I: Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning

Evaluation: The questions were moderately difficult. The verbal ability covered all topics related to English usage. Students would have been able to score well in this section if they had a good grasp of grammar and vocabulary. If a student has read a lot, comprehension passages are easy to understand. The majority of the passages were based on science, politics, and philosophy. Logical reasoning saw sets that were easy to manage because they were logic-based only.

SECTION II: Quantitative ability & DI

Evaluation: Questions on quantitative ability were based on a variety of topics and required simple calculations. The questions on quantitative ability were based on logic and didn't require the direct application of a formula. This area was characterized by speed, clarity in the basics of DI, and excellent time management. The DI sets were easier than in the past year. This section had a moderate difficulty level.