In-depth and comprehensive analysis
of CAT 2012
The CAT 2012 was a 21-testing day-long computer-based test starting from 11th October 2012 to 6th November 2012.
CAT 2012 witnessed 2 sections with designated time limits that are 70 minutes
for 30 questions in each section. Within the allotted time candidates can
review the section but as they move on to the next section then they can't go
back to the previous section.
Overview of the CAT Paper
Time allotted | 140 Minutes |
Total
no. of questions | 60 |
Marking
Scheme | Correct
Answer: +3 |
Sections | 2 |
Number
of choices | 4 |
Negative
Marking | Wrong
Answer: -1 |
Overview of Different Sections
Sr. No. | Sections | No. of Questions | Time Allotted | Difficulty Level |
1 | Verbal
Ability & Logical Reasoning | 30 | 70
Minutes | Moderate |
2 | Quantitative
Ability and Data Interpretation | 30 | 70
Minutes | Moderate
to Tough |
SECTIONAL
ANALYSIS
SECTION I: Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning
Sr. No. | Area Tested | Description | No. of Questions | Difficulty Level/remarks |
1. | Reading
Comprehension | 3
passages | 10
(4+3+3) | Moderate |
2. | Verbal
Ability | Sentence
Correction, Fill in the Blanks, Para Jumble, Para Completion, Word Usage | 11 | Moderate |
3. | Logical
Reasoning | Data
Arrangement, Seating Arrangement, Logic-based | 9 | Moderate |
Overall | 30 | Moderate |
Evaluation: The
level of the questions was moderate. Reading comprehension passages were
manageable. Only 1 out of the 3 passages was tough. Questions on verbal ability
covered entirely every topic of English usage. Logical reasoning witnessed 3
sets with 3 questions each.
SECTION II: Quantitative ability & DI
Sr. No. | Area Tested | Description | No. of Question | Difficulty Level /remarks |
1. | DI:
Data Interpretation | Combination
of Graphs, Pie Chart, Table | 9 | Moderate-Difficult |
2. | Quantitative
Ability | Number
System, Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Menuration | 21 | Moderate |
Overall | 30 | Moderate-Difficult |
Evaluation: The questions on quantitative ability were based
on various topics and involved tough calculations. Overall, this section was
difficult and speed, clarity of the fundamentals of DI and immaculate
time-management were the key to success in this area.
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