Ans. No, it has been clearly stated that using calculators is prohibited while solving the question paper of the CAT Exam. It is genuine advice to the students that they should not use a calculator at home while solving the sample papers also. No use of virtual or manual calculators is allowed inside the exam center. 

Some of the basic importance of solving CAT Question papers are:

• Practice papers are helpful in knowing the paper format.
• Solving Practice papers increase speed and accuracy.
• Solving these papers also help in time management.
• Solving these will also help to self-analyze the preparation.
• These also increase the capability of paper-solving.

Ans. Candidates applying for CAT can download the mock tests on the basis of slot and subject on the official website also. However, the links for the question paper and answer key have been provided in the above article also.

Ans. There will be only one section that will appear on the screen when the candidates will appear for the official CAT Mock Test. They can also move to the next section from where they can download the previous question papers for the CAT Exam as per the choice of sections from the links provided above also.

Ans. CAT generally has a moderate to tough difficulty level, but early preparation and consistent practice can make it easier for candidates. Check CAT Syllabus

Ans. There are two question types in CAT: MCQ-based and TITA (type in the answer). MCQs have a negative marking of 1 for wrong answers, while TITA questions carry no negative marking.

Ans. Aspirants should take a sufficient number of CAT Mock Test to evaluate their errors. With an efficient study plan, candidates can prepare adequately for the CAT exam in three months.

Ans. In the CAT exam, the negative marking amounts to 33.33% of the total marks assigned to a question, which translates to a deduction of 1 mark for each incorrect answer, given that each question is worth 3 marks.

Ans. Candidates can start taking the mock tests if they have completed the CAT Preparation as there is a requirement of time while solving the CAT Mock Tests and Question Papers. But, the right time to start the mock tests is 3 months before the exam date.

Ans. There are mainly three sections in the CAT Exam, namely, CAT Quantitative Aptitude (QA), CAT VARC, and CAT DILR.