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Content Curator | Updated On - Nov 28, 2025
CAT 2020 exam is conducted on November 29, 2020 in three shifts by IIM Indore. Previously the exam was scheduled for three hours but due to the pandemic, the exam was scheduled for two hours. CAT 2020 consisted of 76 questions with a total mark of 228 marks. The VARC section of the paper consisted of 26 questions, LRDI consisted of 24 questions and the QA section consisted of 26 questions. The exam duration in the pre-pandemic was 180 minutes which was reduced to 120 minutes due to the pandemic outbreak.
- The exam was of moderate to difficult level with a few tougher questions.
- CAT VARC consisted of 70% of the reading comprehension-based questions.
- While CAT DILR consisted relatively easier than the previous years.
- CAT QA was moderate to more difficult than the previous years.
CAT 2022 aspirants must download CAT 2020 Question Papers with Solution PDFs given in this article.
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Practicing the previous papers will help the aspirants in the effective understanding of the exam patterns and the type of questions asked in the exams. A thorough understanding of the different questions will help the aspirants in the effective preparation for the exams.
CAT 2020 QA Question Paper
Below table shows the Slots wise QA question paper wise solution:
| Exam | Question Paper PDF | Solution PDF |
|---|---|---|
| CAT QA Slot 1 | Download PDF | Check Solution |
| CAT QA Slot 2 | Download PDF | Check Solution |
| CAT QA Slot 3 | Download PDF | Check Solution |
CAT 2020 DILR Question Paper
Below table shows the Slots wise DILR question paper wise solution:
| Exam | Question Paper PDF | Solution PDF |
|---|---|---|
| CAT DILR Slot 1 | Download PDF | Check Solution |
| CAT DILR Slot 2 | Download PDF | Check Solution |
| CAT DILR Slot 3 | Download PDF | Check Solution |
CAT 2020 VARC Question Paper
Below table shows the Slots wise VARC question paper wise solution:
| Exam | Question Paper PDF | Solution PDF |
|---|---|---|
| CAT VARC Slot 1 | Download PDF | Check Solution |
| CAT VARC Slot 2 | Download PDF | Check Solution |
| CAT VARC Slot 3 | Download PDF | Check Solution |
FAQs
Ques. What is the strategy for the exam day?
Ans: The candidates must attempt the easier set of questions on the first go. In the second go, the candidates must attempt the moderate questions and the difficult questions should be done at the end by the candidates in the exam.
Ques. Is there any sectional cut-off for the calls of the top B schools in India?
Ans: As per the previously conducted examinations it has been seen that the top B schools like the IIMs. FMS and the other non-IIMS call for the interview to the students based on the cut-off range of 80+ percentile with the overall cut-off of more than 95+ percentile for the general candidates.
Ques. Is it possible to score 95%ile in the exam in three months?
Ans: Yes, the candidates can score 95%ile in the three months with a clear idea of the basics of the different subjects.
Ques. How many slots are available in the CAT 2020 exam?
Ans. CAT 2020 is conducted in the three slots i.e. morning, afternoon and evening slots. Previously the exam was scheduled for three hours but due to the pandemic, the exam was scheduled for two hours.
Ques. How many sections are available in the CAT 2020 exam?
Ans. There was three sections in the CAT 2020 exam i.e. Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR, and Quantitative Ability (QA)
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.
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