CAT 2023 Question Paper (Slot 1, 2 and 3): Memory-Based Questions PDF Download

Hafsha Qureshi

Updated on - Dec 8, 2023

CAT 2023 Question Paper PDF link will be released soon on the official website at iimcat.ac.in. IIM Lucknow conducted the CAT 2023 exam on Nov 26, 2023. However, few coaching institutes have released memory based CAT question papers 2023. Based on student's feedback, CAT 2023 question paper for slot 1 was moderate, while slots 2 and 3 were moderately difficult. Candidates can find the direct link to download CAT question paper 2023.

Don't Miss: CAT Exam Analysis 2023

Download: CAT Answer Key 2023

Table of Contents

• CAT 2023 Question Paper PDF
• CAT 2023 Question Paper - Memory Based
• CAT 2023 Exam Dates
• CAT 2023 Exam Pattern
• CAT Exam Analysis 2023
• CAT 2023 Mock Tests

CAT 2023 Question Paper PDF

CAT 2023 Question Paper PDF will soon be updated after the exam is conducted. The following table will provide you with the PDF links. CAT exam was held on Nov 26, 2023 in three different slots/shifts. The slots were held in Morning, Afternoon, and evening, respectively. 

CAT 2023 Question Paper - Memory Based

Various coaching centres have issued the memory based CAT 2023 question papers for candidates' references. Check the tabular below for download subject-wise CAT 2023 unofficial question papers. 

Candidates can check out the CAT Previous Year Question Paper with answers for better understanding and preparation for the upcoming CAT 2023 exam.

CAT 2023 Exam Dates

The dates and schedule for the CAT 2023 exam are given in the table below for the candidates. According to the schedule, CAT 2023 exam was held on Nov 26, 2023, from 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM.

CAT 2023 Exam Timings

CAT 2023 exam was conducted in three different slots in morning, afternoon and evening. The respective CAT 2023 timings are given in the table below. 

CAT Topic-wise Questions:

CAT 2023 Paper Pattern

CAT exam pattern was same as last year; it consisted of 3 sections- Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation, and Quantitative Aptitude. Candidates were advised to check the CAT exam pattern 2023. Check the detailed CAT exam pattern provided below:

• Each question carries 3 marks in every section.
• One mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer.
• One hundred ninety-eight marks is the total marks that the candidates can obtain.
• A total number of 66 questions will be asked in the CAT exam.

CAT Topic-wise Questions:

CAT Exam Analysis 2023

CAT exam analysis of 2023 has been released based on student's feedback and media reports. As per the paper analysis, CAT slot 1 exam was considered to be moderate. In contrast, the difficulty level of CAT exam slots 2 and 3 were moderately difficult.

 CAT 2023 analysis for each section is given below in detail:

Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension Section Analysis

This section will test the ability to understand and answer questions based on comprehension and basic grammar. The section was considered to be moderately difficult, including 20+ questions, a few of them being MCQs. 

Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning Section Analysis

This section will test the ability to interpret data by giving logical-based questions. On an average, the overall difficulty level of this section was difficult and lengthy, with 24 questions.

Quantitative Aptitude Section Analysis

According to the CAT paper analysis 2023, the section was considered difficult. The questions entailed nearly 20 arithmetic-based questions, with around 6 to 8 being MCQs. 

The following pei chart displays the expected number of questions from each section:

CAT 2023 Mock Tests

Candidates were advised to take CAT mock test 2023 for exam preparation. The mock test helps candidates to understand and correct their errors and improve their time management. A few CAT mock test links are provided in the table below: