{"id":44395,"date":"2025-08-01T11:11:06","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T05:41:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/?p=44395"},"modified":"2025-08-01T15:46:00","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T10:16:00","slug":"total-questions-in-cat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/total-questions-in-cat\/","title":{"rendered":"Total Questions in CAT &#8211; Past Year Trends &#038; Insights Into CAT Total Questions Over the Years"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Familiarity with the <strong>total questions in CAT <\/strong>and analyzing past trends are crucial for aspirants. The CAT total questions in 2025 are expected to be 68 due to the recent changes in CAT 2024. In the previous year there were 68 questions in total instead of 66 questions. The number of questions and the distribution pattern can differ every year. So, students must stay updated with past exam trends to understand the format, difficulty level, and other strategies. It will help them to prioritize important areas and boost their confidence. In this article, we have shared detailed insights into subject-wise and total questions in CAT asked over the years and other related details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the past few years, the total questions in CAT have seen changes, especially the reason for the shift in exam duration and testing patterns. While the CAT exam once had 100 questions and now recent trends reflect a learner paper format which is making it more important for candidates to track the number of questions. Understanding the distribution of total questions in CAT across VARC, LRDI and QA not only helps in time allocation but also improves the preparation strategy for each section. To be aware of total questions in CAT and how they have varied is important for every CAT aspirant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em><mark>Join this free whatsapp group to get the latest information about CAT exam along with the strategies by CAT experts<\/mark><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chat.whatsapp.com\/IjB7snbW5YOFi3QFAUb9kS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"475\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-05-08-at-2.51.45-PM-1024x475.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48546\" style=\"width:440px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-05-08-at-2.51.45-PM-1024x475.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-05-08-at-2.51.45-PM-300x139.jpeg 300w, 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style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 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Subject-Wise Number of Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/total-questions-in-cat\/#Total_Questions_in_CAT_2014\" >Total Questions in CAT 2014<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/total-questions-in-cat\/#Total_Questions_in_CAT_2015\" >Total Questions in CAT 2015<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/total-questions-in-cat\/#Total_Questions_in_CAT_2016\" >Total Questions in CAT 2016<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/total-questions-in-cat\/#Total_Questions_in_CAT_2017\" >Total Questions in CAT 2017<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/total-questions-in-cat\/#Total_Questions_in_CAT_2018\" >Total Questions in CAT 2018<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/total-questions-in-cat\/#Total_Questions_in_CAT_2019\" >Total Questions in CAT 2019<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/total-questions-in-cat\/#Total_Questions_in_CAT_2020\" >Total Questions in CAT 2020<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/total-questions-in-cat\/#Total_Questions_in_CAT_2021\" >Total Questions in CAT 2021<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/total-questions-in-cat\/#Total_Questions_in_CAT_2022\" >Total Questions in CAT 2022<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/total-questions-in-cat\/#Total_Questions_in_CAT_2023\" >Total Questions in CAT 2023<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/total-questions-in-cat\/#Total_Questions_in_CAT_2024\" >Total Questions in CAT 2024<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/total-questions-in-cat\/#Total_Questions_in_CAT_Sectional_Time_Allocation_Ideal_Attempts\" >Total Questions in CAT (Sectional Time Allocation &amp; Ideal Attempts)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/total-questions-in-cat\/#CAT_2025_Section-Wise_Time_Attempts_Expected_Pattern\" >CAT 2025 Section-Wise Time &amp; Attempts (Expected Pattern)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/total-questions-in-cat\/#Total_Questions_in_CAT-_Previous_Trend_Analysis_2014-2024\" >Total Questions in CAT- Previous Trend &amp; Analysis (2014-2024)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/total-questions-in-cat\/#CAT_Total_Questions-Previous_Trend_Analysis_2014-2024\" >CAT Total Questions-Previous Trend &amp; Analysis (2014-2024)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/total-questions-in-cat\/#Total_Questions_in_CAT_%E2%80%93_Key_Takeaways_Preparation_Strategy\" >Total Questions in CAT \u2013 Key Takeaways &amp; Preparation Strategy<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/total-questions-in-cat\/#How_Should_Aspirants_Prepare\" >How Should Aspirants Prepare?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/total-questions-in-cat\/#Total_Question_in_CAT-_Difficulty_Level\" >Total Question in CAT- Difficulty Level<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/total-questions-in-cat\/#CAT_Total_Questions-_Difficulty_Level\" >CAT Total Questions- Difficulty Level<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/total-questions-in-cat\/#Total_Question_in_CAT-_FAQs\" >Total Question in CAT- FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-total-questions-in-cat-overview\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Total_Questions_in_CAT-_Overview\"><\/span><strong>Total Questions in CAT- Overview<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The CAT exam is divided into various sections to assess aspirant\u2019s aptitude, reasoning, and time management skills. Knowledge of the total questions in CAT&nbsp; across all the sections can be helpful for aspirants. It will help them to create a section-wise strategy and devote time effectively during the test. Analyzing CAT questions past year trends will provide a clear picture of the format and overall distribution for focused preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2024, the CAT exam observed a few changes in its pattern, with the number of questions rising from 66 to 68. The 2025 exam is expected to adhere to this latest structure. Here is the subject-wise breakup of total questions in CAT shared below for the reference of the candidates:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cat-total-questions-overview\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_Total_Questions-_Overview\"><\/span><strong>CAT Total Questions- Overview<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Section<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>No. of questions<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section I: Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC)<\/td><td>24<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section II: Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR)<\/td><td>22<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section III: Quantitative Ability (QA)<\/td><td>22<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>68<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-total-questions-in-cat-subject-wise-number-of-questions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Total_Questions_in_CAT-_Subject-Wise_Number_of_Questions\"><\/span><strong>Total Questions in CAT- Subject-Wise Number of Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding the distribution of questions across all the subjects is essential for effective preparation. The CAT exam is primarily divided into three sections i.e. VARC, DILR, and QA. Each section comprises a certain number of questions that assess the candidate\u2019s skills. Thus, knowing the subject-wise total questions in CAT can help them plan their time and strategy. The trends in the CAT total questions over the years are discussed below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-total-questions-in-cat-2014\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Total_Questions_in_CAT_2014\"><\/span><strong>Total Questions in CAT 2014<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The total questions in CAT 2014 were 100 from two subjects i.e. Quantitative Ability &amp; Data Interpretation and Verbal Ability &amp; Logical Reasoning. 50 questions were asked from each section. The total marks in CAT 2014 were 300. Each question carries 3 marks and a negative marking of 1 mark was applicable for wrong answers. The test duration was 170 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-total-questions-in-cat-2015\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Total_Questions_in_CAT_2015\"><\/span><strong>Total Questions in CAT 2015<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The total questions in CAT 2015 were 100 from sections i.e. Quantitative Ability, Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension and Data Interpretation &amp; Logical Reasoning.&nbsp; QA, DILR and VARC comprise 34, 32 and 34 questions, respectively. The maximum mark was 300. Each question carries a 3 mark and a negative mark of 1 mark for wrong answers only in MCQs. The test duration was 180 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-total-questions-in-cat-2016\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Total_Questions_in_CAT_2016\"><\/span><strong>Total Questions in CAT 2016<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The total questions in CAT 2016 were 100 from sections i.e. Quantitative Ability, Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension. QA, DILR and VARC consist of 34, 32 and 34 questions respectively. The total mark was 300.&nbsp; Each question is worth 3 marks with 1 mark negative marking for wrong answers only in MCQs. The exam duration was 180 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-total-questions-in-cat-2017\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Total_Questions_in_CAT_2017\"><\/span><strong>Total Questions in CAT 2017<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The total questions in CAT 2017 were 100 from sections i.e. Quantitative Ability (QA), Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) and Data Interpretation &amp; Logical Reasoning.&nbsp; QA, DILR and VARC comprise 34, 32 and 34 questions respectively. The maximum mark was 300.&nbsp; Each question carries a 3 mark and a negative mark of 1 mark for wrong answers only in MCQs. The test duration was 180 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/iquantacat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark>Join the Largest CAT Preparation Community in India<\/mark><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/iquantacat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"648\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-02-25-at-12.09.45-PM-1024x648.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-02-25-at-12.09.45-PM-1024x648.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-02-25-at-12.09.45-PM-300x190.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-02-25-at-12.09.45-PM-768x486.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-02-25-at-12.09.45-PM-1536x972.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-02-25-at-12.09.45-PM-664x420.jpeg 664w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-02-25-at-12.09.45-PM-150x95.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-02-25-at-12.09.45-PM-696x440.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-02-25-at-12.09.45-PM-1068x676.jpeg 1068w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-02-25-at-12.09.45-PM.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-total-questions-in-cat-2018\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Total_Questions_in_CAT_2018\"><\/span><strong>Total Questions in CAT 2018<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The total questions in CAT 2018 was 100 from sections i.e. Quantitative Ability, Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension and Data Interpretation &amp; Logical Reasoning. QA, DILR and VARC consist of 34, 32 and 34 questions respectively. The total marks shall be 300. Each question carries 3 marks with a negative marking of 1 mark for wrong answers only in MCQs. The exam duration was 180 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-total-questions-in-cat-2019\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Total_Questions_in_CAT_2019\"><\/span><strong>Total Questions in CAT 2019<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The total questions in CAT 2019 were 100 from sections i.e. Verbal Ability &amp; Reading Comprehension, Data Interpretation &amp; Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Ability. QA, DILR and VARC comprise 34, 32 and 34 questions respectively. The maximum mark was 300.&nbsp; Each question is worth 3 marks with 1 mark negative marking for wrong answers only in MCQs. The test duration was 180 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-total-questions-in-cat-2020\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Total_Questions_in_CAT_2020\"><\/span><strong>Total Questions in CAT 2020<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The total questions in CAT 2020 were 76 from sections i.e. Verbal Ability &amp; Reading Comprehension, Data Interpretation &amp; Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Ability. DILR, VARC, and QA consist of 24, 26, and 26 questions respectively. The total marks was 228. Each question carries 3 marks with a negative marking of 1 mark for wrong answers only in MCQs. The test duration was 120 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-total-questions-in-cat-2021\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Total_Questions_in_CAT_2021\"><\/span><strong>Total Questions in CAT 2021<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The total questions in CAT 2021 were 66 from sections i.e. Verbal Ability &amp; Reading Comprehension, Data Interpretation &amp; Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Ability. The total number of marks in the exam was 198. VARC, DILR, and QA comprise 24, 20 and 22 questions respectively. Each question is worth 3 marks with 1 mark negative marking for wrong answers only in MCQs. The test duration was 120 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-total-questions-in-cat-2022\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Total_Questions_in_CAT_2022\"><\/span><strong>Total Questions in CAT 2022<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The total questions in CAT 2022 were 66 from sections i.e. Verbal Ability &amp; Reading Comprehension, Data Interpretation &amp; Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Ability. VARC, DILR, and QA consist of 24, 20 and 22 questions respectively. The maximum mark shall be 198. Each question carries 3 marks with a negative marking of 1 mark for wrong answers only in MCQs. The test duration was 120 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-total-questions-in-cat-2023\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Total_Questions_in_CAT_2023\"><\/span><strong>Total Questions in CAT 2023<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The total questions in CAT 2023 were 66 from sections i.e. Verbal Ability &amp; Reading Comprehension, Data Interpretation &amp; Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Ability. VARC, DILR, and QA comprise 24, 20 and 22 questions respectively. The total mark was 198.&nbsp; Each question is worth 3 marks with 1 mark negative marking for wrong answers only in MCQs. The exam duration was 120 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-total-questions-in-cat-2024\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Total_Questions_in_CAT_2024\"><\/span><strong>Total Questions in CAT 2024<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The total questions in CAT 2024 were 68 from sections i.e. Verbal Ability &amp; Reading Comprehension, Data Interpretation &amp; Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Ability. VARC, DILR, and QA comprise 24, 22, and 22 questions respectively. The maximum mark was 204. Each question carries 3 marks with a negative marking of 1 mark for incorrect answers only in MCQs. The test duration was 120 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-total-questions-in-cat-sectional-time-allocation-amp-ideal-attempts\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Total_Questions_in_CAT_Sectional_Time_Allocation_Ideal_Attempts\"><\/span><strong>Total Questions in CAT (Sectional Time Allocation &amp; Ideal Attempts)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This section provides you with a practical approach on how to utilize the allotted time across each CAT exam section that is based on the latest total questions in CAT. This also suggest an ideal number of attempts for a 95-99+ percentile target.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cat-2025-section-wise-time-amp-attempts-expected-pattern\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_2025_Section-Wise_Time_Attempts_Expected_Pattern\"><\/span><strong>CAT 2025 Section-Wise Time &amp; Attempts (Expected Pattern)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Section<\/td><td>Total Questions<\/td><td>Time Allotted (Minutes)<\/td><td>Ideal Attempts (95+ %ile)<\/td><td>Difficulty Level<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Verbal Ability &amp; Reading Comprehension (VARC)<\/td><td>24<\/td><td>40<\/td><td>18\u201321<\/td><td>Moderate to Difficult<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Data Interpretation &amp; Logical Reasoning (DILR)<\/td><td>22<\/td><td>40<\/td><td>12\u201316<\/td><td>Difficult<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quantitative Ability (QA)<\/td><td>22<\/td><td>40<\/td><td>15\u201318<\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total<\/td><td>68<\/td><td>120 Minutes<\/td><td>45\u201355<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-total-questions-in-cat-previous-trend-amp-analysis-2014-2024\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Total_Questions_in_CAT-_Previous_Trend_Analysis_2014-2024\"><\/span><strong>Total Questions in CAT- Previous Trend &amp; Analysis (2014-2024)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Aspirants must be well-acquainted with the total questions in the CAT for top-notch preparation. In recent years, the CAT exam has undergone several changes in terms of number of questions, marks, and other factors. The format comprises multiple-choice and non-multiple-choice questions Here, we have compiled the CAT total questions from 2014-2024 for the reference purpose:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cat-total-questions-previous-trend-amp-analysis-2014-2024\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_Total_Questions-Previous_Trend_Analysis_2014-2024\"><\/span><strong>CAT Total Questions-Previous Trend &amp; Analysis (2014-2024)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>CAT Year<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Total Questions<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2024<\/td><td>68<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2023<\/td><td>66<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2022<\/td><td>66<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2021<\/td><td>66<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2020<\/td><td>76<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2019<\/td><td>100<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2018<\/td><td>100<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2017<\/td><td>100<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2016<\/td><td>100<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2015<\/td><td>100<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2014<\/td><td>100<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-total-questions-in-cat-key-takeaways-amp-preparation-strategy\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Total_Questions_in_CAT_%E2%80%93_Key_Takeaways_Preparation_Strategy\"><\/span><strong>Total Questions in CAT \u2013 Key Takeaways &amp; Preparation Strategy<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A close examination of the total questions in CAT over the years is not just a gradual shift in quantity but also in complexity and section wise focus. Understanding these complexities is essential for any serious CAT aspirant aiming for a top percentile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Should_Aspirants_Prepare\"><\/span><strong>How Should Aspirants Prepare?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>They need to adapt a recent pattern.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Focus equally in all the three sections i.e, VARC, DILR and QA.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Analyze your mock papers properly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understand the mix of both MCQs and TITA. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Solve previous years\u2019 papers with the actual number of total questions in CAT for that year to simulate the real test experience.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-total-question-in-cat-difficulty-level\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Total_Question_in_CAT-_Difficulty_Level\"><\/span><strong>Total Question in CAT- Difficulty Level<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The difficulty level of questions in the CAT exam differs every year. It typically ranges between moderate and difficult questions across all sections. While the Quantitative Ability section comprises challenging questions, the DILR questions are time-consuming. Verbal Ability consists of a variety of question types that assess grammar and comprehension skills. We have discussed below the difficulty level of the CAT exam over the last few years to ease the candidate\u2019s preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cat-total-questions-difficulty-level\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_Total_Questions-_Difficulty_Level\"><\/span><strong>CAT Total Questions- Difficulty Level<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>CAT Year<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Difficulty Level of Questions<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2024<\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2023<\/td><td>Difficult<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2022<\/td><td>Moderate-Difficult<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2021<\/td><td>Moderate-Difficult<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2020<\/td><td>Moderate-Difficult<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2019<\/td><td>Easy-Moderate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2018<\/td><td>Moderate-Difficult<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2017<\/td><td>Moderate-Difficult<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2016<\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2015<\/td><td>Easy-Moderate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2014<\/td><td>Moderate-Difficult<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>If you are targeting a 99+%ile in CAT 2025, iQuanta has got you covered. Get highly relevant content along and prepare right from the very basics with iQuanta\u2019s CAT Course. iQuanta has made a record with 500+ 99 percentilers in CAT 2024.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Enroll for iQuanta&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/cat-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAT Course<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/cat-2025\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-04-21-at-5.09.00-PM-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47378\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-04-21-at-5.09.00-PM-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-04-21-at-5.09.00-PM-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-04-21-at-5.09.00-PM-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-04-21-at-5.09.00-PM-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-04-21-at-5.09.00-PM-747x420.jpeg 747w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-04-21-at-5.09.00-PM-150x84.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-04-21-at-5.09.00-PM-696x392.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-04-21-at-5.09.00-PM-1068x601.jpeg 1068w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-04-21-at-5.09.00-PM.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-total-question-in-cat-faqs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Total_Question_in_CAT-_FAQs\"><\/span><strong>Total Question in CAT- FAQs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1740983019267\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How many questions are there in CAT?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">As per the latest format, the total number of questions in CAT shall be 68.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1740983035663\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What are the sections in the CAT exam?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The CAT question paper is divided into three sections i.e. Verbal Ability &amp; Reading Comprehension, Data Interpretation &amp; Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Ability.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1740983053051\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Does a CAT have a negative marking?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. There is a negative marking of 1 mark for every incorrect answer only in MCQs in the CAT exam.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1740983068866\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is the CAT total score?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">As per the recent changes, The total marks in CAT shall be 204.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1754024502847\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Are the total questions in CAT the same every year?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No, the total questions in CAT may vary each year. <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1754024510267\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How are the total questions in CAT divided among the three sections?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The total questions in CAT is divided into section and the first is 24 for VARC (Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension), 20 in DILR (Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning) and 22 in QA (Quantitative Ability).<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1754024841046\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Why is it important to know the total questions in CAT before the exam?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Knowing the total questions in CAT before exam helps you to manage your time while solving questions effectively.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1754024963624\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Do non-MCQs also count toward the total questions in CAT?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, both MCQs and non-MCQs (TITA questions) are included in the total questions in CAT. 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