DO NOT ATTEMPT THESE QUESTIONS IN CAT

The paper is divided into 3 sections and the time allotted for each section is 40minutes while the PwD category is given 60 minutes. The 3 sections include Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Ability, and Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning. There will be a total of 100 questions out of which 34 questions will be from Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, and Quantitative Ability and 32 questions will be from Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning. The questions are both MCQ and non-MCQ-based. The non-MCQ questions are called TITA i.e. Type in the answer wherein the candidates will be provided with a virtual keyboard and they will have to type the answer using* that keyboard. you can try out verbal ability and reading comprehension, and quantitative ability, data interpretation, and logical reasoning from this link-https://www.percentilers.in/s/store

Each individual has different capabilities that cannot be measured with another individual. One may have excellent reading skills while another may have outstanding reasoning skills. Therefore it is difficult to suggest particular questions that one should not attempt in the exam. However, there can be various approaches in attempting the questions.

Most of the questions are MCQ based wherein four options are provided and the candidates have to choose the correct answer. For every correct answer, three marks are awarded and for every wrong answer, one mark will be deducted. These questions are to be solved first and the TITA questions are to be kept to the last since they require more time and effort. The first priority of every candidate should be to solve the questions that are familiar and can be solved in instant. Questions that are difficult or may take some time should be marked for review so that they can be solved later. Since there is negative marking for every wrong answer candidates should not take the risk of attempting those questions they are unsure of. There is no marking for unattended questions and as we know zero points are definitely better than negative points. Moreover, zero scores can fetch more percentile than a negative score as analyzed from the previous year exams. The TITAs in every section have no negative marking even for wrong answers. Hence the candidates can attempt these questions without the fear of losing marks. One should still have a flexible approach to attempt them. Non-MCQ answers have to be framed and typed using the virtual keyboard that makes it time-consuming. So one must attempt them at the last and also not waste much time on them. The absence of options can make it easier for the candidates to use proper calculations and answer without confusion. However, it is equally important to answer only those questions the concepts of which are clear and accurate otherwise more time will be spent on figuring out the answer to unfamiliar questions as a result of which there might not be enough time to solve the remaining questions and one might end up losing more marks. 

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There is no straightjacket formula to determine which questions should be answered and which should not be. There may be questions that look difficult but can be solved upon working out the problem. On the other hand, there might be a problem that is familiar but is difficult to crack. It is important to read and understand the question before deciding whether to answer or not. The most important factor while giving the exam is time management. It is necessary to have hard deadlines for every question so that there is enough time to review and answer the remaining questions in the end.

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