110 Views

What are the expected changes to be observed in the new pattern of cat 2020 and the raw score required to get 90+percentile?


Lavanya 6th Oct, 2020
Answer (1)
Nikita Verma 6th Oct, 2020

Hi Lavanya,   According to the new changed CAT 2020 exam pattern, the test will now be held in three slots instead of two slots. The timing of the three sessions of CAT 2020 are expressed as morning session (8:30 AM – 10:30 AM), afternoon session (12:30 PM – 2:30 PM) and evening session (4:30 PM – 6:30 PM), on November 29, 2020. According to the new change in CAT paper pattern 2020, candidates will be allotted exactly 40 minutes for answering questions in each section and they will not be permitted to switch from one section to another while answering questions in a section. Previously the CAT exam was of three hours and candidates were allotted 60 minutes to answer each section.

EXAM PATTERN is as follows :

QA: 34 questions -102 marks

VARC: 34 questions- 102 marks

LIDR:32 questions - 96 marks

40 minutes will be given for each section .

To get 90+ percentile:

The overall raw score required is 107-110.

Section-wise:

VARC-52

QA-31

LIDR-34

For more information you can refer to the link given below-

https://bschool.careers360.com/articles/cat-score-vs-percentile

HOPE THIS HELPS!!




2 Comments
Comments (2)
6th Oct, 2020
First of all thanks a lot Nikitha for listing out all the points answering my question and spending time into this.Now I am having a doubt as you say that the number of question in this current pattern will be same as the old patten .Will it be possible to answer question within this time constrain?Or the number of questions are likely to get lessen?
Reply
6th Oct, 2020
Lavanya YES , Lavanya I understand your concern. Though it is difficult to predict what is the total number of questions which will be asked in the CAT 2020 exam pattern since the duration of the entrance test has been reduced. It is important that you focus on the preparation for the exam rather than on the number of questions and duration. As of now there is no information whether the no. of questions will be reduced. I suggest you practice everyday and let your efforts come to fruition.
You can try some mock exams to be better prepared for the CAT 2020.
https://bschool.careers360.com/articles/cat-mock-test
Reply
CAT 2024 Percentile Predictor

Students can predict their overall performance by using CAT 2024 Percentile Predictor tool before the declaration of the actual result.

Try Now

Know More About

Related Questions

Great Lakes PGPM & PGDM 2025
Apply
Admissions Open | Globally Recognized by AACSB (US) & AMBA (UK) | 17.3 LPA Avg. CTC for PGPM 2024 | Application Deadline: 1st Dec 2024
ICFAI Business School-IBSAT 2024
Apply
9 IBS Campuses | Scholarships Worth Rs 10 CR
ISBR Business School PGDM Adm...
Apply
180+ Companies | Highest CTC 15 LPA | Average CTC 7.5 LPA | Ranked as Platinum Institute by AICTE for 6 years in a row | Awarded Best Business Scho...
JIMS Rohini PGDM Admissions 2025
Apply
Highest CTC 24 LPA | Average CTC 8.30 LPA | Median CTC 8.80 LPA
UPES MBA Admissions 2025
Apply
Ranked #41 amongst institutions in Management by NIRF | Accredited Grade 'A' by NAAC | 100% Placement
BML Munjal University MBA Adm...
Apply
#83 NIRF Ranking 2022 | Highest CTC - 14.71 LPA | 10% Tution Fee Waiver | Scholarships upto 100% | Application Deadline: 29th Nov’24
View All Application Forms

Download the Careers360 App on your Android phone

Regular exam updates, QnA, Predictors, College Applications & E-books now on your Mobile

150M+ Students
30,000+ Colleges
500+ Exams
1500+ E-books