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CAT — Quantitative Aptitude

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CAT — Quantitative Aptitude

Common Admission Test (IIM) — Quant section

20-question mock15 min80%ile pass markIndia

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From practice to the real exam

01
Confirm eligibility
CAT is conducted by IIMs. Bachelor's degree with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD). Final-year students may apply.
02
Use the official sample paper
IIM CAT releases an official tutorial and previous-year question papers on the CAT portal.
03
Practise sectional mocks
Quant section: 22 questions in 40 minutes. Tata Mock CAT and IIM's own mock are reliable starting points.
04
Register on the IIM CAT site
Application window opens August; exam in late November. Fee ~INR 2400.
05
Sit the CBT exam
Computer-based, 3 hours total, 3 sections. Negative marking for MCQs.
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Exam blueprint

What this exam covers

5 topics · drawn across your practice and mock
01Arithmetic
35%7 questions
02Algebra
20%4 questions
03Geometry
15%3 questions
04Number system
15%3 questions
05Modern math
15%3 questions
Your study path
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Frequently asked questions

Is the CAT — Quantitative Aptitude practice test free?

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How many questions are in the CAT — Quantitative Aptitude quiz?

Each CAT — Quantitative Aptitude attempt draws 20 questions and runs for about 40 minutes under realistic timed conditions.

Can I retake the CAT — Quantitative Aptitude test, and are the questions randomised?

Yes. Every attempt pulls a fresh, randomised set of questions, so you can't memorise your way through — you retake it until you genuinely know the material.

What score do I need to pass the CAT — Quantitative Aptitude?

The pass mark used in this simulation is 80%ile. AceMark scores every attempt instantly and shows which topics to review.