Does CAT Exam Have Negative Marking

Hey Buddy, Is Common Admission Test (CAT) Exam have negative marking for wrong answers?

[Rajkumar Agarwal]

Yeah, Common Admission Test (CAT) has negative marking. One mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.

CAT Exam Pattern 2016 –

It was a computer based test.

Total number of questions were 100, comprising of both MCQs and Non-MCQs.

The questions were asked from 3 sections, which are – Quantitative Aptitude, Verbal & Reading Comprehension and Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning.

Duration of the exam was 180 minutes. However, it was 240 minutes for PwD candidates.

60 minutes each were given to attempt a section. PwD candidates got 20 minutes extra for attempting each section.

Marking Scheme-

3 marks will be awarded for every correct answer.

Negative marking is applicable.

For every incorrect answer, 1 mark will be deducted.

No penalty for Non-MCQs.

No marks will be given for leaving a question blank.

CAT Syllabus -

# Verbal & Reading Comprehension

This section will comprise of questions that will be based on Reading comprehension, fill in the blanks, verbal reasoning, antonyms and synonyms, syllogisms, analogies, sentence correction, idioms, etc.

Types of Questions

• Vocabulary Based (Synonyms Antonyms)
• Sentence Correction
• Fill in the blanks
• English Usage or Grammar
• Cloze Passage
• Jumbled Paragraph
• Meaning-Usage Match
• Analogies or Reverse Analogies
• Summary Questions
• Verbal Reasoning –
• Facts / Inferences / Judgements
• Reading Comprehension

Quantitative Aptitude

Quantitative section plays a major role in the test and usually have questions with a little higher difficulty level.

Types of Questions

Number Systems
LCM and HCF
Speed, Time and Distance
Profit and Loss
Interest (Simple and Compound)
Percentages
Ratio and Proportion
Time and Work
Averages
Logarithm
Linear Equations
Inequalities
Quadratic Equations
Progressions
Co-ordinate Geometry
Surds and Indices
Set Theory
Permutation and Combination
Probability
Binomial Theorem
Functions
Mensuration
Mixtures and Alligations
Geometry
Permutation and Combination
Trigonometry
Complex Numbers

Data Interpretation

Data interpretation on the other hand will have questions, divided in 4 sets. The information sets, that will be based on bar diagrams, statistical representation of data, tables, charts, graphical representation. In this section it is tested that how candidates can interpret the given data and answer questions based on it.

Types of Questions

Tables
Line Charts
Column Graphs
Venn Diagram
Bar Graphs
Pie Chart

Logical Reasoning

Questions from this section will carry a logic in them and the key to solving such questions is to quickly analyze and unveil the hidden logic.

Types of Questions

Number and Letter Series
Calendars
Clocks
Venn Diagrams
Cubes
Binary Logic
Logical Matching
Seating Arrangement
Logical Sequence
Syllogism
Logical Connectives
Blood Relations