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27th January 2017, 05:57 PM
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Does CAT Exam Have Negative Marking
Hey Buddy, Is Common Admission Test (CAT) Exam have negative marking for wrong answers?
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27th January 2017, 06:43 PM
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Re: Does CAT Exam Have Negative Marking
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 |
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