Test Duration and Pattern

Section No. of Questions Duration 1. Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation 30 1 hr. 10 mins (70 mins) 2. Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning 30 1 hr. 10 mins (70 mins) Total 60 2 hrs. 35 mins
Note:
•	The candidate cannot choose a section to attempt first. The Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation section is presented first, followed by Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning.
•	Each section is timed separately. Once a section ends, candidate can no longer go back to it.
•	On-screen timer is made available for both the sections each counting down 1 hour and 10 minutes (i.e. 70 minutes). When the time is up, the first section ends and the candidate can no longer go back to it. The second section then begins with the on-screen timer counting down from 1 hour 10 minutes again. Once the second section ends, the test will end.
•	The candidate cannot end the first section before 70 minutes are up. However, he/she can end the second section before 70 minutes are up. A 15-minute tutorial will be provided before the start of the test, and candidates are advised to go through that carefully before starting the main examination. The total duration will be two hours and thirty five minutes including the tutorial.  At the test venue, each candidate will be seated at a desk with a computer terminal and he/she will be provided with a scratch paper for calculations. After the test, candidate must leave the scratch paper at the desk. Rough work cannot be done on any other paper/sheet, as nothing will be allowed inside the testing room.  No breaks will be given during the test. If you have registered for Session 1 (morning session), you must arrive at the test centre by 8:30 AM for security checks, identity verification and checking in. Testing will begin at 10 AM. If you have registered for Session 2 (afternoon session), you must arrive at the test centre by 1:45 PM. Testing will begin at 3:15 PM. Candidates will need to bring their CAT Admit Card and original and valid photo identification to the test centre.  SC/ST candidates will also need to bring along a valid document as proof of SC/ST eligibility and DA candidates requiring support during the test will need to bring along the authorisation of support from Prometric as well as a valid photo identification of scribe if applicable. Acceptable forms of photo identification are Driver's license, Passport, PAN Card, Voter ID, College ID (supplemented with an ATM, Debit or Credit Card with your name), Employee identification card, Unique Identification Card (UID) or a notarised Affidavit (in English) with Photo, Signature, Date of Birth and Residential Address.  If in doubt, bring a notorised Affidavit. Photocopies of the original and expired identifications are not acceptable.  Candidates will not be permitted to take the test if valid photo identification or Admit Card is not presented.  If the name has been changed due to events such as marriage, you must show the documents such as Marriage Certificate, Divorce Decree, Legal Name Change etc. and submit a photocopy at the time of the test, interview and at the time of joining a programme. Candidate will not be permitted to carry any personal items to the test centre, including but not limited to wrist-watch, pen, cellphones, calculators, etc.