CAT 2022 Slot 3 Exam Analysis 2022: Exams Conclude, Check Paper Review, Difficulty Level, Expected Cutoff

CAT 2022 Slot 3 has concluded. Candidates who have appeared for the CAT 2022 Slot 3 exams can check here the initial impressions, expected cutoff, difficulty level and the expected cutoff for the CAT 2022 Exam. 

CAT 2022 Slot 3 Analysis: CAT 2022 Exams have now concluded. IIM Bangalore conducted the last and final slot of the exam from 4:30 to 6:30 PM. Students who have appeared for the CAT 2022 exams can check here the initial response and a complete analysis of the Slot 3 exam which will be provided by experts soon. Students were to attempt a total of 66 questions from the VARD, DILR and QA sections. 

The analysis for the CAT 2022 Slot 1 and Slot 2 examinations is available below. Candidates can check here the review of the CAT 2022 exam and what the experts think of the CAT 2022 exam along with the expected cutoff for the same. 

CAT 2022 Slot 3 Analysis – IMS

The structure of CAT 2022 remained largely the same as in 2021. However, the DILR and Verbal
sections saw some changes in segmentation and the number of MCQs and TITA. All three slots
had the same pattern. The Verbal Section had 2 paragraph completion questions instead of the
anticipated Odd Sentence questions.
Overall, Slot 3 was slightly more difficult than the first two slots owing to more difficult QA and
LRDI Sections, though it had an easier VARC section.

The marking scheme was +3 for every correct and -1 for incorrect. There was no negative
marking for TITA Qs.

Based on the feedback received from several candidates who have appeared in the THIRD slot,
our initial estimate of the scores and percentiles*** is as follows: We shall release the revised
estimates once the response-sheet is released.

*** The students are advised not to take any B-School application decision based on these
initial estimates. They serve only as the first indicator of likely performance.

Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension

The VA-RC section consisted of 16 Reading Comprehension questions and 8 Verbal Ability
questions. The passages were of Easy-Medium difficulty level except for the one on Impact of
Oriental Literature. Overall, the section was easier than in the first two slots. About 12
questions could be attempted with high accuracy in RC alone. The 2 Para-completion
questions, which were new, consisted of a key sentence followed by a paragraph with four
numbered blanks. One had to identify the blank in which the key sentence would correctly fit.
There were 3 paragraph jumbles in TITA format, and 3 summary questions as MCQs. In VA, 5-6
attempts with high accuracy were possible.

An attempt of 17 or 18 questions with high accuracy (85-90%) will be a good performance in

VARC.

Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning

In CAT 2021 there were a total of 4 sets out of which two sets had 6 questions while the

remaining two had 4 questions each. This pattern has not been followed in CAT 2022 slot 3 also,

as the DI-LR section had a total of 4 sets of 5 questions each.

Given below is the LOD and Topics of the Sets in the DI-LR Section

Overall, an attempt of 9 to 11 questions with high accuracy (85-90%) will be a good

performance.

Quantitative Ability

This section was Medium in terms of Level of difficulty and was dominated by Arithmetic (8

questions), followed by Algebra (5 questions). Apart from this, there were 4 questions on

Geometry, 2 questions on Numbers and 3 questions on Modern Maths. In Arithmetic, the

questions were on Averages, Mixtures and Alligations, Time-Speed-Distance and Time & Work.

Modern Math consists of Functions, Progression and P&C. In Geometry, there were questions

on Triangles and Quadrilaterals. In Algebra, there were questions on Quadratic equations and

linear equations etc.

Selecting the right questions to attempt was the key. Students should have been able to

attempt about 13 questions in the given time with 85-90% accuracy.

This section was very much similar as CAT 2022 slot 1 and slot 2 in structure with 8 TITA and 14

MCQ questions.

*** The scores and percentiles mentioned in this analysis are indicators based on the
feedback from students and IMS experts. They are in no way related to the results which IIMs
are expected to declare in January 2023. You are advised to wait for the results.

CAT 2022 Slot 3 Analysis – CATKing

The majority of applicants stated that the paper pattern had a similar Number of questions like cat2021, the few surprises or highlights of this slot are as follows

Big Surprises in CAT 2022 

1)       DILR was the toughest as compared to all other sets

2)      Quants were a complex thing! Some found easy to moderate some found difficult — it’s more or less based on your preparation too

3)      VARC was moderate and good for all who’ve been well-read! Critical reasoning-based RC questions were a trick area to maximize scores

Section-wise question distribution is:

• CAT 2022 VARC: Total 24 questions
• CAT 2022 DILR: Total 20 questions
• CAT 2022 QA: Total 22 questions

The marking criteria remained the same: +3 for correct answers and -1 for answers in MCQs  and +3 for the correct answers and there is no negative marking in non-MCQs

⮚      The Third slot of CAT 2022 was a little more challenging 

⮚      VARC had a easy to moderate level comparable to the VARC part from the previous year.

⮚      DILR went to the level and was moderate to challenging In terms of difficulty In terms  of LOD 2-3

⮚        QA was moderate or difficult.

Initial Response from Candidates

As per reports, candidates who appeared for the Slot 3 CAT exams have stated that the paper was relatively tough as compared to last year while others have said that the paper was moderately difficult with questions in Reading Comprehension easier and DILR and VARC questions a bit tough.

Also Read: CAT 2022 Slot 2 Analysis

CAT 2022 Slot 2 Analysis

According to students who appeared for the CAT 2022 exam in slot 2 it was overall moderately difficult. The DILR and QA sections were a bit more difficult than Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC). Students stated that the diversity of questions was also not as expected and questions were asked on unexpected topics.  Some of the students also stated that the CAT slot 2 exam was slightly tough, and most of the questions were asked from number systems. 

Also Read: CAT 2022 Exam Analysis 

CAT 2022 Slot 1 Analysis

The CAT 2022 Slot 1 exam was conducted from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM. According to the analysis provided by experts on CAT 2022 slot 1, the exam maintained the format of 2021 which had a shorter time limit.

Each section had a total of 66 questions as compared to CAT 2020 exam which has 76 questions. Students have termed the difficulty level of CAT 2022 Slot 1 and Moderate. A few key points in the CAT 2022 Slot 1 exams are

1)      Para Completion is coming back again in CAT which was similar to the XAT exam and it had stopped coming in CAT for a really long time

2)      DILR we had 4 sets of 5 questions

3) Modulus-based questions of Algebra were there in Quants

Also Read: CAT 2022 Slot 1 Analysis