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Check out the detailed analysis of the CAT 2011 exam done by the CollegeDekho experts based on the candidate inputs and reactions from other CAT exam experts from this news.
The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Calcutta conducted the CAT 2011 exam for aspirants looking to get into IIMs and other reputed self-financing B-Schools of India. The CAT 2011 exam was conducted between 22nd October and 18th November in online mode and our CAT exam experts have prepared a detailed analysis of the question paper basis the reaction of the candidates and other external experts. Aspirants are assessed by the CAT score accepting B-Schools based on their performance in the admission test and their previous academic records. The detailed analysis of the CAT 2011 examination will provide an in-depth understanding of the exam to those who are aspiring to appear in this exam next year.
CAT 2011 Question Paper Highlights
Before diving into the detailed analysis of the CAT 2011 question paper, we must take a closer look at the highlights of the CAT 2011 question paper -
For the first time, the CAT question paper had 2 sections instead of 3.
A total of 60 questions were asked in this year’s CAT paper.
The maximum time allocated for answering all the questions was 2 hours and 40 minutes.
The questions were accompanied by 4 possible responses or options.
Each question carried 3 marks.
For every wrong response, 1 mark will be deducted.
The candidates were not allowed to skip to the second section of the paper before the completion of the 70-minute mark.
CAT 2011 Question Paper Analysis Highlights
Some major highlights regarding the CAT 2011 question paper analysis have been provided in the following table -
Overall difficulty level of the question paper | Moderate |
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Total number of questions | 60 |
Questions in each section | 30 |
Overall difficulty level of the Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning section | Moderate |
Overall difficulty level of the Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation section | Moderate |
High weightage topics in the Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning section | Cultural Topics, Philosophy, Politics and Science |
High weightage topics in the Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation section | Propositions, Data Sufficiency, Bar Graph |
Section Wise Analysis of CAT 2011
The table below contains the section-wise analysis of the CAT 2011 exam by our experts as per the reactions received from the students -
Section Name | Analysis by CollegeDekho Experts | Expert Remarks to Score Good Marks |
|---|---|---|
Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning |
| Proper time management can help candidates secure a good percentile score |
Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation |
| Clear basic knowledge of Data Interpretation, accuracy, speed and time allocation is a must for securing a good percentile score in this section |
CAT 2011 Section Wise Distribution of Questions
The section-wise distribution of questions in the CAT 2011 question paper is given below -
Section Name | Total Questions | Maximum Time Allocated |
|---|---|---|
Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning | 30 | 70 |
Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation | 30 | 70 |
CAT 2011 Question Paper - Download PDF
Candidates looking for the CAT 2011 question paper can click on the given link to download the question paper PDF -
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