CAT 2023: Slot 2 Exam Little Tough Compared to Previous Year; Read Section-Wise Analysis Here

IIM Lucknow is expected to declare the CAT result 2023 by the second week of January at https://iimcat.ac.in. Candidates are advised to check the official website of the IIM for the latest updates.

CAT Exam 2023: The Indian Institute of Technology(IIT) Lucknow conducted the Common Aptitude Test (CAT) Slot 1 examination today, November 26, between 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM. According to the experts, the slot 2 examination proved to be a moderate affair. “Quantitative Aptitude in CAT 2023 Slot 2, the section was tougher than last year and the morning slot. The questions, while lengthy to read, were generally easy to solve for those whose concepts are clear. The exam started up with All Algebra 7 Questions coming together back to back intimidating the students who feared Algebra Module. Notably, the geometry questions were limited to two, deviating from the past trend. CAT 2023 Slot 2 displayed a fair mix of question types, presenting a balanced challenge to the candidates on the conceptual front. Selecting the questions that don’t eat up your time was inevitable,” said Sumit Singh Gandhi (Rahul), CEO and Founder CATKing.

VARC	24 Questions
DILR	20 Questions
QA	22 Questions
Total	66 Questions

CAT Exam 2023 Slot 2 Analysis

• As per Sumit Singh Gandhi (Rahul), CEO and Founder CATKing, overall the exam was Moderate and a little tough when compared to 2022. VARC was more inference based, but had Reading comprehension passages all from the predicted Topics. DILR was Moderate in difficulty terms but felt a little time consuming and lengthy.
• CAT 2023 Slot 2 exhibited a moderate difficulty level overall, contrasting with the challenges faced in Slot 1. The Verbal Ability section was manageable, with a mix of easy and difficult passages, while the DILR section ranged from moderate to difficult. The QA section maintained a moderate difficulty level with questions resembling the previous year’s paper. Despite some complexity in topics like geometry and mathematical reasoning, the paper provided a balanced mix of challenges and familiar concepts, requiring candidates to showcase adaptability and problem-solving skills. Overall, CAT 2023 Slot 2 presented a fair and well-rounded assessment for aspirants.

Navigating the Verbal, DILR, and QA Challenges

Sectional Analysis:

• Overall Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

VARC 24 Questions:

Reading comprehension was dominated in the verbal section. There were 4 passages with 4 Questions each. More inference-based questions and not factual, there were close options too so it needed little focus while solving.

• TITA Verbal ability was overall Moderate.
• 2 Out of Context (OOC) Questions, involving 5 statements with tricky connections.
• 2 Parajumbles Questions, each with 4 statements.
• 2 Parasummary Questions, with options that were easy but closely related.
• 2 Paragraph Completion Questions, 1 Question was tricky and 1 was doable out of the two

Summary of Questions

• Reading Comprehension 16 Questions
• The Reading comprehension was based on the following themes:
• Passage 1:  Netflix in Europe (Cultural Shift): Easy to Read
• This passage offered a straightforward exploration of how Netflix is changing in Europe, focusing on cultural shifts. The ease of comprehension made it accessible to candidates.
• Passage 2: History Based: Doable
• Marked by difficult vocabulary, this history-based passage posed a challenge for candidates. It tested not only comprehension skills but also the ability to navigate through intricate language.
• Passage 3: Self-Care Type: Little Tricky
• The passage, centered around self-care, introduced a degree of trickiness. Candidates needed to navigate through nuanced content, requiring a careful understanding of the context.
• Passage 4 – Liberalism: Difficult
• This passage delved into liberalism and presented a challenge with very long compound sentences. Comprehending the content proved difficult, and familiarity with Aeon might have provided an advantage.

In terms of other question types, the parajumbles were easy, as were the Out of Context questions. Para Summary questions were also on the easier side. Para Completion(Fill in the Blank) consisted of one tricky and one easy question, evaluating candidates’ understanding of the passages’ structure. Overall, the VARC section offered a diverse set of challenges, requiring candidates to navigate through passages of varying complexity and showcasing their reading and comprehension skills. The questions had hints of inferences which required students to understand the author’s arguments and what strengthened and weakened it.

Ideal Attempts in VARC Section: 16-18 Questions

Module	Total Questions	Difficulty Level
Reading Comprehension	16 Questions | 4 RC Passages	Moderate
Parajumbles	2 Questions	Easy to Moderate
Parasummary	2 Questions	Easy to Moderate
Parajumbles – Out of Context	2 Questions	Moderate to Tough
Para Completion	2 Questions	Easy
Total	24 Questions	Good Attempts 16+

DILR 24 Questions

The DILR section in CAT 2023 Slot 2 presented a mix of moderate to difficult sets, demanding candidates’ analytical prowess and time management skills. Let’s delve into the specifics of each set. As per Gandhi, the DILR section in CAT 2023 Slot 2 demanded a balanced approach from candidates, testing their ability to handle both moderately complex and challenging scenarios with the need for strategic decision-making on which sets to tackle first.

Quants 22 Questions: (TITA 8)

CAT 2023 Slot 2 brought forth a dynamic mix of questions in the Quantitative Aptitude (QA) section, consisting of 22 questions. Here’s a summarized breakdown of the crucial observations:

General Observations:

• Questions exhibited a striking resemblance to the previous year’s paper, reflecting a consistent trend in QA.
• Geometry saw a reduction in weightage, with only 2 questions dedicated to this topic.
• The questions in this slot did not encompass a blend of concepts but demanded intricate calculations involving numerous multiplication factors.

Functions, including graphs, assumed a pivotal role, receiving higher weightage in this slot.

Section Overview:

Topic	Number of Questions	DifficultyLevel	Easy Questions( Must Attempt)
Arithmetic	Multiple Questions	Moderate	Scenario involving Pipe A B C, demanding calculation-intensive tasks
Algebra	Roots Question	Moderate	Distinct roots scenario
Geometry	Mixed Questions	Moderate	Combination of triangles, circles, and a mensuration question
Modern Math	Geometric Progression	Moderate	A question centering on Geometric Progression
Numbers/Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	NA	No specific questions categorized under this domain

The initial set of 7-8 questions predominantly delved into algebra before transitioning to arithmetic questions.
Four Type-in-the-Answer (TITA) questions were embedded within the section.

• Question Distribution:
• The overall difficulty level of QA was assessed as moderate, with an emphasis on intricate calculations.
• Algebra emerged as a prominent focus, featuring 3-4 sequence and series questions.
• Geometric progressions were also seen
• Geometry, though reduced in weightage, retained significance with 2 questions.
• The section’s likeness to CAT 2017 was notable, suggesting a degree of continuity in the examination pattern.

IIM Lucknow is expected to declare the CAT result 2023 by the second week of January at https://iimcat.ac.in. Candidates are advised to check the official website of the IIM for the latest updates.