CAT 2023 Exam Live: Moderate Slot 1 Concludes; Answer Key, Analysis, and Next Shifts
The first slot of the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2023 concluded successfully on November 26, 2023, at 10:30 AM. Candidates who took the exam in the morning slot reported that the overall difficulty level was moderate, with a mix of easy, moderate, and difficult questions across all three sections – Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR), and Quantitative Ability (QA).
CAT 2023 Answer Key and Analysis
While the official answer key for CAT 2023 is yet to be released, initial candidate reactions suggest that the VARC section was slightly more challenging than in previous years. The DILR section was found to be relatively straightforward, with a mix of puzzles, data sets, and number problems. The QA section was considered to be moderately difficult, with a focus on concepts and calculations.
Experts are currently analyzing the exam papers and are expected to release their detailed analysis in the coming days. This analysis will provide valuable insights into the overall question pattern, difficulty level of different sections, and expected cut-offs.
Next CAT 2023 Shifts
The remaining two slots of CAT 2023 will be conducted on November 26, 2023, with the second slot starting at 12:30 PM and the third slot starting at 4:30 PM. Candidates appearing in these slots are advised to follow the same exam day guidelines and carry all necessary documents, including their CAT 2023 admit card and a valid photo ID.
Key Takeaways from CAT 2023 Slot 1
- Overall difficulty level: Moderate
- VARC: Slightly challenging
- DILR: Straightforward
- QA: Moderately difficult