Please note that MyCATstudy.com has formatted the previous years Question Papers (2003 - 2008, which were in paper-based format) in the New CAT Computer Based Format.

So, even as you attempt the previous year Question Papers, you get used to the new way of answering CAT questions online. Detailed evaluation of answers and justifications will help you better appreciate your weak areas, and plan your CAT-prep strategy.

Section Based Distribution of Previous Years' CAT Questions:


    With respect to the number of questions asked, CAT follows a dynamic pattern. The section based distribution of the number of questions in the previous years' CAT is represented below:

    Section CAT 2003 CAT 2004 CAT 2005 CAT 2006 CAT 2007 CAT 2008
    Quantitative Ability
    50
    35
    30
    25
    25
    25
    Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning
    50
    38
    30
    25
    25
    25
    Verbal Ability
    50
    50
    30
    25
    25
    40
    Total Questions
    150
    123
    90
    75
    75
    90




Topic Based Distribution of Previous Years' CAT Questions:

    Section
    CAT 2003
    CAT 2004
    CAT 2005
    CAT 2006
    CAT 2007
    CAT 2008
    Arithmetic
    17
    11
    12
    12
    8
    12
    Algebra
    8
    5
    3
    5
    4
    5
    Geometry
    14
    10
    8
    6
    3
    5
    Word Problems
    1
    8
    4
    2
    9
    1
    Miscellaneous
    7
    0
    3
    0
    1
    2
    Data Interpretation
    34
    32
    30
    25
    21
    27
    Logical Reasoning
    16
    6
    0
    10
    4
    5
    Reading Comprehension
    25
    21
    12
    15
    12
    20
    Verbal Logic
    12
    9
    7
    10
    7
    4
    Vocabulary
    13
    13
    7
    0
    3
    11
    Grammar (Sentence Correction)
    0
    6
    4
    0
    3
    5

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