The CAT question papers give an idea on the kind of questions that are asked in the exam, and also helps the candidates see through their preparation plan and get an idea of what can be expected. The CAT paper has undergone several changes in the past few years and therefore it is extremely beneficial to solve these past CAT papers to understand these changes and prepare a preparation strategy accordingly.
To help the candidates in their preparation we have curated the CAT previous year, CAT 2024 question papers along with their solutions. Candidates can download the CAT 2024 question papers PDF for VARC, DILR, and QA on this page. To download the PDF, simply click on the links for Slot 1, Slot 2, and Slot 3. Scroll through the page to download the papers.
CAT Question Papers 2024
CAT Exam sections | Slot 1 | Slot 2 | Slot 3 |
Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) | Unavailable | ||
Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR) | Unavailable | ||
Quantitative Ability (QA) | Unavailable |
CAT 2024 Difficulty Level Analysis
In addition to downloading the CAT 2024 paper PDF, candidates can also get a difficulty analysis of the CAT 2024 exam. The CAT 2024 exam was difficult and the most challenging section was DILR slot 2. For a detailed section-wise breakdown and analysis, candidates can read the further sections.
Slot-Wise Overall Difficulty
Slot | VARC | DILR | QA | Overall Difficulty |
Slot 1 | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate-Hard | Moderate-High |
Slot 2 | Moderate-Hard | Tough | Moderate | High |
Slot 3 | Moderate | Moderate-Hard | Moderate | Moderate-High |
VARC Section Analysis
Slot | RC Focus | VA Focus | Notable Difficulty Points | Overall Difficulty |
Slot 1 | Inference & reasoning RCs | Summary, Para Jumbles (TITA) | Balanced mix, moderate challenge | Moderate |
Slot 2 | Abstract RCs | Tricky para completions | Close answer choices, tough VA | Moderate-Hard |
Slot 3 | Diverse RC topics | Parajumbles & odd one out | Manageable but time-consuming | Moderate |
DILR Section Analysis
Slot | Puzzle Sets Type | Tricky Elements | Good Attempt | Overall Difficulty |
Slot 1 | Logic + DI combos | Dense data, set selection important | 2.5–3 sets | Moderate |
Slot 2 | Heavy logic-based reasoning puzzles | Lengthy setups, time-intensive | 2 sets max | Tough |
Slot 3 | Mix of DI caselets + puzzles | Complex grouping + conditions | 2–2.5 sets | Moderate-Hard |
QA Section Analysis
Slot | Dominant Topics | Minor Topics | Notable Aspects | Overall Difficulty |
Slot 1 | Arithmetic-heavy | Algebra, Few Geometry Qs | Lengthy but solvable with basics | Moderate-Hard |
Slot 2 | Arithmetic + Algebra | Little geometry | Conceptual clarity helped | Moderate |
Slot 3 | Balanced Arithmetic/Algebra | Minimal Modern Math | Straightforward but calculative | Moderate |
Key Takeaways for CAT 2024
The summary table for CAT 2024 difficult level analysis has been provided below.
Insight | Explanation |
DILR was the game-changer | Slot 2 DILR especially tough, impacted scores more than other sections |
RC was reasoning-heavy | Focus shifted from factual to inference-based reading comprehension |
Arithmetic continues to dominate QA | Over half the QA section was arithmetic-based |
Slot-wise normalization will matter | Slot 2 expected to benefit in scaling due to DILR difficulty |
Strategy & selection were more important | Choosing the right sets/questions crucial across all sections |
