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13th September, 2025

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The CAT exam is schedule for November 30, 2025, as an online computer-based-test (CBT) across 170 cities in the country. While the registration is opening on 1st August 2025, candidates have started preparing for the CAT exam already. To be well prepared for the CAT exam, candidates need to focus on the syllabus and are also advised to solve the CAT sample papers.

Solving these papers will give the candidates an idea how the actual exam can be, what kind of questions can be asked in the exam, and the CAT exam pattern. For best results, candidates are advised to solve these papers in a strict exam environment and within the CAT duration i.e., 2 hours (120 minutes). This page provides the candidates with CAT sample papers for DILR, VARC, and QA, and also varies in difficulty levels. To download these papers, click on the links below.

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CAT Sample Papers → Level - Easy

Candidates in this section can download the CAT sample papers for all three sections. The difficulty level for these papers is easy and it is best for CAT beginners.

Section

CAT sample paper link

Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC)

Sample Paper 1

Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)

Sample Paper 1

Quantitative Ability (QA)

Sample Paper 1

CAT Sample Papers → Level - Medium

Candidates in this section can download the CAT sample papers for all three sections. The difficulty level for these papers is medium and it is best for those who are in the middle of their CAT preparation.

Section

CAT sample paper link

Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC)

Sample Paper 2

Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)

Sample Paper 2

Quantitative Ability (QA)

Sample Paper 2

CAT Sample Papers → Level - Difficult

Candidates in this section can download the CAT sample papers for all three sections. The difficulty level for these papers is medium and it is best for those who are ending their CAT preparation.

Section

CAT sample paper link

Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC)

Sample Paper 3

Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)

Sample Paper 3

Quantitative Ability (QA)

Sample Paper 3

How to utilise and use the CAT sample papers

If used effectively and efficiently, these papers are a great way to score above 80% in the CAT exam, and get admission in a good college. Below are some most effective ways on how to utilise these sample papers.

  • Practice like the real exam with a timer and no breaks
  • Check your answers after solving the paper
  • Understand and learn from your mistakes
  • Write down difficult questions in a separate notebook
  • Start with one section at a time before moving to full papers
  • Solve 1–2 sample papers every week
  • Track your performance and aim to improve regularly

What Does a CAT Sample Paper Include?

A well-structured CAT sample paper will include the following questions.

  • Reading comprehension passages with inference, tone, and fact-based questions
  • Para-jumbles, Odd-sentence-out, and summary-based TITA questions in VARC
  • Caselets, pie charts, bar graphs, and arrangement puzzles in DILR
  • Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Numbers, and Modern Math questions in QA
  • An answer key and detailed solutions for self-evaluation

CAT Sample Paper Solutions

Once the above sample papers have been solved, candidates can download and verify the answers from below. Candidates should score themselves as per the CAT marking scheme to understand how much improvement is required or how well prepared they are.

Section

Sample Paper 1 (E)

Sample Paper 2 (M)

Sample Paper 3 (D)

VARC

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DILR

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QA

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Frequently Asked Questions

How to prepare for the CAT exam?

Focus on the syllabus and practice using CAT sample papers. Simulate exam conditions by timing yourself and taking practice tests regularly. Analyze your mistakes and focus on your weak areas.

What is included in a CAT sample paper?

Sample papers cover VARC (Reading Comprehension, Para-jumbles), DILR (Caselets, Charts), and QA (Arithmetic, Algebra). They usually include an answer key and detailed solutions to help you learn.

Where can I find CAT sample papers?

Many websites offer CAT sample papers. Look for papers categorized by difficulty level (easy, medium, hard) to track your progress. This resource provides links to various sample papers.

Why does practicing with sample papers help?

Practice papers familiarize you with the exam format, question types, and time constraints. Regular practice helps improve speed, accuracy and identify weak areas before the actual exam.

How to use CAT sample papers effectively?

Solve papers under timed conditions, review answers, understand mistakes, and note difficult questions. Start with individual sections before tackling full-length papers.

Can I download CAT sample paper solutions?

Yes, this resource provides links to download solutions for easy, medium, and difficult sample papers for VARC, DILR, and QA sections. Use them to check your answers and learn from mistakes.

Is it possible to score high using sample papers?

Yes, consistent and strategic use of sample papers can significantly improve your score. Analyze your performance, focus on weak areas, and simulate exam conditions for best results.

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