Download CAT 2022 question paper PDF and Solutions

Common Admission Test (CAT)

Exam Date
30th November, 2025

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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 2022 question papers along with their solutions. Candidates can download the CAT 2022 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.

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CAT Question Papers 2022

CAT Exam sections

Slot 1

Slot 2

Slot 3

Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC)

Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR)

Quantitative Ability (QA)

CAT 2022 Difficulty Level Analysis

In addition to downloading the CAT 2022 paper PDF, candidates can also get a difficulty analysis of the CAT 2022 exam. The CAT 2022 exam was difficult and the most challenging section was DILR slot 1 and slot 3. For a detailed section-wise breakdown and analysis, candidates can read the further sections.

Slot-Wise Overall Difficulty

Slot

Overall Difficulty

VARC Difficulty

DILR Difficulty

QA Difficulty

Slot 1

Moderate

Moderate

Difficult

Moderate

Slot 2

Moderate to Difficult

Moderate

Moderate

Difficult

Slot 3

Moderate

Moderate

Difficult

Moderate to Easy

VARC Section Analysis

Component

No. of Questions

Type

Difficulty

Expected Good Attempts

Reading Comprehension

16

MCQ

Moderate

11–12

Parajumbles

3

TITA

Moderate

2

Para Summary

3

MCQ

Moderate

2

Odd Sentence Out

2

TITA

Moderate

1–2

Total

24

Moderate

16–18

DILR Section Analysis

Slot

No. of Sets

Set Types (Examples)

Difficulty

Expected Good Attempts

Slot 1

4

Venn Diagrams, Grid Puzzle, Games

Difficult

10–12

Slot 2

4

Set Theory, Logical Puzzles, Charts

Moderate

10–11

Slot 3

4

Bar Graphs, Arrangements, Matrix Puzzle

Difficult

9–11

Overall

4 Sets

Mod–Difficult

9–12

QA Section Analysis

Topic Area

Approx. Questions

Difficulty

Expected Good Attempts

Arithmetic

8–10

Moderate

6–7

Algebra

5–6

Moderate–Difficult

3–4

Geometry & Mensuration

3–4

Moderate

2–3

Number System

2–3

Moderate

2

Modern Math

1–2

Moderate

1–2

Total

22

Moderate

14–16

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Frequently Asked Questions

How to get CAT 2022 question papers?

You can download the CAT 2022 question papers and answer keys for VARC, DILR, and QA for all three slots (Slot 1, Slot 2, and Slot 3) as PDFs from the provided links on the page.

What is the difficulty level of CAT 2022?

Overall, CAT 2022 was considered moderately difficult. However, the DILR section in Slot 1 and Slot 3 was particularly challenging. The difficulty varied across sections and slots.

Why does DILR seem so hard in CAT 2022?

The DILR section in CAT 2022, especially slots 1 and 3, presented complex sets and puzzles requiring strong analytical and problem-solving skills, making it tough for many.

Can I download CAT 2022 papers?

Yes, you can download the CAT 2022 question papers and answer keys in PDF format. Links are available on the page for each section and slot.

Is it possible to find older CAT papers?

Yes, you can find previous years CAT question papers, including those from before 2022. Check the provided link for access to these papers.

How many questions were in VARC 2022?

There were a total of 24 questions in the VARC section of the CAT 2022 exam. This included Reading Comprehension, Parajumbles, Para Summary, and Odd Sentence Out questions.

What topics were in QA 2022?

The QA section covered Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry & Mensuration, Number System, and Modern Math. The number of questions per topic varied.

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