CAT practice questions preview
This page previews how VARC, DILR, and QA practice works inside PrepGen.ai.
Interactive diagnostics, topic drills, timed simulations, and performance analytics are available inside the app.
The PrepGen.ai platform is accessible via web and mobile after login.
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Free access includes 3 practice tests per month.
How Practice Works Inside the App
Inside the PrepGen.ai platform, you can:
- Drill by individual topic based on exam weighting
- Build timed sets that match real session pacing
- Track accuracy trends and response speed
- Identify weak areas using performance analytics
Start with a free account to access your first timed set.
Sample Questions
The examples below simulate the in-app experience on a limited preview set.
Full timed drills, diagnostics, adaptive practice, and performance analytics are available after login inside your PrepGen.ai dashboard.
These are representative examples only—not questions sourced from the official CAT paper.
Preview Set: 5 Untimed Questions
In an RC passage, the author claims flexible hours explain higher retention more than salary. Which finding most weakens that claim?
Five friends sit in a row. A refuses ends; B sits immediately left of C; D is not adjacent to E. If C is in seat 3, which seat must D avoid first?
If x² − 7x + 12 = 0, what is the sum of the roots?
A shop marks goods 40% above cost and offers “20% off”. What approximate profit % on cost?
Which logging habit best powers spaced repetition after a timed sectional?
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Your first step inside the platform is a diagnostic baseline. This page explains why it matters — the interactive experience is completed in-app.
- Identify your weakest 2-3 topics within the first session.
- Set target accuracy bands before adding aggressive timing pressure.
- Use retake scheduling to revisit misses after short spacing intervals.
The diagnostic is completed inside your PrepGen.ai dashboard after login.
Practice Questions by Section (VARC · DILR · QA)
CAT drills are organised by sectional arc inside PrepGen.ai—reading stamina, logical sets, and quantitative speed—then stitched into mixed mocks. Prioritise the arc dragging your composite percentile first.
Weight relative effort using diagnostics: weak sectional percentile deserves disproportionate calendar share even if the syllabus feels familiar.
| Section | Skill emphasis | PrepGen drill focus |
|---|---|---|
| VARC | RC accuracy, para jumbles, vocabulary-in-context | Micro-passages + inference control |
| DILR | Structured LR + DI tables/charts | Timed caselets + elimination discipline |
| QA | Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, modern maths speed | Shortcut reliability under sectional clocks |
CAT question formats, sectional clocks, and pacing
CAT administers VARC, DILR, and QA as separate timed blocks. You will see both multiple-choice and non-MCQ (TITA) style items in years when the official pattern includes them—always read the latest candidate instructions on iimcat.ac.in before test day.
- Sectional limits mean you cannot bank spare minutes across blocks—train with hard stops per section.
- RC sets favour controlled skimming; DILR rewards clean notation; QA needs reliable shortcut choice.
- Mixed timed sets + full mocks are the bridge from topic accuracy to composite percentile.
Authoritative pattern + tutorial: IIM CAT official website.
Explanations and Review Process
Strong candidates usually improve from review quality, not only volume. A useful process is:
- Attempt a targeted question set under light or full timing constraints.
- Review every incorrect answer and tag the underlying concept gap.
- Log misses by topic, error type, and retake date.
- Retake mixed sets 48-72 hours later, then repeat with higher timing pressure.
Free vs Paid Access
Begin with free access (3 practice tests per month). Upgrade for unlimited drills, full-length simulations, and advanced analytics.
| Plan | Practice Tests | Full-Length Tests | Analytics & Ads |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Plan | 3 / month | — | Basic analytics, ads enabled |
| Paid Passes (30/90/180/365 days) | Unlimited | Unlimited | Advanced analytics, ad-free |
For latest plan prices and availability, see professional pricing.
FAQs
How many questions are on CAT?
The conducting IIM publishes the exact sectional split and duration each year. Expect three timed sections (VARC, DILR, QA) with a fixed overall duration—verify counts and MCQ/TITA mix on iimcat.ac.in before your attempt.
How should I use practice questions in the final month?
Shift from topic drills to mixed timed sets and full-length mocks. Review misses by concept, then retest weak areas in short cycles.
Can I start with free CAT practice questions?
Yes. The Free Plan includes 3 practice tests per month. Paid 30/90/180/365-day passes unlock unlimited practice tests and unlimited full-length tests.
Are these official CAT / IIM sample questions?
No. The preview questions on this page are illustrative PrepGen.ai examples. Official notifications and materials are published on iimcat.ac.in.
Does PrepGen.ai guarantee passing CAT?
No. PrepGen.ai provides practice tools, analytics, and mock-style preparation support. Outcomes depend on study consistency, coverage, and exam-day performance.
Official CAT references + PrepGen guides
- iimcat.ac.in — notifications, tutorial, registration
- CAT question bank for full question-bank modes, access details, and upgrade options.
- CAT mock exams for timing simulation, results preview, and final-phase mock scheduling.
- CAT prep pillar page for broader prep strategy, exam format details, and study-plan context.
- CAT fees for official-fee verification and tax/FX planning.
- CAT registration for step-by-step registration and scheduling guidance.
- CAT exam dates and schedule for cadence planning and start-date logic.
- CAT study plan for long-horizon CAT calendars and mock cadence templates.
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