The KU CAT 2026 exam pattern is designed to assess candidates’ skills across three key areas: Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension, Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Aptitude. Below is a detailed breakdown of the exam pattern:
Particulars
Details
Exam Mode
Computer Based Test
Total Duration
2 hours (120 minutes)
Number of Sections
3 (Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension, Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Aptitude)
Questions Per Section
VARC- 24
DILR- 22
QA-22
Total Questions
68
Type of Questions
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and Type-in-the-Answer (TITA) questions
Marking Scheme
+3 marks for correct answer
Negative Marking
-1 mark for each wrong MCQ answer
No Negative Marking
For TITA (Non-MCQ answer)
Sectional Time Limit
Approximately 40 minutes per section
Q1. What is the total duration of the KU CAT 2026 exam?
Ans. The exam duration is 2 hours (120 minutes), with approximately 40 minutes allocated per section.
Q2. How many sections are there in KU CAT 2026?
Ans. There are three sections: Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR), and Quantitative Aptitude (QA).
Q3. How many questions are there in each section?
Ans. VARC has 24 questions, DILR has 22 questions, and QA also has 22 questions, total 68 questions.
Q4. What types of questions are asked in the exam?
Ans. The exam includes Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and Type-in-the-Answer (TITA) questions where candidates type the answer.
Q5. Is there negative marking in the KU CAT exam?
Ans. Yes, there is a negative marking of 1 mark for an incorrect MCQ. However, there is no negative marking for TITA questions.
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