Slot 2 exam not very difficult compared to the previous year; Read the analysis by section here

IIM Lucknow is expected to declare CAT 2023 result by the second week of January at https://iimcat.ac.in. Candidates are advised to check the official website of IIM for the latest updates.

CAT Exam 2023: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Lucknow conducted the Common Aptitude Test (CAT) Slot 1 exam today, November 26, between 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. According to experts, the tranche 2 review turned out to be a moderate affair. “Quantitative Aptitude in CAT 2023 slot 2, the section was more difficult than last year and morning slot. The questions, although time-consuming to read, were generally easy to solve for those whose concepts are clear. L The exam began with All Algebra 7 Questions coming together back to back, intimidating students who feared the algebra module. Notably, geometry questions were limited to two, deviating from the past trend. The CAT 2023 Slot 2 presented a fair mix of question types, presenting a balanced challenge to conceptual candidates. Selecting the questions that do not waste your time was inevitable,” said Sumit Singh Gandhi (Rahul), CEO and Founder, CATKing.

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CAT 2023 Exam Slot 2 Analysis

• According to Sumit Singh Gandhi (Rahul), CEO and founder of CATKing, overall the exam was moderate and a little difficult compared to 2022. VARC was more inference-based, but had reading comprehension passages from all planned topics. DILR was moderate in terms of difficulty, but seemed a bit long and tedious.
• CAT 2023 Slot 2 had a moderate overall difficulty level, contrasting with the challenges encountered in Slot 1. The Verbal Ability section was manageable, with a mix of easy and difficult passages, while the DILR section ranged from moderate to difficult. The QA section maintained a moderate level of difficulty with questions resembling those in the previous year’s paper. Despite some complexity in topics such as geometry and mathematical reasoning, the paper presented a balanced mix of challenges and familiar concepts, requiring candidates to demonstrate adaptability and problem-solving skills. Overall, CAT 2023 Slot 2 presented a fair and comprehensive assessment for the aspirants.

Navigating Verbal, DILR, and QA Challenges

Sectional analysis:

• Overall difficulty: easy to moderate

VARC24 questions:

Written comprehension was dominated in the verbal section. There were 4 passages with 4 questions each. More inference-based and non-factual questions, there were also close options, so it required little concentration when solving.

• TITA’s verbal ability was moderate overall.
• 2 out-of-context (OOC) questions, involving 5 statements with tricky connections.
• 2 Parajumbles questions, each with 4 statements.
• 2 para-summary questions, with simple but closely related options.
• 2 end of paragraph questions, 1 question was tricky and 1 was doable out of both

Summary of questions

• Written comprehension 16 questions
• Written comprehension was based on the following themes:
• Passage 1: Netflix in Europe (cultural change): easy to read
• This passage offers a simple exploration of how Netflix is ​​evolving in Europe, focusing on cultural shifts. The ease of understanding made it accessible to candidates.
• Passage 2: Based on the story: doable
• Marked by difficult vocabulary, this passage based on history represented a challenge for the candidates. It tested not only comprehension skills, but also the ability to navigate complex language.
• Passage 3: Type of personal care: not very delicate
• The passage, focusing on self-care, introduced a certain degree of delicacy. Candidates had to navigate nuanced content, requiring a deep understanding of context.
• Passage 4 – Liberalism: Difficult
• This passage dipped into liberalism and presented a challenge with very long compound sentences. Understanding the content proved difficult and knowledge of Aeon could have been an advantage.

As for other question types, parajumbles were easy, as were out-of-context questions. The para-summary questions were also easier. The para-completion (Fill in the Blank) consisted of one tricky question and one easy question, assessing candidates’ understanding of the structure of the passages. Overall, the VARC section offered a diverse set of challenges, requiring candidates to navigate through passages of varying complexity and showcase their reading and comprehension skills. The questions included hints at inferences that required students to understand the author’s arguments and what strengthened and weakened them.

Ideal attempts in the VARC section: 16-18 questions

DILR24 Questions

The DILR section of CAT 2023 Slot 2 featured a mix of moderate to difficult sets, demanding analytical prowess and time management skills from candidates. Let’s look at the specifics of each set. According to Gandhi, the DILR section of CAT 2023 Slot 2 required a balanced approach from candidates, testing their ability to handle both moderately complex and difficult scenarios with the need for strategic decision-making on which sets to tackle first.

Quants 22 Questions: (TITA 8)

The CAT 2023 Slot 2 featured a dynamic mix of questions in the Quantitative Aptitude (QA) section, consisting of 22 questions. Here is a summary of the crucial observations:

General observations:

• The questions bore a striking resemblance to those in the previous year’s paper, reflecting a continuing trend in quality assurance.
• Geometry has seen its weight decrease, with only 2 questions dedicated to this subject.
• The questions in this box did not encompass a mix of concepts but required complex calculations involving many multiplication factors.

Functions, including graphics, played a central role and were given higher importance in this location.

Section overview:

The initial set of 7-8 questions focused primarily on algebra before moving on to arithmetic questions.

Four response entry questions (TITA) have been integrated into the section.

• Distribution of questions:
• The overall difficulty level of the QA was rated as moderate, with an emphasis on complex calculations.
• Algebra emerged as a central theme, with 3-4 sequence and series questions.
• Geometric progressions have also been observed
• Geometry, although reduced in weight, retained its importance with 2 questions.
• The section’s resemblance to the CAT 2017 was remarkable, suggesting a certain degree of continuity in the exam pattern.

IIM Lucknow is expected to declare the CAT Result 2023 before the second week of January on https://iimcat.ac.in. Candidates are advised to check the official website of IIM for the latest updates.