CAT 2025 : Marking Scheme

It is very important for candidates preparing for Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025 to understand the marking scheme. To score marks in this exam with the right strategy, it is important to know how many marks are given, how negative marking is done and what type of questions are asked.

CAT 2025 Marking Scheme – Key Information

The CAT 2025 exam will have a total of three sections:

• Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC)
• Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR)
• Quantitative Ability (QA)

CAT 2025 Marking Scheme

Type of Question	Correct Answer	Incorrect Answer	No Answer
MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions)	+3 marks	-1 mark	0 mark
TITA (Type In The Answer)	+3 marks	❌ No negative marking	0 mark

Types of Questions

CAT 2025 will have two types of questions:

• MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions)
• TITA (Type in the Answer) – In this, the candidate has to type the answer himself.

Total Time and Marks

• Total duration of CAT 2025: 120 minutes (40 minutes for each section)
• Total questions: Approximately 66 questions
• Maximum marks: 198 marks

How to avoid negative marking?

• Solve TITA questions first as there is no negative marking.
• Answer MCQ questions thoughtfully.
• Maintain time management and avoid guesswork.