Previous year papers are the closest you can get to the real CAT. Download the 2023, 2024 and 2025 papers for all three slots, each with answers and worked solutions.
Attempt each paper as a timed mock first, then read the solutions.
Download CAT previous year papers
Each PDF has the questions of one slot, followed by the answer and a solution.
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- 9
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- 3 years covered
- 2023-2025
- 3 years covered
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CAT 2025 question papers(3)
CAT 2025 paper pageCAT 2025 Slot 1 Question Paper
PDF · 2.7 MB
CAT 2025 Slot 2 Question Paper
PDF · 2.5 MB
CAT 2025 Slot 3 Question Paper
PDF · 3.9 MB
CAT 2024 question papers(3)
CAT 2024 paper pageCAT 2024 Slot 1 Question Paper
PDF · 0.8 MB
CAT 2024 Slot 2 Question Paper
PDF · 2.7 MB
CAT 2024 Slot 3 Question Paper
PDF · 1.4 MB
CAT 2023 question papers(3)
CAT 2023 paper pageCAT 2023 Slot 1 Question Paper
PDF · 0.7 MB
CAT 2023 Slot 2 Question Paper
PDF · 0.7 MB
CAT 2023 Slot 3 Question Paper
PDF · 0.7 MB
CAT 2022, 2021 and 2020 papers are not uploaded yet. They will appear here once added.
Papers are memory-based or released by the conducting body after the exam. Check the official website for the final answer key.
Pattern to follow while solving CAT papers
| Section | Questions | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC) | 24 | 40 minutes |
| Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) | 22 | 40 minutes |
| Quantitative Ability (QA) | 22 | 40 minutes |
| Total | 68 | 120 minutes |
- MCQ: +3 correct, -1 wrong, 0 skipped
- TITA (type in the answer): +3 correct, 0 (no penalty) wrong, 0 skipped
Older papers may have a different number of questions. Use the current pattern for timing and the paper's own count for scoring.
Paper pattern by year
| Year | Slots | VARC | DILR | QA | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 68 |
| 2024 | 3 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 68 |
| 2023 | 3 | 24 | 20 | 22 | 66 |
Counts are as widely reported. Check each PDF for the exact number of questions in that slot.
How to use these papers
- 1Start with the most recent paper (2025) to learn the current pattern.
- 2Sit for 120 minutes with 40 minutes per section and no breaks.
- 3Score yourself: +3 for a correct answer, -1 for a wrong MCQ, 0 for TITA mistakes.
- 4Read the solution of every question you got wrong, guessed or skipped.
- 5Redo the wrong questions after 2 days without looking at the solution.
Tip: Do not attempt all nine papers in the same week. One paper every few days, with full analysis, teaches you more.
More on CAT 2026
CAT 2026 Question Papers Overview FAQs
Are these CAT papers free to download?+
Yes. All nine PDFs for 2023, 2024 and 2025 can be downloaded free from this page.
Do the papers include answers?+
Yes. Each PDF has the answer and a worked solution after every question.
Should I solve old papers or mocks first?+
Solve one recent paper early as a diagnostic, then mix past papers with mocks. Keep a few recent papers for the last month.
Source & Disclaimer
Official source: iimcat.ac.in
Information on this page is compiled from the official CAT notification at iimcat.ac.in and trends from earlier cycles. Dates marked Expected are estimates, not official announcements. Please confirm all details on the official website.