The actual duration of the test is 2 hours and 15 minutes. Candidates with scribe requirements will be scheduled for an extra hour. Prior to the start of the test, there will be a 15-minute optional tutorial to familiarise candidates with navigation and functionality available during the test. Candidates are advised to go through this tutorial.

All candidates will start the test at the same time. Candidates are to remain at their seats for the entire duration of the test even if they complete their test early. No breaks will be given during the test.

The test consists of multiple choice questions that evaluate a candidate’s quantitative, verbal, and logical & data interpretation abilities. There are a total of three sections and 60 questions in the test. TCAs are not allowed to answer any questions pertaining to the test content. If you do not understand a question on the test, you should answer the question to the best of your ability. Three (3) points will be awarded for each correct answer, one (1) point will be deducted for each wrong answer. There is no penalty for questions that are left unanswered.

A practice test is available on www.catiim.in to familiarise you with the navigation and functionality of the CAT. The sample questions in the practice test are NOT representative of the content or difficulty level of the actual test. You may try the practice test as many times as you like.