CAT Previous Year Question Papers Pdf with Answers – Download Here CAT 2018 Answer Key, Question Paper

CAT Previous Year Question Papers- Hey Guys! less than two months are left for CAT 2018 preparation now. One of the important resources which time and time experts suggest is to solve as many previous year question papers or sample papers as possible. So, here we have given previous year CAT question paper which you can easily download and proceed with your preparation.

CAT 2018

CAT 2018 was held on November 25, 2018, by IIM Calcutta. To appear for the test, you must register yourself. The registration process for CAT 2018 has been over. It is one of the most difficult management entrance test due to the change in the exam pattern every year and the level of competition in this is very large. To prepare well for the exam you must start solving question paper and analyze your performance. Here at Aglasem, you will get all the necessary guidance and resources to qualify CAT 2018 with flying colors.

CAT 2018 Answer Key and Question Paper

Once the exam is over on November 25, 2018, the CAT 2018 Answer Key will release in the first week of December. Candidates could able to check the official question paper and answer key with it. Moreover, the key will be open to objections. Last year, IIM released the answer key for CAT 2017, following the same lead it is expected that CAT 2018 Answer Key will also release.

CAT exam year	Download CAT 2018 Question Paper pdf
2018	Click Here to download for Shift 1 Click Here to download for Shift 2

CAT 2018 Question Paper for Shift 1

CAT 2018 Question Paper for Shift 2

What Is the Importance of CAT Sample Papers?

One of the key benefits is for the aspirants who will be appearing for CAT 2018 for the first time. By solving the sample paper you get an idea of the difficulty level of the exam and the topics which you need to work on. You should solve at least one sample paper completely in a week. Now, as the D-day comes near you can increase the number of sample paper to 2-3.

The sample paper for CAT is prepared as per the exam pattern. Note that there is no particular exam pattern and syllabus for the Common Admission Test (CAT). However, it has been observed that since the past few years, the exam pattern has not been changed much and has remained the same since 2015. So, before we proceed to download the sample paper let us first take a look at CAT 2018 Exam Pattern.

CAT 2018 Exam Pattern

CAT is a computerized based test. The candidates will get two type of questions for CAT 2018 – first, MCQ type and the other are Non-MCQ type questions. There are 03 sections in the exam which are, Quantitative Ability, Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning.

The distribution of question in each section is given in the table below.

Section	Total Number of Questions	Number of Non-MCQs	Duration	Marks
Quantitative Ability	34	7	60 min	102
Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension	34	10	60 min	102
Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning	32	08	60 min	96
Total	72	28	180 min	300

CAT Previous Year Question Paper

In the table below you will find the previous year question paper which can help you for CAT 2018 Preparation:

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CAT exam year	Download CAT Previous Year Question Paper pdf here
2017	Click Here to download for Shift 1 Click Here to download for Shift 2

CAT 2012 Question Paper

CAT 2011 Question Paper

CAT 2010 Question Paper

CAT 2009 Question Paper

Important Topics In CAT 2018

The candidates should note down the important topics in each section. Once the candidates know the important topics to cover for the exam, the preparation for the entrance test becomes stronger. Check the important topics in each section from the table below.

Important topics in Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension

Sentence Corrections	Reading Comprehension
Idioms	Verbal Reasoning
Jumbled Passage	Syllogisms
Meaning-Usage Match	Analogies
Summary Questions	Antonyms and Synonyms
Facts-Inferences-Judgments	Fill in the blanks

Important topics in Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning

Family Tree	Coding & Decoding
The course of Action	Column Graphs
Arrangement	Multi-dimensional
Pie Chart	Arrangements
Calendars	Visual Reasoning
Statement Conclusions	Numeric Grid
Strong Arguments and Weak Arguments	Critical Reasoning
Puzzles	Syllogisms
Series	Graphs representing Area
Blood Relations	Linear and Matrix Arrangements

Important topics in Quantitative Ability

Arithmetic	Clocks	Number systems
Ratio and Proportion	Higher Maths	Lines
Trigonometry	Arithmetic Mean	Pipes and Cisterns
Probability	Harmonic Mean	Cubes and Cones
Permutation combination	BODMAS	Arithmetic  Progression
Algebra	Geometric Progression	Mean, Median, Mode
Mensuration	Partnership	Geometry
Time and work	Installments & Payments	Quadratic and linear equations
LCM & HCF	Profit and Loss	Angles and Triangles
Averages	Percentages	–

Preparation Tips For CAT 2018

• You must practice and solve as many questions as you can on a daily basis.
• List down the questions/ topics which were difficult and start working on them.
• The motive of the mock test is to analyze and improve your performance with each test.
• If your concepts are not clear, then you should discuss it with their friends or teachers in advance.
• Remember that there is a negative marking, so guessing an answer won’t help. Furthermore, it can decrease your chances of qualifying the test.
• Before you start to solve question paper, it is advised to write down the important formulas on the rough sheets.
• Do not stress yourself by studying all day long. Take short breaks in between to give your mind some rest.

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