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CAT 2023 Slot 3 Exam Analysis:

Overall Exam Analysis:

• Slot Comparison:
• VARC: Difficult compared to Slots 1 & 2 but easier than CAT 2022.
• DILR: Maintained the same level of difficulty across all three slots.
• QA: Slightly more difficult for Slot 3 compared to the previous two slots.
• Section-wise Difficulty:
• VARC: Moderate difficulty.
• DILR: Moderate to Difficult.
• QA: Difficult.

Section-wise Breakdown:

VARC (Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension):

Slot 2	Verbal	RC	Fashion Brands	Inferred
Slot 2	Verbal	RC	Fashion Brands	Reasons
Slot 2	Verbal	RC	Fashion Brands	Mention ” ___ “
Slot 2	Verbal	RC	Fashion Brands	Central Idea
Slot 2	Verbal	RC	Historical Facts	Weaken
Slot 2	Verbal	RC	Historical Facts	Mention ” ___ “
Slot 2	Verbal	RC	Historical Facts	Similarity
Slot 2	Verbal	RC	Historical Facts	Mention ” ___ “
Slot 2	Verbal	RC	Liberism	Mention ” ___ “
Slot 2	Verbal	RC	Liberism	Reasons
Slot 2	Verbal	RC	Liberism	Disagreement
Slot 2	Verbal	RC	Liberism	Weaken
Slot 2	Verbal	RC	Netflix	Truth
Slot 2	Verbal	RC	Netflix	Similarity
Slot 2	Verbal	RC	Netflix	Central Idea
Slot 2	Verbal	RC	Netflix	Weaken
Slot 2	Verbal	Non RC	Best Fit in Sentence	New Type
Slot 2	Verbal	Non RC	Best Fit in Sentence	New Type
Slot 2	Verbal	Non RC	Odd Man Out	Odd Man Out
Slot 2	Verbal	Non RC	Odd Man Out	Odd Man Out
Slot 2	Verbal	Non RC	Jumbled	Jumbled
Slot 2	Verbal	Non RC	Jumbled	Jumbled
Slot 2	Verbal	Non RC	Summary	Summary
Slot 2	Verbal	Non RC	Summary	Summary

• Total Questions: 24
• Non-MCQs (TITA): 4
• Difficulty Level: Difficult
• Doable Questions: 15-16
• Analysis: Difficult compared to previous slots but easier than CAT 2022.

Reading Comprehension Passages:

1. Romantic Aesthetics/Philosophy – Difficult
2. Cultural Property Law → Exploration of Sites – Moderate
3. Nutmeg Curse → Environment Degradation – Moderate
4. Rational Thinking – Moderate

Verbal Ability Question Types:

• Para Summary: 2 (1 Difficult, 1 Moderate)
• Odd Sentence: 2 (2 Difficult)
• Para Completion: 2 (1 Difficult, 1 Moderate)
• Para Jumbles: 2 (2 Moderate)

DILR (Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning):

Slot 2	DILR	Raised	Tiny Arrangement	5 x 3
Slot 2	DILR	Raised	Tiny Arrangement	5 x 3
Slot 2	DILR	Raised	Tiny Arrangement	5 x 3
Slot 2	DILR	Raised	Tiny Arrangement	5 x 3
Slot 2	DILR	Raised	Tiny Arrangement	5 x 3
Slot 2	DILR	Coin arrangement	Tiny Arrangement	3 x 3
Slot 2	DILR	Coin arrangement	Tiny Arrangement	3 x 3
Slot 2	DILR	Coin arrangement	Tiny Arrangement	3 x 3
Slot 2	DILR	Coin arrangement	Tiny Arrangement	3 x 3
Slot 2	DILR	Coin arrangement	Tiny Arrangement	3 x 3
Slot 2	DILR	Scores	Tiny Arrangement	5 x 3
Slot 2	DILR	Scores	Tiny Arrangement	5 x 3
Slot 2	DILR	Scores	Tiny Arrangement	5 x 3
Slot 2	DILR	Scores	Tiny Arrangement	5 x 3
Slot 2	DILR	Scores	Tiny Arrangement	5 x 3
Slot 2	DILR	Scheduling	Caselet	3 x 4 x 4
Slot 2	DILR	Scheduling	Caselet	3 x 4 x 4
Slot 2	DILR	Scheduling	Caselet	3 x 4 x 4
Slot 2	DILR	Scheduling	Caselet	3 x 4 x 4
Slot 2	DILR	Scheduling	Caselet	3 x 4 x 4

• Total Questions: 20
• Non-MCQs (TITA): 6
• Difficulty Level: Moderate to Difficult
• Doable Questions: 8-9
• Analysis: Similar difficulty to Slots 1 & 2.

DILR Sets:

1. Girls/Boys (LR Caselet) Tests – Moderate-Difficult
2. Caselet → Window/Split AC – Difficult (Time-Consuming)
3. Route Based Diagram – Easy
4. Online Sites (Mean, Median, Mode, Max/Min) – Easy-Moderate

QA (Quantitative Aptitude):

Row Labels	Count of Row Labels
X maro	7
Algebra	5
Max Min Possible Solution	5
Indices	3
Percentages	2
Time Work A B C	2
Quadratic	1
Numbers	1
Equations	1
Factors	1
Polygon Angles Diagonals	1
Functions	1
Ratios	1
Average	1
nth term	1
Inequality	1
Circle	1
Isoceles Triangle	1
Profit Loss	1
Logs	1
Ratios	1
Series	1
Rectangle	1
Sin cos	1
Area	1
Time Speed	1
AP GP HP	1
Mulitples	1
A & B	1
Mixtures	1
Grand Total	48

• Total Questions: 22
• Non-MCQs (TITA): 8
• Difficulty Level: Difficult
• Doable Questions: 8-9
• Analysis: Slightly higher difficulty compared to Slot 2, dominated by Arithmetic and Algebra.

QA Topics:

• Number System, Algebra, Arithmetic, Modern Math, Geometry & Mensuration.

Ideal Score for 99%ile:

• VARC: 38-40
• DILR: 27-28
• QA: 27-28
• Total: 78-80

Overall Structure Comparison:

• CAT 2023 Slot 3: Moderate-Difficult (78-80)
• CAT 2022: Moderate-Difficult (84)
• CAT 2021: Moderate-Difficult (97)

Important Notes:

• Ideal Scores are indicative and not reflective of actual scores and percentiles.
• Analysis based on inputs from CAT gurus and students.

This comprehensive analysis provides valuable insights for candidates preparing for future CAT exams.