Difference in Exam Pattern:

ParticularsIIFTCAT
Mode of ExamComputer-BasedComputer-Based
Number of Questions110 (approx)66
Duration of Exam2 hours2 hours
Type of QuestionsMCQsMCQs and TITA
Marking SchemeEvery correct answer in VARC, QA, and DILR sections carries three marks. Every correct answer in the GK section carries 1.5 marks. Every wrong answer in any section will deduct ⅓ mark from the total.Every correct answer carries three marks. No negative marking for subjective questions Every wrong answer in any section will deduct one mark from the total.
Sectional Time LimitNo Sectional Time40 minutes
Sections43

The difference in Syllabus(questions):

Difference Between CAT And IIFT Syllabus: Section-1Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension- 34 questionsVerbal Ability -20 Questions
Difference Between CAT And IIFT Syllabus: Section-2Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning -32 questionsReading Comprehension – 16 questions
Difference Between CAT And IIFT Syllabus: Section-3Quantitative Ability-34 questionsLogical Reasoning – 20 questions
Difference Between CAT And IIFT Syllabus: Section-4Not Applicable, only 3 SectionsData Interpretation – 20 questions
Difference Between CAT And IIFT Syllabus: Section- 5Not ApplicableQuantitative Analysis – 20 questions
Difference Between CAT And IIFT Syllabus: Section- 6Not ApplicableGeneral Awareness (GK) – 18 questions