Difference in Exam Pattern:
| Particulars | IIFT | CAT |
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| Mode of Exam | Computer-Based | Computer-Based |
| Number of Questions | 110 (approx) | 66 |
| Duration of Exam | 2 hours | 2 hours |
| Type of Questions | MCQs | MCQs and TITA |
| Marking Scheme | Every 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 Limit | No Sectional Time | 40 minutes |
| Sections | 4 | 3 |
The difference in Syllabus(questions):
| Difference Between CAT And IIFT Syllabus: Section-1 | Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension- 34 questions | Verbal Ability -20 Questions |
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| Difference Between CAT And IIFT Syllabus: Section-2 | Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning -32 questions | Reading Comprehension – 16 questions |
| Difference Between CAT And IIFT Syllabus: Section-3 | Quantitative Ability-34 questions | Logical Reasoning – 20 questions |
| Difference Between CAT And IIFT Syllabus: Section-4 | Not Applicable, only 3 Sections | Data Interpretation – 20 questions |
| Difference Between CAT And IIFT Syllabus: Section- 5 | Not Applicable | Quantitative Analysis – 20 questions |
| Difference Between CAT And IIFT Syllabus: Section- 6 | Not Applicable | General Awareness (GK) – 18 questions |
