Difference in Exam Pattern:

Particulars	IIFT	CAT
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
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