CAT Previous Year Question Papers (2019-2025): Download Official PDFs (with Answer Keys)

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09 Oct, 2026

CAT 2026 admit cards will be available for download from Nov 4, 2026, ahead of the Nov 29 exam.

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CAT previous years' question papers PDF can also be downloaded.
The Question paper of CAT exam 2025 will be available for download now.

The official IIM-released CAT question papers are one of the most reliable and powerful resources for serious aspirants. As a CAT 2026 aspirant, you can download the official CAT 2025 question paper PDF, which has been released by IIM Calcutta, the conducting body of the CAT 2025 exam, on the official website - iimcat.ac.in. Along with the question paper, IIM Calcutta has also provided the official answer key and response sheet, ensuring complete transparency and accuracy.

CAT 2025 exam comprised 68 questions divided into three sections: Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR), and Quantitative Ability (QA). Reviewing this official paper alongside the detailed CAT 2025 Exam Analysis will help you evaluate the type and level of questions to expect.

This article compiles a comprehensive collection of official CAT question paper PDFs from 2019 to 2025, carefully organized by slot. These authentic IIM-released papers will help you understand the real exam pattern, question types, and sectional difficulty - equipping you with the insights needed to strengthen your problem-solving abilities and enhance your overall CAT preparation. Scroll down to access and download the official PDFs.

CAT Question Papers 2025

You can download the official CAT question papers of all three slots of 2025 session in the following table:

Slot	Question Paper PDF Link
CAT 2025 Slot 1 Question Paper	Download PDF
CAT 2025 Slot 2 Question Paper	Download PDF
CAT 2025 Slot 3 Question Paper	Download PDF

CAT Question Papers 2024

You can download the official CAT question papers of all three slots of 2024 session in the following table:

Slot	Question Paper PDF Link
CAT 2024 Slot 1 Question Paper	Download PDF
CAT 2024 Slot 2 Question Paper	Download PDF
CAT 2024 Slot 3 Question Paper	Download PDF

CAT Question Paper PDF Download Steps

IIM never releases the CAT question paper as a separate document. You can only view the questions while accessing the response sheet along with the CAT answer key 2025. To check and download these, follow the steps given below:

Visit the official website - iimcat.ac.in
Click on the Login tab on the homepage.
Enter your registration number and password to sign in.
Select the link for the CAT 2025 response sheet and answer key.
Download the file to review all the questions as well as the recorded responses.

CAT Score Calculation Process using Question Paper, Answer Key, Response Sheet

To calculate your CAT 2026 raw score using the question paper, answer key, and response sheet, follow these steps:

Count the total number of correct responses you have marked in the exam.
Count the number of incorrect MCQ responses.
Add 3 marks for every correct response.
Deduct 1 mark for each incorrect MCQ response.
Remember, there is no negative marking for un-attempted questions or wrong TITA responses.
The final calculation will be your raw score in CAT 2026.

To know more about the marking schemes and weightage you may visit CAT Exam Pattern 2026 page.

CAT Previous Years Question Papers PDF Download

CAT previous years' question papers help future CAT aspirants understand the exam pattern, sectional weightage, and difficulty trends, enabling more focused preparation. They also serve as excellent practice material to improve time management, accuracy, and confidence before the actual exam. In the following section, you can find the PDF download link of CAT question papers of years 2019 to 2023:

CAT Question Papers 2023

Get the official CAT question papers 2023 from the following table:

Slot	Question Paper PDF Link
CAT 2023 Slot 1 Question Paper	Download PDF
CAT 2023 Slot 2 Question Paper	Download PDF
CAT 2023 Slot 3 Question Paper	Download PDF

CAT Question Papers 2022

Get the official CAT question papers 2022 from the following table:

Slot	Question Paper PDF Link
CAT 2022 Slot 1 Question Paper	Download PDF
CAT 2022 Slot 2 Question Paper	Download PDF
CAT 2022 Slot 3 Question Paper	Download PDF

CAT Question Papers 2021

Get the official CAT question papers 2021 from the following table:

Slot	Question Paper PDF Link
CAT 2021 Slot 1 Question Paper	Download PDF
CAT 2021 Slot 2 Question Paper	Download PDF
CAT 2021 Slot 3 Question Paper	Download PDF

CAT Question Papers 2020

Get the official CAT question papers 2020 from the following table:

Slot	Question Paper PDF Link
CAT 2020 Slot 1 Question Paper	Download PDF
CAT 2020 Slot 2 Question Paper	Download PDF
CAT 2020 Slot 3 Question Paper	Download PDF

CAT Question Papers 2019

Get the official CAT question papers 2029 from the following table:

Slot	Question Paper PDF Link
CAT 2019 Slot 1 Question Paper	Download PDF
CAT 2019 Slot 2 Question Paper	Download PDF
CAT 2019 Slot 3 Question Paper	Download PDF

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