CAT 2025 Slot 2 has now concluded, and MBA aspirants are eager to assess their performance and estimate expected scores. Planet.E brings you a comprehensive and accurate analysis of Slot 2 based on expert insights and student experiences across centers.
🔹 CAT 2025 Slot 2 Exam Structure
The exam followed the exact same pattern as recent years:
| Section | Questions | Time | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| VARC | 24 | 40 mins | Moderate |
| DILR | 22 | 40 mins | Moderate–Difficult |
| QA | 22 | 40 mins | Moderate |
Total: 68 questions | 120 minutes | Sectional Time Limits Applied
Planet.E mentors confirm that no surprises were introduced in exam format — ensuring fairness across all slots.
📘 VARC Analysis – Moderate
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Section was more reading-centric, minimal direct grammar-based questions.
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4 RC passages + Verbal Reasoning (Para-jumbles, OOO, Summary, Para Completion)
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RC passages were diverse and readable, with moderate inference questions.
🎯 Good Attempts: 18–20
Accuracy in RC could strongly influence percentile in Slot 2.
🔢 DILR Analysis – Moderate to Difficult
This was the most challenging section for many candidates:
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5 sets, but only 2 were comfortably doable
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Some sets were calculation-intensive, some required multi-layer logic
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Decision-making on the right set selection was key
🎯 Good Attempts: 12–14
Top scorers were those who picked the right two sets quickly.
🧮 QA Analysis – Moderate
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Balanced mix of Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry & Numbers
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Arithmetic dominated the section again
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Few trick-based questions could trap students under time pressure
🎯 Good Attempts: 12–15
Accuracy in basics = major advantage.
⭐ Overall Difficulty Summary by Planet.E
| Section | Student Feedback | Expert Take |
|---|---|---|
| VARC | Easiest of the three | Balanced & fair |
| DILR | Toughest element | Smart attempts needed |
| QA | Manageable | Concept clarity rewarded |
🔎 Verdict: Slot 2 was moderately difficult, slightly easier overall than Slot 1.
🎯 Overall Good Attempts & Percentile Projection
| Overall Good Attempts | Accurate Attempts Expected | Approx. Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| 44–50 | High Accuracy | 98–99+ |
| 36–42 | Good Accuracy | 95–97 |
| 28–35 | Decent Accuracy | 90–94 |
Note: Percentile may shift once normalization and scaling are applied.
🧠 What Made Slot 2 Unique?
✔ Balanced paper — no shocks
✔ VARC more accessible than last year
✔ DILR demanded judgement + patience
✔ QA tested fundamentals over shortcuts
Planet.E Experts feel Slot 2 test-takers could gain slight advantage in normalization compared to Slot 1.
📌 Key Takeaways for Aspirants
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Selective attempts win the game — especially in DILR
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Speed + Accuracy > Attempts count
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Master Arithmetic + Algebra for QA stability
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Practice “choosing the right RC set” under time pressure
📍 Planet.E Final Verdict
CAT 2025 Slot 2 was a balanced paper where:
A well-prepared student with calm strategy could score in top percentile range.
Accuracy separated toppers from the rest.
If you focused on:
✔ Scoring RCs
✔ 2 strong LRDI sets
✔ Fundamentals in QA
➡ Expect a 96–99+ percentile possibility.
🔔 What’s Next?
Planet.E will soon publish:
📌 CAT 2025 Expected Score vs Percentile Converter
📌 Sectional Cut-off Predictions for IIM Calls
📌 Answer Key & Response Sheet Analysis
📌 PI/WAT Preparation Modules
Stay tuned with Planet.E — The Mind Behind Top Results 🧠✨