CAT Result 2025 – When and How to Download, Qualifying Status, Topper List

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CAT Result 2025 – When and How to Download, Qualifying Status, Topper List

CAT Result 2025 – The results of CAT 2025 will be declared in December 2025 (tentative). The direct link to check CAT results will be provided here.

To check CAT 2025 results, log-in to the portal using your registered CAT 2025 ID and password. The result cum scorecard of CAT 2025 will include the section-wise score, scaled score, section-wise percentile, and overall percentile.

In the previous edition of the exam (CAT 2024), 14 candidates scored 100 percentile, including one female candidate. 29 candidates secured 99.99 percentile, while 30 candidates got 99.98 percentile. 

The CAT 2025 exam is expected to be conducted in November 2025. Keep reading to learn the full details about the CAT result 2025.

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CAT Result 2025

Particulars Description
When will CAT 2025 results be declared3rd week of December 2025 (tentative)
Where to check CAT resultsThe results will be declared online at:

iimcat.ac.in
Credentials required to check CAT resultsCAT 2025 ID and password
Format in which CAT 2025 scorecard will be releasedPDF
Key details included in CAT resultCAT scaled score (overall)
CAT score (section-wise)
CAT percentile score (section-wise)
CAT percentile score (overall)
Is there a deadline to download CAT 2025 scorecardThe scorecard will be available only for a limited period of time.

In the previous edition, the scorecard was available for download from December 19-31, 2024.

So, download the scorecard without any delay.
Validity of CAT 2025 scoreThe scores of the CAT 2025 exam will be eligible for admission in the current academic session only.
DownloadCAT 2024 – Result Stats

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How to check CAT Result 2025

The results of CAT 2025 will be declared online at iimcat.ac.in. The candidate must follow these rules to download the CAT scorecard 2025.

  1. Go to the CAT exam portal – Click Here
  2. Click on the result link
  3. In the log-in window that opens, CAT 2025 ID and password
  4. On successful log-in, the scorecard will be displayed on the screen
  5. Download and take a printout of the CAT 2025 scorecard

Note that hardcopies of the CAT scorecard will not be sent to the candidate.

Sample CAT Scorecard

Candidates can refer to the sample CAT result-cum-scorecard given below.

Sample CAT Scorecard Result

Details mentioned on CAT Scorecard 2025

The CAT scorecard will carry the following information.

  • CAT 2025 application number/user Id
  • Candidate’s name, date of birth, category and gender
  • Date, session and time of CAT 2025 exam 
  • Section-wise Scaled Score
  • Section-wise Percentile Score
  • Overall Scaled Score
  • Overall Percentile Score

CAT 2024 Toppers

The list of CAT 2024 toppers is given below along with their CAT percentile score.

S.NoName of CAT 2024 ToppersCAT Percentile
1Vagish Nangia100
2Mani Praneeth Chilukuri100
3Vedant Chandewar99.98
4Sarthak Jaiswal99.97
5Swaraj Pal Kesari99.95
6Aniruddh Singh99.89
7Shree Ahuja99.88
8Rounak Tikamani99.69
9Dhruv Mittal99.69
10Rajeev Nathani99.64
11Shaivi Goyal99.54
12Rahul Sinha99.49
13Shouvik Chatterjee99.43

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CAT 2024 Top percentile scores: Count, gender, discipline and state-wise distribution

The table below contains the details of candidates scoring 100 percentile, 99.99 percentile and 99.98 percentile.

Overall PercentileTotal CountGender and DisciplineState–wise Distribution
100 percentile14Female – 1
Male – 13
Engg – 13
Non-Engg – 1		Andhra Pradesh 1
Delhi 2
Haryana 1
Kerala 1
Maharashtra 5
Odisha 1
Rajasthan 1
Telangana 2
99.99 percentile29Female – 2
Male – 27
Engg – 25
Non-Engg – 4		Chandigarh 1
Delhi 4
Gujarat 2
Haryana 1
Karnataka 3
Kerala 1
Madhya Pradesh 1
Maharashtra 5
Odisha 1
Punjab 1
Rajasthan 3
Tamil Nadu 1
Telangana 1
Uttar Pradesh1
Uttarakhand 1
West Bengal 2
99.98 percentile30Female – 1
Male – 29
Engg – 20
Non-Engg -10		Bihar 1
Delhi 2
Gujarat 2
Haryana 4
Karnataka 4
Madhya Pradesh 3
Maharashtra 3
Tamil Nadu 2
Telangana 3
Uttar Pradesh 2
West Bengal 4

CAT Result 2025 – Official Analysis

The official analysis of the CAT 2025 exam results is given below.

Out of the 3.29 lakhs registered eligible candidates, 1.19 lakh were female, 2.10 lakh were male and 14 were transgender candidates. Of the 2.93 lakhs appeared candidates, 1.07 lakh were female, 1.86 lakh were male and 9 were transgender candidates.

Of the 3.29 lakhs registered eligible candidates, the category wise breakup is as follows:

General – 67.53%,
EWS – 4.80%
NC-OBC – 16.91%
SC – 8.51%
ST – 2.25%
PwD (across categories) – 0.44%.

Of the 2.93 lakhs appeared candidates:

General – 67.20%
EWS – 5.09%
NC-OBC – 17.5%
SC – 8.08%
ST – 2.12%
PwD (across categories) – 0.41%.

UCEED Exam Pattern 2026 – Question Type, Section-wise Questions, Marking Scheme, Mode, Skills Evaluated

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UCEED Exam Pattern 2026 – Question Type, Section-wise Questions, Marking Scheme, Mode, Skills Evaluated

UCEED Exam Pattern 2026 – IIT Bombay will release the official and detailed exam pattern of UCEED 2026 on its exam portal – https://www.uceed.iitb.ac.in.

The exam pattern will be outlined in the UCEED 2026 Information Brochure. Go to the Table of Content, and then click on “Question Paper.”

By consulting the exam pattern, you can get insights into the UCEED 2025 question paper structure, including the types of questions asked, sections, marking scheme, weightage, etc. In contrast, UCEED 2026 syllabus will include the section-wise topics.

As per the latest exam pattern, UCEED 2026 exam will have two parts – Part A and Part B. 

Part A (Total marks: 200; Duration: 2 hours) will be conducted in a computer-based mode and include 57 questions. Meanwhile, Part B (Total marks: 100; Duration: 1 hour) will be an offline-based exam that will have two questions (a sketching-based and the other design aptitude-based question).

Importantly, Part B will be evaluated only if the candidate meets the Part A – UCEED cut-off 2026. 

Keep reading to learn the full details about the UCEED 2026 exam pattern.

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UCEED Question Paper 2026 – Important Features

  • There will be ONE question paper of a total THREE hours duration.
  • Medium of the question paper: English 
  • Total Marks – 300 
  • Parts: The question paper will consist of two parts – Part-A and Part-B. It is compulsory to attempt both parts.
  • Errors in the UCEED 2026 question paper – If an error is detected in the question paper, the UCI Committee will take necessary action after the examination.

UCEED Exam Pattern 2026 

The UCEED 2026 will be a THREE hour exam comprising TWO parts – Part A & Part B. The exam pattern for each paper is explained below.

ParticularsPart A Part B
Allotted Time2 hours1 hour
Mode of examComputer-based test (CBT)Offline-based.
The questions in Part-B will be displayed on the computer screen, and the answer must be written/drawn in the answer book provided by the invigilator. In the case of PwD candidates availing the use of a scribe, assistance in attempting Part-B is not permitted, as the question is aimed at evaluating their drawing skill.

Part-B answer booklets will be collected at the end of the examination
SectionsTHREE 

Section 1: NAT (Numerical Answer Type): 14 questions (4 marks each; no negative marks). For these questions, the answer is a number that needs to be entered using a virtual keyboard on the computer screen. No choices will be shown for these questions

Section 2: MSQ (Multiple Select Question): 15 questions. Each MSQ may have one or more than one correct choice(s) out of the four given. There is negative marking.

Section 3: MCQ (Multiple Choice Question): 28 questions (3 marks each for the correct answer; 0.71 negative marks for incorrect answers). Each MCQ will have four choices, out of which only one is the correct answer.		Two questions asked:

Sketching – 50 marksDesign Aptitude – 50 marks
No. of Questions572
Marks200100

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UCEED Exam Pattern 2026 – Section-wise Questions & Marking Scheme

UCEED 2026 Exam PartsSectionsNo. of QuestionsMarks for every correct answerMarks for every wrong answerTotal Marks
Part ANAT144072
MSQ15Partial marking-172
MCQ283-0.7196
Part BSketching1––50
Design Aptitude1––50
Total59300

UCEED Exam Pattern 2026 (Part A) – Marking Scheme Explained in Detail

Part A will be administered through a computer-based test. The part will consist of three sections.

Section 1: NAT (Numerical Answer Type): 14 questions (4 marks each; no negative marks). For these questions, the answer is a number that needs to be entered using a virtual keyboard on the computer screen. No choices will be shown for these questions. 

Section 2: MSQ (Multiple Select Question): 15 questions. Each MSQ may have one or more than one correct choice(s) out of the four given. The following is the marking scheme:

  • Full Marks: + 4 If only (all) the correct option(s) is(are) chosen and NONE of the incorrect options is chosen. 
  • Partial Marks: + 3 If all the four options are correct but ONLY three options are chosen and NONE of the incorrect options is chosen. 
  • Partial Marks: + 2 If three or more options are correct but ONLY two options are chosen, both of which are correct and NONE of the incorrect options is chosen. 
  • Partial Marks: + 1 If two or more options are correct but ONLY one option is chosen and it is a correct option and NONE of the incorrect options is chosen. 
  • Zero Marks: 0 If NONE of the options is chosen (i.e., the question is unanswered). 
  • Negative Marks: -1 In all other cases.

Section 3: MCQ (Multiple Choice Question): 28 questions (3 marks each for the correct answer; 0.71 negative marks for incorrect answers). Each MCQ will have four choices, out of which only one is the correct answer.

UCEED Syllabus 2026 – Section-wise Topics, Weightage, Skills Evaluated

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UCEED Syllabus 2026 – Section-wise Topics, Weightage, Skills Evaluated

UCEED Syllabus 2026 – IIT Bombay will draft the syllabus of UCEED 2026.

The syllabus will be outlined in the UCEED 2026 exam portal – https://www.uceed.iitb.ac.in. Click on the “Examination “ tab, and then on “Syllabus”. The syllabus is also outlined in the UCEED 2026 information brochure.

The UCEED 2026 exam will have TWO parts – Part A and Part B.

Part A will be conducted in a computer-based test (CBT) mode and have three sections (NAT, MSQ, and MCQ). Part B will be an offline exam and include two questions – 1) a drawing-based, and 2) a Design Aptitude-based question. 

The official UCEED 2025 syllabus includes the topics for all the sections included in the UCEED 2026 question paper.

So, make sure that you consult the syllabus when preparing for the UCEED 2026 exam. Also, make it a point to refer to the UCEED 2026 exam pattern.

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UCEED Syllabus 2025 – Part A

Part A of the UCEED 2026 exam will be conducted in a computer-based mode and include 57 questions that the candidate has to complete in 2 hours. Questions will be asked from the following topics.

TopicsDescription
Visualization and spatial reasoningAbility to visualize and transform 2D shapes and 3D objects and their spatial relationships.
Practical and scientific knowledgeCapacity to detect concealed properties in day-to-day life and think critically about them. Attention to detail, classification, analysis, inference, and prediction.
Observation and design sensitivityGeneral awareness of environmental, social and cultural connections with design.
Environment and societyGeneral awareness of environmental, social and cultural connections with design.
Analytical and logical reasoningAbility to analyse qualitative and quantitative information.
LanguageProficiency in reading and comprehending Standard English
CreativityGrasp of verbal and non-verbal analogies, metaphors, signs and symbols.

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UCEED Syllabus 2025 – Part B

Part B will include two questions – 1) one Sketching-based question, and 2) another a Design Aptitude-based question. The candidate must attempt these questions in 1 hour. The topics for each question type is given below.

TopicsDescription
DrawingAbility to draw products, people or scenes in proportion with good line quality, composition, proportion, perspective, and shading.
Design aptitudeCapability to practically and appropriately respond to problems/situations with ingenuity and empathy.

UCEED Syllabus 2026 – Pattern of Exam

The candidate must also refer to the UCEED 2026 exam pattern when preparing for the design entrance exam.

The UCEED 2026 exam has two parts – Part A and Part B

The exam pattern for both parts have been explained in brief here. Or else, the candidate may go through the detailed UCEED 2025 exam pattern here.

ParticularsPart APart B
Duration2 hours1 hour
Exam ModeOnline as a Computer Based Test (CBT)Offline
LanguageEnglishEnglish
Sections and number of questionsNumerical Answer Type (NAT) – 14
Multiple Select Question (MSQ) – 15
Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) – 28		Sketching-based – 1
Design Aptitude-based – 1
Number of Questions572
Total Marks200100

How can I complete the UCEED 2026 syllabus

To be able to complete the UCEED syllabus, it is recommended that the candidate starts their UCEED 2026 exam preparation early. Like, you may start exam preparation a year in advance.

This way you will have enough time to complete each topic, solve UCEED 2026 sample and previous years question papers.

Having enough preparation time can also mean you can easily make changes to your preparation strategy if the current one is not delivering the desired results.

CLAT 2026 Best Books for Exam Preparation

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CLAT 2026 Best Books for Exam Preparation

Best Books for CLAT Exam Preparation 2026 – If you intend to crack the CLAT 2026 exam, the first step starts with having the best CLAT 2026 study material.

If the study material is top notch, the effort you put in will bear fruits.

On the other hand, poor quality study material is a sure recipe for disaster, no matter how much effort you put in. In fact, many students falter in the CLAT exam just because they had followed some obscure and below-average study material.

For instance, there is an abundance of CLAT study material available in the market, but most of them don’t make the cut. You will find these books use such complex jargon and difficult language that you can hardly follow what they are saying. At other times, these books are replete with errors. 

Stay away from such poor quality books.

Here we bring you CLAT study material that you can rely on. It is because these books are tried and tested and have been recommended by toppers and experts!

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CLAT Best Books 2026 – Salient features

Here are some of the key features to pick a good book for CLAT 2025 exam preparation:

  • Are Well written – Books that are considered good will be written in simple, easy to understand language instead of bombastic and fancy language that does nothing but confuse the student.
  • Cover the CLAT syllabus – If the books you are using as preparation material don’t follow the syllabus, it will be like chasing a mirage. So, make sure that the CLAT 2025 study material is per the official syllabus.
  • Contain problem sets – Simply understanding a concept is not enough. You also need to be able to know how to use these concepts to solve different types of questions. And you can develop these skills only if you solve enough problems related to the topics you have studied. So, check that the books you are buying have practice problems.
  • Explains concepts with examples, infographics. Simple textual explanations are very difficult to follow and also fail to convey the underlying concepts. On the other hand, books that use charts, bars, diagrams, and infographics make learning easier and fun.
  • Have few or no errors – Good CLAT study material will contain very few or no errors. Consequently, you have little to worry about your efforts going to waste. 

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CLAT 2026 best book for 5-year LLB

Some of the best books for CLAT 2026 exam preparation are given in the table below.

SubjectCLAT Book RecommendationAuthor/ Publisher
CLAT Logical ReasoningA Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning RS Aggarwal
Verbal ReasoningRS Aggarwal
Analytical ReasoningMK Pandey
A New Approach to Verbal and Analytical Reasoning Arihant
CLAT Legal ReasoningLegal Awareness and Legal ReasoningPearson
Legal Aptitude and Legal ReasoningAP Bhardwaj
The Pearson Guide to the CLATHarsh Gagrani
Objective Legal AptitudeRS Aggarwal
CLAT Quantitative TechniquesFast Track Objective ArithmeticArihant
Quantitative Aptitude RS Aggarwal
Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive ExaminationsPearson
30 days wonder for MathsS Chand
CLAT GK & Current AffairsGeneral KnowledgeArihant Publications
Current Affairs YearlyArihant Publications
Manorama Year BookManorama Publications
Pratiyogita DarpanPratiyogita Darpan
General KnowledgeLucent
CLAT EnglishWord Power Made EasyNorman Lewis
30 Days to a More Powerful VocabularyNorman Lewis
High School English Grammar and CompositionWren & Martin
Objective General EnglishRS Aggarwal
The Pearson Guide to the CLATPearson
CLAT Guide Tata McGraw-Hill

About CLAT Exam 2026

The next edition of the CLAT exam will be conducted around the 1st week of December 2025; note that CLAT 2025 exam was conducted on December 1, 2024.

The exam will be conducted in a center-based mode in around 137 cities. 

The CLAT exam is conducted by the Consortium of NLUs. 

CLAT 2026 – Sections and No. of Questions 

The section-wise number of questions asked in the CLAT exam is given in the table below:

SectionsNo. of questionsMarks
English Language28-3228-32
Current Affairs including General Knowledge35-3935-39
Logical Reasoning28-3228-32
Legal Reasoning35-3935-39
Quantitative Techniques (Elementary Mathematics up to Class 10)13-1713-17
Total120120

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How to Prepare for CLAT 2026

By now you must have known the subject-wise study material to be used for CLAT 2026 exam preparation. But that is only the beginning. The next part is execution!

That is how you go about the CLAT exam preparation. If you need a helping hand, a few easy but useful tips are laid out here.

  • Consult the official syllabus and exam pattern – It goes without saying that you need to consult the official CLAT 2026 syllabus as well as the CLAT 2026 exam pattern. While the syllabus will guide you on what to read, the pattern tells you how to prepare.
  • Create a Study Plan: Allocate time for each section based on your strengths and weaknesses. Dedicate daily time slots for reading, practice, and revision.
  • Focus on Legal Reasoning: Study legal principles and practice applying them to hypothetical situations. Solve previous years’ questions and mock tests.
  • Strengthen Logical and Quantitative Skills: Practice puzzles, syllogisms, and logical sequences for Logical Reasoning. Revise basic math concepts (up to Class 10) for Quantitative Techniques.
  • Improve English and Comprehension: Read newspapers, editorials, and legal articles daily. Practice grammar, vocabulary, and reading comprehension exercises.
  • Stay Updated with Current Affairs: Follow news portals, magazines, and monthly current affairs compilations. Focus on legal and constitutional developments.
  • Solve Mock Tests and Previous Papers: Take regular mock tests to improve time management and accuracy. Analyze your performance to identify weak areas.
  • Revise Regularly: Revise key concepts, legal maxims, and current affairs notes frequently.
  • Stay Consistent and Positive: Maintain a disciplined routine and avoid procrastination. Stay motivated and confident throughout the preparation.

AIBE Exam Cutoff 2024 (OUT) – Check category-wise Pass Marks, 7 Questions Dropped, Scores Calculated out of 93 marks

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AIBE Exam Cutoff 2024 (OUT) – Check category-wise Pass Marks, 7 Questions Dropped, Scores Calculated out of 93 marks

AIBE 19 Cutoff 2024 – The Bar Council of India (BCI) has released the cut off marks for AIBE 19 exam on March 21, 25. The cut-offs were released at the time of declaration of AIBE XIX results.

The qualifying marks are released category-wise. To qualify in the exam, general and OBC candidates need 45%, while SC/ ST candidates need 40% marks.

However, as per BCI result notification, 7 Questions were withdrawn, so the result is based on 93 questions instead of 100 questions. For the General/OBC category, the passing mark is calculated as 45% of 93 marks, which rounds up to 42 marks. For the SC/ST/disabled category, the passing mark is calculated as 40% of 93 marks, which rounds off to 37 marks.

Note that the whether any questions are dropped/ deleted was notified at the time of the release of the FINAL AIBE 2024 answer key.

If a question gets dropped, the total marks gets reduced, and so does the AIBE XIX (19) Cut-off marks. Candidates who meet the AIBE XIX 2024 cut-off will be issued the Certificate of Practice (CoP).

The AIBE 2024 exam was conducted on December 22, 2024. The provisional answer key of AIBE XIX was released on December 28, 2024.

Keep reading to learn the full details of the AIBE 2024 exam.

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AIBE Cut-Off Criteria 

The category-wise minimum percentage of marks required to qualify (or pass) the AIBE exam is given in the table below.

CategoryCutoff Percentage
General45%
OBC45%
SC/ST/PWD40%

AIBE 2024 Cut-off or Pass Marks

BCI had withdrawn 7 questions in the AIBE XIX final answer key, so the total marks is considered as 93 (instead of 100).

Note that the cut-off may be affected by factors like mistakes in the AIBE question paper. The more the number of errors, the greater the impact will be.

Category-wise AIBE XIX qualifying or passing marks

CategoryQualifying or passing %Cutoff or Pass Marks
General45%42 marks out of 93
OBC45%42 marks out of 93
SC/ST/PWD40%37 marks out of 93

Factors affecting AIBE 2024 Cut Off

The cut-off for the AIBE XIX exam will depend on multiple factors, including the following:

  • Minimum qualifying criteria for AIBE
  • Total discrepancies reported by candidates 
  • Total number of discrepancies verified and rectified by BCI
  •  How many questions dropped/ deleted

The various factor that can change the AIBE cut off mark is explained in detail below:

Factors affecting AIBE cut offDescription
Qualifying marksThe category-wise cutoff marks are:

General/ OBC category – 45% marks out of total marks
SC/ ST category – 40% marks out of total marks
Discrepancies in the AIBE XIX answer keyIf any errors/ discrepancies are observed in the answer keys, the candidate has the option to file objections.
The BCI will consider the objections, and if required may delete/ drop a question (s).

If any question is dropped, then the AIBE cutoff would get affected.
For example, in AIBE 16 XVI, FIVE questions were dropped and the paper was evaluated out of 95 marks. 

In AIBE 13, two questions were dropped and the paper was evaluated out of 98 marks.

In each of the above two cases, the cut-off marks also got affected(or got reduced).
Total discrepancies rectified by BCIBCI verifies the objections raised by candidates and if the objections are found valid it takes action accordingly
Total questions removed from AIBE question paper for evaluation of resultsThe cutoff marks will be affected if any question is dropped from the final result evaluation. If any question is found to be incorrect by the BCI, it is dropped.
For instance, five questions were dropped from the AIBE 2021 final answer key.
Consequently, the evaluation was done out of 95 marks (instead of 100 marks)
The cutoff marks were also impacted as it was decided out of 95 marks.

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AIBE Previous Years’ Cut-Off

The previous years’ cut-off marks for the AIBE exam are given below.

AIBE examCut-off Marks
General/OBCSC/ ST
AIBE 194237
AIBE 184237
AIBE 1739 marks out of 9834 marks out of 98
AIBE 163833
AIBE 1538 33
AIBE 1437 marks32 marks
AIBE 13 39 marks34 marks
AIBE 1238 marks33 marks

AIBE 16 Cut-Off

A total of 5 questions were dropped/ deleted from the AIBE XVI (14) exam. This cut-off after adjusting the total marks is given below.

CategoryAIBE 2021 cut-off criteriaAIBE (16) 2021 cut-off marks
General/ OBC category40%38 marks
SC/ ST category35%33 marks

AIBE 14 Cut-Off

The AIBE (14) cut-off after dropping wrong questions is given below.

CategoryAIBE Cut offPass Criteria
General and OBC category36 marks40% of total marks i.e. 91 marks
SC/ ST category31 marks35% of total marks i.e. 91 marks

Candidates obtaining the minimum marks were considered ‘PASS’ and were issued the ‘Certificate of Practice (COP). 

The previous years cut off and the reasons for changes in the cut-off marks are explained below:

AIBE examGeneral/OBCSC/ STReason for low cut off
AIBE 13 cut off39342 questions were rejected after candidates reported discrepanciesThe final result was evaluated out of a total of 98 marks
AIBE 12 cut off38335 questions were rejected after candidates reported discrepanciesThe final result was evaluated out of a total of 95 marks

Candidates clearing the examination as per the category-wise cut off criteria will be declared ‘PASS’ and BCI will award them with a ‘Certificate of Practice’ to become practicing lawyers.

AIBE Answer Key 2024 – Final Key (OUT), Download Link, 7 Questions Dropped, Qualifying Marks

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AIBE Answer Key 2024 – Final Key (OUT), Download Link, 7 Questions Dropped, Qualifying Marks

AIBE 19 Answer Key 2024 – BCI released the final answer key of AIBE (19) 2024 on March 6, 2025. The direct link to download the answer key is given below. 

The AIBE (19) 2024 result was declared on March 21; the results were prepared based on the final answer key.

The final key is released considering feedback given by candidates against the AIBE (19) 2024 provisional answer key. The AIBE 19 objection window was open from December 30 – January 10, 2025.

The draft key was released on December 28, 2024.

There is no provision to challenge the final AIBE 19 Answer Key 2024. The keys included in the final key are considered official and correct answers to questions asked in the AIBE (XIX) 2024 exam.

The BCI conducted the AIBE (XIX) 2024 exam on December 22, 2024.

Latest Updates:

AIBE XIX Final Key (OUT) – What you need to know?

  • A total of 7 questions were withdrawn in the AIBE XIX final answer key.
  • THREE questions were rectified.
  • The final answer key (like the draft key) was released for all FOUR paper codes – A, B, C, and D.
  • The final key was released after considering objections submitted against the draft key from December 30 – January 10, 2025.
  • The keys included in the final key will be considered official and correct. Also, the AIBE (19) 2024 final answer key was used to prepare the AIBE XIX results.
  • Importantly, with Seven (7) questions dropped in the final key, the total marks will be calculated out of 93 (instead of the original 100 marks).
  • With 7 questions dropped, the AIBE XIX cut-off or pass marks was also was affected.

How to download AIBE 19 (XIX) Answer Key 2024-25?

The answer key will be released online at the BCI portal. To download the answer key, the candidate needs to follow these steps:

  1. Go to the AIBE (XIX) 2024 exam portal – Click Here
  2. Click on the “Download AIBE – XIX Answer Key” tab
  3. The answer key will open in downloadable PDF format
  4. Download the AIBE 2024 answer key.

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The Bar Council of India released the draft answer key on December 28, 2024. The final key was released on March 6. The candidate can download the draft and final answer keys below. Note that no log-in is required to download the answer key.

Download Previous Years’ AIBE Answer Keys

AIBE ExamAIBE Answer Key – Download Here
AIBE XIXDownload – AIBE XIX Final Answer Key
Download – AIBE XIX Draft Answer Key
AIBE XVIIIDownload – AIBE XVIII Final Answer Key
Download – AIBE XVIII Draft Answer Key
AIBE XVIIDownload – AIBE XVII Final Answer Key
Download – AIBE XVII Draft Answer Key
AIBE XVIDownload – AIBE XVI Final Answer Key
Download – AIBE XVI Draft Answer Key
AIBE XVDownload – AIBE XV Draft Answer Key

How to Calculate AIBE scores using Answer Key

To calculate probable scores using the AIBE 19 Answer Key 2024, the candidate needs to follow the steps given below.

  1. Calculate the number of correct attempts – Compare your answers with those given in the AIBE 2024 answer key (the paper code must be the same). This way you can calculate the number of correct attempts. 
  2. Allocate marks – Once you know how many questions you attempted correctly, next use the AIBE (19) marking scheme to score the paper. Consult the AIBE 2024 exam pattern as reference for the marking process.
  3. Calculate TOTAL score – There is no negative marking in AIBE 2024. So, you need to allocate +1 mark for each correct attempt. Tally the marks to get the total score. 
  4. Check the qualifying marks: To qualify in the AIBE (19) 2024 exam, you need to score 40% marks (35% marks if you belong to SC/ST category). The qualifying marks might change (or get reduced) after the re-evaluation of the provisional answer key and question paper. For instance, if a question is dropped, the qualifying cutoff score would be less than 40 marks (or less than 35 marks for SC/ST).

How does the AIBE XIX Answer Key Look Like

This is how the draft AIBE answer key looks like:

AIBE XIX draft Answer Key page

A sample FINAL answer key is given below for reference.

AIBE XIII FINAL Answer Key page

Details Included in the AIBE Answer Key 2024

The AIBE answer key will include the following details:

  • The exam for which the answer key is released (e.g. AIBE -XIX)
  • The language for which the answer key is available (e.g. Common for all languages)
  • The paper code
  • Question Number and the corresponding Key.

In addition, the FINAL answer key of AIBE XIX will also contain the following information.

  • Details of any question withdrawn 
  • Corrected answer keys

Note that corrections are highlighted (typically with yellow background).

AIBE 2024 question paper discrepancies

The BCI will also release AIBE question papers along with the answer key. The candidate can compare the questions against the corresponding answer keys.

If the candidate feels that there are some discrepancies in the answer key (s) or that a question (s) is wrong, then they challenge the particular key/question. 

The AIBE 2024 Objection Window will open soon after the answer key and question paper is released. The candidate must raise objections before the last date. 

  1. How to Raise Objections – To file an objection, the candidate needs to go to the AIBE exam portal and log-in to the object portal. Submit the objection, pay the relevant fee, and upload supporting documents. The fee will be reimbursed if the complaint is upheld.
  2. Meet objection-filing deadline – Objections/ challenges must be submitted within the given window.
  3. BCI to review challenges – The feedback given by candidates will be reviewed by the BCI and necessary action will be taken accordingly.  
  4. Deletion/ Rejection of questions – If a question is found to be incorrect, it will be dropped or rejected. In that case, the TOTAL marks get reduced. For example, if 4 questions are dropped, then marking will be done out of 96 marks. During AIBE XIV, eight questions were dropped and the marking was done out of 92 marks. 
  5. Release of FINAL answer key – BCI will release the final answer key after revising any answers. Also, if any question is deleted/ dropped it will be highlighted in the final key.
  6. Adjusting of total marks and qualifying marks – In addition to adjusting the total marks, the BCI will also adjust the qualifying marks. As a general rule, if the total mark is reduced, the qualifying cutoff also gets reduced. In the AIBE XIV instance, the qualifying mark for the General/OBC category was reduced to 37 marks (and 32 marks for SC/ST candidates).

How to prepare for Assam CEE Exam 2026 – Books, Sample Papers, Time Table, Mock Tests, Exam-day Tips

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How to prepare for Assam CEE Exam 2026 – Books, Sample Papers, Time Table, Mock Tests, Exam-day Tips

How to prepare for Assam CEE Exam 2025 – The Assam Combined Entrance Examination (CEE) is a state-level engineering entrance exam conducted by the Assam Science and Technology University (ASTU) for admission to various undergraduate engineering courses in colleges across Assam. The exam is highly competitive, and thorough preparation is essential to secure a good rank.

Here we discuss a step-by-step preparation strategy covering syllabus understanding, study materials, time management, mock tests, and revision techniques to help you crack the exam with flying colors.

ASTU will conduct the Assam CEE 2025 exam on April 27, 2025 (11 am – 2 pm). The exam will be held in a pen-and-paper-based mode and include 120 MCQs. The admit cards of Assam CEE 2025 were released on April 12. 

The stepwise process to prepare for the Assam CEE 2025 exam is given below.

1. Understanding the Assam CEE Exam Pattern

Before starting your preparation, it is crucial to understand the Assam CEE exam pattern:

ParticularsDetails
Mode of ExamThe Assam CEE exam will be held offline, as a Pen-and-Paper Test
Duration180 minutes
Medium of ExamEnglish, Assamese
Question TypeMultiple-Choice Questions
SectionsPhysics, Chemistry and Mathematics
Section-wise questionsEach section will have 40 questions
Total Questions120
Total Marks480
Marking SchemeFor every correct answer: 4 marks For every incorrect answer:-1 mark 

2. Refer to the Assam CEE Exam Syllabus

To prepare for the Assam CEE exam, it is important that you consult the updated and current edition of the Assam CEE 2026 syllabus. The syllabus will provide insights into the subject-wise topics.

Note that the Assam CEE 2026 exam will be conducted based on the AHSEC/NCERT syllabus.

To be able to complete the entire syllabus on time, it is prudent to start one’s exam preparation early. Like, you can start your Assam CEE exam preparation one year in advance.

This way you will have enough time to assess your progress, make changes to the preparation strategy if needed, and have enough time to cover each topic in detail.

3. Next, gather the Right Study Material

An often ignored aspect of Assam CEE 2026 exam preparation strategy is not paying enough attention to the kind or quality of study material you have.

It is because if the book combination is not right, or the books that you have chosen don’t match the desired standards, your efforts could be in vain.

So, when selecting the books to prepare for the Assam CEE 2026 exam, make sure that they meet the following yardsticks:

  • The books follow the current Assam CEE syllabus
  • Are written or published by a well known publisher (or author)
  • Contains few to no errors.
  • Concepts are explained using examples, infographics, etc.
  • There are practice question at the end each chapter or at the end of the book
  • Also, male sure that the books use simple English instead of difficult jargon that does more to impress rather than help your cause.

Assam CEE 2026 – Book Recommendation

  • NCERT Books (Class 11 & 12) – Foundation for all subjects.
  • Reference Books:
    • Physics: HC Verma, DC Pandey
    • Chemistry: OP Tandon, NCERT Exemplar
    • Mathematics: RD Sharma, RS Aggarwal
    • Biology: Trueman’s Biology, NCERT Exemplar
  • Previous Year Question Papers – Helps understand question trends.
  • Online Resources: YouTube channels (Unacademy, Vedantu), Khan Academy.

4. Make a Study Plan

The study plan must be realistic and take into account your strengths and weaknesses.

  • Daily Study Routine (6-8 hours recommended):
    • Morning (3 hours): Theory + Conceptual Learning
    • Afternoon (2 hours): Problem Solving
    • Evening (1-2 hours): Revision + Mock Tests
  • Weekly Plan:
    • Monday to Saturday: Cover new topics + practice questions.
    • Sunday: Full-length mock test + weak topic revision.

5. Focus on Conceptual Clarity

Having a good grasp of the underlying concepts will go a long way in ensuring that you truly master the syllabus.

  • Physics: Understand derivations and numerical problem-solving techniques.
  • Chemistry: Memorize reactions, periodic trends, and chemical bonding concepts.
  • Mathematics: Practice at least 30-50 problems daily to improve speed and accuracy

6. Practice Previous Year Papers & Mock Tests

Solve at least 5-10 years of Assam CEE question papers to understand the difficulty level, types of questions asked, weightage, specific questions asked, etc. 

Also, solve Assam CEE sample papers to improve your problem-solving and time-management skills. When solving papers, make sure that you solve a variety of problems instead of solving the same types of questions over and over again.

Meanwhile, you can take mock tests closer to the exam to give final touches to one’s exam preparation. Use mock tests to analyze mistakes and work on weak areas.

Step 7: Time Management During the Exam

Section-wise Time Allocation:

  • Physics (40 minutes) – Focus on numerical problems first.
  • Chemistry (35 minutes) – Solve theory-based questions quickly.
  • Mathematics (45 minutes) – Prioritize high-weightage topics.

Step 8: Revision Strategy

Last 30 Days Plan:

  • Week 1-2: Complete pending syllabus + practice MCQs.
  • Week 3: Full-length mock tests (2-3 per week).
  • Week 4: Quick revision of formulas, diagrams, and key concepts.

Avoid spending too much time on a single question.

Step 9: Subject-Wise Preparation Tips

Physics Preparation Tips

  • Focus Areas: Mechanics, Electromagnetism, Optics.
  • Problem-Solving: Practice numericals from HC Verma.
  • Diagrams & Graphs: Revise important diagrams (Ray Optics, Circuit Diagrams).

Chemistry Preparation Tips

  • Physical Chemistry: Practice numericals (Mole Concept, Thermodynamics).
  • Organic Chemistry: Memorize name reactions (Aldol Condensation, Cannizzaro).
  • Inorganic Chemistry: Revise periodic trends and chemical bonding.

Mathematics Preparation Tips

  • Algebra & Calculus: Master differentiation and integration techniques.
  • Coordinate Geometry: Practice parabola, ellipse, and hyperbola problems.
  • Trigonometry: Revise trigonometric identities and equations.

Biology Preparation Tips (For PCB Students)

  • Botany: Focus on plant physiology and genetics.
  • Zoology: Revise human anatomy and reproduction.
  • Diagrams: Practice important biological diagrams.

Common Mistakes to Avoid during Assam CEE 2026 exam preparation

Here are some common mistakes that candidates must avoid when preparing for the Assam CEE 2026 exam.

  1. Ignoring NCERT Books – Many questions are directly from NCERT.
  2. Lack of Mock Tests – Without practice, time management suffers.
  3. Overlooking Weak Topics – Strengthen weak areas early.
  4. Last-Minute Cramming – Avoid new topics in the last week.

Last-Minute Preparation Tips (1 Week Before Exam)

In the last week leading up to the exam, the candidate must follow the following routine to prepare for Assam CEE.

  • Revise Important Formulas & Reactions (Make a cheat sheet).
  • Solve 1-2 Mock Tests Daily under timed conditions.
  • Stay Calm & Avoid Stress – Take breaks, sleep well

Conclusion

Preparing for the Assam CEE 2026 exam requires consistent effort, smart study techniques, and regular practice. Follow a structured study plan, focus on NCERT books, solve previous papers, and take mock tests to improve speed and accuracy. With disciplined preparation, you can achieve a top rank in Assam CEE and secure admission to a reputed engineering college in Assam.

JEE Main Result 2025 (OUT) – Scorecard Download Link, Topper List, Shortlisting for JEE Advanced

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JEE Main Result 2025 (OUT) – Scorecard Download Link, Topper List, Shortlisting for JEE Advanced

JEE Main Result 2025 – NTA declared the JEE Main 2025 results (Session 2) for Paper 1 on April 18, 2025. The direct link to check the results is provided here. Or, the candidate may visit The JEE Mains 2025 exam portal – jeemain.nta.nic.in. NTA earlier released a revised the JEE Main 2025 answer key (FINAL) on April 18; the answer key (final) that was released on April 17 was withdrawn within a few hours of its release.

To check your result, you must log-in to the JEE Mains 2025 result portal using your application number and password.

NTA will also release the JEE Main 2025 toppers list along with the results; topper list is currently out for Session 1. 

The JEE Main 2025 scorecard will include details like the normalized percentile score in PCM, and aggregate percentile score in all three subjects. Candidates must meet the JEE Main 2025 cut-off score to be eligible for JEE Advanced 2025 exam for admission to IITs. 

The JEE Main 2025 exam (Session 2) was conducted between April 2 & 9, 2025.

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How to Check JEE Main 2025 Results

Session 1 results of JEE Main 2025 are out.

The NTA will now released the JEE Mains 2025 result for Session 2 online at jeemain.nta.nic.in. To check the results, follow the steps given below.

  1. Go to the JEE Main 2025 official website- Click Here
  2. Click on the result link
  3. A lo-in window will open
  4. Enter your application number and password
  5. On successful log-in, the JEE Main 2025 scorecard will be displayed on the screen
  6. Download and take a printout of the scorecard.

Sample JEE Main Result Log-in Window

This is what the JEE Main result log-in window looks like.

Sample Paper 1 Log-in Window

JEE MAIN 2025 S1 Paper1 Result log in window

Details mentioned on JEE Main 2025 Scorecard

The scorecard of JEE Main 2025 will contain the following information:

  • Application No.
  • Candidate’s Name
  • Mother’s Name
  • Father’s Name
  • Category
  • Gender
  • State Code of Eligibility
  • PwD Status
  • Session 1 Roll Number
  • Session 2 Roll Number
  • Date of Birth
  • Nationality
  • Subject-wise Session 1 and Session 2 Scores
  • FINAL score (based on best of the TWO in “Total”
  • Total Score
  • NTA score in words
  • Course
  • CRL (Common Rank List) and Category-wise Merit Ranks
  • CRL and Category-wise Cut-off 

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Sample JEE Main Scorecard

This is what a sample JEE Main scorecard looks like:

JEE Main Scorecard
JEE Main Score Card 2

JEE Mains 2025 Expected Cutoff

NTA will release the JEE Main 2025 cut-off for the JEE Advanced 2025 exam with the result of the session 2 (April ) exam. Only such candidates who meet the cut-off will be eligible to appear in the JEE Advance exam for admission to the IITs.

Meanwhile, the JEE Mains Cutoff 2025 for institutes like the National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs) or Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs) will be released at the time of JEE Main 2025 counseling.

Allotment of seats to these institutes will be based on All India Rank in JEE Main 2025.

Expected Cut off of JEE Mains 2025 (To get shortlisted for JEE Advanced 2025)

CategoryExpected Cutoff 2025
Unreserved (UR)100.0000000 to 92.3362181
Gen-EWS93.1312650 to 79.6467818
OBC-NCL92.2312696 to 79.6457881
SC92.2312696 to 62.0923182
ST92.2312696 to 47.6975840
UR-PwD92.2041331 to 0.0015700

JEE Main Cutoff Previous Year

CategoryJEE Main 2024202320222021
General100.0000000 to 93.236218190.778864288.412138387.8992241
OBC-NCL93.2312696 to 79.675788175.622902567.009029768.0234447
SC93.2312696 to 60.092318273.611422743.082095446.8825338
ST93.2312696 to 46.697584051.977602726.777132834.6728999
Gen-EWS93.2312696 to 81.326641237.234877263.111414166.2214845
PwD93.2041331 to 0.00187000.00135270.00310290.0096375

JEE Main 2025 Toppers List

NTA has released the JEE Main 2025 (Session 1) toppers list along with the result. The JEE Mains 2025 session 1 toppers list is available country, state, and gender-wise.

JEE Main Toppers 2025 – Session 1

S.NoNameStateNTA Score (Percentile)
1Ayush SinghalRajasthan100
2Kushagra GuptaKarnataka100
3DakshDelhi (NCT)100
4Harsh JhaDelhi (NCT)100
5Rait GuptaRajasthan100
6Shreyas LohiyaUttar Pradesh100
7Saksham JindalRajasthan100
8SauravUttar Pradesh100
9Vishad JainMaharashtra100
10Arnav SinghRajasthan100
11Shiven Vikas ToshniwalGujarat100
12Sai Manogna GuthikondaAndhra Pradesh100
13S.M. Prakash BeheraRajasthan100
14Bani Brata MajeeTelangana100

What is NTA JEE Main Percentile Score?

The percentile score evaluates the relative performance of the candidate with regard to other candidates. The score is obtained by converting the raw scores into a scale ranging from 100 to 0 for each session.

The official website explains, “The Percentile Score indicates the percentage of candidates that have scored EQUAL TO OR BELOW (same or lower raw scores) that particular Percentile in that examination. Therefore the topper (highest score) of each session gets the same Percentile of 100 which is desirable. The marks obtained in between the highest and lowest scores are also converted to appropriate Percentiles.

Difference between Percentage and Percentile

There are some key differences between the percentage and the percentage score. Consult the table below to understand what each entity means and what differentiates them.

PercentagePercentile
Percentage is a number or ratio expressed in terms of 100.The percentile score of a candidate tells how many candidates have scored below that candidate in an exam. 
Percentage is based on individual performance.Percentile is based on relative performance.
Percentage can’t be used for comparison of performance.Percentile can be used to compare the given value with the rest of the data.

JEE Mains Result 2025 – How is NTA Percentile Score Calculated?

The NTA uses a normalization process to convert raw scores into percentile form.

Considering the JEE Mains exam is held on multiple days and sessions, there is a chance that the difficulty level of the JEE Main question paper may vary. Now this may disadvantage some candidates.

To address this problem, the normalization process is adopted to prepare JEE Main results.

The following formula will be used to calculate the JEE Main percentile score.

Formula to normalize JEE Main Scores

JEE Mains Result 2025 – Tie-Breaker Rule

In case two or more candidates score the same marks in the JEE Main 2025 exam, the following tie-breaker rules will be adopted to decide the merit rank.

JEE Main Result 2025 Tiebreaker for Paper 1(BTech)

  1. NTA score in Mathematics
  2. NTA score in Physics
  3. NTA score in Chemistry
  4. Candidate with less proportion of a number of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in all the subjects in the Test, followed by;
  5. Candidate with less proportion of a number of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in Mathematics in the Test, followed by;
  6. Candidate with less proportion of a number of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in Physics in the Test, followed by; 
  7. Candidate with less proportion of a number of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in Chemistry in the Test followed by; 
  8. If there is a tie even after this, candidates will be assigned the same rank.

JEE Main 2025 Result Tiebreaker for Paper 2A (BArch)

The tie between candidates obtaining the same Total NTA scores will be resolved in the following manner: 

  1. NTA score in Mathematics, followed by; 
  2. NTA score in Aptitude Test, followed by; 
  3. NTA score in Drawing Test, followed by; 
  4. Candidate with less proportion of a number of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in all the subjects in the Test, followed by; 
  5. Candidate with less proportion of a number of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in Mathematics (Part-I) in the Test, followed by; 
  6. Candidate with less proportion of a number of attempted incorrect answers and correct answers in Aptitude Test (Part-II) in the Test followed by; 
  7. If there is a tie even after this, candidates will be assigned the same rank.

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VITEEE 2025 Question Papers – Download PDFs, How many and when to Solve, Prep Tips

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VITEEE 2025 Question Papers – Download PDFs, How many and when to Solve, Prep Tips

VITEEE Sample Papers 2025 – Candidates appearing in the VITEEE 2025 exam must make it a point to solve enough sample papers.

By solving VITEEE sample papers, you can develop problem-solving and time-management skills. It will also help you understand the VITEEE 2025 question paper structure, marking scheme, difficulty level, types of questions asked, etc.

Solve sample papers early on your VITEEE 2025 exam preparation. For instance, after completing a few topics of the VITEEE 2025 exam syllabus, solve the related topics given in the sample papers.

As you move deeper into the preparation, you will be able to solve more questions and by the time the syllabus is complete, you must be able to complete an entire sample paper.

As per the official VITEEE 2025 exam pattern, the Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) will conduct the VITEEE 2025 exam in a computer-based mode from April 20-27.

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Why solve VITEEE 2025 Sample Papers?

There are multiple benefits of solving sample papers for VITEEE. Some of the important ones are mentioned below.

  • VITEEE sample papers will contain similar types of questions to those asked in the actual exam.
  • So, the sample papers will include questions from topics from the VITEEE syllabus 2025.
  • The difficulty level of the questions given in the sample papers are equivalent to those asked in the VITEEE exam. So, the candidate by solving the sample papers can get a lot of confidence to do well in the exam.
  • The sample papers are also meant to help the candidate to improve their problem-solving ability and time-management skills.
  • The candidate must solve as many sample papers as possible to get the maximum benefit. 

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When and How many VITEEE Sample Papers must candidates Solve?

The candidate is recommended to solve as many sample papers they can to improve their problem-solving and time-management abilities. If you need a specific number, try to solve at least half a dozen sample papers at the bare minimum.

Also, it is important to ensure that you don’t keep repeating the same question type again and again. Instead, solve the entire spectrum of VITEEE question types so you get exam-ready.

AS FOR when to start solving VITEEE sample papers is concerned, try using the sample papers very early on in exam preparation. To give an example, after completing a topic, you can find questions related to that topic in the sample papers and solve them.

This way you can proceed with your exam preparation with great confidence.

Download VITEEE Question Papers

SubjectDownload Sample Paper
BiologyDownload  – VITEEE sample questions (Biology)
ChemistryDownload – VITEEE sample questions – (Chemistry)
EnglishDownload – VITEEE sample questions – (English)
MathematicsDownload – VITEEE sample questions – (Mathematics)
PhysicsDownload – VITEEE sample questions – (Physics)

VITEEE Exam Pattern 2025

The official exam pattern for the VITEEE 2025 exam is given below.

ParticularsDetails
ModeComputer-based mode
Duration2 Hours 30 Minutes
MediumEnglish
Question TypeMultiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
SectionsMathematics/ Biology – 40 questions
Physics – 35 questions
Chemistry – 35 questions
Aptitude – 10 questions
English – 5 questions
Number of Questions125 Questions
Total Marks125
Marking schemeEach correct answer carries 1 mark; there is no negative marking
Mock/Demo TestA mock test will be available for applicants at vit.ac.in

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Previous years’ VITEEE Question Papers With Solutions

The candidate can buy the previous years’ solved question papers with solution online from e-commerce portals like Amazon and Flipkart.

Here are a few suggestions for VITEEE previous years’ question papers with solutions:

  • MTG VITEEE Chapter-wise Previous Solved Question Papers (PYQ Book) (buy the latest edition)
  • Disha Target VITEEE – Previous Year Solved Papers with 10 Mock Tests (buy the latest edition)

CAT Exam Syllabus 2025 – Section-wise Topics, Weightage

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CAT Exam Syllabus 2025 – Section-wise Topics, Weightage

CAT syllabus 2025 – The CAT 2025 question paper has 3 sections – Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) and Quantitative Aptitude (QA). The CAT syllabus includes the important topics for each of these sections. 

Prescribed by the Indian Institute of Management, the CAT syllabus is widely regarded as the toughest of all MBA entrance exams. So, when preparing for CAT 2025 exam, you must tackle the syllabus smartly and with determination.

Important topics in the CAT syllabus include Geometry, Graphs, Algebra, Arithmetic, Percentage, Coding, etc. The VARC section gives more weightage to Reading Comprehension, so you will have to brush up your English. Likewise, treat each section with a sound knowledge of topic-weightage and difficulty level.

The CAT 2025 entrance exam will be conducted around November 2025. Application form for CAT 2025 is expected to open in August 2025.

What is the CAT Exam Syllabus for MBA?

Questions asked in the CAT exam can be put in THREE broad categories or sections:

  • Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR)
  • Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC)
  • Quantitative Aptitude (QA)

The Quantitative Ability section typically includes math-based questions of 10th/12th-grade level. So, you need to study topics like arithmetic, algebra, numbers, geometry, and mensuration. 

In the VARC section, verbal reasoning and reading comprehension will be asked. 

Lastly, the CAT Exam syllabus for DILR will include questions related to analysis and interpretation of information provided in the form of tables, puzzles, and bar graphs.

CAT Syllabus 2025 – Exam Pattern

The exam pattern of CAT 2025 exam is given below.

ParticularsDescription
CAT Exam syllabus sectionsQuestions asked in the CAT exam can be broadly placed in the following categories:

Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC)
Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR)
Quantitative Aptitude (QA)
Section-wise and TOTAL questions asked VARC – 24 questions
DILR – 20 questions
QA – 22 questions

Total = 66
Type of questionsSubjective and MCQs will be asked
Section-wise exam duration40 minutes per section
–53 minutes 20 secs for PwD candidates
Test Duration2 hours
–2 hours 40 minutes for PwD candidates
Total marks 198
ReadBest books for CAT quantitative aptitude

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CAT Exam Syllabus For MBA: Section-wise Topics 

 The topics that will be covered in each section of the CAT exam is given in the table below:

CAT SessionCAT Exam Syllabus Topics
VARCVerbal Ability

Para Jumbles
Sentence Completion
Para Summary
Antonyms & Synonyms
Error Detection 
Odd Sentence Out
Phrase Modifiers
Analogies
Cloze Test
Word Usage
Reading Comprehension

Facts
Inference
Judgement
Critical Analysis of Passage
Themes of the RC passage
Idioms
DILRArithmetic
Algebra
Geometry 
Number System
Modern Math
QACaselets
Pie Charts
Tabular Data
Line Graphs
Bar Graphs
Column
Graphs
Combination Graphs/ Charts
Puzzles
Blood Relations
Syllogisms
Coding-Decoding
Seating Arrangement
Ranking
Direction sense test
Logical Sequence

CAT Exam Syllabus – VARC 

VARC is the first section of the CAT question paper and has TWO sub-sections – 1) Verbal Ability, and 2) Reading Comprehension.

Of the two sections, more questions are asked from the Reading Comprehension section; in other words, it carries more weightage. 

A total of 24 questions will be asked in the section that the candidate has to attempt in 40 minutes.

VARC topics for the CAT syllabus are given in the table below:

CAT VARC Topics
Fill in the blanksAntonymsIdioms
Foreign language words used in EnglishSentence completionPara jumbles
Verbal reasoningVerbal logicErrors in tenses
Parts of speechAnalogiesSyllogisms
PrepositionArticles usageOne word substitution
Types of clausesDifferent usage of one wordJumbled paragraphs
Phrases modifiersSentence correctionSubject-verb agreement
Para completion and inference

CAT Exam Syllabus for DILR Section

DILR stands for Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning.

So, you will get DI and LR-based questions in this section.

The section will include 20 questions and you will get 40 minutes to attempt these questions.

Important Topics for DILR section

CAT DILR Topics
DI TopicsLR Topics
Bar GraphsOrder and Ranking
Column GraphsBinary Logic
Venn DiagramsArrangements
Data CaseletsGames and Tournaments
Pie ChartsTeam Formations
Tables
Line Charts
Scatter Plot
Routes and Network
Bubble Chart
Radar Chart

CAT Exam Syllabus for QA Section

The 3rd and final section of the CAT exam paper is Quantitative Aptitude. The section will have 22 questions.

Like in the other sections, you will get 40 minutes to attempt the paper.

Here are important topics from the CAT exam syllabus for QA 

CAT QA Topics
ArithmeticModern MathAlgebraNumber SystemGeometry
Profit & LossProbabilitySeriesReal NumbersAngles
Time & WorkSet TheoryQuadratic EquationsLCMCircles
Chain RuleBinomial TheoremFunctionsHCFLines
PercentagePermutationSurds & IndicesIrrational NumbersTriangles
Time Speed & DistanceCombinationComplexNumbersUnit’s DigitArea & Volume
AveragesLogarithmZeroesCoordinate Geometry
Ratio & ProportionInequalitiesRemaindersPolygons
Simple & Compound Interest
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