CAT 2025 Slot 2 Analysis: Check Subject Wise Paper Analysis, Difficulty Level [NOV 30] & Review

Overview: CAT 2025 is set for November 30, and once the second slot concludes, the detailed CAT 2025 Slot 2 Analysis will give a clear picture of how the afternoon session went for aspirants. 

Important points to note about CAT 2025 slot 2 analysis

• The CAT 2025 Slot 2 Analysis is finally concluded in the afternoon shift on November 30, 2025.
• Here we have updated the number of questions, exam pattern, exam difficulty level, section-wise difficulty, number of good attempts as CAT exam analysis 2025.
• The CAT slot 2 analysis 2025 will help compare Slot 2 against Slot 1 and Slot 3 in terms of difficulty and pattern shifts.
• Ideal attempt strategy, time management insights, and common pitfalls will be highlighted based on student and expert feedback.

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Read on for an expert CAT 2025 slot 2 analysis, with key takeaways, trends, and insights to guide preparation and post-exam expectations.

CAT Exam 2025 Slot 1 vs Slot 2 

Here is the comparision of CAT Exam slot 1 and slot 2: 

Parameter	Slot 1	Slot 2
VARC Level of Difficulty (LOD)	Moderate to Hard	Moderate
DILR Level of Difficulty (LOD)	Moderate	Moderate
QA Level of Difficulty (LOD)	Moderate	Moderate to Hard
VARC Good Attempt	18-19 questions	17-18 questions
DILR Good Attempt	2-3 sets	2-2.5 sets
QA Good Attempt	15-17 questions	10-12 questions
Overall Level of Difficulty (LOD)	Moderate	Moderate

CAT 2025 Slot 2 Analysis: Paper Pattern

So, finally, the CAT 2025 Slot 2  is completed in the morning shift from 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM. There was no change in the overall exam pattern. The exam has three sections, including:

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

Key Pointers of the CAT 2025 Slot 2 Analysis

CAT 2025 Slot 2 was marked by lengthy questions, especially in VARC and QA, with DILR being the most challenging section. The recommended good attempts across all sections were 15-17 in VARC, 13-14 in DILR, and 10-12 in QA.

The overall breakdown of the CAT exam 2025 slot 2 is given below for your reference:

CAT Sections	Number of Questions	Number of MCQ	Number of TITA Questions	Difficulty Level	Good Attempts
VARC	24	20	4	Moderate	15-17
DILR	22	11	11	Moderate	10-12
QA	22	15	7	Moderate to Hard	10-11
Total	68	46	22	Moderate

CAT 2025 Slot 2 Exam Timings

The CAT 2025 Slot 2 was conducted in the afternoon session, between CAT Slot 1 (morning) and Slot 3 (evening).

Knowing the exact slot schedule helps candidates plan reporting time, travel, and pre-exam routine, which directly impacts performance in Slot 2. Here is the CAT exam slot 2 timings:

CAT 2025 Exam Analysis – Slot Timing

CAT Slot 2 – 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM*

Stay tuned for live updates and the complete CAT 2025 Slot 2 Analysis, which will offer insights into difficulty level, question trends, and expected CAT cutoffs once the exam concludes.

CAT 2025 Slot 2 Analysis: Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC)

The VARC section in CAT 2025 Slot 2 had 24 questions, with 20 MCQs and 4 TITA questions, and was rated as moderate to hard in difficulty.

The Reading Comprehension passages covered themes such as AI ChatGPT, Astronomy, Science, and Literature, with the Astronomy and Science passages being notably tougher.

The Verbal Ability part included 2 Para Jumbles, 2 Odd One Out, 2 Para Completion, and 2 Para Summary questions.

Candidates found the options and questions in RCs to be quite lengthy, and a good attempt was considered to be 15-17 questions.

Passage Topic/ Area	No. of Questions	Difficulty Level
Para Completion	2	Moderate
Para Summary	2	Moderate
Odd one Out	2	Moderate
Para Jumbles	2	Moderate
RC on Astronomy & Science	5	Moderate
RC on Literature	5	Difficult
RC on AI Chat GPT	5	Easy

CAT 2025 Slot 2 Analysis: Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)

The DILR section featured 22 questions, split evenly between MCQs and TITA, and was marked as difficult.

The sets included a 4-set Venn Diagram (moderate), 2 puzzle-based sets (one easy and one lengthy), a tabular LRDI, and a quant-based LRDI.

Parameter	Details
Total Questions	22
Question Type Distribution	Evenly split between MCQs and TITA
Overall Difficulty	Difficult
Types of Sets	4-set Venn Diagram (Moderate) 2 Puzzle-based sets (One easy, one lengthy) Tabular LRDI Quant-based LRDI
Notable Sets	Basketball set (Easy) Player & Coach set (Moderate to tough) Two puzzle-based sets
Good Attempt	Around 13-14 questions

CAT 2025 Slot 1 Analysis: Quantitative Aptitude Section

The QA section consisted of 22 questions, with 15 MCQs and 7 TITA, and was moderate in difficulty.

Arithmetic dominated the section with 9-10 questions, while Geometry and Algebra each had 2-3 questions.

The arithmetic questions were relatively easy, but Geometry, Algebra, Number Theory, and Maxima Minima questions ranged from moderate to difficult.

The questions overall were lengthy, and a good attempt was 10-12 questions

Here is the detailed review of the Quantitative Aptitude section with topic-wise trends and difficulty insights.

Parameter	Details
Total Questions	22
Question Type Distribution	15 MCQs and 7 TITA
Overall Difficulty	Moderate
Dominant Topic	Arithmetic (9-10 questions)
Other Topics	Geometry (2-3 questions), Algebra (2-3 questions), Number Theory, Maxima-Minima
Topic Difficulty	Arithmetic – Easy Geometry, Algebra, Number Theory, Maxima-Minima – Moderate to Difficult
Question Length	Generally lengthy
Good Attempt	10-12 questions

CAT Exam Slot 2 Analysis: Expected Cutoffs

Conclusion

The CAT 2025 Slot 2 analysis will give aspirants a clear understanding of how tough the afternoon session was, the trends across sections, and the expected cutoffs. This is super helpful for comparing Slot 2 with Slots 1 and 3 and for seeing how percentiles can vary across slots.

By breaking down the performance section-wise—through VARC, DILR, and QA—the CAT 2025 Slot 2 analysis will guide candidates in evaluating their attempts, estimating their scores, and fine-tuning their strategy not just for CAT but also for other MBA entrance exams.

Stay tuned for the full CAT 2025 Slot 2 analysis, which will be updated right after the exam ends, along with live updates on Slot 1 and Slot 3. This ongoing coverage will keep aspirants well-informed about the latest exam patterns and trends, helping them make the most of their CAT 2025 preparations.