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CAT is an online examination of 3 hours duration.The questions in the exam will be of MCQ and TITA type totaling 100 questions. MCQ are multiple choice questions, for which candidates get multiple answer choices.

Whereas,TITA is Type In the Answer which means you need to write the answer in the text box that is provided.

The Verbal Ability section and Data interpretation-Logical Reasoning section have 24 MCQ questions each.

Quantitative Ability has 25 MCQ questions totalling up to 75 questions.

The Type in the Answer questions are 25 in number.

Each Question has 3 marks and a wrong answer takes away 1 mark. However Type in the Answer questions are exempted from Negative Marking.

First things first, know the syllabus. And go through the previous papers to analyse and prepare a comprehensive plan and set priorities according to the importance of different topics across sections.

Customise your own study plan based on your strengths and weaknesses.

Gauge your preparation from time to time by taking mock tests. Solve questions to check your levels of preparation but not to set any targets. Remember, its ok to have cheat days and relax. But make sure you have a plan and stick to it for the next few months. 

Check out this link for CAT sample papers ;

https://bschool.careers360.com/articles/cat-sample-paper

Thankyou, I hope it helps, Feel free to approach for further queries