CAT 2025 Slot 2 has now ended, and early reviews show a moderate overall paper with a tough and lengthy Quant section. Because the difficulty in QA was higher than last year, the good attempts and expected cut-off for Slot 2 are likely to be slightly lower than CAT 2024.
Based on student reactions, section-wise analysis, and the overall CAT 2025 difficulty level so far, here is an estimated breakdown for Slot 2 candidates.
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Slot 2 Overall Difficulty Level
CAT 2025 Slot 2 was mostly moderate, but the Quant section made the exam feel harder for many students. VARC and DILR were manageable, but QA slowed candidates down. CAT 2025 Slot 2 difficulty breakdown:
- VARC: Moderate
- DILR: Moderate
- Quant (QA): Difficult and lengthy
- Overall: Moderate, but QA reduced scores for many
Many students compared the Quant difficulty to CAT 2022–2023, calling it the toughest and most time-consuming part of the exam.
CAT 2025 Slot 2 Good Attempts (Estimated)
For CAT 2025 Slot 2, the number of good attempts depends on accuracy. These estimates assume 80–85% accuracy, which is standard for CAT good attempt calculations. Slot 2 estimated good attempts:
- VARC: 12–15
- DILR: 8–10
- Quant (QA): 7–9
- Overall: 27–32 good attempts (For a safe score range across all sections)
Since CAT 2025 Quant was tough and lengthy, even 25–27 decent attempts may place candidates in a strong percentile bracket if accuracy is high.
Expected Cut-off for CAT 2025 Slot 2
Due to the tougher Quant section, the expected cut-offs for Slot 2 may be slightly lower than CAT 2024. Here are estimated cut-offs for key percentile ranges:
- 99 Percentile Expected Cut-off - Score range was 84–90 marks (Quant difficulty will reduce this slightly)
- 95 Percentile Expected Cut-off - Score range was 65–72 marks
- 90 Percentile Expected Cut-off - Score range was 52–58 marks
- 85 Percentile Expected Cut-off - Score range was 42–48 marks
These numbers may shift slightly once the official CAT 2025 response sheet and scaling across slots are taken into account.
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Why Slot 2 Cut-offs May Drop
Slot 2 candidates said that the CAT 2025 Quant section was surprisingly tough, with long and logic-heavy questions. Many students struggled to finish the section on time, which led to lower good attempts in QA compared to Slot 1.
Since Quant (QA) plays a major role in calculating the overall CAT score, a tougher QA section usually brings lower cut-offs for that slot. This is why the CAT 2025 Slot 2 cut-off is expected to drop slightly.
Final Takeaways for CAT 2025 Slot 2
CAT 2025 Slot 2 was overall moderate, but the Quant section made the exam tougher for many students. Because Quant was difficult and time-consuming, the number of good attempts is slightly lower compared to CAT 2025 Slot 1. In this slot, accuracy is more important than speed, especially for estimating your CAT 2025 percentile.
VARC and DILR remained stable and moderate, so most students did not face major surprises in these two sections. Since QA was the main challenge, the expected cut-offs for Slot 2 are likely to adjust accordingly. Slot 2 candidates should focus on maintaining high accuracy while predicting their CAT 2025 performance.
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