1. What is the CAT Marks Formula?

The CAT (Common Admission Test) marks formula calculates your total score based on correct and incorrect answers. It follows a +3 for correct answers and -1 for incorrect answers marking scheme.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the CAT marks formula:

Where:

• \( Correct\ answers \) — Number of questions answered correctly
• \( Incorrect\ answers \) — Number of questions answered incorrectly

Explanation: Each correct answer gives you 3 marks, while each incorrect answer deducts 1 mark. Unanswered questions don't affect your score.

3. Importance of CAT Marks Calculation

Details: Understanding your expected score helps in evaluating your performance and estimating your percentile rank in the actual CAT exam.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the number of correct and incorrect answers from your practice test or mock exam. The calculator will compute your raw score.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Does this calculator show percentile?
A: No, this only calculates raw marks. Percentile depends on the performance of all test-takers.

Q2: Are there sectional differences in marking?
A: The marking scheme (+3/-1) is same for all sections (QA, DILR, VARC).

Q3: How are unattempted questions counted?
A: Unattempted questions don't affect your score (no marks added or deducted).

Q4: Is there negative marking in CAT?
A: Yes, for MCQs there's negative marking (-1 for wrong answer). No negative marking for non-MCQs.

Q5: What's a good CAT score?
A: Typically 120+ marks can get you 99+ percentile, but this varies yearly based on difficulty.