To start with, there is no clearly mentioned CAT Syllabus anywhere. Yet we have tried to outline the important topics for CAT according to various sections – Quantitative Aptitude, Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension and Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning. This data is being compiled with the help of CAT Past Years papers of almost 30 years and insights of our Subject Matter Experts.
CAT Syllabus - Subject Wise
Geometry
Trigonometry
Algebra
Mensuration
Partnership (Accounts)
Profit & Loss
Ratios and Proportion
In-equations Quadratic and linear equations
Surds and Indices
Time-Speed-Distance
Number System
Geometric Progression
Inequalities
Work and Time
Percentages
Logarithms
Blood Relations
Series
Proposition
Direction Sense
Coding-Decoding
Assumptions
Puzzles
Clocks and Calendars
Statements
Data Arrangement
Family Tree
Binary Logic
Seating Arrangement
Sets
Syllogism
Diagram
Data Structures
Tables& Pie Charts
Data Sufficiency
Bars & Line Graphs
Fill in the blanks
Verbal Reasoning
Sentence completion
Grammar
Syllogisms
Jumbled paragraphs
Para Completion and inference
Contextual usage
Foreign language words used in English
Analogies
Sentence correction
Verbal Logic
Different usage of same word
Idioms
Para jumbles
Antonyms
One-word substitution
Reading comprehension
CAT Quantitative Aptitude Detailed Breakup
| CAT Quant Section | Topics |
|---|---|
Arithmetic |
Number System, HCF, LCM, Ratio & Proportion, Simplification, Percentage, Average, Age Calculation, Time & Work, Distance |
Algebra |
Theory of Equations, Quadratic Equation, Inequations, Functions, Logarithms Sequence & Series |
Geometry |
Angles, Lines, Triangles, Circles, Polygons, Coordinate Geometry |
Mensuration |
Areas and Volumes- Rectangle, Squares, Triangle, Circles, Cubes, Cones, Spheres |
Calculus |
Maxima and Minima, Functions, Derivatives |
Trigonometry |
Trigonometric Ratios, Heights and Distances |
CAT Syllabus for Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning
- This section focuses on two aspects- Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning.
- DI has both MCQ and Non-MCQ questions.
- Questions from Data Interpretation focus on a candidate’s ability to derive conclusions from a given set of data.
- Logical Reasoning (LR) section tests a candidate’s logical thinking and its application to everyday problems.
- DILR section is expected to see 20 Questions. Non MCQs are basically TITA questions and do not have negative marking.
CAT Syllabus for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension
- CAT VARC section is expected to be comprising 24 questions, out which 26 are MCQs and 8 are Non-MCQs.
- Non MCQs are basically TITA questions and do not have negative marking.
- In VA section, Reading Comprehension has highest weightage of 70%, 16 MCQ questions are based on RCs only and 8 Non-MCQ questions are based on other topics.
CAT Exam Registration Procedure
Given below are the steps to be followed to register for the CAT Exam:
- To register for CAT visit www.iimcat.ac.in. and click on the ‘registration’ tab and enter the required details.
- On successful registration, you will receive a user id and password through mail or SMS. Login and complete the application form for CAT.
- In the application form you will be asked to fill some personal details, contact details and academic details. You will also be asked to choose the IIMs you want to apply for and choose the test center and interview city.
- After this, you need to upload your photograph and signature where ever mentioned.
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