Complete syllabus for CAT exam

This is the very important question to ask when one starts preparing for CAT. No need to panic because here we have full details on CAT syllabus for you including all the marks distribution , topics with sectional cutoffs. CAT 2016 New Paper Pattern CAT does not carries any predefined syllabus, however past records suggests that CAT tests your general aptitude and intelligence, integrated there are three sections:

Quantitative Ability (QA, 34 questions) (Mathematics)
Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR, 32 questions) (Logical)
Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VRC, 34 questions) (English)

The duration of the exam is 180 minutes and the distribution of time is as follows:

Quantitative Ability (60 minutes).
Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (60 minutes).
Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (60 minutes).

Online CAT Test carries three sections of question paper. The above three topics of the CAT syllabus are divided into 3 sections of the CAT Exam with the sectional cut off as follows: SECTION I: Quantitative Analysis SECTION II: Data interpretation & Logical Reasoning SECTION III: Verbal Ability Each section above carries a sectional cutoff of 80percentile and the overall percentile of 90. CAT English/Verbal Ability: Reading comprehension, verbal reasoning, syllogisms, analogies, antonyms and synonyms, fill in the blanks, sentence correction, idioms, etc. CAT Maths/Quant Ability: Number systems, geometry, trigonometry, probability, permutation combination, algebra, mensuration, time and work, averages, percentages, profit and loss, quadratic and linear equations, etc. CAT Data Interpretation: Interpretation and analysis of data based on text, tables, graphs (line, area), charts (column, bar, pie), Venn diagram, etc. CAT Logical Reasoning: Clocks, calendars, binary logic, seating arrangement, blood relations, logical sequence, assumption, premise, conclusion, linear and matrix arrangement, etc. Study material for CAT 2016 Study Material creates a big impact on your preparation for CAT. Most of the topics in CAT Syllabus are general Math & English topics but require a different approach of preparation for CAT. Students commit general mistake of spending too much time solving basic level questions which are never asked in CAT. Cetking has divided CAT prep into 3 phases Orange phase (basics) followed by Green books (CAT level) and Blue books for CAT exams. Which is more than sufficient? You can buy Cetking books online on courses.cetking.com

Complete syllabus for CAT exam

Category :

Share This :

Join us MBA CET 2025