Cat syllabus

Every year, the CAT exam syllabus is not clearly defined by the IIMs, so it is generalized based on the previous year’s pattern. For CAT 2023, the syllabus is expected to be divided into three sections: Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR), and Quantitative Aptitude (QA). The CAT syllabus mainly focuses on mathematical and English concepts taught in school. Although there is no official syllabus, common topics and questions can be identified by analyzing previous exam papers. The VARC section tests English skills such as grammar, reading comprehension, inferences, and verbal reasoning. DILR requires candidates to interpret data from graphs, charts, and arrangements. The QA section covers middle school math topics like algebra, arithmetic, geometry, and modern math. It’s important to note that the CAT 2022 exam pattern was a two-hour computer-based test. Each section had 40 minutes allotted, and candidates had to answer within the given time frame. CAT Exam 2023 Highlights The CAT 2023 Exam will be conducted through a Computer Based Test (CBT). In the past, the exam pattern for CAT has been modified due to the pandemic. As a result, here is a breakdown of the syllabus based on the previous exam pattern. Key Components Details Time allotted 2 hours Total No. of Questions 66 No. of Questions Section-wise VARC: 24, DILR: 20, QA: 22 Time allotted per section 40 minutes each Mode of Examination Computer-based Medium of...

CAT Exam Syllabus CAT is a computer-based objective exam that has 3 sections – Verbal Ability, Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Ability. The sections have nearly equal weightage. For a long time, from 2010-2019 roughly it was a 3-hour exam. The pandemic has seen it transform into a 2-hour exam. Around 75% of the questions are MCQs (Multiple-Choice Questions) while the rest are TITA (Type in the Answer). The MCQs carry negative marks for incorrect answers, while TITA ones do not. Broadly, the CAT syllabus covered comprises of math learnt in classes VI to X of schooling. Although the framework has been broadly constant throughout the past 15 years, there are some specific patterns that emerge if we scroll through the data. The video below gives a wonderful overview of what we can take away from the past few years’ papers. Download CAT Syllabus PDF Section Duration No. of MCQs No. of non MCQs Total VARC 40 minutes 21 3 24 DI LR 40 minutes 14 6 20 QA 40 minutes 14 8 22 Total 2 hours 66 17 49 As we dive deeper into the sections and take them up one by one, we will take you through the CAT Syllabus followed by our analysis of the CAT previous year papers to give you a glimpse of what you can expect in the upcoming CAT exam. Overall CAT Syllabus and CAT Exam Pattern Before we look into the CAT syllabus, here is a quick recap of key facts about the exam: • Historically, CAT Exam is a 3-hour (180 min), computer-based exam. It is not held in offline mode. One of many things that s...

Table of Contents • • • • CAT Syllabus and Exam Details The Common Admission Test (CAT) is a computer-based test held in India that has a moderately fixed pattern and CAT syllabus. The syllabus consists of topics varying from Quantitative Ability (QA), Verbal Ability (VA) Reading Comprehension (RC), Data Interpretation (DI) and Logical Reasoning (LR). The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) conducts this exam and use the test for selecting students for their business administration programs. The exam is conducted every year by one of the IIMs based on a policy of rotation. Therefore, it becomes crucial for you to thoroughly understand the CAT syllabus, for which we have provided details below. Important Details About the CAT Exam Name of the Exam Common Admission Test (CAT) Conducting Body IIMs IIM Stands for Indian Institutes of Management Exam Mode Computer Based Test (CBT) Sections in CAT Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC) Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) Quantitative Ability (QA) Time Duration 2 Hours (120 Minutes),40 Minutes for Each Section, and 50 Minutes 20 Seconds for PwD candidates CAT 2022 Registration Mode Online Mode Question Types MCQs and TITA (Non-MCQs) CAT Exam Total Questions 66 Official Website CAT Syllabus and Exam Eligibility Criteria: To appear for the CAT exam, a candidate should have at least 50% marks or an equivalent GPA in graduation. SC/ST/PWD candidates should have at least 45% marks. You can also apply if you ha...

Every year, the CAT exam syllabus is not clearly defined by the IIMs, so it is generalized based on the previous year’s pattern. For CAT 2023, the syllabus is expected to be divided into three sections: Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR), and Quantitative Aptitude (QA). The CAT syllabus mainly focuses on mathematical and English concepts taught in school. Although there is no official syllabus, common topics and questions can be identified by analyzing previous exam papers. The VARC section tests English skills such as grammar, reading comprehension, inferences, and verbal reasoning. DILR requires candidates to interpret data from graphs, charts, and arrangements. The QA section covers middle school math topics like algebra, arithmetic, geometry, and modern math. It’s important to note that the CAT 2022 exam pattern was a two-hour computer-based test. Each section had 40 minutes allotted, and candidates had to answer within the given time frame. CAT Exam 2023 Highlights The CAT 2023 Exam will be conducted through a Computer Based Test (CBT). In the past, the exam pattern for CAT has been modified due to the pandemic. As a result, here is a breakdown of the syllabus based on the previous exam pattern. Key Components Details Time allotted 2 hours Total No. of Questions 66 No. of Questions Section-wise VARC: 24, DILR: 20, QA: 22 Time allotted per section 40 minutes each Mode of Examination Computer-based Medium of...

Table of Contents • • • • CAT Syllabus and Exam Details The Common Admission Test (CAT) is a computer-based test held in India that has a moderately fixed pattern and CAT syllabus. The syllabus consists of topics varying from Quantitative Ability (QA), Verbal Ability (VA) Reading Comprehension (RC), Data Interpretation (DI) and Logical Reasoning (LR). The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) conducts this exam and use the test for selecting students for their business administration programs. The exam is conducted every year by one of the IIMs based on a policy of rotation. Therefore, it becomes crucial for you to thoroughly understand the CAT syllabus, for which we have provided details below. Important Details About the CAT Exam Name of the Exam Common Admission Test (CAT) Conducting Body IIMs IIM Stands for Indian Institutes of Management Exam Mode Computer Based Test (CBT) Sections in CAT Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC) Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) Quantitative Ability (QA) Time Duration 2 Hours (120 Minutes),40 Minutes for Each Section, and 50 Minutes 20 Seconds for PwD candidates CAT 2022 Registration Mode Online Mode Question Types MCQs and TITA (Non-MCQs) CAT Exam Total Questions 66 Official Website CAT Syllabus and Exam Eligibility Criteria: To appear for the CAT exam, a candidate should have at least 50% marks or an equivalent GPA in graduation. SC/ST/PWD candidates should have at least 45% marks. You can also apply if you ha...

CAT Exam Syllabus CAT is a computer-based objective exam that has 3 sections – Verbal Ability, Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Ability. The sections have nearly equal weightage. For a long time, from 2010-2019 roughly it was a 3-hour exam. The pandemic has seen it transform into a 2-hour exam. Around 75% of the questions are MCQs (Multiple-Choice Questions) while the rest are TITA (Type in the Answer). The MCQs carry negative marks for incorrect answers, while TITA ones do not. Broadly, the CAT syllabus covered comprises of math learnt in classes VI to X of schooling. Although the framework has been broadly constant throughout the past 15 years, there are some specific patterns that emerge if we scroll through the data. The video below gives a wonderful overview of what we can take away from the past few years’ papers. Download CAT Syllabus PDF Section Duration No. of MCQs No. of non MCQs Total VARC 40 minutes 21 3 24 DI LR 40 minutes 14 6 20 QA 40 minutes 14 8 22 Total 2 hours 66 17 49 As we dive deeper into the sections and take them up one by one, we will take you through the CAT Syllabus followed by our analysis of the CAT previous year papers to give you a glimpse of what you can expect in the upcoming CAT exam. Overall CAT Syllabus and CAT Exam Pattern Before we look into the CAT syllabus, here is a quick recap of key facts about the exam: • Historically, CAT Exam is a 3-hour (180 min), computer-based exam. It is not held in offline mode. One of many things that s...