CAT Exam Syllabus 2021
CAT Quantitative Aptitude
The CAT syllabus for quantitative capacity mainly includes topics from class 8-10 like geometry, algebra, etc. There are a total of 34 questions in this segment. The prospectus of Quantitative Aptitude is huge and needs a predictable practice. It is imperative to know about all the stunts and strategies utilized while explaining the inquiries.
Topics:
This section is exceptionally pivotal for the CAT exam since very nearly 34 questions are asked which includes a wide scope of mathematical themes.
| Speed, Time, and Distance |
Profit, Loss & Discount |
| LCM and HCF |
Surds and Indices |
| Complex Numbers |
Number Systems |
| Coordinate Geometry |
Permutation and Combination |
| Sequences & Series |
Probability |
| Binomial Theorem |
Ratio and Proportions |
| Trigonometry |
Inequalities |
| Mensuration |
Set Theory |
| Simple Interest |
Partnership (Accounts) |
| Logarithms |
Averages |
| Quadratic and Linear Equations |
Compound Interest |
| Ratio, Proportion, and Variation |
Mixtures & Allegations |
It should be noticed that the topics referenced here are not by any means the only points needed for CAT tests. Applicants are recommended to have a solid establishment of more extensive subjects identified with quantitative areas.
| Chapters |
Number of questions to be expected |
| Algebra |
09 |
| Number System |
02 |
| Arithmetic |
14 |
| Geometry |
07 |
| Modern Maths |
02 |
CAT Logical Reasoning & Data Interpretation:
The logical thinking segment is pretty general and a broad category of questions based on the seating arrangement, direction sense test, etc. and others are included.
- Logical Reasoning is about the logical study and its importance/application to everyday difficulties.
- Data Interpretation is nothing but the deriving equations from a given set of data.
| Topics covered in the Logical Reasoning & Data Interpretation |
| Seating Arrangement |
Case lets |
| Venn Diagram |
Bar Graph |
| Line Graph |
Tables |
| Puzzles |
Data Sufficiency |
| Blood Relations |
Assumptions |
| Combination of Graphs |
Sets |
| Propositions |
Propositions |
| Assumptions |
Games and Tournaments |
| Pie Charts |
Logical Connectives |
| Matching |
Binary Logic |
| Expected Number of Questions for Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning |
| Chapters |
Number of questions to be expected |
| Graphs, Charts |
10 |
| Graph, Bar diagram |
08 |
| Tables & Charts |
08 |
| Tables, Pie chart |
06 |
CAT Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension:
This section is divided into two parts as Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension. CAT Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension Syllabus 2021 strives to examine applicants on
- Grammar and Vocabulary
- Verbal Reasoning
- Error Correction
- Facts
- Comprehensions
- Para Summary and related topics.
- The questions in the VARC section are divided into both MCQs and TITA Questions
- The total questions in VARC are 34.
| Topics covered in the Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension |
| Verbal Reasoning |
Syllogisms |
| Sentence Correction |
Idioms and Phrases |
| Analogies |
Grammar or English Usage |
| Sentence completion |
Contextual usage |
| Reverse Analogies |
Synonyms and Antonyms |
| Para Completion and inference |
Summary Writing |
| Fill in the Blanks |
Verbal Logic |
| Critical Reasoning |
Jumbled Paragraph |
| Expected Number of Questions for Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension |
| Chapters |
Number of questions to be expected |
| Sentence Correction |
03 |
| Para Jumble |
04 |
| Summary |
03 |
| Reading Comprehension |
24 |
