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.
The quantitative inclination is where diagnostic/mathematical inquiries are requested to break down the numerical abilities, exactness, and speed of the competitors. By and large, the inquiries in quant for the CAT area are identified with essential and rudimentary arithmetic and require the contender to be totally familiar with the crucial ideas to tackle them.
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.
- 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 |
