CAT Syllabus
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CAT Syllabus
CAT Syllabus
CAT does not prescribe a conventional school-style chapter-by-chapter syllabus in the same way as many subject examinations. Preparation is organised around the three tested sections and the question types that have appeared in CAT papers.
Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension
- Reading comprehension
- Para summary
- Sentence placement and paragraph organisation
- Odd-sentence-out type questions
- Para-jumble and verbal reasoning tasks
Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning
- Tables and caselets
- Charts and graphs
- Arrangements and grouping
- Distribution and scheduling
- Selection and ranking
- Logical relationships and set-based reasoning
Quantitative Ability
- Arithmetic
- Algebra
- Geometry and mensuration
- Number system
- Modern mathematics and related quantitative concepts
The exact composition of questions can vary by examination year and session. Previous CAT papers should therefore be used alongside the current cycle information.
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Last verified: 30 September 2026
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