Cat syllabus

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1. CAT SYLLABUS
By krishna Pushp shukla
Pattern 2017 –
CAT will continue to remain a computer based test consisting of 3
sections, Verbal and Reading Comprehension (VRC), Data
Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DI & LR) and Quantitative Ability
(QA).
• Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning
• Quantitative Ability
• Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension
Subject Questions Marks Duration
Data Interpretation & Logical
Reasoning
32 96 60M
Quantitative Ability 34 102 60M
Verbal Ability & Reading
Comprehension
34 102 60M
Total 100 300 3H
Marking Scheme
Correct Answer: +4
Incorrect Answer: -1

Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning
➢ Caselets
➢ Tables
➢ Bar Graphs
➢ Column
➢ Graphs
➢ Line Charts
➢ Venn Diagrams

2. ➢ Pie Chart
➢ The combination of two or more types linked to each other
➢ Number and Letter
➢ Series
➢ Calendars
➢ Cubes
➢ Clocks
➢ Venn Diagrams
➢ Binary Logic
➢ Seating Arrangement
➢ Syllogism
➢ Logical Matching
➢ Logical Sequence
➢ Logical Connectives
➢ Blood Relations.
Quantitative Ability
➢ Number Systems
➢ LCM and HCF
➢ Profit, Loss and Discount
➢ Percentages
➢ Speed, Time and Distance
➢ Time and Work
➢ Simple and Compound Interest
➢ Ratio and Proportion
➢ Averages
➢ Quadratic Equations
➢ Linear Equations
➢ Complex Numbers
➢ Logarithm
➢ Binomial Theorem
➢ Sequences and Series
➢ Surds and Indices
➢ Inequalities
➢ Probability
➢ Permutation and Combination
➢ Set Theory

3. ➢ Functions
➢ Geometry
➢ Mixtures and Alligations
➢ Trigonometry
➢ Coordinate
➢ Geometry
➢ Mensuration
Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension
➢ Vocabulary Based (Synonyms Antonyms)
➢ English Usage or Grammar
➢ Sentence Correction
➢ Fill in the blanks
➢ Jumbled Paragraph
➢ Close Passage
➢ Analogies or Reverse Analogies
➢ Meaning-Usage Match
➢ Verbal Reasoning
➢ Summary Questions
➢ Reading Comprehension
➢ Facts-Inferences-Judgements