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Gaurav Shukla 30th Dec, 2017
Hey anuja,
CAT Exam Pattern

TheCAT exam pattern comprises of 100 question from different sections. It is a computer based test which contains multiple choice questions (MCQ). Some of the question will be subjective types. 100 questions will be asked in the examination. The duration of examination will be 3 hours. For each correct response 3 marks will be awarded & one mark will be deducted for incorrect response.

CAT 2017/2018 Syllabus

The CAT Syllabus divided into four sections: Quantitative Ability, Data Interpretation, Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning

I am giving you one link. Please check that out for detailed syllabus.

https://www.sarvgyan.com/articles/cat-syllabus

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30th Dec, 2017
Okay sir..I will go through this link!!
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Akshay Kadam 4th Dec, 2017

CAT exam has 3 different section: Quantitative Ability, Verbal Ability, Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning.

Syllabus of Quantitative Ability:

 

  • Number Systems
  • LCM and HCF
  • Percentages
  • Profit, Loss and Discount
  • Interest (Simple and Compound)
  • Speed, Time and Distance
  • Time and Work
  • Averages
  • Ratio and Proportion
  • Linear Equations
  • Quadratic Equations
  • Complex Numbers
  • Logarithm
  • Progressions (Sequences & Series)
  • Binomial Theorem
  • Surds and Indices
  • Inequalities
  • Permutation and Combination
  • Probability
  • Functions
  • Set Theory
  • Mixtures and Allegations
  • Geometry
  • Co-ordinate Geometry
  • Trigonometry
  • Menstruation

 

 

Syllabus for Data Interpretation and Logical reasoning:

 

  • Number and Letter Series
  • Calendars
  • Clocks
  • Cubes
  • Venn Diagrams
  • Binary Logic
  • Seating Arrangement
  • Logical Sequence
  • Logical Matching
  • Logical Connectives
  • Syllogism
  • Blood Relations


Syllabus for Verbal Ability:

  • Vocabulary Based (Synonyms Antonyms)
  • English Usage or Grammar
  • Sentence Correction
  • Fill in the blanks
  • Cloze Passage
  • Analogies or Reverse Analogies
  • Jumbled Paragraph
  • Meaning-Usage Match
  • Summary Questions
  • Verbal Reasoning
  • Facts / Inferences / Judgements
  • Reading Comprehension

 

All the best for your preparations!!

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4th Dec, 2017
Thank you so much!
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4th Dec, 2017
You are always welcome for all your queries!!
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