CAT Syllabus 2025 - Section-wise Topics & Preparation Tips

By Arzoo Yadav Published: 15 March, 2025 Image: Pixabay [{ "selector": ".poagg-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-57.5px)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible" }, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }]

CAT 2025 Syllabus - Introduction

The Common Admission Test (CAT) syllabus covers three sections: Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC) Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) Quantitative Aptitude (QA) Image: Pixabay [{ "selector": ".xzpzs-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1000ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(calc(360px - 30px)) scale(0.15)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0px) scale(1)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }, { "selector": ".uefnc-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(calc(360px - 30px)) scale(0.15)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0px) scale(1)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }, { "selector": ".cltpk-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-125px)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible" }, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }]

Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC)

Topics Covered: Reading Comprehension Para Jumbles Sentence Completion Odd One Out Para Summary Image: Pixabay [{ "selector": ".cgzor-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1000ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(calc(360px - 30px)) scale(0.15)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0px) scale(1)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }, { "selector": ".leiik-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(calc(360px - 30px)) scale(0.15)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0px) scale(1)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }, { "selector": ".xiqza-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-113px)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible" }, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }]

Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)

Topics Covered: Tables & Graphs Venn Diagrams Blood Relations Seating Arrangement Puzzles Image: Pixabay [{ "selector": ".zbnzw-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1000ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(calc(360px - 30px)) scale(0.15)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0px) scale(1)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }, { "selector": ".llkrx-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(calc(360px - 30px)) scale(0.15)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0px) scale(1)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }, { "selector": ".dnrst-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-113.5px)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible" }, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }]

Quantitative Aptitude (QA)

Topics Covered: Arithmetic (Percentage, Ratio, Time & Work) Algebra (Equations, Functions) Geometry & Mensuration Number System Modern Maths (Probability, Permutations) Image: Pixabay [{ "selector": ".uoefo-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1000ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(calc(360px - 30px)) scale(0.15)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0px) scale(1)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }, { "selector": ".jfaix-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(calc(360px - 30px)) scale(0.15)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0px) scale(1)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }, { "selector": ".qzmji-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-118.5px)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible" }, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }]

CAT Marking Scheme

Total Questions: ~66 Time Limit: 120 minutes Marking: +3 for correct, -1 for wrong (MCQs) Image: Pixabay [{ "selector": ".affnz-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1000ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(calc(360px - 30px)) scale(0.15)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0px) scale(1)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }, { "selector": ".bjfui-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(calc(360px - 30px)) scale(0.15)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0px) scale(1)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }, { "selector": ".jesgl-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-75px)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible" }, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }]

CAT Preparation Tips

Key Strategies: Practice previous year papers Take mock tests Focus on time management Strengthen weak areas Image: Pixabay [{ "selector": ".nqwsj-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1000ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(calc(360px - 30px)) scale(0.15)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0px) scale(1)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }, { "selector": ".rsmpz-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(calc(360px - 30px)) scale(0.15)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0px) scale(1)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }, { "selector": ".bgkek-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-85px)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible" }, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }] Know More