Common Admission Test is all-India National Level Computer Based test Conducted by IIMs (Indian Institutes of Management) as Entrance Exam for Admission to Management Programmes.

Based on CAT percentile score, candidates are called for next stage of selection rejection process which usually consists of Group Discussion, Essay and Personal Interview (GDPI).

CAT is multiple-choice based test with penalties for wrong answers.

CAT Examination is divided into three sections

Quantitative Aptitude

Arithmetic
Algebra
Geometry
Commercial Mathematics
Miscellaneous

Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning
Logical Reasoning
Data Interpretation, Sufficiency

Verbal Ability

Reading Comprehension
Verbal Logic
Vocabulary
Grammar Correction

CAT 2016 Exam Syllabus

Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension:

Reading Comprehension,
Verbal reasoning,
Syllogisms,
Analogies,
Antonyms, and synonyms,
Fill in the blanks,
Sentence correction,
Idioms,

Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning:

Data interpretation and analysis of data based on text,
Tables,
Graphs (line, area),
Charts (column, bar, pie),
Venn diagram,
Clocks,
Calendars,
Binary logic,
Seating arrangement,
Blood relations,
Logical sequence,
Assumption,
Premise,
Conclusion,
Linear and matrix arrangement,

Quantitative Ability:

Number systems,
Geometry,
Trigonometry,
Probability,
Permutation combination,
Algebra,
Mensuration,
Time and work,
Averages,
Percentages,
Profit and loss,
Quadratic and linear equations,