Common Admission Test (CAT) is a computer based objective type test with a mix of multiple choice questions (MCQs) as well as some non-MCQs.

CAT Exam Scheme at Glance

No. of Sections
3

Sectional Detail
Quantitative Ability
Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning
Verbal and Reading Comprehension

Number of Questions
100

Section Wise Questions
Quantitative Ability – 34
Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning - 32
Verbal and Reading Comprehension – 34

Total Duration
180 minutes

Sectional Duration
1 hour for each section

Question Types
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), Non-MCQs

Marking Scheme
+3 for right answer
-1 for wrong answer
No negative marking for non-MSQs


CAT Syllabus

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

Quantitative Aptitude
Types of Questions
• Number Systems
• LCM and HCF
• Speed, Time and Distance
• Profit and Loss
• Interest (Simple and Compound)
• Percentages
• Ratio and Proportion
• Time and Work
• Averages
• Logarithm
• Linear Equations
• Inequalities
• Quadratic Equations
• Progressions
• Co-ordinate Geometry
• Surds and Indices
• Set Theory
• Permutation and Combination
• Probability
• Binomial Theorem
• Functions
• Mensuration
• Mixtures and Alligations
• Geometry
• Permutation and Combination
• Trigonometry
• Complex Numbers

Data Interpretation
Types of Questions
• Tables
• Line Charts
• Column Graphs
• Venn Diagram
• Bar Graphs
• Pie Chart

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