CAT Syllabus For MBA/IIM Preparation 2017: Topics Sub-Topics

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CAT exam syllabus can be divided into three sections.

In CAT entrance exam, a candidate is tested on basis of three


phases namely Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, Data Interpretation and Verbal Ability. These three are the
suggested syllabus for CAT 2017 preparation. Over the years IIMs have tried to maintain the level of paper as per the
CAT exam is concerned. According to the latest pattern of CAT, all three sections hold equal importance as one needs to
clear the sectional cut-off along with the overall cutoff. This article mentions the detailed syllabus of CAT entrance
exam exam for the three sections. Have a look into it-

CAT Syllabus for MBA/IIM Preparation 2017


QUANTITATIVE APTITUDE

The syllabus for Quant Section for CAT contains fragments of fundamental mathematics that one must have covered way
before in 9th and 10th grade. Although the questions asked in this section are pretty much the basics, one must not take this
section with ease as the questions asked in this section can be one of the trickiest in the entire CAT exam syllabus.
However, in order to thoroughly go through this section one must practice problems related to the following topics:

1. Algebra: Binomial Theorem, Complex Theorem, Functions, High Degree Equations, Inequalities, Linear
equations, Logarithm, Quadratic Equations,
2. Arithmetic:
Averages, Clocks & Calendars, Simple Interest & Compound Interest, Mixture & Alligations, Profit, Loss &
Discounts, Ratio & Proportion, Speed Time & Distance, Time & Work

TOPICS SUB-TOPICS
Algebra Binomial Theorem
Complex Numbers
Functions
Higher Degree Equations
Inequalities
Linear Equations
Logarithm
Quadratic Equations
Arithmetic Averages
Clocks & Calendars
Simple Interest & Compoud Interest
Mixture & Alligations
Prcentages
Profit, Loss & Discounts
Ratio & Proportion
Speed, Time & Distance
Time & Work
Geometry Mensuration
Lines & Angles
Circles
Polygons
Triangles
Co-ordinate Geometry
Trigonometry
Number System Base System
Exponents
Factorials
LCM & HCF
Properties of Numbers
Remainders
Successive Divisions
Probability & Statistics Mean, Median & Mode
Permutation & Combination
Probability
Set Theory & Venn Diagram
Sequence & Series Arithmetic Progression
Harmonic Progression
Geometric Progression

DATA INTERPRETATION & LOGICAL REASONING

The data interpretation section deals with questions which are asked on the basis of certain information that is provided. The
data that needs to be interpreted and solved in these questions are usually given in the form of charts, tables, graphs, and
paragraphs. These questions are aimed to test the ability of the student to solve them accurately. Logical Reasoning
questions, on the contrary, checks the ability of the candidate to logically evaluate problem statements and then derive the
solutions.

DATA INTERPRETATION Charts (Column, Pie & Bar)


Tables
Graphs (Line & Area)
Venn Diagram
Data Suficiency
LOGICAL REASONING Logical Sequence
Premise
Clocks & Calendars
Assumption & Conclusion
Binary Logic
Blood Relations
Linear & Matrix Arrangement
Seating Arrangement
Coding & Decoding
Statements & Assumptions
Puzzles
ANALYTICAL REASONING Course of Action
Fact, Inference & Judgement
Logical Deduction
Statement & Assumption
Strong & Weak Arguments
Syllogism

VERBAL ABILITY

The verbal ability section of the CAT exams has a dynamic approach towards checking how good is the candidate with
English as a language. Here, in this section one is bound to be tested on how well he/she can form sentences. Not only this,
the sentence formation skills of the student is further used as a benchmark to create paragraphs and determine the correct
usage in English. The following are the 9 question types that are asked in this section.

READING COMPREHENSION Reading Comprehension


VERBAL ABILITY Cloze Test
Error Spotting
Fill in the blanks
Sentence Correction
Word Usage
Parajumbles
Paragraph Completion
Paragraph Summary

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