CAT Syllabus

CAT syllabus is very vast and straightforward. The IIMs do not release any official CAT syllabus or have a fixed syllabus for CAT. The candidates can expect the questions from the middle school Maths and English topics. In this article, CAT candidates are provided with the latest CAT 2023 syllabus and PDF. It should be noted that the syllabus given here is generalised. Before going to the CAT syllabus 2023, it is important to note some important details about the CAT exam. The CAT (Common Admission Test) is a computer-based test held in India every year by one of the IIMs, based on a policy of rotation. This test evaluates the candidates on the basis of their scores in quantitative ability, verbal ability, data interpretation and logical reasoning. This test was started by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) to select students for their various business administration programs. Before checking the detailed syllabus for CAT 2023, it is important to get an overview of the important topics from each section. Below is a table highlighting the important topics from the syllabus which are extremely crucial. The sectional weightage of the syllabus topics is given in detail below.

CAT Syllabus 2023: Overview

The detailed syllabus topics from each chapter are given in the table below, and a comprehensive analysis of the weightage of each of them is also given for better understanding. It should be noted that CAT is conducted by the Indian Institutes of Management as a prerequisite for admission to various management programs of IIMs, Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and other institutions. CAT preparation is considered the most crucial stepping stone for an IIM aspirant, where distinct planning and preparation are required. Although IIMs – who conduct the CAT exam, do not release the official syllabus for the CAT exam, it is deduced through the previous years’ CAT exam pattern and questions. Our panel of experts have predefined the syllabus and structure according to the latest exam and has provided a general guideline for the paper to follow for success in this examination.

CAT Exam Syllabus 2023

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CAT Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus Weightage

In the Quantitative Aptitude section, there are a few topics which are extremely crucial and repeated every year in the CAT exam. In this section, 22 questions are asked of which 14 questions are Non-MCQ questions. Some of the most important syllabus topics for CAT 2023 with their weightages are given below.

CAT Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension Syllabus Weightage

In the Verbal Bbility and Reading Comprehension section, 24 questions are included among which 19 questions are Non-MCQ questions. The Reading Comprehension questions are the majority. Some of the important syllabus topics for CAT VARC section are given below.

CAT Logical Reasoning & Data Interpretation Syllabus Weightage

In the CAT Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation section, 22-24 questions are included with 6-8 TITA-based questions. Till CAT 2017, the section was equally divided into 2 parts with 16 questions each in DI & LR. However, in CAT 2018 & CAT 2019, Logical Reasoning had 20 questions, and Data Interpretation had 12 questions. In CAT 2020, the section surprised students with 16 questions from Data Interpretation & 8 questions from Logical Reasoning. In CAT 2021, 20 questions were asked in the DILR section, out of which 15 were Non-MCQ questions. In the DI section, questions come in 3-4 sets, and candidates should understand the data sets properly to be able to attempt the complete set accurately. In CAT 2022, the topic and questions asked are mentioned below:

CAT syllabus does not predefine any specific topic or chapter on which the questions will be asked. One has to have a good fundamental knowledge of all the broad topics given above to be able to swiftly and accurately solve the problems related to respective section topics. BYJU’S CAT 2023 Program Structure has been planned and designed by India’s best CAT exam experts, which covers the entire CAT exam pattern planned in three phases of preparation:

CAT is an exam where success comes from solving a maximum number of questions in a minimum possible time. The module covers the entire CAT syllabus in an extensive yet comprehensive manner. Therefore, our CAT preparation modules are created in such a way that it ensures you give your best shot. CAT 2023 will be conducted tentatively in the last week of November 2023. Prepare with BYJU’S and ensure your seat at the IIMs with our CAT preparation tips and tricks. Explore BYJU’S Free Preparation tips :