Quantitative Ability Syllabus

• Number Systems

• LCM and HCF

• Percentages

• Profit and Loss

• Interest (Simple and Compound)

• Speed, Time and Distance

• Time and Work

• Averages

• Ratio and Proportion

• Linear Equations

• Quadratic Equations

• Complex Numbers

• Logarithm

• Progressions

• Binomial Theorem

• Surds and Indices

• Inequalities

• Permutation and Combination

• Probability

• Functions

• Set Theory

• Mixtures and Allegations

• Geometry

• Co-ordinate Geometry

• Trigonometry

• Mensuration

Data Interpretation

Data is given in form of tables, charts or graphs. In this section it is tested that how candidates can interpret the given data and answer questions based on it.

• Tables

• Column graphs

• Bar Graphs

• Line charts

• Pie Chart

• Venn Diagrams

Logical Reasoning

• Number and Letter Series

• Calendars

• Clocks

• Cubes

• Venn Diagrams

• Binary Logic

• Seating Arrangement

• Logical Sequence

• Logical Matching

• Logical Connectives

• Syllogism

• Blood Relations

Verbal Ability

• Types of Questions

• Vocabulary Based (Synonyms Antonyms)

• English Usage or Grammar

• Sentence Correction

• Fill in the blanks

• Cloze Passage

• Analogies or Reverse Analogies

• Jumbled Paragraph

• Meaning-Usage Match

• Summary Questions

• Verbal Reasoning

• Facts / Inferences / Judgments

• Reading Comprehension

Vocabulary: Vocabulary questions test the candidate’s knowledge of the primary meanings of words, secondary shades of meaning, usage, idioms and phrases, antonyms, related words, etc.

Grammar: Grammar-based questions test the candidate’s ability to spot and correct grammatical errors. CAT generally tests knowledge of high school level grammar and includes areas like subject-verb agreement, use of modifiers, parallel construction, redundancy, phrasal verbs, use of articles, prepositions, etc.

 Verbal Reasoning: Verbal reasoning questions are designed to test the candidate’s ability to identify relationships or patterns within groups of words or sentences.