Paper Pattern Of CAT Exam

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CAT Exam Pattern

Section Name
No. of Questions that will be asked from each section

Quantitative Aptitude (QA)
34

Verbal and Reading Comprehension (VRC)
34

Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)
32

Total Time that will be allotted to attempt each section
60 minutes

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

Quantitative section plays a major role in the test and usually have questions with a little higher difficulty level.

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

Data interpretation on the other hand will have questions, divided in 4 sets.
Types of Questions

Tables
Line Charts
Column Graphs
Venn Diagram
Bar Graphs
Pie Chart

# Logical Reasoning

Questions from this section will carry a logic in them and the key to solving such questions is to quickly analyze and unveil the hidden logic.

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

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