CAT
Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs)
- Domain
- Management Entrance
- Level
- National
- Type
- Entrance
- Application closes
- To be announced
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Overview
- Conducting body
- Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs)
- What you get
- Admission to MBA/PGP at 21 IIMs and 100+ B-schools across India
- Latest content cycle
- 2025
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EligibilityPending verification
Minimum education
Graduation
Final-year candidates
Yes
Exam patternPending verification
CAT Computer-Based Test
computer based testQuestions
Not stated
Maximum marks
Not stated
Duration
120 min
Subject distribution
- Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension
- Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning
- Quantitative Ability
Question counts and mix can vary by year and slot. StudyBddy does not hard-code an unannounced CAT 2026 count.
SyllabusPending verification
Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension6 chapters · 30 trackable topics
Reading Comprehension Foundations6 topics
- Main idea and central argument
- Author's purpose and tone
- Inference
- Facts versus opinions
- Paragraph function
- Vocabulary in context
Reading Comprehension Genres6 topics
- Humanities and philosophy
- Social sciences
- Economics and business
- Science and technology
- History and culture
- Abstract and interdisciplinary passages
Critical Reading5 topics
- Argument structure
- Assumptions
- Strengthen and weaken
- Application of ideas
- Summary and title
Paragraph Summary4 topics
- Identifying the core claim
- Removing examples and repetition
- Preserving scope and tone
- Option elimination
Paragraph Arrangement5 topics
- Opening and closing sentences
- Mandatory pairs
- Pronoun and connector clues
- Logical chronology
- Coherent paragraph order
Sentence Placement and Odd Sentence4 topics
- Context matching
- Transition logic
- Theme continuity
- Odd-sentence identification
Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning6 chapters · 31 trackable topics
Tables and Charts6 topics
- Tables
- Bar and line charts
- Pie charts
- Mixed charts
- Caselet data interpretation
- Approximation and comparison
Arrangements5 topics
- Linear arrangements
- Circular arrangements
- Matrix arrangements
- Scheduling
- Distribution and grouping
Games and Tournaments4 topics
- Round robin
- Knockout tournaments
- Points tables
- Ranking and outcomes
Sets, Networks and Routes5 topics
- Venn diagrams
- Set-based caselets
- Networks
- Routes and connectivity
- Flow diagrams
Selection and Constraint Puzzles6 topics
- Conditional selection
- Assignment
- Ordering
- Binary logic
- Truth and lie
- Quant-based reasoning
Set Selection Strategy5 topics
- Difficulty scanning
- Information-to-question ratio
- Set abandonment decisions
- Timed set practice
- Accuracy review
Quantitative Ability7 chapters · 40 trackable topics
Arithmetic8 topics
- Percentages
- Ratio and proportion
- Averages
- Profit, loss and discount
- Simple and compound interest
- Mixtures and alligation
- Time and work
- Time, speed and distance
Algebra7 topics
- Linear and quadratic equations
- Inequalities
- Functions and graphs
- Polynomials
- Logarithms
- Progressions
- Maxima and minima
Geometry6 topics
- Lines and angles
- Triangles
- Quadrilaterals and polygons
- Circles
- Coordinate geometry
- Geometric transformations
Mensuration4 topics
- Areas and perimeters
- Surface area
- Volume
- Composite figures
Number System6 topics
- Divisibility
- Factors and multiples
- Remainders
- Units digits
- Base systems
- Integer properties
Modern Mathematics4 topics
- Permutations and combinations
- Probability
- Set theory
- Sequences and series
Quant Strategy5 topics
- Question selection
- Option-based solving
- Approximation
- Speed calculation
- Timed sectional practice
Important datesPending verification
Year
2025
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CAT 2026 cycle details were not yet available on the official portal when this preparation profile was assembled. Use 2025 only as a historical structure reference.
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