CAT Syllabus

CAT syllabus is very generalized and vast. The IIMs does not have a fixed syllabus for CAT but the questions are mostly based on the middle school Maths and English topics. In this article, CAT students are provided with the latest CAT 2022 syllabus and PDF. It should be noted that the syllabus given here is generalized. Before going to the CAT syllabus 2022, 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 IIM’s based on a policy of rotation. This test scores a person on the basis of 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 2022, 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 detailed weightages of the syllabus topics are given in detail below.

CAT Syllabus 2022: Overview

The detailed syllabus topics from each chapter is given in the table below and comprehensive analysis about the weightages of each chapter 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 as the most crucial stepping stone for an IIM aspirant, where distinct planning and preparation is required. Although, IIMs – who conduct the CAT exam do not release the syllabus for the CAT exam, it is deduced through previous year’s CAT exam pattern and questions. Our panel of experts have predefined the syllabus and structure according to the latest exam and have provided a general guideline for the paper to follow for success in this examination.

CAT Exam Syllabus 2022

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 2022 with their weightages are given below.

CAT Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension Syllabus Weightage

In the verbal ability 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 DILR section out of with 15 Non-MCQ questions. In 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 2021, 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 work out the problems related to respective section topics. BYJU’S CAT 2022 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 to give your best shot. CAT 2022 will be conducted tentatively in the last week of November 2022. .. Prepare with BYJU’S and claim your spot at the IIMs with our CAT preparation tips and tricks. Explore BYJU’S Free Preparation tips :