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The CAT Maths syllabus includes the mathematical topics to be asked for in the Quantitative Aptitude section of the CAT exam. The CAT math syllabus covers various topics and concepts that test the candidates' mathematical skills and number-crunching Aptitude. CAT math syllabus covers topics like logarithms, work and time, percentage, probability, profit and loss, ratios and proportions and others. The CAT Maths syllabus discussed here is prepared based on the previous year's CAT question paper pattern. The CAT exam body gives no pre-defined specific CAT maths syllabus. The CAT math syllabus is based on general and advanced mathematics concepts. Strong command and rigorous practice of the important concepts are necessary to score well in the Quantitative Aptitude section.
The weightage of maths in CAT through the Quantitative Aptitude section is significant. The Quantitative Aptitude section contains 22 out of the 66 questions holding a total of 66 marks out of 198. The CAT-accepting institutes such as IIMs have specified sectional cutoffs required for eligibility purposes. The detailed weightage of the maths in the CAT syllabus is given in the table below.
CAT Exam Section | Quantitative Aptitude |
Total Math Questions | 22 |
Total Marks | 66 |
Marking Scheme |
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The CAT math syllabus is not defined. It has a wide array of topics that a candidate must study to excel in this section of the CAT exam. Concepts from arithmetics, trigonometry, and geometry are a few to state the important ones. The important topics that a candidate should keep on their checklist while preparing for the CAT Quantitative Aptitude section are mentioned in the table below.
CAT Exam Section | CAT Math Syllabus Important Topics |
Quantitative Aptitude |
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The CAT math syllabus can be broadly divided into four areas given below.
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All these four areas of mathematics have their weightage in the quant section of the CAT exam. The weightage of these areas according to past CAT papers and candidate feedback has been mentioned in the table below.
Areas of CAT Maths Syllabus | Weightage |
Arithmetic | 45.5% |
Geometry | 13.6% |
Modern Maths | 18.2% |
Algebra | 22.7% |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Overall, CAT maths has a moderate difficult level, but sometimes it turns easy for candidates who start their preparation early and practice all three sections.
Most of the mathematical concepts used to formulate questions in the quant section of the CAT exam are the ones taught in the 10th, 11th, and 12th standard mathematics. The level of the questions however remains a bit inclined towards the advanced level.
Qualifying CAT and sectional cutoffs are required for IIM so it makes maths essential for IIM. Having your way with numbers and mathematical ability surely adds up to the overall profile of a candidate applying for IIM.
The use of a calculator is strictly prohibited in the CAT exam. Candidates found with any restricted electronic item during the CAT exam will get their candidature terminated immediately. They might also be banned from appearing for future CAT exams.
The syllabus of maths in CAT comprises four different parts namely, arithmetic, geometry, modern maths, and algebra. Out of the four, the arithmetic part accounts for most of the questions followed by algebra, modern maths, and geometry.
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I am providing you the link below through which you will be able to download the previous 10 years CAT question papers
Here is the link :- CAT Previous year Question papers
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The three key formulas that can solve almost all Profit & Loss problems are:
Profit/Loss % = (Profit or Loss / Cost Price) × 100%, where CP is the cost price.
Discount % = (Discount / Marked Price) × 100%, where MP is the marked price.
Mark up % = (Mark up Value / Cost Price) × 100%, where CP is the cost price.
These formulas can be adapted for problems involving discounts, marked price, or successive gains/losses.
For detailed examples and variations, you can from the article
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Yes, Pragati Engineering College offers seats in Category-B (Management quota) for B.Tech programmes. The selection criteria is mentioned as the per the guidelines issued by the AP State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE). The applications are available on the college's official website.
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With a 70 percent in CAT Examination, you can go for various B-Schools or private collages. The S. K. Patel Institute of Management in Gandhinagar is an option for those who score 70-80 percent in their CAT examination or The Gujarat Institute of Management (GIM) in Goa with a cutoff of 60-80 percentage. These are the collages you can look for in Gujarat or nearby.
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NO. your application for CAT will not rejected for wrong gender small mistake in the OBC NCL certificate. You will be considered as an OBC candidate.
you just need to get your OBC certificate corrected and need to inform the CAT helpdesk about this error.
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