CAT Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus 2021 - Know Sectional Marking Scheme and Time Limit
CAT Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus 2021 - CAT is conducted by the Indian Institute of Management (IIM). There is no predefined syllabus for CAT 2021 quantitative aptitude section, however, Careers360 provides you with the compiled CAT syllabus 2021 which has been determined on the basis of the past years' question papers of CAT. In the quantitative aptitude section of CAT 2021, there are 26 questions will be asked. The aim to provide CAT quantitative aptitude syllabus 2021 is to enable the candidates to identify which are the topics that they find difficult and they might require more time as compared to others.
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CAT Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus 2021 - Overview
Candidates who will appear for the Common Admission Test must be well versed with CAT 2021 quantitative aptitude syllabus. Moreover, while trying to cover the syllabus of quantitative aptitude, candidates can also check what are the best books for them. Also, it is imperative for the candidates to be aware of the CAT exam pattern. CAT 2021 will be conducted on the last Sunday of November 2021 in computer-based mode.
Read the full article to know all the details related to the CAT syllabus for quantitative aptitudes such as the topics that are covered, how many questions are likely to be asked in CAT 2021, what are the best books and preparation tips.
Events | Details |
Name of the section | Quantitative Aptitude |
Number of questions | 26 |
Type of questions asked | MCQ and TITA (Non-MCQs) |
Total marks | 78 |
Number of MCQs | 24-26 |
Number of TITA questions | 6-8 |
Sectional time limit for QA | Yes, 40 minutes (53 Minutes 20 Seconds for PwD candidates) |
Difficulty level | Moderate to high |
Marking scheme | +3 for every correct answer -1 for every wrong/incorrect answer |
CAT 2021 Syllabus for Quantitative Aptitude
The quantitative aptitude of CAT 2021 consists of numerical-based questions to assess the candidate’s mathematical skill and accuracy. The CAT quantitative aptitude syllabus includes questions related to elementary and basic mathematics.
This section will consist of a section-time limit of 40 minutes (53 Minutes 20 Seconds for PwD candidates). On the basis of previous year's CAT question papers, let’s have look at the important topics of the CAT quantitative aptitude syllabus 2021.
Topics for CAT 2021 Syllabus for Quantitative Aptitude
Coordinate Geometry | Mensuration | LCM & HCF |
Set theory & Function | Probability | Quadratic and Linear Equations |
Number System | Averages | Complex Numbers |
Ratio, Proportion & Variation | Speed, Time and Distance | Geometry |
Compound Interest | Profit, Loss and Discount | Algebra |
Trigonometry | Permutation and Combination | Progressions and Series |
Quantitative Aptitude Questions | Quantitative Aptitude Shortcut Techniques for CAT | Number System Shortcut for CAT |
Shortcuts in Averages | Remainder Concepts | Circles |
Factorials | Power Cycle | Relatives Speed |
Arithmetic Progression | Polygons | Harmonic Progression |
Quadrilaterals | Points, Lines and Planes | Circles |
Angles | Geometric Progression | Weighted Average |
Graphical Division Geometry | Similar Triangles | Derangement |
Applications of Averages | Conditional probability | Application of Power Cycle |
Constant Product Rule | Laws in Set Theory | Properties of Ratio |
Triangles | Boats and Streams for CAT | Escalator Questions for CAT |
Topics and Total Number of Expected Questions in Quantitative Aptitude
Some of the topics are expected to repeat in CAT 2021 on the basis of the previous year’s question paper analysis. There are a total of 26 questions among which 8 questions in TITA (Non-MCQs) and 18 questions in MCQs. Check the table below to know the expected topics and their number of questions.
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Expected Topics and Number of Questions
Topics | Number of Expected Questions |
Geometry & Mensuration | 8-6 |
Arithmetic Questions | 9-11 |
Algebra | 5-6 |
Number System | 4-5 |
Others | 2-3 |
Marks Distribution of CAT Quantitative Aptitude 2021
Topic Name | Expected Number in percentage |
Geometry | 29% |
Algebra | 24% |
Arithmetic | 23% |
Number System | 15% |
Modern Maths | 9% |
Best Books for CAT Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus 2021
Candidates can refer to some of the important books for CAT quantitative aptitude section as mentioned below:
CAT 2021 Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus Books
Name of the book | Name of the author |
How to Prepare for Data Interpretation for CAT | Arun Sharma |
Quantitative Aptitude for CAT and Other MBA Entrance Exams | Trishna Knowledge Systems (Pearson) |
Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations | Abhijit Guha (Tata McGraw-Hill) |
The Complete CAT Digest, by Tata McGraw-Hill | Arun Sharma |
Tips and Strategies to prepare for CAT Quantitative Aptitude
Students must follow the following tips and strategies suggested by experts and toppers while preparing for CAT quantitative aptitude.
Focus on basics
Pick a topic and start solving various questions until you are clear
Practice each concept one by one and gradually move to difficult questions or topics
Prepare time table
Go through the syllabus and exam pattern of CAT quantitative aptitude 2021
Identify the topics which are uncovered
Assess the time to be needed to cover each topic
Take mock tests
Familiarize with the type of questions asked in the exam by solving mock tests/ previous year question papers
Helps you give exam environment and prepare you for D-day
Analyze your performance and weak and strong areas.
Practice as per sectional time limit
A sectional time limit of quantitative aptitude is 40 minutes, follow the time pattern while solving mock test
Assign time for each question. Don’t waste time over a question
Focus on weak areas
After giving mock tests of CAT, analyze the weak areas
Overcome that mistake by practicing various questions on the particular topic from recommended books
Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) - CAT Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus 2021 - Know Sectional Marking Scheme and Time Limit
Question: How to Prepare Quantitative Aptitude section for CAT 2021?
Answer:
Quantitative aptitude requires a lot of practice, and to save time to practice, one should follow all the small and simple tricks to increase his practice and reduce errors. He would often have to provide pseudo-tests and go through different research materials and books of different sizes to strengthen the basic concept and basics.
Question: What comprises the CAT Quantitative Aptitude section?
Answer:
CAT Quantitative Aptitude refers to a person's ability to solve number and mathematical calculations in a given time. It logically evaluates the ability to play with numbers. This is often required in most competitive exams.
Question: What are the important CAT Quantitative Aptitude Tips to crack the exam?
Answer:
CAT 2021 is not having any defined syllabus. So, students are required to prepare from various topics and more or less rely on the previous year’s question sets of CAT. So, to solve this dilemma, they have to follow the Toppers tactic and the opinion of the experts. At the same time, a candidate should try to appear in the fake tests that are often available online.
Question: What are the topics covered in the Quantitative Aptitude for CAT Syllabus?
Answer:
Following are the most crucial topics to prepare for CAT 2021 Quantitative Aptitude Test.
Permutations and Combination
Probability
Time and work
Percentages
Profit and loss
Simple and compound interest
Ages
Averages
Calendar and clock (not too imp)
Time, speed and distance
Number systems
Question: Which are the best books for the CAT Quantitative Aptitude Section?
Answer:
Previous year’s papers are the best to practice and check your CAT preparation. Practice and practice because it will make you perfect. Candidates can refer to some of the best books for CAT 2021 like Arun Sharma, Abhijeet Guha, NCERT, etc.
Question: Which are the best CAT experts Quantitative Aptitude Tips & Tricks to score high in the Quant section?
Answer:
The weightage of each topic must be checked by students in order to decide how much time they wish to devote to that particular QA topic. It is recommended that students should focus more on the basic topics of number systems and geometry as they hold a good amount of weightage in the CAT 2021 entrance exam.
Not only in CAT but other top business institutes that also cover most of these topics from the Quantitative Aptitude section. When students are done with the basic concepts, they should pick up past year’s question papers and practice them
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The Common Admission Test (CAT) is a computer based test for admission in a graduate management program.So after giving the test wait for the results and the score and accordingly you can apply for various college.Through cat results you can apply to mba colleges throughout India.
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CAT 2021 Know all about best books, study material and preparation tips
Hello,
I hope you are aware of the fact that CAT is one of the most difficult exams in India. So you are going to need minimum 6 months to study everything from the syllabus. CAT includes 3 sections
1. VARC
2. QA
3. LIDR
Now, do one thing, Go through the past question papers and analyse your week and strong section. Most of the students are not good at QA section. Then focus more on your weak section. You must study 8-10 hours a day in order to cover the entire syllabus of CAT in 6 months. Don't only try to solve the questions but, try to solve the questions as fast as possible, speed really matters and you will get only 2 hours for the exam. Try to solve the mock tests and prepare accordingly. One more thing, Don't skip any section.
I am listing a few books for CAT, have a look
QA Section
1. Arun Sharma's How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for CAT
2. Quantitative Aptitude for the CAT by Nishit K. Sinha
VARC Section
1. Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension by Arihant Publication
2. R.S. Aggarwal's A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning
LIDR Section
Arun Sharma's How to Prepare for Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning for CAT
Nishit K. Sinha's Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for the CAT
To know more about CAT 2021, please go through this link
https://www.google.com/amp/s/bschool.careers360.com/articles/cat/amp
Good Luck and prepare hard.
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