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CAT 2025 Syllabus
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The notification for CAT 2025 registration will be released in August. Stay updated about exam notifications, dates, and other essential information by visiting the official website.
Here are some of the tentative dates of CAT 2025.
Notification Release Date of CAT Exam 2025
Registration of CAT 2025
Date Of Examination of CAT 2025
Last Weeks Of July
1st week of August 2025
Last Weeks Of November 2025
CAT ELIGIBILITY
The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA [45% in the case of candidates belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Persons with Disability (PwD) categories], awarded by any University or educational institution as incorporated by an
Act of Parliament or State legislature in India or declared to be deemed as an University under Section
3 of the UGC Act, 1956, or possess an equivalent qualification recognised by the Ministry of HRD,
Government of India.
Expected CAT Syllabus 2025
There have three sections:
- Section I: Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension
- Section II: Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning
- Section III: Quantitative Ability
CAT 2025 Quants Syllabus
CAT 2025 Arithmetic Syllabus
- Averages
- Mean Median Mode
- Percentages
- Ratio and Proportion
- Simple and Compound Interest
- Profit and Loss
- Mixtures and Allegations
- Time and Work
- Time Speed and Distance
Algebra Syllabus
- Basics Algebraic Formulae
- Linear Equations
- Problems on ages
- Number of integer solutions
- Quadratic Equations
- Finding out roots
- Maxima and Minima
- Higher Degree Equations
- Descartes Rule of Signs
- Inequalities
- Logarithm
- Functions
- Modifications of Graphs
- The Smallest Value in a Maximum Function
Number System
- Basics of Numbers
- Properties of Numbers
- Divisibility Rules
- Divisibility and Factors
- Highest Common Factor and Lowest Common Multiple
- Finding Out the Last Digit
- Finding Out Last Two Digits
- Number of Trailing Zeroes
- Finding out Remainders based on
- Basic Divisibility Rules
- Binomial Theorem
- Simplifying the Dividend (Single and/or Multiple Divisors)
- Fermat’s Theorem
- Euler’s Theorem
- Pattern Recognition and Cyclicity of Remainders
- Wilson’s Theorem
- Base Systems
- Conversion of Bases
- Addition / Subtraction / Multiplication in different bases
Geometry Syllabus
- Lines and Angles
- Triangles – Basic Concepts
- Area, Angles
- Similar Triangles
- Polygons
- Circles
- Solids / Mensuration – 3D Geometry
- Coordinate Geometry
- Trigonometry
CAT 2025 Modern Maths Syllabus
- Sequence and Series
- Binomial Theorem
- Set Theory
- Permutation and Combination
- Probability
Reading Comprehension Syllabus 2025
| Current Affairs | CAA, Covid 19 Pandemic, Clean India Project, Issues affecting social life, foreign relations, governance policies, and schemes such as Triple Talaq, migration of citizens from one country to another, worldwide intolerance |
| Business and Economics | Global Economic Change, Environmental Economic Growth, Indian Demonetization Effect, Government Waste Expenditure |
| Literature | Passages from various books of English literature, essays written by great philosophers and thinkers, different speeches of great personalities like Aristotle, Charles Dickens, Martin Luther King, Mohan Das Karam Chand Gandhi, and Churchill among others |
| Science and Culture | Transition into the modern world, disappearing society with technological advancement |
| Abstract Topics and Fiction | Such passages make the candidates think a lot and put themselves in the shoes of the author before addressing the questions asked because they are opinion-based |
| Historical Events | Events leading to social changes such as the French Revolution and the War of Roses. Social changes in Indian Culture and thoughts expressed by various activists are still of great relevance |
| Mythology | Such passages seek to connect mythological events with the actual social system and answers must be given accordingly |
CAT Verbal Ability Syllabus 2025
| Fill in the blanks | Para completion and inference | Verbal logic |
|---|---|---|
| Verbal reasoning | Subject-verb agreement | Para jumbles |
| Sentence completion | Foreign language words used in English | Different usage of same word |
| Grammar | Reading comprehension | Idioms |
| Syllogisms | Analogies | Antonyms |
| Jumbled paragraphs | Sentence correction | One word substitution |
| Parts of speech | Preposition | Types of clauses |
| Phrases modifiers | Errors in tenses | Articles usage |
CAT Reading Comprehension Syllabus
| Topics | Subtopics |
|---|---|
| Current Affairs | CAA, Covid 19 Pandemic, Clean India Project, Issues affecting social life, foreign relations, governance policies, and schemes such as Triple Talaq, migration of citizens from one country to another, worldwide intolerance |
| Business and Economics | Global Economic Change, Environmental Economic Growth, Indian Demonetization Effect, Government Waste Expenditure |
| Literature | Passages from various books of English literature, essays written by great philosophers and thinkers, different speeches of great personalities like Aristotle, Charles Dickens, Martin Luther King, Mohan Das Karam Chand Gandhi, and Churchill among others |
| Science and Culture | Transition into the modern world, disappearing society with technological advancement |
| Abstract Topics and Fiction | Such passages make the candidates think a lot and put themselves in the shoes of the author before addressing the questions asked because they are opinion-based |
| Historical Events | Events leading to social changes such as the French Revolution and the War of Roses. Social changes in Indian Culture and thoughts expressed by various activists are still of great relevance |
| Mythology | Such passages seek to connect mythological events with the actual social system and answers must be given accordingly |
CAT Syllabus Weightage for VARC
| VARC Topics | Expected Number of Questions |
|---|---|
| Inferences, Statements, Arguments | 2-3 |
| RC Passage | 14-16 |
| Synonyms & antonyms | 1-2 |
| Para Summary | 3-4 |
| Jumbled paragraphs | 3-4 |
| Error Correction | 1-2 |
| Fill in the blanks | 1-2 |
| Analogies | 1-2 |
| Vocabulary | 3-4 |
| Irrelevant Statements | 1-2 |
| Para Completion | 1-2 |
CAT VARC Important Topic 2024-25
There are twenty-four questions come from the Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) section. Out of which, five are not multiple-choice questions and have no negative marking. However, rest questions have a negative marking scheme.
There are 14-16 reading comprehension passages questions are expected to come in the VARC section, 1-2 questions about inferences, statements, and arguments, One or two synonyms and antonyms and three to four questions from the Para Summary topic are expected this year.
These are the basic topics and in the last 10 years, these topics are under the syllabus of CAT VARC.
| Topic Name | Key Features | Expected Number of Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Jumbled Paragraphs | 5 jumbled sentences are to be arranged in the right order | 3 – 4 |
| Summary/Inference of Short Paragraphs | Small paragraphs of 4-5 sentences are followed by 4 answer options | 3 – 4 |
| Picking the Odd Sentence in a Jumbled Paragraph | 5 jumbled sentences from which one odd sentence is to be picked out | 3 |
Type of Topics in Reading Comprehension
| Passage Type | Key Features | Expected Number of Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Long Passage 1 | Moderate level Based on facts | 6 |
| Long passage 2 | Moderate to difficult level Rich in vocabulary and based on literary terms and opinions | 6 |
| Long passage 3 | Difficult level Based on abstract topics and literature and can contain a tough vocabulary | 6 |
| Short passage 1 | Moderate to difficult level Based on business, economy or geography | 3 |
| Short passage 2 | Occasionally difficult level Rich vocabulary and based on historical facts, opinions, future plans | 3 |
| Short Passage 3 | Difficult level Based on an abstract topic | 3 |
CAT Syllabus: Previous Year RC Passages
| CAT RC Passages | Slot 1 | Slot 2 | Slot 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAT 2021 | Mayan CivilisationUtopia and DystopiaMarshmallow ExperimentEvolution of Tea as a Drink | Language/ Indigenous PeopleWhy Fiction Trumps TruthColonialism/NationalismKnowledge and Problems of Knowledge is a Scandal to Philosophy | NanotechnologyLanguage InstinctTime Accuracy EntropyUnconscious and Psychoanalysis |
| CAT 2020 | AnarchismMigration of Northern SealsCurrency of Tang DynastyGrammar/Vocabulary | Investing in Renewable Energy TechnologiesPiracy in International TradeFreudian Models of AggressionA Study of Visualisation | Travel Writing and Feminism During Colonial TimesThe Need for Economic Literacy in the General PopulationScreen Time and Undercurrents of Social ClassAn Analysis of Human Nature |
| CAT 2019 | British Folk MusicTopophiliaEmperor PenguinsInternet Shopping and Choice AnxietyOrigin of Story of Alladin | Dense CitiesGoogle and ArchaeologyDistributing BureaucracyLanguage & CultureBritish Colonial Policy | No exam |
| CAT 2018 | GeneticsIndia’s View on its Legacy of Second World WarPlastic PollutionElephant SocietyConsumer Behavior Studies | Grover SnailsMeritocracy and Diversified TeamsUse of Technology in Essential ServicesRings of Saturn and Their AgeHuman Resource and Learning | No exam |
CAT VARC Previous Year Paper Analysis
As per the Last year CAT VARC Paper Analysis, the exam was of moderate difficulty with a few tricky questions. The question paper in each of the 3 slots had 19 MCQs and 5 TITA-type questions. RC had the highest weightage with 16 questions in each slot.
CAT VARC Slot 1 Analysis
| Topic | Number of Questions | Difficulty Level | Good Attempts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | 16 (4+4+4+4) | Moderate to Difficult | 11-12 |
| Para jumbles | 3 | Moderate | 1-2 |
| Odd-Sentence Out | 2 | Easy to Moderate | 1-2 |
| Summary | 3 | Moderate | 2-3 |
CAT VARC Slot 2 Analysis
| Topic | Number of Questions | Difficulty Level | Good Attempts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | 16 (4+4+4+4) | Moderate to Difficult | 10-11 |
| Para jumbles | 3 | Moderate to Difficult | 1-2 |
| Odd-Sentence Out | 2 | Moderate | 1-2 |
| Summary | 3 | Moderate | 2-3 |
CAT VARC Slot 3 Analysis
| Topic | No. of Questions | Difficulty Level | Good Attempt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | 16 (4+4+4+4) | Moderate to Difficult | 12-13 |
| Parajumbles | 3 | Easy to Moderate | 2-3 |
| Summary | 3 | Moderate | 1-2 |
| Odd-Sentence Out | 2 | Easy to Moderate | 1-2 |
CAT 2023 Verbal Ability Preparation Tips
- Read multiple books, newspapers, journals, and magazines.
- Increasing the number of words available
- Study outside of your comfort zone
- Taking Mock Exams
- Understanding one’s ability
- Select the right study material.
- Every day, practice question papers
- Follow-up questions from ten years ago
- Identify the important questions.
- Take advantage of your study time.
- Grammatical games to solve
- Remember the newly learned words by using them in your day-to-day conversation.
- Learn new words from TV, radio, and other people’s
- Find difficult words from the dictionary and recall them whenever you are free.
- Playing memory games on your own.
CAT 2023 Reading Comprehension Preparation Tips
- Reading different types of paragraphs
- Follow different writing styles.
- Understand Comprehension
- Develop vocabulary
- Understand proper sentence contractions.
- Boost your reading skills and knowledge
- Practice different types of writing.
- Keep the important points in mind.
- Summarize the reading material
- Clear writing
- Interpret the paragraphs and try to figure out what it is saying.
- Magnifying every part of the given text and covering the full body. In a text, every word has its value, so understand its importance.
- Participate in debuts.
- Consult your reading interpretation with other people.
- Compare others’ POVs on the same topic.
CAT VARC Preparation Books
| CAT VARC Book | Author | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Word Power Made Easy | Normal Lewis | The book “Word Power Made Easy” aids with vocabulary development. It explains how to use words correctly. It is divided into areas that are focused, and the book “Word Power Made Easy” aids with vocabulary development. It explains how to use words correctly. You can review the exercises at the end of each chapter. It is divided into oriented sections. Each chapter ends with exercises. |
| Mastering the Verbal Ability for CAT | Ajay Singh | Small Description: ‘Mastering the Verbal Ability for CAT’ is a great CAT VARC study guide with more than 200 practice sections for practicing. |
| How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for the CAT | Arun Sharma and Meenakshi Upadhyay | ‘Topics are separated into “How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for the CAT.” The information is really thorough. Additionally, it offers the analysis of papers from prior years’ exams and mock exams. |
Newspapers and Magazines for CAT VARC Preparation
| CAT VARC Newspaper and Magazines | Description |
|---|---|
| The Hindu | The Hindu is the best newspaper for reading real, intricate, smart, and difficult stuff. If a candidate regularly reads the editorial section of this newspaper, passing the CAT will be a breeze for that candidate. |
| Times of India/Hindustan Times | Times of India and Hindustan Times publications help with sentence structure, grammar, essay writing, and language development |
| The Economic Times | The Economic Times is the best newspaper for spreading economic and business knowledge. Once a week, candidates are allowed to read this newspaper. |
| The New York Times | This newspaper can be accessed online through its website with a paid subscription. High-quality content is brought out by this newspaper. Blogs like ‘The Stone’ are must-reads on the website. |
| The Guardian | The Guardian does not require a paid subscription. You can access fascinating reading material for free. |
| Frontline | Frontline publishes top-notch articles with bold headlines. Candidates may find every article there in great detail. |
| Outlook/India Today/The Week | We read articles from Outlook, India Today, and The Week that were quite intriguing and well written. |
| Business Today/Business India | The newspapers Business Today and Business India are excellent for learning about current issues and forthcoming tactics in business. |
| The Economist | The Economist is an excellent online publication that covers a wide range of international concerns. Numerous articles are available on politics, the economy, culture, fashion, sports, and literature. You can use the writing style as inspiration for how to approach the CAT VARC part. The grammar and clarity of every piece are almost flawless. |
| The Atlantic | The Atlantic is the ideal publication for CAT aspirants to read lengthy paragraphs and issues that have been thoroughly explored. |
| Newyorker | The ideal place to examine high-quality writing on a variety of topics is Newyorkers. |
CAT 2025 Study Material
| Books | Magazines and newspapers |
|---|---|
| Word Power Made Easy, Mastering the Verbal Ability for CAT, How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for the CAT | The Hindu, Times of India and Hindustan Times, The Economic Times, The New York Times, The Guardian, Frontline, Outlook, India Today and The Week, Business Today, Business India, The Economist, The Atlantic, Newyorker. |
CAT Syllabus 2025 – Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning
- Bar Graphs
- Binary Logic
- Blood Relations
- Calendars
- Caselets
- Clocks
- Column Graphs
- Cubes
- Line Charts
- Logical Connectives
- Logical Matching
- Logical Sequence
- Number and Letter Series
- Other Basic Reasoning Questions
- Pie Chart
- Seating Arrangement
- Syllogism
- Tables
- Venn Diagrams
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