Ans. The syllabus for CAT 2023 includes quantitative aptitude, logical reasoning, verbal ability, reading comprehension, and data interpretation. CAT 2023 Syllabus for each of these sections further include 10+ sub-topics from which questions are mostly asked in CAT exam.

Ans. There are 3 sections in CAT- VARC, QA, and DILR. In the paper, DI and LR are clubbed as 1 section. The most important topics in CAT Syllabus that you must prepare include:

• Quant: Arithmetic, Algebra, and Geometry.
• DILR: Blood relations, Syllogisms, Puzzles, DI-bar graph and pie chart.
• VARC: Parajumbles, RC, Parasummary.

Ans. CAT includes both MCQs and Non-MCQs. Based on previous year CAT exam analysis, multiple choice questions have a higher weightage compared to the non-MCQs. In 2022, CAT QA paper had 14 MCQs and 8 Non-MCQs. Similarly, CAT VARC had 21 MCQs and 3 Non-MCQs while CAT DILR had 14 MCQs and 6 Non-MCQs.

Ans. CAT Syllabus is more or less similar to the syllabus of other MBA exams. All the major MBA exams include the major sections of CAT syllabus- Verbal Ability, DI, LR, and Quant. However, the difficulty level of CAT exam is higher than all other MBA exams except XAT. To get more insights into the similarities and differences between CAT syllabus and other MBA exams, check the syllabus and exam pattern of other MBA exams by clicking on the links given below:

Ans. Yes, CAT exam is considered to be one of the toughest MBA entrance exams. The difficulty level of questions is higher than most of the other exams like MAT, CMAT, etc. Majority of the test-takers rate the CAT exam to be moderate to tough. With more than 2 lakh candidates appearing for CAT every year, the level of competition is also very high. Candidates preparing for the upcoming CAT 2023 exam can assess the difficulty level of the CAT exam by solving previous year CAT question papers.

Ans. No, GK is not asked in CAT exam. CAT Syllabus does not include GK. However, GK is important during the PI rounds where you might be asked some questions based on general awareness and current affairs. After taking CAT 2023 exam in November, you can focus on learning some basic GK topics like countries and currencies, major companies in India and abroad, recent developments in business and economy, etc.

Ans. Yes, Maths forms a crucial part of CAT exam syllabus for quant. CAT exam tests the application of basic mathematical concepts of class 10 level like arithmetic, ratios, proportions, mensuration, geometry, time & distance, inequalities, algebra, permutation & combination, and probability. You can crack CAT even if you are a weak maths student. You just need to put in more effort and study maths for 2-3 hours daily.

Ans. There is no fixed weightage for MCQs and TITA questions in CAT exam. MCQs mostly account for 75% of the questions and the remaining are TITA-type questions. So, out of the total 66 questions in CAT 2023 exam, candidates can expect around 47-48 MCQs and 18-19 TITA questions.

Ans. Arun Sharma CAT books are considered the best for covering CAT quant syllabus. Also, toppers recommend referring to CAT quant books by Nishit K Sinha, Sarvesh Verma, RS Aggarwal to prepare CAT syllabus efficiently.

Ans. There is no marking scheme defined clearly for the Non- MCQ type of questions. So, no details can be given about the marks deduction for the spelling errors.

Ans. NCERT books are good to start with CAT exam preparation. However, given the difficulty level of the question paper, NCERT books will not be sufficient to prepare CAT exam syllabus. Candidates are advised to refer to other top recommended books by Arun Sharma, Nishit Sinha, RS Aggarwal, etc. to supplement the NCERTs.

Ans. As per the latest CAT exam pattern, VARC has the highest weightage in CAT exam. Out of the 66 questions, 24 are from VARC, 22 from QA, and 20 from DILR. However, in terms of the amount of syllabus, QA is the lengthiest as it covers the maximum number of topics.

Ans. Some candidates find the VARC section to be difficult while others find the DILR section to be difficult and lengthy. Based on CAT exam analysis of previous years, both VARC and DILR are rated moderate to tough. In recent years, question sets on modern puzzles of tournaments and investments have become prominent in the DILR section. In the VARC section, RC and Parajumbles are the toughest.

Ans.Yes, CAT Syllabus remains the same every year for VARC, Quant, and DILR. However, what may change is the weightage of topics in the syllabus. Usually, Arithmetic holds the maximum weightage (around 50%) in quant syllabus, while RC holds around 66.66% weightage in CAT VARC section.

Ans. CAT Syllabus and Bank PO syllabus are similar for quant, english, and logical reasoning. The difficulty level of CAT exam is comparatively higher in terms of calculation skills. However, CAT exam does not have a GK section as many bank po exams do.

Ans. Yes, you can cover CAT syllabus without joining any coaching center. Firstly, go through previous year paper analysis to identify the important topics of CAT syllabus. Secondly, pick Nishit Sinha or Arun Sharma CAT books for each section and start preparing for the topics. Lastly, solve multiple mock tests and sample papers. Check Best Apps for CAT Exam Preparation

Ans. CAT exam is considered the toughest MBA entrance exams after XAT. The focus of CAT question paper is not only on testing the calculation speed and skills, but also on the analytical skills. Over the years, CAT aspirants have rated the exam to be moderate-difficult. It is advised to cover the syllabus in depth to score above 90 percentile.

Ans. There are more than 10 CAT online coaching centers that assist in CAT exam prepartion. The top online coaching institutes for MBA CAT syllabus preparation are:

• Unacademy
• T.I.M.E
• Career Launcher
• IMS Learning
• HandaKaFunda