CAT Syllabus 2027
Common Admission Test
Exam Pattern
| # | Subject / Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC) | 22 | 66 |
| 2 | Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) | 22 | 66 |
| 3 | Quantitative Aptitude (QA) | 22 | 66 |
| Total | 66 | 198 | |
Syllabus by Subject
Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC)
Key topics covered as per the official CAT syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC).
View Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC) Syllabus →Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)
Key topics covered as per the official CAT syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR).
View Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) Syllabus →Quantitative Aptitude (QA)
Key topics covered as per the official CAT syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Quantitative Aptitude (QA).
View Quantitative Aptitude (QA) Syllabus →Eligibility & Attempts
EEligibility Criteria
Graduate degree with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD); final-year students eligible
ANumber of Attempts
No restriction
Exam Schedule
Frequency
Once a year
Next Exam Date
November 2027
Registration Opens
August 2027
Preparation Tips
- 1Read editorials and RC passages daily — VARC (24Q) requires speed and comprehension that builds over months
- 2Practise DILR sets in timed conditions — 20 questions in 40 minutes means selecting and solving the right sets is key
- 3Master Quant fundamentals — Arithmetic, Algebra, and Geometry from Class 10–12 level form 80% of QA questions
- 4Take weekly full-length mock tests and analyse each mock thoroughly to identify weak areas and fix them
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