CAT Syllabus 2026 (Free PDF) → List of Important Chapters

Summary

Key Points

• —The CAT exam does not have a formally defined syllabus on its official website; instead, the syllabus is derived from the topics covered in past year papers. 0:00
• —A comprehensive resource, compiled using a 25-year solved papers book by Oswal, is shared to help candidates understand the CAT syllabus and topic weightage. 0:09
• —The Quantitative Aptitude section is divided into five blocks: Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Number System, and Modern Math, with Arithmetic and Algebra being the most significant contributors to the exam. 0:27
• —Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) consists of two blocks: Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation, with a wide variety of mixed question types, emphasizing the need for extensive practice. 0:56
• —The Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VRC) section has Reading Comprehension as its largest component, with frequent questions from topics like Science & Technology, Environment & Life Sciences, and History. 1:23
• —The weightage of questions from each chapter across different years has been compiled, showing that Arithmetic and Algebra together account for 60-70% of the Quantitative Aptitude paper. 1:43
• —The compiled data helps identify that DILR has no single dominant question type, requiring practice across various mixed varieties. 2:09
• —For VRC, a focus on reading comprehension passages from specific subjects like Science & Technology, Environment & Life Sciences, and History is recommended. 2:40
• —While higher weightage topics are important, especially for those with limited time or repeating the exam, it is advisable to cover the entire syllabus if time permits, as topic difficulty doesn't always correlate with weightage. 2:58
• —The free PDF resource and the link to the Oswal book will be provided in the pinned comment and description for easy access. 3:44