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CAT Syllabus |  |  |  |  |\n|  2.1 Main Areas of CAT  |  |  |  |  |\n| 2.2 Section-wise Syllabus of CAT\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>2.3 Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC)\u003Cbr>2.4 Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (LRDI)\u003Cbr>4-9\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>2.5 Quantitative Aptitude (QA)\u003Cbr>3. CAT Preparation Strategy\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>3.1 Tips for VARC\u003Cbr>3.2 Tips for DILR\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>3.3 Tips for QA\u003Cbr>4. Conclusion\u003Cbr>10-14\u003Cbr>15 |  |  |  |  |\n\n1. Common Admission Test (CAT): A Brief Overview  \nCAT is the most popular management entrance test conducted for admission to PGDM/MBA programmes offered by 20 IIMs and hundreds of other B-schools of India. It is a computer-based test facilitated by one of the old IIMs on a rotational basis. Lakhs of aspirants appear for CAT every year with the hope of securing a seat in oneof the leading MBA colleges.  \nCAT essentially checks your dexterity in tackling questions of quantitative aptitude, data interpretation, verbal ability, and logical reasoning. While most of the entrance tests are speed-based, CAT is more inclined to test your complexity-handling skills. Considered one of the toughest entrance tests, CAT can be nailed with a well-laid study plan and efficient exam strategy.  \n1.1. Eligibility for CAT  \nCAT is taken by students of all educational backgroundsand qualifications. Yet, there are certain eligibility conditions that you must fulfill prior to applying for the exam. In this regard, you should keep the following points in mind:  \n• Candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree/ equivalent from a recognized university/board.  \n| • From 2021, the minimum percentage criteria (of Bachelor’s degree/ equivalent) has been removed. So, irrespective of the percentage attained in graduation, candidates are eligible for CAT.\u003Cbr>Even the students in the final year of their graduation can apply for CAT. Further, there are no restrictions on age orthe number of attempts for the exam.\u003Cbr>1.2 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme\u003Cbr>CAT is composed of three sections that consist of both MCQs and non-MCQs. The exam is a blend of moderate and difficult questions based on fundamental topics. Since the last few years, CAT exam has seen some modifications, the latest being the reduction in total number of questions from 76 to 66. Illustrated below is the detailed break-up of CAT Exam Pattern: |\n| --- |\n| \u003Cbr>CAT Sections No. of\u003Cbr>Questions\u003Cbr>Marks Time Limit (minutes) |\n| Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC) 24 72 40 Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (LRDI) 20 60 40 Quantitative Aptitude (QA) 22 66 40 Total 66 198 120\u003Cbr>Listed below are some prominent features of CAT exam structure and marking format: |\n\n􀂾 The first section in CAT is generally VARC, followed by VARC, and QA at last.  \n􀂾 The sectional order is fixed, and you cannot navigate from one section to another without submitting the current one.  \n􀂾 For each right answer (MCQs and Non-MCQs), three marks are awarded, and one mark is deducted for every wrong MCQ.  \n􀂾 There is no negative marking in Non-MCQs.  \n􀂾 There is no penalty for unattempted questions.  \n􀂾 The number of MCQs and non-MCQs varies every year. Both types of questions are asked in all three sections.  \n􀂾 Almost 27-33% of the total questions in CAT are non-MCQs.  \n2. CAT Syllabus  \nIIMs do not prescribe any standard syllabus for CAT exam. However, we have created a list of important topics based on the pattern followed in the last few years. The weightage of all sections is more or less the same. Although the range of CAT syllabus is quite vast, certain topics make a regular appearance in the exam. 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