CAT Syllabus 2024: A Simple Overview of CAT 2024 Syllabus
The CAT syllabus covers VARC, DILR and QA extensively. While the specific topics may change, the primary focus on language, vocabulary, problem-solving and mathematical ideas stays consistent.

The IIMs have not officially provided a syllabus for CAT 2024 The CAT 2024 syllabus includes Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR), Quantitative Aptitude (QA) and Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC). The IIM's CAT exam syllabus is generally considered one of the most challenging among all MBA entrance exams. The IIMs are expected to conduct the CAT 2024 exam on 24 November 2024. Start getting to know what's in the CAT 2024 syllabus before you begin preparing for the CAT 2024 exam. You can get an idea by checking out past questions. The 2023 format will likely be repeated for CAT 2024.

Highlights of CAT 2024 

Particulars

Details(Tentative)

CAT Exam Time Duration

2 Hours 

Name of the Section

Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC)

Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)

Quantitative Aptitude (QA)

Section-Wise Timing

40 Minutes 

CAT 2024 Exam Mode

Computer-Based Mode (CBT)

Total Questions

66 Questions

CAT Total Marks

198 marks

CAT Exam Time Duration

1st  Slot   –  8:30 am - 10:30 am 

2nd Slot   –  12:30 pm - 2:30 pm 

3rd  Slot   – 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm 

Marking Scheme of CAT

  • +3 for every correct answer.

  • -1 for each incorrect answer

  • No negative marks for TITA (Type In The Answers) questions

CAT Official Website

https://iimcat.ac.in 

 

CAT 2024 Syllabus: Sectional Analysis

CAT 2024 Syllabus - VARC (Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension)

There is a 40-minute time limit for the VARC section. The Reading Comprehension part is the most significant, contributing to approximately 67% of the total score in this section. The CAT VARC syllabus has been divided into several parts, which are listed below:

  • Reading Comprehension 

  • Para Completion

  • Para Jumbles 

  • Para Summary

  • Odd Sentence

Also, focus on Vocabulary, Grammar and Reading comprehension techniques in VARC. Enhance your exam performance by working regularly to understand important concepts such as Subject-Verb Agreement, Articles, Prepositions and Modifiers.

CAT 2024 Syllabus - DILR (Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning)

There is a 40-minute time limit for the DILR section. The CAT exam's DILR section provides an evenly distributed selection of questions in both areas. Some questions are challenging and time-consuming because they are a combination of both sub-sections. Students who want to do well in this section should make an effective strategy. Students who are skilled in the given below topics will be confident when answering any question:

  • Caselets

  • Tables

  • Syllogisms

  • Bar graphs

  • Column graphs

  • Line charts 

  • Pie charts

  • Venn diagrams

  • Seating Arrangements

  • Number And Letter Series

  • Calendars

  • Blood Relations 

  • Cubes

  • Clocks

  • Binary Logic

  • Logical Sequence

  • Logical Connectives

However, in recent years there have been nuanced adjustments made to the CAT DILR Section.

CAT 2024  Syllabus - QA (Quantitative Ability)

There is a 40-minute time limit for the QA section. QA is a part of the CAT question paper and is included in the CAT 2024 syllabus. The CAT QA Syllabus is highly comprehensive. The following are some of the main topics covered in the CAT QA Syllabus:

Main Topic

Sub-Topics

Arithmetic





TSD (Time, Speed, Distance), Averages, Time and Work, Profit and Loss Mixtures and Allegations Ratio and Proportion, as well as simple and compound interest.

Geometry & Mensuration

Triangles, Lines and Angles, Polygons, Circles, Solids (3D Geometry), Coordinate Geometry and Trigonometry

Modern Math

Probability, Permutation, Set Theory and Combination 

Number System

Unit Digit, Binomial Theorem, Divisibility,  Surds and Indices

Algebra

Quadratic Equations, Inequalities, Linear Equations,  Functions, Logarithm and Complex Numbers

 

CAT 2024 Syllabus - CAT Exam Pattern 

Sections

No. of Questions

Time Limit

Marks

No. of TITA Questions

Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC)

24 

40 minutes

72

5

Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)

20

40 minutes

60

5

Quantitative Ability (QA)

22

40 minutes

66

8

Total

66

120 minutes

198

18

 

Conclusion

 

The CAT syllabus covers VARC, DILR and QA extensively. While the specific topics may change, the primary focus on language, vocabulary, problem-solving and mathematical ideas stays consistent. Following the syllabus and practising with the previous year's papers significantly enhances the candidate's chances of success. Keep up the hard work and stay motivated for a successful CAT 2024  journey.