CAT exam preparation is somehow directly connected with the strategy-driven approach and problem-solving. Due to approximately 2.9 lakh candidates appearing every year, competition for getting a prestigious seat at your dream IIM or B-school is quite agonising.
We know preparing for the CAT exam is different as per the candidate, but what we actually have to focus on is giving proper time across every section. Arithmetic also shares the one-third portion of the entire Common Admission Test, and the indispensable part about this section is problem-solving, or, we can say, consistent practice of important questions across arithmetic, algebra, geometry, number systems and modern maths. To help you with a structured CAT preparation strategy, a detailed PDF has already been defined by iQuanta in the form of the most important arithmetic questions as per the CAT exam. Candidates can download the PDF and read the full blog for more information.
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Importance of Arithmetic Section in the CAT Exam
The CAT 2026 examination is now 9 months away, and giving equal time to every section is quite crucial as per the detailed CAT preparation roadmap. The CAT Quant section assesses candidates based on problem-solving ability through consistent practice of various questions across topics such as arithmetic, algebra, modern maths, number systems and geometry. This section captures the good weightage in quants and leads to an impact in overall percentile. Let’s have a little glimpse of the CAT syllabus of the Quantitative Ability section.
| CAT Quant Syllabus | Major Topics |
| Arithmetic | Percentages Profit and Loss Simple Interest and Compound Interest Ratio and Proportion Averages Mixture and Allegation Time and Work Pipes and Cisterns Time, Speed and Distance Races Trains and Boats |
| Algebra | Linear Equation Quadratic Equation Polynomials Indices & Surds Logarithms Inequalities Sequence & Series Functions Graphs Modulus |
| Number System | Properties of Integers Divisibility Remainder Theorem Factors LCM & HCF Factorial Trailing Zeroes Last Digits |
| Modern Maths | Set Theory Probability Permutation & Combination |
| Geometry | Triangles Quadrilaterals Polygons Circles Mensuration-3D Coordinate Geometry. |
CAT 2026: What’s Inside the Arithmetic PDF?
The PDF covers the most important arithmetic questions as per the CAT exam, with their detailed solutions included. Candidates can download the PDF of the most important arithmetic questions by clicking on the button specified below.
Conclusion
The Quantitative Ability section is the most scoring one in the Common Admission Test if acquainted with the proper practice sessions. Candidates should start with the fundamentals before directly jumping on the CAT-level question, as this practice is directly proportional to leading to success. Candidates can practise questions mentioned in the PDF to start with the preparation, and you can easily download the PDF by clicking on the button specified above.
