<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nCandidates should understand the weightage distribution across topics because understanding the syllabus in-depth covers the key benefits to start with the CAT preparation. It gives an aligned way to the candidates to serve preparation in a proper manner. The table given below is a defined strategy which major topics across Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension, Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Ability.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSection<\/strong><\/td>Major Topics<\/strong><\/td>Approx. No. of Questions<\/strong><\/td>Approx. Weightage (%)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>VARC (24 Questions)<\/td> Reading Comprehension (RC)<\/td> 16<\/td> 55\u201360%<\/td><\/tr> <\/td> Para Jumbles<\/td> 2\u20133<\/td> 15\u201320%<\/td><\/tr> <\/td> Para Summary<\/td> 2<\/td> 10\u201315%<\/td><\/tr> <\/td> Vocabulary \/ Critical Reasoning \/ Odd One Out<\/td> 2\u20133<\/td> 10\u201315%<\/td><\/tr> DILR (22 Questions)<\/td> Puzzles & Seating Arrangement<\/td> 8\u201310<\/td> 50\u201360%<\/td><\/tr> <\/td> Tables & Charts (DI)<\/td> 4\u20136<\/td> 40\u201350%<\/td><\/tr> <\/td> Games & Tournaments<\/td> 3\u20134<\/td> 10\u201320%<\/td><\/tr> <\/td> Venn Diagrams & Hybrid Sets<\/td> 2\u20133<\/td> 5\u201310%<\/td><\/tr> <\/td> Scheduling & Blood Relations<\/td> 2\u20133<\/td> 5\u201310%<\/td><\/tr> QA (22 Questions)<\/td> Arithmetic<\/td> 7\u20139<\/td> 35\u201350%<\/td><\/tr> <\/td> Algebra<\/td> 5\u20138<\/td> 25\u201335%<\/td><\/tr> <\/td> Geometry & Mensuration<\/td> 2\u20133<\/td> 10\u201315%<\/td><\/tr> <\/td> Number System<\/td> 1\u20132<\/td> 5\u201310%<\/td><\/tr> <\/td> Modern Maths<\/td> 1\u20132<\/td> 5\u201310%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/span>CAT Syllabus 2026 Overview<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nA proper understanding of the section-wise syllabus is necessary to start the CAT preparation. You can go through the section-wise syllabus breakdown below. Further, we will also share the weightage for important topics from QA, VARC and DILR separately. This additional information will help you to proceed in the right direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>CAT VARC Syllabus<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe table mentioned below covers the key topics across Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension including RC Passages, Para Jumble, Para Summary, Vocabulary, Odd One Out.<\/p>\n\n\n\nVARC Topics <\/strong><\/td>Key Topics Covered <\/strong><\/td><\/tr>RC Passages <\/strong><\/td>Science and Technology Para Jumble<\/strong><\/td>Arrange the sentences in a logical manner <\/td><\/tr> Para Summary <\/strong><\/td>Choose the correct summary that matches the exact idea of the paragraph <\/td><\/tr> Vocabulary <\/strong><\/td>This topic will involve questions related to assumptions, contextual meaning, conclusions and spot the error <\/td><\/tr> Odd One Out <\/strong><\/td>Determine irrelevant sentences that logically look different from the available options<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/span>CAT VARC Syllabus: Topic-Wise Weightage<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\nThis section provides you a detailed information about the topic-wise weightage of CAT QA syllabus 2026. Covering depth understanding about the approximate weightage across Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension helps in CAT preparation to focus on the key areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\nVARC Topics <\/strong><\/td>Number of Questions<\/strong><\/td>Approximate Weightage (%)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>RC Passages <\/strong><\/td>16 Questions – 4RCs – Each RC will have 4 different types of questions.<\/td> 55-60%<\/td><\/tr> Correct the Sentences<\/strong><\/td>2<\/td> 10-15%<\/td><\/tr> Critical Reasoning <\/strong><\/td>2<\/td> 5-10%<\/td><\/tr> Vocabulary <\/strong><\/td>2<\/td> 5-10%<\/td><\/tr> Para Jumbles<\/strong><\/td>2<\/td> 15-20%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/span>CAT DILR Syllabus: DI & LR Important Topics <\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nData Interpretation & Logical Reasoning is an important section of CAT preparation and carries an important weightage in the Common Admission Test. The table mentioned below covers the key topics across DI & LR including tables & charts, Games and Tournaments, Scheduling and Blood Relations, Venn Diagram & Hybrid Sets, Puzzle and Seating Arrangement.<\/p>\n\n\n\nDI & LR Topics <\/strong><\/td>Key Topics Covered <\/strong><\/td><\/tr>Tables and Charts<\/strong><\/td>Tabular Data Games and Tournaments <\/strong><\/td>Scoring-System Scheduling and Blood Relations <\/strong><\/td>Direct Reasoning Venn Diagrams & Hybrid Sets <\/strong><\/td>Logical Deduction Puzzle and Seating Arrangements <\/strong><\/td>Linear Arrangements<\/span>Topic-Wise Weightage For DILR Syllabus <\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\nThe topic-wise weightage for DILR syllabus include Tables and Charts (40-50%), Games and Tournaments (10-20%), Scheduling and Blood Relations (5-10%), Venn Diagrams & Hybrid Sets (5-10%), Puzzle and Seating Arrangements (50-60%). The complete information is mentioned in the table given below.<\/p>\n\n\n\nDI & LR Topics <\/strong><\/td>No. of Questions<\/strong><\/td>Approximate Weightage (%)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>Tables and Charts<\/strong><\/td>4-6<\/td> 40\u201350%<\/td><\/tr> Games and Tournaments <\/strong><\/td>4-5<\/td> 10-20%<\/td><\/tr> Scheduling and Blood Relations <\/strong><\/td>3-4<\/td> 5-10%<\/td><\/tr> Venn Diagrams & Hybrid Sets <\/strong><\/td>2-3<\/td> 5-10%<\/td><\/tr> Puzzle and Seating Arrangements <\/strong><\/td>3-4<\/td> 50-60%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/span>CAT Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nQuantitative Aptitude or you can say a major portion of the CAT exam that covers basics of mathematics while covering important topics such as Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry & Mensuration, Modern Maths and Number System. Cover the detailed information in a table specified below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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