CAT 2026 Syllabus 2026
Syllabus
CAT 2026 Syllabus
The CAT 2026 syllabus covers three major sections: VARC, DILR and Quantitative Ability. The examination checks a candidate's understanding of English, logical thinking, data analysis and mathematical concepts.
The official examination does not prescribe a fixed exhaustive topic-wise syllabus. However, candidates can prepare using the commonly tested topics listed below.
1. Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC)
This section tests a candidate's reading, vocabulary and language skills.
Important topics include:
Reading Comprehension
Para Jumbles
Para Summary
Odd Sentence Out
Sentence Completion
Paragraph Completion
Verbal Reasoning
Vocabulary and Contextual Meaning
Critical Reading
2. Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR)
This section checks how well candidates understand data and solve logical problems.
Important topics include:
Tables and Charts
Bar Graphs
Line Graphs
Pie Charts
Caselets
Data Comparison
Seating Arrangements
Puzzles
Blood Relations
Coding and Decoding
Direction Sense
Scheduling and Grouping
Logical Games
Venn Diagrams
3. Quantitative Ability (QA)
This section tests mathematical understanding and problem-solving ability.
Important topics include:
Number System
Arithmetic
Percentages
Profit and Loss
Simple and Compound Interest
Ratio and Proportion
Averages
Time, Speed and Distance
Time and Work
Algebra
Linear and Quadratic Equations
Geometry
Mensuration
Permutation and Combination
Probability
Set Theory
Candidates should understand the basic concepts of each topic and practise different types of questions. Regular mock tests and previous-year papers can help students understand the difficulty level and question style.