CAT Quantitative Aptitude Preparation 2026
Master CAT QA with topic-wise notes covering all 5 areas: Number Systems, Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry and Modern Maths. Includes shortcuts, formula sheets and 200+ practice questions.
CAT Quant Syllabus — All Topics Covered
Complete topic-wise breakdown of CAT Quantitative Aptitude with weightage.
Number Systems
10–12%MediumDivisibility, LCM/GCD, remainders, factorials, digital roots.
Arithmetic
30–35%Easy–MediumPercentages, Profit & Loss, Ratio & Proportion, Time-Speed-Distance, Work & Time, SI/CI, Mixtures.
Algebra
20–25%MediumLinear & quadratic equations, inequalities, functions, progressions (AP/GP), logarithms.
Geometry & Mensuration
15–20%Medium–HardLines, triangles, circles, polygons, coordinate geometry, 3D mensuration.
Modern Mathematics
10–15%Easy–MediumPermutation & Combination, Probability, Set Theory, Statistics.
CAT Quant Strategy — How to Approach the Section
Proven approach from 99 percentile scorers.
Attempt Selection
Don't attempt all 22 questions. Attempt 18–20 with 90%+ accuracy. Skip time-consuming Geometry and DI questions upfront.
Time Management
Spend max 2.5 minutes per question. If a question takes more than 3 minutes, skip and return later.
Calculation Speed
Practice mental maths daily — squares up to 30, cubes up to 15, fraction-to-percentage conversions, and percentage changes.
Topic Priority
Master Arithmetic first (35% weightage). Then Algebra. Then Number Systems. Geometry last — it has fewer questions and takes more time.
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