CAT Circles is an important topic in the Geometry and Mensuration chapter of the Quantitative Aptitude (QA) section of the Common Admission Test (CAT). It covers chords, tangents, arcs and angles in a circle. Practising CAT Circles PYQs helps candidates understand question patterns, improve calculation speed, and identify concepts that appear frequently. Based on a five-year analysis of CAT 2021-2025, Circles accounted for 7 out of 330 Quantitative Aptitude questions, or approximately 2.1% of the questions analysed.
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The following guide covers the year-wise weightage trend, question types, where the topic fits within Geometry and Mensuration, difficulty level, and preparation strategy.
This PDF includes:
| 56 Circles questions in the PDF | 2.1% Five-year QA Share (2021-2025) |
The PDF holds 56 Circles questions from CAT 1991-2025, grouped by year and slot. Answer keys and solutions are not included.
CAT Circles PYQ Statistics (2021-2025)
The following figures represent the aggregated number of Circles questions across all three slots of CAT each year, not the count in an individual slot.
| Year | Total Questions (All Slots) | Average per Slot | Weightage in QA | Change in Weightage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 0.67 | 3.03% | 0.00% |
| 2024 | 2 | 0.67 | 3.03% | 0.00% |
| 2023 | 2 | 0.67 | 3.03% | +1.52% |
| 2022 | 1 | 0.33 | 1.52% | +1.52% |
| 2021 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00% | — |
| Total | 7 | 0.47 | 2.12% overall | — |
Weightage is the share of the 66 Quantitative Aptitude questions across the three slots in that year. Change in weightage is the difference in percentage points from the previous year. The busiest year for Circles across the whole PDF was CAT 2003, with 9 questions.
CAT Circles PYQ Question-Type Distribution
CAT Circles questions in the Quantitative Aptitude section can appear as Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) or Type In The Answer (TITA) questions.
Across the 15 slots of CAT 2021-2025, 6 of the 7 Circles questions were MCQs and 1 were TITA. In the full PDF of 56 questions, 52 are MCQs and 4 are TITA.
| Question Type | Questions in CAT 2021-2025 | Share | Questions in the full PDF |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions) | 6 | 85.7% | 52 |
| TITA (Type In The Answer) | 1 | 14.3% | 4 |
| Total | 7 | — | 56 |
Where Circles Fits in CAT Geometry and Mensuration
Circles accounts for 56 of the 225 questions in the Geometry and Mensuration chapter PDF, about 24.9%.
| Chapter | Questions in chapter PDF | Questions on this topic | Share of chapter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geometry and Mensuration | 225 | 56 | 24.9% |
Difficulty Level of CAT Circles PYQs
By the difficulty tag in our question bank, 24 of the 56 Circles questions are medium, 30 are hard and 2 are easy.
| Difficulty | Typical question characteristics | Preparation focus | Questions in PDF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easy | Direct application of one standard formula or rule | Formula recall and accuracy | 2 |
| Moderate | Multi-step problems that need two or three ideas | Concept selection and efficient calculation | 24 |
| Difficult | Questions that combine several concepts or need case analysis | Case analysis and alternative solving methods | 30 |
How to Prepare for CAT Circles Using PYQs
Follow a three-stage preparation plan to get the most out of the question bank.
- Build conceptual clarity: Revise chords, tangents, arcs and angles in a circle before attempting timed practice.
- Practise topic-wise PYQs: Solve the 56 CAT Circles questions in this PDF. Record the year and slot, your accuracy, and the time taken.
- Attempt mixed sets: Once Circles is comfortable, mix it with other Geometry and Mensuration questions. Review incorrect answers and identify whether the mistake came from concept selection, calculation, or time management.
Because Circles contributed 2.1% of the five-year QA dataset analysed, give it time in proportion to its share, and keep preparing the other QA chapters as well.
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CAT Circles PYQs FAQs
Ques. How many Circles questions are asked in CAT?
Ans. Based on 2021-2025 analysis, Circles accounts for 7 out of 330 QA questions, representing approximately 2.1%. The number varies across exam years and slots.
Ques. What does CAT Circles cover?
Ans. It covers chords, tangents, arcs and angles in a circle.
Ques. How can I practise CAT Circles questions PYQ topic-wise?
Ans. Solve the 56 questions in this PDF in order, noting the year and slot. Note the concepts or calculation methods you find difficult, then practise mixed Geometry and Mensuration questions under timed conditions.
Ques. Does the CAT Circles PYQ PDF include solutions?
Ans. No. The PDF contains the 56 questions with their year, slot and source question number, without answer keys or solutions.
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