Content Writer at Collegedunia | Updated On - Sep 18, 2024
CAT Topic Wise Weightage is the subject weightage of QA, Verbal Ability Reading Comprehension (VARC) and DILR. According to last year’s data, Arithmetic and Algebra carry almost 65% weightage of the quant section. Similarly, DILR held 32% (16%+16%) weightage in the exam. In the DILR section, DI and LR carry equal weightage. In VARC, the weightage of Reading Comprehension and Verbal Ability is 2:1.
IIM Calcutta will conduct the exam this year on 24th November. IIMCAT will release the official notification on 30th July. Before the examination you should check CAT topic wise weightage to ace your performance.
What are important topics to prepare to get 70 percent in the CAT?
To qualify for the exam, per cent doesn't hold any value. The exam authority accepts scores in the percentile. For admission into IIMs, you will require the 99 percentile to be considered eligible for counselling. For the 99 percentile, you will have to score within a range of 110-120 out of 198.
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CAT Topic Wise Weightage 2024: At a Glance
| Section | Important Topics | Weightage in Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude | Geometry, Arithmetic, Algebra, Mensuration, Number System | 34% |
| Data Interpretation | Tables, Pie Charts, Graphs, Venn Diagram | 16% |
| Logical Reasoning | Seating Arrangement, Blood Relation, Syllogism And Caselets | 16% |
| Reading Comprehension | Questions based on passages, order of sentences, para meaning. | 24% |
| Verbal Ability | Para summary, Para jumbles, Inferences and Sentence Completion | 10% |
In this part we are going to discuss important topic weightage for quantitative aptitude, VARC and DILR.
CAT Quant Topic Wise Weightage: Don’t Miss Important Topic (Expected)
| QA Topic’s Name | Total Number of Questions (Expected in 2024) |
|---|---|
| Arithmetic | 1-2 |
| Profit Loss | |
| Time, Speed and Distance | 1-2 |
| Time and Work | 1-2 |
| Interest | 1-2 |
| Number System and Basic Arithmetic | 5-10 |
| Geometry and Mensuration | 7-8 |
| Algebra | 6-7 |
| Trigonometry/logarithm/SET | 1-3 |
| Permutation-Combination | 1-2 |
| Probability | 1-2 |
What was Chapter Wise Weightage for Quant in 2023?
| Topic Name | Slot 1 | Slot 2 | Slot 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arithmetic Time, Speed, Distance, Time and Work, Ratio, Simple Interest & Compound Interest, PLD, Mixture, Clock | 9 | 9 | 8 |
| Algebra Log/Equations, Surds/Sequence/Series | 8 | 7 | 7 |
| Geometry and Mensuration | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Number System | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Modern Maths | 1 | NA | NA |
Check Topic Wise Weightage for 2022
| Topic Name | Slot 1 | Weightage in Percentage | Slot 2 and 3 | Weightage in Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arithmetic | 8 | 36% | 9 | 41% |
| Algebra | 8 | 36% | 7 | 32% |
| Geometry | 3 | 14% | 4 | 18% |
| Modern Maths | 2 | 9% | 1 | 5% |
| Number System | 1 | 5% | 1 | 5% |
Get Detailed Breakdown of Quantitative Aptitude Topic Wise Weightage 2021
| Topic Name | Slot 1 and 2 | Weightage in Percentage | Slot 3 | Weightage in Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arithmetic | 11 | 50% | 11 | 50% |
| Algebra | 5 | 22.8% | 7 | 27.3% |
| Geometry and Mensuration | 3 | 13.6% | 4 | 18.2% |
| Number System | 2 | 9.1% | NA | NA |
| Modern Maths | 1 | 4.5% | 1 | 4.5% |
You Should Check CAT Topic Wise Weightage for VARC
| Topic Name | Total Number of Question (Expected in 2024) |
|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | 16-24 |
| Para Jumbles | 2-4 |
| Para Summary | 2-3 |
| Sentence Elimination | 1-2 |
| Fill in the Blanks | 1-2 |
| Vocabulary | 1-2 |
Check VARC Weightage for 2023
| Topic Name | Total Number of Questions Asked |
|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | 16 |
| Para Summary | 3 |
| Para-Jumbles | 2-3 |
| Odd Sentence Out | 2 |
What You Should Know About VARC Weightage for 2022?
| Slot | Topic | Total Number of Questions | Weightage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slot 1, 2, and 3 | Reading: Comprehension Passages | 16 | 68% |
| Para Summary | 3 | 12 | |
| Para Jumbles | 3 | 12 | |
| Para Completion or Odd Sentences Out | 2 | 4 |
Here is the Details of VARC Chapter Wise Weightage for 2021
| Topic Name | Total Number of Questions | Weightage in Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Reading: Comprehension Based Questions | 16 | 48% |
| Odd Sentences Out | 2 | 8% |
| Para-Summary | 3 | 12% |
| Para-Jumbles | 3 | 12% |
CAT Topic Wise Weightage for DILR: A Topic Wise Detailed Break Down
Before we proceed with details we should know what DILR topic covers for CAT. The DILR topic includes some important chapters like graph, arrangement, data sufficiency etc. This section holds 32% weightage in the examination. Let’s check detailed breakdown of DILR:
| Topic | Total Number of Questions (Expected in 2024) |
|---|---|
| Graphs | 6-8 |
| Arrangement | 5-6 |
| Data Sufficiency | 3-5 |
| Tables and Caselets | 2-5 |
| Blood Relation | 1-3 |
| Puzzles | 1-2 |
| Clock and Calenders | 1-2 |
| Assumptions and Binary Logic | 1-2 |
| Syllogism and VennDiagram | 1-2 |
Check Topic Wise Weightage for DILR in 2023
| Slot | Topic Name | Number of Questions |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Graph | 5 |
| Token Value | 5 | |
| Linear Arrangements | 5 | |
| DI- Metro Lines | 5 | |
| 2 | Diagram-based LR Set- Widget Supplies | 5 |
| LR- Salesmen + 4 Companies | 5 | |
| DI- Cosmetic Sales | 5 | |
| DI- Company Revenue and Cost | 5 | |
| 3 | LR- Arrangements/ Rankings/ Team Formation | 5 |
| LR- Games and Tournament- 4 People | ||
| DI Based on Graph- Gender + Colour | ||
| DI- Ratio based |
Detailed Break-Down of DILR Chapter Wise Weightage for 2022
| Slot | Topic | Number of Questions |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Teams | 5 |
| Token Value | 5 | |
| DI- Metro Lines | 5 | |
| LR Set- 15 girls get together | 5 | |
| 2 | DI- Company Revenue and Cost | 5 |
| LR- Salesmen + 4 Companies | 5 | |
| DI- Cosmetic Sales | 5 | |
| Diagram based LR Set- Widget Supplies | 5 | |
| 3 | DI Based on Graph- Gender + Colour | 5 |
| LR- Games and Tournament- 4 People | 5 | |
| DI- Ratio based | 5 | |
| LR- COVID Cases | 5 |
Don’t Miss DILR Topic Wise Weightage for 2021
| Slot | Topic | Total Number of Question |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | LR- Arranging People into Countries & Categories | 6 |
| Bar Graph – Percentages | 4 | |
| Table – Girls making a smoothie | 6 | |
| LR Table- Relationships | 4 | |
| 2 | DI- Rating | 6 |
| LR- Games and Tournaments | 4 | |
| Bar Graph – Stacked Horizontal | 4 | |
| LR- Number Based Reasoning | 6 | |
| 3 | LR- Games and Tournaments (Javelin) | 6 |
| Mixtures | 4 | |
| DI- Gantt Chart | 4 | |
| Content Creation | 6 |
As you have got all the data on previous year’s weightage, you might be interested in preparation strategy.
What Should be Your Strategy for CAT EXAM Preparation?
As part of your CAT Preparation 2024 Strategy you are required to solve previous year’s practice papers and mocks. But before you start giving mocks you will need to build your concept first.
It is considered that QA is the most difficult section of the exam. But. now you may ask how to start QA Preparation?
- Start taking short notes on all the important topics on QA.
- In this case, you can organise your note in this order 1) Basic Formula 2) Advanced Formula, 3) Important Problems.
- All the theoretical formulas of Arithmetic will come under the Basic Formula.
- After you finish all the basic chapters, you will move on to the Advanced part. In this part, you will encounter some formulas you have not read before. So, all these formulas will come under Advanced Formula. You must put your reference problems beside the advanced formula.
- Under the Important Problems section try to make notes on all the difficult problems you came across during solving. Now you may ask how you will understand what is a difficult problem for you. If it is taking more than 4 minutes, you will have to understand that the problem is difficult.
Key Takeaways:
As you have recorded all the difficult problems, in future if you come across those problems, our suggestion is don’t deal with them first. Try to solve the medium problem first.
VARC Preparation
Refer to this for Preparation of Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension 2024
DILR Preparation
Refer to this for Preparation of Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning 2024
Resources: You Should Check CAT Previous Year Paper
| Year | Links |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Check Here |
| 2022 | Check Here |
| 2021 | Check Here |
| 2020 | Check Here |
Also Check Mock Test
Have You Checked CAT Syllabus 2024?
The exam is divided into 3 sections : 1)VARC, 2) DILR and 3) QA. Each has their own paper and should be prepared for accordingly. Here is the brief explanation of syllabus:
- Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC): Tests your English language proficiency, grammar, vocabulary, and ability to understand complex text.
- Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR): Assesses your ability to interpret data presented in various formats (graphs, tables, charts) and your logical reasoning skills.
- Quantitative Ability (QA): Focuses on mathematical concepts such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and higher-level maths.
Exam Pattern
Over the years, CAT has undergone several changes in its exam pattern and syllabus. Here are the Exam Syllabus and Pattern.
Total Number of Questions: The total number of questions has been reduced from 100 to 66.
Section-wise Questions: The number of questions in each section has been modified. VARC has 24 questions, DILR has 20 questions, and QA has 22 questions.
Sectional Time Limit: Each section now has an individual time limit of 40 minutes, allowing candidates to focus on specific sections efficiently.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ques. Should I focus on less weightage topics of QA right now?
Ans. No, you still have 5 months at your disposal. Try to cover high-weightage chapters from QA first, then focus on the less-weightage chapters.
Ques. How can one prepare for the CAT in 3 months and score more than 95%?
Ans. If you are asking this question it means your present score is around 80%. To increase your score you can practise the previous year’s papers or give free mocks. Apart from this, try to read from newspapers to perform better in the reading comprehension part.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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