EXAM SYLLABUS
CAT 2025 Overview
VARC: The VARC section measures English proficiency skills.
DILR: The DILR section tests the logical reasoning and data interpretation capabilities.
Quant: The Quantitative Aptitude (QA) evaluates the mathematical ability.
CAT 2025 Exam Pattern
The Exam Pattern for CAT 2025 is as follows:
| Section | Number of Questions | Marks | Duration (min.) |
|---|---|---|---|
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VARC |
24 |
72 |
40 |
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DILR |
22 |
66 |
40 |
|
QA |
22 |
66 |
40 |
|
TOTAL |
66 |
204 |
120 |
The Pattern for CAT 2025 is going to be almost same as CAT 2024 with few minor changes. Each correct answer gives you +3 marks.
Each incorrect response will incur -1 mark.
Question Type: CAT consists of Objective Type Questions (MCQs) with multiple answer choices and TITA (Type in the Answer) questions where you enter the answer directly without options.
There is no negative marking for TITA questions
CAT Important Dates 2025
| Event | Tentative Timeline |
|---|---|
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Conducting Body |
IIM Kozhikode |
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CAT 2025 Registration Opens |
1st Week of August 2025 |
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CAT 2025 Notification Release |
4th Week of July 2025 |
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CAT 2025 Application Deadline |
3rd Week of September 2025 |
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CAT 2025 Admit Card Release |
1st Week of November 2025
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CAT 2025 Exam Date |
30th of November 2025 |
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CAT 2025 Response Sheet Release |
1st Week of December 2025 |
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CAT 2025 Result Declaration |
3rd Week of December 2025 |
Note: These are expected/tentative dates based on previous years’ timelines. The actual dates may vary depending on official announcements. Stay updated with the official CAT website for any changes.
CAT Conducting Bodies fot the Last 5Years
Averages, Ratios & Proportions, Percentages, Mixtures and Alligations, Profit & Loss, Time, Speed & Distance, Time & Work, Sl and Cl
Linear & Quadratic Equations, Inequalities, Logarithms, Surds & Indices, Functions & Graphs and Polynomials.
Lines & Angles, Triangles, Circles, Polygons, Quadrilaterals, Coordinate Geometry, and Mensuration (2D & 3D).
Properties of Numbers, Divisibility, Factors, HCF & LCM, Remainders and Base System Conversions.
CAT Syllabus 2025
VARC Syllabus
| READING COMPREHENSION |
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Reading comprehension consists of 16 questions with 4 questions each from 4 RCs in the exam.
CAT RC has no fixed syllabus, but past exams suggest recurring topics based on previous year analyses. |
| TOPICS |
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Philosophy ,
Psychology , History , Arts and Museum , Society , Culture, Biology, Science and Technology |
| VERBAL ABILITY |
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It consists of 8 questions with 2 questions each of Para Summary, Para Jumbles, Para Completion, Out of the Context.
Best thing about this part of VARC section is it take less time to attempt. |
| TOPICS |
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Para Summary,
Para Jumbles,
Para Completion,
(Fill in the Blank),
Odd One Out,
(Out of the Context) |
Note: In CAT 2024, VA had no Para Jumbles. Instead, there were 3 Para Summary, 3 Para Completion, and 2 Out of Context questions.
LRDI Syllabus
| LOGICAL REASONING |
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Out of the 5 sets that come in the exam, there comes at least 2-3 sets based on the logical reasoning part.
So, take this part seriously otherwise avoiding this part will prove to be a blunder in the exam. |
| TOPICS |
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Puzzles,
Arrangements,
Selection,
Games & Tournaments,
Conditional LRS,
Coin Picking,
Binary Logic,
Truth and Lie,
Case-based LRs,
2D and 3D LR |
| DATA INTERPRETATION |
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It focuses on the ability to analyze and interpret data presented in various formats such as tables, charts, and graphs.
Candidates can expect around 1-2 sets of data interpretation questions in each slot. |
| TOPICS |
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Tables based Di,
Caselets,
Quant based DI,
Graphs,
Charts,
Networks and Diagrams,
Routes and Networks,
Mathematical Puzzle,
Venn Diagram
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Note: In CAT 2024, VA had no Para Jumbles. Instead, there were 3 Para Summary, 3 Para Completion, and 2 Out of Context questions.
Note: In CAT 2024, VA had no Para Jumbles. Instead, there were 3 Para Summary, 3 Para Completion, and 2 Out of Context questions.