CAT Preparation 2024: While studying for the quantitative aptitude section in CAT exam, students often get stuck in the clarification of basic mathematical concepts. The best way to prepare for Quantitative Aptitude is to practice as many questions as possible. While theoretical understanding is important, this section requires you to approach a practical learning strategy.
Candidates preparing for CAT 2024 are advised to download previous years’ question papers to understand the pattern of each section. Moreover, try to solve at least one practice or mock test every day.
CAT 2024: Important topics in Quantitative Aptitude
While studying for Quantitative Aptitude, candidates should prioritise the topics as per their difficulty level. Check the following important topics along with their difficulty level in CAT syllabus for Quantitative Aptitude below.
| Topics | Difficulty Level |
| Profit and loss | Easy to moderate |
| Simple interest and compound interest | Easy to moderate |
| Geometry and mensuration | Moderate to difficult |
| Algebra | Moderate to difficult |
| Permutation and combinations | Moderate to difficult |
| Trigonometry, Logarithms and Sets | Moderate to difficult |
| Probability | Moderate to difficult |
CAT 2024 study tips for QA
The syllabus for Quantitative Aptitude can be divided into four major sections: arithmetic, geometry, number systems, and algebra. In the final one month of CAT preparation, candidates are advised to divide their topics and study as per the weightage of questions in previous years’ papers.
Quantitative aptitude weightage in CAT
Candidates can check previous years’ CAT division of questions in the QA section below:
- Total questions: 22
- MCQs: 15
- TITA: 7
CAT 2024 section wise study tips for QA
CAT aspirants studying for the upcoming exam can check final study tips and tricks for Quantitative Aptitude provided in the section below:
| Topics | Tips |
| Arithmetic | – While preparing for arithmetic topics, try to clear all the basic concepts before beginning the practical questions. – Focus on topics including profit and loss, percentages, ratio and proportion, and time and work. |
| Geometry and mensuration | – Studying geometry will require you to study all the theorems and formulas to understand the concepts. – Practice individual questions related to lines, triangles, circles, polygons. Also, practice coordinate geometry separately. – Attempt as many CAT mock tests as possible along with practising drawing diagrams with accuracy. |
| Number systems | – Attempting questions from number systems requires the students to have clarity of basic mathematical skills such as addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication. – Familiarise yourself with basic concepts such as HCF, LCM, integers, prime numbers, etc. – Consistency and regular practice for basic questions is the key. |
| Algebra | – Algebra is all about equations. While studying algebra, students should understand the fundamental concepts and rules before attempting the questions. – It is important to understand all the rules and principles rather than just memorising the formulas. – Focus on topics such as linear equations, quadratic equations, functions, and inequalities. |
For more information about CAT 2024, candidates can visit the official website, iimcat.ac.in.
