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CAT (MBA) preparation, syllabus focus, and Expected Percentile

Common Admission Test for IIMs and top B-schools. This landing page is kept intentionally narrow: only the pattern, high-yield subject focus, exam-specific strategy cues, and the fastest path into practice.

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66Questions

120 minDuration

3 marks per correct answer, 1 negative markingScoring pattern

Exam Pattern Snapshot

66 question practice format for CAT (MBA).
120 minute timing model with the same exam-specific pacing used in the app.
3 marks per correct answer, 1 negative marking.
PYQ coverage aligned to 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020.

Expected Percentile

Expected Percentile for CAT (MBA) combines your latest test accuracy, attempt depth, and syllabus coverage to estimate where you currently stand.

Typical output: 85–95 (New IIMs)

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High-Yield Subject Focus

Quantitative Aptitude

Number System
Algebra
Geometry
Arithmetic
Permutation & Combination
Functions

Data Interpretation & LR

Tables & Charts
Bar & Line Graphs
Pie Charts
Logical Reasoning Sets
Seating Arrangements
Grid Puzzles

Verbal Ability

Reading Comprehension
Para Jumbles
Para Summary
Odd Sentence
Critical Reasoning
Vocabulary

CAT (MBA) Strategy Notes

VARC Strategy

RC is non-negotiable — 18 of 24 questions are RC based. Read Hindu/Economist editorials daily.

DILR Strategy

Select easy sets first in DILR. If a set takes > 8 minutes, skip and move on — time is everything.

QA Strategy

CAT QA rewards deep conceptual understanding. Spend 30% of prep time on just 5-6 major topics.

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