The Quant section in CAT is considered as one of the most challenging section specially for aspirants who are struggling with Mathematics. Quants section in CAT has a total of 22 questions. Important topics in CAT quants section include arithmetic, algebra, geometry and mensuration, number system etc. Out of all the important topics CAT QA section Arithmetic has the highest weightage around 8-9 questions in CAT is from this topic. Geometry and algebra are the next most important QA topics in CAT quant section as around 5-6 questions from these topics each are seen in the exam.
Important CAT Quants Topics 2025
| Topic | Expected Number of Questions | Syllabus for CAT 2025 |
| AlgebraExpected Difficulty: Moderate | 5 – 6 | Algebra BasicsQuadratic EquationsInequalitiesMaxima MinimaLogarithm & ModulusGraphsFunctionsIntegral Solutions |
| ArithmeticExpected Difficulty: Moderate | 8 – 9 | AveragesInstallmentsMixtures & AlligationPercentagesProfit & LossRatio & ProportionSimple & Compound InterestSpeed, time, and DistanceTime & WorkTrains & Boats |
| GeometryExpected Difficulty: Moderate | 5 – 6 | Lines & AnglesTriangles & Other PolygonsCirclesQuadrilaterals3-D Mensuration |
| Modern MathematicsExpected Difficulty: Easy | 3 – 4 | Permutation & CombinationProbabilityProgressionsSequences & SeriesSet TheoryVenn Diagram |
| Number SystemExpected Difficulty: Moderate | 1 – 3 | Complex NumbersDigitsDivisibilityFactorsHigher PowersLCM & HCFRemainder TheoremSurds & IndicesTrailing Zeroes |
Important QA Topics in CAT – Analysing the Previous Year Trends
| Topic | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
| Average, Ratio, Mixture & Alligation | 3-5 | 4-6 | 3-5 |
| Profit & Loss, SI CI, Percentages | 1-3 | 2-3 | 2-3 |
| TSD & Time and Work | 3-5 | 2-3 | 2-3 |
| Geometry | 3 | 3 | 2-3 |
| Quadratic, Polynomials & Simple Eq | 1-3 | 3-4 | 1-2 |
| Progression and Series | 1-3 | 2 | 1-2 |
| Inequalities, Modulus & Functions | 3-4 | 1-2 | 1-2 |
| Logarithm, Surds & Indices | 0-1 | 1-3 | 2 |
| Probability and P&C | 1 | 1 | 0-1 |
| Number System | 1 | 1-2 | 2-3 |
Preparation Tips For CAT Quants Section 2025
- Focus on Calculation Speed and Accuracy – Speed and accuracy are the two most important skills needed to ace this section. You should know all important shortcuts for calculation of percentages, fractions, square roots, etc to save your time. For accuracy make sure you minimize careless mistakes and avoid misinterpretation of questions.
- Brush Up Your Basics – CAT quants section has basic level mathematics from class 6-10 and thus it is important so do remember to clear your basics first and then move to the next level.
- Create a Formula Sheet – Since this section has a lot of formulas, you should have a formula sheet having all the formulas.
- Focus on Arithmetic – This topic has the highest weightage in CAT QA section so do not skip any topic in this and assign ample amount of time for arithmetic.
- Identify Weak Areas and Focus on Them – You must identify areas where you lag behind and pay special attention to such topics.
- Learn Time Management – CAT exam tests your time management ability as well. Do remember not to spend more than 2-3 minutes per question even if you feel that you’ll do it but will involve lengthy calculations and take much more time.
- Select Easy Questions and Then Move to Difficult Ones – Be it mock tests or D-day always pick up the easy questions first and then move to the difficult ones as this will boost your confidence and you will save a lot of time.
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