CAT Exam 2017 Pattern Syllabus

CAT exam pattern syllabus 2017- CAT Exam Pattern 2017 for candidates have to revise and prepare for CAT Exam held on November 26th, 2017. Candidates should know that CAT exam will only be held in Online Mode, therefore, should keep all the information about exam pattern and syllabus.

This page contains all the information about CAT Exam Pattern and Syllabus which will help you for preparation for CAT Exam 2017. CAT exam 2017 pattern is divided into three parts.

• There is a total of a hundred 100 questions in the exam, Three hundred 300 marks of examination  
• 180 minutes of exam duration.
• CAT Exam 2017 conducts Computer Based test having M.C.Q and as well as non-M.C.Q.
• In M.C.Q CAT Exam paper, candidates are provided with multiple choice where they can select from the given answer.
• In non-M.C.Q questions do not contain any choice to answer instead candidate have to answer on your own abilities by typing the answer on a computer screen.
• The duration of CAT Exam is 3 hours and three sections of CAT Exam is should be completed in 60 minutes one after the another (one section for one hour).
• Attempting correct answer 3 marks adds to your score but also will lose one mark if attempted wrong answer that means CAT exam pattern also contains negative score in M.C.Q Exam.
• If the question is unattempted  No marks will be deducted.
• Also during CAT exam basic type of calculator is provided in the screen of exam computer.

CAT Exam Sections:

CAT Exam Section Details 2017:

Details for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension:

• Vocabulary Based (Synonyms Antonyms)
• Fill in the blanks
• Grammar correction
• Sentence Correction
• Analogies or Reverse Analogies
• Facts / Inferences / Judgements
• Summary Questions

Details for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension:

In this section, candidates have to understand the concept of the grammatical intercept and the meaning of the words and phrases.

Practice more for strong English command.

Details for Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning:

• Line Charts
• Number and Letter Series
• Column Graphs
• Logical Sequence
• Seating Arrangement
• Binary Logic
• Syllogism
• Logical Connectives
• Blood Relations
• Logical Matching
• Logical Connectives
• Calendars
• Clocks

Details for Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning:

A few ideas of logical reasoning would be the binary number system, logical sequences, calendars, figuring out blood relations from a family tree, assumptions, statistical reasoning, clocks, etc.

Details for Quantitative Ability:

• Number Systems
• Percentages
• LCM and HCF
• Quadratic Equations
• Speed, Time and Distance
• Profit and Loss Probability
• Probability
• Geometry
• Trigonometry
• Quadratic Equations

Details for Quantitative Ability:

This basically tests the rationality of an individual, along with his or her common sense, when it comes to the interpretation of data and logical analytic skills. This is generally based on graphs of various kinds (bar, pie, linear, etc), tables, text and other visual data.

CAT Exam 2017 marks applicable for M.C.Q and non-M.C.Q 

Reservation for CAT Exam 2017

Seat Reservation for CAT Exam 2017 is as follows (As per Indian Government Policy)

• SC - Scheduled Caste-                15%
• OBC- Other Backward class-        27%
• ST- Scheduled Tribes-                 7.5%
• PWD-Physically Disabled-            3%

Also, check out CAT 2017 Online Process and Registration