CAT 2023: How To Prepare For Quantitative Ability (QA) Questions
The IIM CAT exam 2023 will be conducted on November 26, 2023. Admit cards for the exam will be released today.?
The CAT 2023 exam will have 3 sections:?
1. Verbal and Reading Comprehension.?
2. Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning.?
3. Quantitative Ability (QA).?
Most CAT toppers consider the QA section one of the most unpredictable and time-consuming.?
As such, it is necessary to be well-prepared for this section.?Here is a detailed guide on preparing for the Quantitative Ability (QA) section of CAT.?
CAT Exam 2023: Quantitative Ability syllabus?
| Section | ? Quantitative Ability?? |
|---|---|
| Total Questions for Quantitative Ability (QA)? | 22 |
| Total Time Allotted? | 40 minutes |
| Number of?Multiple-choice Questions | 14 |
| Number of?Type in the Answer (TITA) questions ? | 8 |
| Marking Scheme | 3 marks for a correct answer?? -1 mark for an incorrect answer No negative marking for TITA?? |
| Main topics | Arithmetic Algebra? ? Coordinate geometry Mensuration Trigonometry?? Quadrilaterals Factorials Conditional Probability? ? ? Combination/Probability Properties Of Ratio, Proportion Permutation Weighted Average? ? ?? |
Based on the trend every year, Numbers and Geometry, along with Mensuration, generally account for the highest number of questions.?
How to prepare for CAT Quantitative Ability??
The preparation for Quantitative Ability for CAT needs a detailed schedule:?
1. Learning basics and?practicing
Each topic of Quantitative Ability needs to be covered in detail, and all the calculations must first be properly understood.?
Practice the questions by using the NCERT books from Classes 10 to 12.?
2. Build speed by using shortcuts?
Once the calculations are well understood, it is necessary to build speed in doing the calculations.?
This can be done by going through the shortcuts for each calculation, as detailed in various YouTube videos by educators.?
3. Give mock tests
Put your practice to the test by solving mock papers.?
Attempting a mock test will help the candidate identify their strengths and weaknesses in the section and will give them a target to work towards.?
Further, it will also improve time management.?
What is CAT??
The Common Admission Test (CAT) is India's most prestigious national-level entrance examination given by aspirants to get into top management institutes.?
The IIMs (Indian Institute of Management) conduct the Common Admission Test annually on a rotational basis.?
This year, the CAT score will be accepted for admission to Indian Institute of Foreign Trade's MBA International Business and MBA Business Analytics courses too.?
Those planning to pursue MBA in the 2024 academic session must appear for CAT since it is an exam which is accepted by most of the government as well as private MBA colleges in India.? ??
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