Notes

Major topics covered in CAT 2018 syllabus for Quant are:

Total questions: 34

Number of MCQs: 24 to 27
Number of Non-MCQs: 7 to 10
Number of questions in Arithmetic: 10 to 12
More emphasis on Arithmetic to promote academic diversity, with following major topics:
LCM and HCF
Percentages
Profit and Loss
Interest (Simple and Compound)
Speed, Time and Distance; Time and Work; Averages; Ratio and Proportion and others
Number System (3-4) questions
Algebra (5-7 questions)
Geometry/Mensuration (6-8 questions)
Pure Math (1-2 questions)
Venn diagrams and other topic based questions are 2-3
Linear Equations; Quadratic Equations
Complex Numbers
Logarithm; Progressions
Binomial Theorem
Surds and Indices
Inequalities
Permutation and Combination
Probability Functions
Set Theory
Mixtures and Alligations
Co-ordinate Geometry
Trigonometry

Major topics covered in CAT 2018 syllabus are:

Part-1: Syllabus for Data Interpretation (DI)

Share of DI questions in DILR section of CAT exam: 50%
Total DI questions: 16
Number of MCQs: 12
Number of Non MCQs: 4
Topics on which DI questions are based: Data Tables, Data charts, Bar diagrams, Pie charts, Graphs, Data analysis and comparison among others
Questions are in the set of 4 questions. Questions on interpretation and analysis of data based on text, tables, graphs (line, area), charts (column, bar, pie), venn diagram, are asked. Data could be given in form of tables, charts or graphs. In this section it is tested that how candidates can interpret the given data and answer questions based on it.
Past trend of topics: Table (Student Pass percentages over 5 years; Comprehension – Marks in Two sections of papers; Films, Launch, Completion, Release and Profits; Table on Consumption of Veg and Non-Veg Protein; Happiness Index: 4 questions based on Table; Kids Learning in Rural Areas: Data table based 4 questions; Flight operation
The topics are only indicative and not exhaustive.
Part-2: CAT exam Syllabus for Logical Reasoning (LR)

Share of LR questions in DILR section of CAT exam: 50%
Total LR questions in CAT syllabus for 2018 exam: 16
Number of MCQs: 12
Number of Non MCQs: 4
Topics covered in CAT test syllabus 2018 on which LR questions are based: Clocks, Calendars, binary logic, seating arrangement, blood relations, logical sequence, Assumption, premise, conclusion, linear and matrix arrangement
CAT entrance exam syllabus defines that questions in LR section can be individual or can be in the set of 4 questions.
Past trend of topics in CAT IIM Syllabus: Distribution/Arrangement; Venn Diagrams; Arrangement of files in folders; Students using various Trains and the fares for the same; Seating Arrangement; Direction sense for Cars; Ordering items; Burgers/Fries/ Ice Cream
The topics in CAT syllabus 2017 are only indicative and not exhaustive.